Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Häme University of Applied Sciences - HAMK vs Metropolia Business School vs University of Turku

Side-by-side comparison from 88 verified student reviews. Scan one row at a time — winners are highlighted

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Metropolia University of Applied Sciences (5.00)
Aalto University: wins 0/7 categories
South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK: wins 0/7 categories
Häme University of Applied Sciences - HAMK: wins 0/7 categories
Metropolia Business School: wins 0/7 categories
University of Turku: wins 0/7 categories
Novia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 categories
Metropolia University of Applied Sciences: wins 7/7 categories
Comparing
Espoo, Finland
4.50
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44 reviews
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Best programme: Computer Engineering
Best programme: BHC in Nursing
Best programme: Mechanical Engineering
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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0 reviews
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Best programme: Information Technology
Best programme: Health and Social Care
Category ratings
Facilities
4.54
4.81
4.14
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4.25
Not rated
5.00
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Location
4.33
4.56
3.71
Not rated
3.88
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.21
4.93
4.38
Not rated
4.25
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.43
4.74
4.13
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Student life
4.55
4.50
3.86
Not rated
3.71
Not rated
5.00
Win
Value
4.40
4.78
4.50
Not rated
4.13
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.40
4.46
4.43
Not rated
3.88
Not rated
5.00
Win
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +High academic quality and supportive professors.
  • +Academic freedom and interdisciplinary learning opportunities.
  • +Diverse and international community.
  • +Dedicated, supportive, and passionate faculty
  • +Well-organized, modern campus and facilities
  • +Strong industry connections and practical, future-focused education
  • +Practical, real-world learning and hands-on experience.
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty and staff.
  • +Engaging campus life and strong community.

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  • +Approachable professors & strong academic programs
  • +Welcoming city & positive student community
  • +Good accommodation & proximity to campus

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  • +Interactive and safe learning environment
  • +Opportunities for group study and exploration of new fields
Cons
  • -Administrative and management issues are a significant source of frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and a lack of necessary resources are frequently mentioned.
  • -The curriculum and teaching methods are often perceived as ineffective or irrelevant.
  • -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 create significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are prevalent.
  • -Lack of essential resources and support hinders learning.

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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.

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  • -Administrative & management issues
  • -Outdated facilities & equipment
  • -Lack of resources & support
Rating summary
What students say

With a well-rounded set of scores, this institution particularly excels in Student Life and Facilities, both receiving ratings above 4.5. Location and Internationality also show considerable strengths, scoring over 4.3. The academic aspect, represented by Professors, is the lowest rated category, though still a solid 4.21. Accomodation and Value are rated identically, indicating a consistent experience in these areas.

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.

Across various aspects of the university experience, the institution receives a generally positive reception. Accommodation stands out as a particularly strong area, achieving the highest rating. Conversely, location received the lowest score among the surveyed categories. Other aspects like professors and value also garnered high marks, while facilities, student life, and internationality show solid but not top-tier performance.

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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.

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Receiving perfect scores across the board, this institution excels in every surveyed area. Its strongest performance is evident in facilities, professors, location, student life, accommodation, internationality, and value, all achieving a top rating. There are no discernible weakest areas based on these ratings.

Reviews summary
Highlights

University reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with ~91% rating it highly. Students praise its excellent teaching, diverse community, and academic freedom to explore various subjects. No negative feedback was recorded.

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.

Nearly all students (~88%) praise HAMK University's dynamic, supportive learning environment with emphasis on real-world application and hands-on guidance. Faculty are noted as approachable and invested in student success.

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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.

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With one review, the average rating is 5/5, and 100% of feedback is positive. The positive feedback highlights an interactive and good study environment, with opportunities for group study and feeling safe to discuss sensitive topics.

Rating distribution
5★
57%
89%
38%
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25%
0%
100%
4★
34%
11%
50%
0%
75%
0%
0%
3★
9%
0%
13%
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
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.

Practical university to learn how to cope with real world's demands

The study modules are categorized sensibly and connected with each other. The lecturers speak english well, eager to explain to students what they know after many years of working on the field. The campus in Riihimäki is small but has enough equipment for studying and doing thesis work (as I am doing now).

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