Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Estonian Business School - EBS vs Metropolia Business School vs Novia University of Applied Sciences

Side-by-side comparison from 75 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)
Aalto University: wins 1/6 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 4/6 categories
Estonian Business School - EBS: wins 0/6 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/6 categories
Novia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/6 categories
JAMK University of Applied Sciences: wins 1/6 categories
University of Jyvaskyla - JYU: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Espoo, Finland
4.50
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: International Business Administration
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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Best programme: Business Information Technology
Jyväskylä, Finland
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Category ratings
Facilities
4.53
4.81
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4.00
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4.00
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Location
4.30
4.56
5.00
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5.00
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Professors
4.15
4.93
Win
4.67
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4.00
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Internationality
4.38
4.74
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4.17
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3.00
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Student life
4.58
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4.50
4.17
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3.00
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Value
4.38
4.78
4.33
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5.00
Win
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Accommodation
4.36
4.46
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2.60
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Independent learning, study freedom, and flexible course options.
  • +High-quality, practical education with accessible facilities.
  • +Active student life and multidisciplinary collaboration opportunities.
  • +Dedicated, supportive, and passionate faculty
  • +Well-organized, modern campus and facilities
  • +Strong industry connections and practical, future-focused education
  • +Practical, skill-focused academics and helpful professors
  • +Value for money and flexibility for combining study with work
  • +Internationality and diverse academic and career opportunities

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  • +High quality of education and supportive teachers
  • +Excellent teaching that maximizes student learning

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities hinder learning and comfort.
  • -Limited resources and opportunities are a recurring problem.
  • -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 are a frequent source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of modern resources are consistently criticized.
  • -The curriculum is perceived as irrelevant or poorly structured by many students.

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  • -Students dislike administrative and management issues.
  • -Students find the facilities to be outdated.
  • -Students express dissatisfaction with the curriculum and teaching quality.

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Rating summary
What students say

This institution garners impressive scores across multiple facets. Student life stands out as its strongest area, closely followed by facilities. On the other hand, the professor rating presents as the comparatively weakest aspect, though still at a respectable level. The university also receives solid marks for location, accommodation, internationality, and overall value, indicating a well-rounded 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 receives particularly high marks for its Location, scoring an impressive 4.95, and Professors, rated at 4.67. Students also appreciate the Internationality and Value, with scores of 4.25 and 4.4 respectively. The weakest area identified is Accomodation, with a rating of 2.42, suggesting room for improvement in this aspect. Facilities and Student Life also received solid, though not exceptional, scores.

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This institution scores exceptionally well for **Location** and **Value**, both receiving perfect marks. **Facilities** and **Professors** also demonstrate considerable strengths with ratings of 4. However, the **Accomodation** category presents a significant weakness, earning a score of 0. **Student Life** and **Internationality** are moderately rated at 3.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

Nearly all reviews are positive, highlighting interesting people, understanding professors, and freedom in studies. Students appreciate the multidisciplinary courses and independent learning approach, with access to excellent facilities.

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 6 reviews are positive, with an average rating of 4.67/5. Students praise the excellent academics and helpful professors, noting practical learning and international focus.

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With an average rating of 4/5 based on one review, the feedback indicates a highly positive student experience. Students praise the good quality of education and helpful faculty. Negative feedback is negligible.

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Rating distribution
5★
56%
89%
67%
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4★
34%
11%
33%
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3★
10%
0%
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2★
0%
0%
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1★
0%
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Most useful review
Most liked
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.

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