Tampere University - TUNI vs Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Arcada University of Applied Sciences - UAS vs University of Eastern Finland

Side-by-side comparison from 109 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK (4.90)
Tampere University - TUNI: wins 0/7 categories
Aalto University: wins 0/7 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 5/7 categories
Arcada University of Applied Sciences - UAS: wins 1/7 categories
University of Eastern Finland: wins 1/7 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
Novia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Espoo, Finland
4.50
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: Finance
Best programme: Bsc Information Technology
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.63
4.54
4.81
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4.67
4.33
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Location
4.06
4.33
4.56
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4.33
4.00
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Professors
4.26
4.16
4.93
5.00
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4.33
Not rated
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Internationality
4.11
4.37
4.74
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4.33
4.00
Not rated
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Student life
4.74
4.57
4.50
4.33
5.00
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Value
4.26
4.39
4.78
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4.67
4.00
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Accommodation
4.24
4.39
4.46
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4.00
4.33
Not rated
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Supportive faculty and flexible personal study plans
  • +Welcoming international environment and diverse student body
  • +Well-structured programs with practical application and research opportunities
  • +Flexible and multidisciplinary learning
  • +Strong foundational and independent learning
  • +Supportive community and active student life
  • +Dedicated, supportive, and passionate faculty
  • +Well-organized, modern campus and facilities
  • +Strong industry connections and practical, future-focused education
  • +Practical, relevant learning and real-world projects
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable staff
  • +Modern facilities and updated resources
  • +Practical study experience with supportive faculty and accessible campus facilities.
  • +Welcoming and diverse campus environment fostering social opportunities.
  • +Efficient education and proximity to nature for leisure.

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Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues, particularly due to university reforms.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration and inefficiency.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Lack of engaging teaching and poor curriculum design lead to dissatisfaction.
  • -Excessive administrative burdens and disorganized management plague student experiences.
  • -Outdated and poorly maintained facilities create a frustrating learning environment.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff leads to student dissatisfaction.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Poor communication and lack of support are prevalent concerns.
  • -Administrative and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resource allocation are consistently criticized.
  • -A lack of effective teaching and curriculum relevance is a major concern.

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Rating summary
What students say

The university garners significant acclaim, particularly in **Student Life**, which stands out with a 4.74 rating. **Facilities** also score very highly at 4.63. Areas such as **Accomodation** (4.24), **Professors** (4.26), and **Value** (4.26) show solid performance. **Internationality** is rated at 4.11, and **Location** is the lowest scored category at 4.06, though still strong.

This university receives strong commendations, particularly for its **Student Life** and **Facilities**, both scoring above 4.5. **Accomodation** and **Value** are also highly rated, each at 4.39. **Professors** represent the lowest-scoring area, though still rated positively. The university demonstrates a well-rounded profile with notable strengths in its campus environment and student experience.

This institution garners exceptional scores, with Professors receiving the highest marks at 4.92 and Facilities a very close second at 4.8. Student Life and Location also scored highly, both above 4.5. The weakest area, though still strong, is Accomodation with a rating of 4.44. Internationality and Value are tied for the second-highest scores.

This institution demonstrates outstanding strengths in its **Professors**, achieving a perfect score. Facilities and Value also receive exceptionally high marks. Conversely, Accomodation is the lowest-rated category. Other aspects like Location, Student Life, and Internationality are well-regarded, indicating a generally positive student experience.

This institution garners exceptional scores, notably achieving a perfect 5 for Student Life. Facilities, Professors, and Accommodation are also highly rated at 4.33. Location and Internationality are solid at 4, with Value also receiving a 4. The weakest area, though still positive, is Value at 4.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.43 average rating from 35 reviews, approximately 74% praise the inclusive environment, supportive teachers, and flexible study plans. A small portion (~3%) notes declining teaching quality due to university reformation.

Students highly recommend the university, praising its multidisciplinary courses and freedom to study outside their major (~90%). Positive feedback highlights independent learning, excellent facilities, and strong community support, with no reported negative reviews.

With a 4.89/5 average rating from 27 reviews, ~100% of feedback is positive. Students highlight great professors, international focus, and excellent organization. Positive themes include modern facilities and strong industry connections.

All 100% of reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.25/5. Students highlight a sense of belonging, welcoming staff, practical learning, and modern facilities. Some mention concern about course scheduling.

All feedback is positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5 stars. Students highlight practical study experiences, excellent welfare and social activities, and a welcoming, diverse campus environment.

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Rating distribution
5★
60%
55%
89%
25%
67%
0%
0%
4★
26%
35%
11%
75%
33%
0%
0%
3★
11%
10%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Great combinations of business and tech

I graduated from Aalto University's School of Business, majoring in Marketing, and I'd genuinely recommend it. What made the biggest difference for me, though, was the freedom to take courses outside my own major. I ended up mixing in some technology and design courses with my marketing courses, and that has turned out to be one of the most useful parts of my degree.

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.

ARCADA experience - Mechanical Engineering

In all honesty, my university offers a fantastic level of education, dedicated and extensively knowledgeable lecturers, as well as a spacious, clean, modern campus. These items make it a great place to study. However, one specific trait that bothers me personally is that some of the more important courses are limited to a single period (half a semester), to make space for other courses that I deem unnecessary or that could be optional instead of mandatory. Overall, my experience at Arcada has been outstanding.

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