Uppsala University vs Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs Linköping University - LU vs Stockholm Business School vs Dalarna University

Side-by-side comparison from 80 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Hyper Island (5.00)
Uppsala University: wins 0/4 categories
Royal Institute of Technology - KTH: wins 0/4 categories
Linköping University - LU: wins 0/4 categories
Stockholm Business School: wins 1/4 categories
Dalarna University: wins 0/4 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/4 categories
Hyper Island: wins 3/4 categories
Comparing
Uppsala, Sweden
4.00
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43 reviews
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Best programme: Biology
Best programme: Environmental Engineering
Best programme: Biomedical Science
Best programme: Business Administration and Political Science
Best programme: Data Science
Stockholm, Sweden
5.00
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2 reviews
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Best programme: Digital Management
Category ratings
Facilities
4.10
4.50
4.53
5.00
2.50
Not rated
5.00
Location
4.05
4.00
4.53
5.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Professors
4.15
4.17
4.16
5.00
Win
3.50
Not rated
4.00
Internationality
4.00
5.00
4.32
5.00
2.50
Not rated
4.50
Student life
4.08
4.17
4.28
4.00
3.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
3.98
4.17
4.32
3.00
3.50
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
3.87
4.17
4.17
3.00
2.00
Not rated
4.50
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High-quality education and research-driven learning
  • +Friendly and knowledgeable academic and non-academic staff
  • +Practical, real-life learning experiences and student-centered guidance
  • +World-class facilities and inspiring study atmosphere
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application and flexibility
  • +Engaging and approachable instructors
  • +Supportive faculty and engaging programs
  • +Beautiful and well-equipped campus facilities
  • +Opportunities for student initiative and collaboration
  • +Excellent teaching quality and global student community
  • +Broadened horizons and expanded knowledge in business and political science
  • +Abundant working opportunities to offset living costs
  • +University's quality and campus facilities.

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  • +Hands-on, immersive, and creative learning with freedom to shape studies.
  • +Direct industry insights and practical application from experienced professionals.
  • +Strong focus on building relationships with driven, like-minded peers.
Cons
  • -Negative peer attitudes and lack of collaboration hinder learning.
  • -Disappointing program quality and instructor approach.
  • -Student disinterest and sabotage of work.
  • -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.
  • -Outdated curriculum and irrelevant course content.
  • -Poor teaching quality and lack of practical application.
  • -Inefficient administrative and management issues.
  • -administrative & management issues
  • -outdated facilities
  • -lack of engagement
  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and equipment are a significant drawback.
  • -Lack of effective communication and unclear expectations are problematic.

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  • -Administrative and management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are a problem.
  • -Course content and teaching quality often fall short of expectations.
Rating summary
What students say

Examining the university's performance reveals a strong showing in academic and campus-related aspects. Professors (4.15) and Facilities (4.10) received particularly high marks. Student Life (4.08) and Internationality (4.00) also scored well. Conversely, the university's Location (3.66) and Accomodation (3.68) represent areas for potential improvement, while Value (3.98) falls in the mid-range.

Exceptional marks were awarded in several key areas, notably a perfect score for **Internationality**. **Facilities** and **Value** also received very high ratings. The university performs well across **Student Life** and **Accomodation**, with solid scores for **Professors** and **Location**. While no area received a low rating, **Location** represents the comparatively weakest aspect among the surveyed categories.

This university achieves excellent marks in several key areas, with Facilities and Location both scoring an outstanding 4.5. Student Life and Value are also highly rated at 4.3. While Professors and Accomodation are rated slightly lower, they remain strong at over 4.1. Internationality also receives a commendable 4.29 rating.

This institution shines with perfect scores in Facilities, Professors, Location, and Internationality. Student Life also receives a strong endorsement. However, Accomodation and Value for money present areas for potential improvement, indicated by their lower ratings compared to other aspects of the university experience.

This institution presents a mixed rating profile. Its strongest areas include professors and value, both receiving a solid 3.5. Conversely, accommodation stands out as the weakest point, scoring a low 2. Facilities and internationality are rated moderately at 2.5, while location and student life achieve a respectable 3.

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This institution demonstrates exceptional strengths, with perfect scores in Facilities, Location, Student Life, and Value. Professors and Internationality also received high marks, rated at 4 and 4.5 respectively. Accomodation stands out as the comparatively weakest area, though still very good at 4.5, reflecting a generally positive and well-rounded university experience.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With 43 reviews, ~98% are positive, praising academic excellence, quality education, and friendly staff. One review expressed disappointment with a specific course's peer and instructor attitudes.

All 12 reviews are positive, averaging 4.75/5. Students praise world-class research facilities, inclusive culture, and opportunities for theory-practice integration. Friendly, engaging instructors and diverse, flexible courses are also highlighted.

With a 4.16 average rating from 19 reviews, approximately 79% of students praise the beautiful, modern campus and supportive, helpful faculty. A small ~5% of feedback mentioned curriculum concerns.

This university garners a 4/5 average rating, with 100% of feedback being positive. Students praise exceptional teaching quality and opportunities for personal and academic growth.

With a 3.5/5 average rating, most feedback is positive (~100%). One student found the Borlänge campus building great but struggled with obtaining student information through confused online platforms.

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Both university reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with an average rating of 5/5. Students highlight the immersive, hands-on approach, freedom to shape studies, and the opportunity to build relationships. Approximately 0% of feedback is negative.

Rating distribution
5★
12%
69%
47%
0%
0%
0%
100%
4★
86%
23%
32%
100%
50%
0%
0%
3★
0%
0%
16%
0%
50%
0%
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2★
0%
8%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
2%
0%
5%
0%
0%
0%
0%
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Top 3 in Sweden

Uppsala itself is a great city, it's easy to go to Stockholm and Arlanda. But to be in Uppsala as a university student is a whole experience on its own. With Nations, parties, fikas, cafés, parties (yes again), bars, knitting groups and many other events Uppsala has a place for everyone. (The other Universities in the top 3 would be Lund University and...... well the third is not set in stone as there are a few universities and "högskolor" to choose from" In my experience professors and teachers, competence will vary depending. But the great ones are really great.

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LiU is the best swedish uni for intl students

The campus culture is amazing. I have heard horror stories from other international students that its hard for them to find friends and have a social life in Sweden. But its not the case here. I have had some of the best moments of my life in this uni. Campus life is the best here in my opinion

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