Tampere University - TUNI vs Tampere University of Applied Sciences - TAMK vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Hanken School of Economics vs LAB University of Applied Sciences - LAB

Side-by-side comparison from 76 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Hanken School of Economics (5.00)
Tampere University - TUNI: wins 0/7 categories
Tampere University of Applied Sciences - TAMK: wins 0/7 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 3/7 categories
Hanken School of Economics: wins 4/7 categories
LAB University of Applied Sciences - LAB : wins 0/7 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
University of Turku: wins 0/7 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Electrical Engineering
Best programme: Bachelor of Nursing
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
5.00
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Best programme: Marketing and Management
Best programme: Bachelor of Nursing
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
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Best programme: Information Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.57
3.50
4.78
5.00
Win
4.80
Not rated
4.25
Location
3.90
4.33
4.61
Win
4.00
3.80
Not rated
3.88
Professors
4.17
4.17
4.91
5.00
Win
3.60
Not rated
4.25
Internationality
4.03
4.33
4.74
Win
2.00
4.20
Not rated
4.00
Student life
4.73
4.17
4.52
5.00
Win
4.20
Not rated
3.71
Value
4.20
3.67
4.74
5.00
Win
4.00
Not rated
4.13
Accommodation
4.10
4.00
4.48
Win
4.00
4.40
Not rated
3.88
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Strong academic programs and research focus
  • +Supportive and approachable faculty and staff
  • +Vibrant student community and campus life
  • +Strong sense of community and support
  • +Excellent teaching and learning atmosphere
  • +Welcoming international environment and good facilities
  • +Passionate and supportive educators
  • +Practical, career-focused, and well-structured programs
  • +International and friendly learning environment
  • +High teaching quality and experienced lecturers
  • +Engaging international environment
  • +Helpful support services
  • +Supportive environment for idea development and learning
  • +Good facilities and professional support for studies and career goals
  • +Flexible study options and access to technology

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  • +Approachable professors & strong academic programs
  • +Welcoming city & positive student community
  • +Good accommodation & proximity to campus
Cons
  • -Concerns about teaching quality and university reforms.
  • -Administrative and management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are a common complaint.
  • -Lack of resources and limited course offerings disappoint students.
  • -Administrative and management issues are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor infrastructure are a consistent complaint.
  • -Lack of resources and support negatively impacts the learning experience.
  • -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.
  • -Administrative and management issues create frequent problems.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are consistently criticized.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant and poorly delivered by instructors.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of effective communication and support is a problem.
Rating summary
What students say

The university garners impressive scores across multiple facets, with Student Life and Facilities emerging as standout strengths, achieving ratings of 4.73 and 4.57 respectively. Professors and Value also received positive marks above 4.0. Location, however, is its weakest area, scoring 3.9, though accommodations and internationality remain solid at over 4.0.

The university scores well across multiple aspects, with **Location** and **Internationality** standing out as particularly strong areas, both receiving a rating of 4.33. **Professors** and **Student Life** are also rated highly at 4.17. The **Facilities** represent the weakest area, with a rating of 3.5, followed by **Value** at 3.67. **Accomodation** is rated a solid 4.

This institution demonstrates exceptional strength in its academic offerings, with Professors receiving the highest rating. Its Facilities and Internationality are also highly regarded, alongside a strong showing for Value. Conversely, Accomodation is rated slightly lower than other aspects. Overall, the university presents a very positive picture, particularly in areas directly related to learning and global engagement.

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.

Across several key areas, this institution demonstrates considerable strengths. Facilities stand out with an impressive 4.8 rating. Student life and internationality also score highly at 4.2, supported by solid accommodation at 4.4 and good overall value (4.0). The primary area for improvement appears to be professors, receiving the lowest rating at 3.6. Location also registers a moderate score of 3.8.

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Overall, this university garners strong ratings across several key areas. Facilities and professors are particularly well-regarded, both receiving 4.25. Internationality is also a positive, scoring a 4. Value for money is also strong at 4.125. The weakest areas appear to be student life (3.71) and location and accommodation, both rated at 3.875.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With an average rating of 4.33/5, approximately 96.7% of reviews are positive, highlighting academic environment, research focus, and facilities. A small percentage (~3.3%) of negative feedback notes a decline in teaching quality due to university reforms.

Reviews indicate a strong sense of community and helpful staff, with ~74% of feedback being positive. Some suggestions for improvement include better funding for facilities and further development of international programs.

With all 25 reviews being positive, students praise supportive and passionate teachers, practical and career-focused programs, and a rewarding academic experience. An average rating of 4.88/5 reflects this strong satisfaction.

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.

With an average rating of 4/5, reviews are overwhelmingly positive. Students praise learning opportunities, valuable knowledge, and practical skills. Facilities and equipment, including 3D printers and design software, are highlighted.

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All 8 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.25/5. Students praise well-structured programs, approachable professors, and a strong sense of community. The city of Turku is also frequently mentioned as a positive aspect.

Rating distribution
5★
53%
29%
88%
100%
20%
0%
25%
4★
30%
14%
12%
0%
60%
0%
75%
3★
13%
57%
0%
0%
20%
0%
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2★
3%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
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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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next-level facility, diverse study materials and helpful lecturers

LAB has one of the most modern, smart and inclusive university facilities in Europe. The campus houses a diverse set of meeting rooms, working spaces that are professionally suitable for students of every faculty. The nursing students have got impressively updated equipment and labs, and so do the people of Design Institute, Engineering, and Business. The facility encourages learning, but it also puts an emphasis on relaxing and maintaining balance. LAB has built an exercise point, along with equipping billiard table, mini basketball game, and 2 ping pong tables indoor. Also, the campus is open 24/7, accessible always with a student or staff card. The university also owns a holistic range of academic journals, books, articles in its physical and digital libraries. Making a library card, loaning and returning a book is as easy as ever. The lecturers for courses taught in English could be better, in my opinion. They are very helpful and responsive, but at times, lectures are somewhat boring.

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