University of Vaasa - VY vs Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Hanken School of Economics vs Metropolia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 65 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
University of Vaasa - VY: wins 2/2 categories
Aalto University: wins 0/2 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 0/2 categories
Hanken School of Economics: wins 0/2 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/2 categories
VAMK University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Novia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/2 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Economy and Management
Espoo, Finland
4.70
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36 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: Marketing and Management
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Energy Engineering
Category ratings
Facilities
5.00
4.39
4.79
5.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Location
5.00
Win
4.06
4.50
4.00
Not rated
2.00
Not rated
Professors
5.00
4.11
4.92
5.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Internationality
5.00
4.33
4.75
2.00
Not rated
5.00
Not rated
Student life
5.00
4.30
4.54
5.00
Not rated
3.00
Not rated
Value
5.00
4.36
4.75
5.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Accommodation
5.00
Win
4.24
4.42
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Relevant and current course content
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +International atmosphere and modern facilities
  • +Rigorous, independent learning with practical, hands-on experience
  • +Active student life, community support, and multidisciplinary collaboration
  • +Flexible course options and excellent facilities
  • +Passionate, supportive, and communicative educators
  • +Practical, career-focused programmes and real-world connections
  • +International atmosphere and flexible learning paths
  • +High teaching quality and experienced lecturers
  • +Engaging international environment
  • +Helpful support services

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  • +Industry connection and practical experience
  • +Relevant, real-world focused curriculum

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of student support and clear communication is a problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and technology are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of support and engagement from staff is concerning.
  • -Inefficient administrative processes cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and transparency from staff creates confusion.
  • -Administrative and management issues are frequently cited.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a recurring complaint.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly implemented.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources are a persistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support is a recurring complaint.

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Rating summary
What students say

Consistently scoring perfect marks, this institution excels in all assessed aspects. Facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value all received top ratings, indicating exceptional strength across the board. No specific areas can be identified as weaker, as all components achieved the highest possible score.

With a generally strong showing across multiple aspects, this university excels in **Facilities**, receiving a high rating of 4.39. **Internationality** and **Value** also scored well, both above 4.3. Conversely, **Location** presents the weakest area, with a rating of 4.06. The university demonstrates robust performance in student-focused categories like **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, while **Professors** also maintain a solid score.

This institution earns exceptionally high marks, particularly in the **professors** category with a near-perfect score. **Facilities** and **internationality** also stand out with strong ratings. Areas receiving slightly lower, though still positive, scores include **student life** and **accommodation**. Overall, the university demonstrates a well-rounded positive profile.

This institution excels in several key areas, boasting perfect scores for Facilities, Professors, and Student Life, alongside a strong rating for Value. Accommodations are also well-regarded. However, the university's Internationality score is notably lower than other aspects, indicating a potential area for development. The location also received a good, but not perfect, rating.

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This institution demonstrates notable strengths in its **internationality**, achieving a perfect score, and its **facilities**, **professors**, and **accommodation**, all receiving high marks. Conversely, the **location** stands out as its weakest area, indicated by a lower rating. Student life and overall value are rated respectably in the middle tier.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

The single review is overwhelmingly positive, with a 5/5 rating. This feedback highlights a well-structured and relevant course, knowledgeable and supportive professors, and valuable international environment and campus facilities.

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive (~92% 4-5 stars), highlighting strong academic challenges, independent learning, and active student life with multidisciplinary opportunities. A small amount of feedback (~8%) suggests courses may be too short to fully grasp topics.

All 26 reviews are positive, averaging 4.88/5. Students praise practical, student-centered education, supportive teachers, and innovation. A minor concern was difficulty securing clinical practice due to language skills.

With a perfect 5/5 average rating from one review, this university is highly praised for its excellent teaching quality and strong international environment. Positive feedback highlights engaging academics and helpful support services.

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This single review offers a positive perspective, highlighting strong industry connections and relevant, real-world focused coursework. The average rating is 4/5, with 100% of feedback being positive.

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Rating distribution
5★
100%
56%
88%
100%
0%
0%
0%
4★
0%
39%
12%
0%
0%
100%
0%
3★
0%
11%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Most useful review
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Great Facilities and Freedom to Explore

I had a great experience at Aalto University. I really liked the independent learning approach, which gave me the freedom to study at my own pace. The facilities are excellent, and having access to a wide range of equipment made learning more practical and engaging. Overall, it’s a great place for students who value flexibility and hands-on experience.

My experience studying nursing at Xamk.

Studying nursing at Xamk has been a practical and rewarding experience to me regardless of my previous background in-terms of profession. The programme strongly focuses on hands-on skills, simulation training, and clinical placements, which has helped me connect theory directly to real nursing practice. The teachers are supportive and approachable, and the learning environment encourages growth both professionally and personally, being able to also learn a new language (Finnish) within a short period of time with the help of Xamk has been a great milestone to me. Overall, Xamk has prepared me well for working life in healthcare.

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