Aalto University vs South-Eastern Finland University of Applied Sciences - XAMK vs Arcada University of Applied Sciences - UAS vs University of Eastern Finland vs Metropolia Business School

Side-by-side comparison from 86 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 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
University of Turku: wins 0/7 categories
Savonia University of Applied Sciences: wins 0/7 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: Finance
Best programme: Bsc Information Technology
Arabia, Karamalmi, Myllypuro, and Myyrmäki, Finland
Not rated
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Best programme: Information Technology
Category ratings
Facilities
4.54
4.81
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4.67
4.33
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4.25
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Location
4.33
4.56
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4.33
4.00
Not rated
3.88
Not rated
Professors
4.21
4.93
5.00
Win
4.33
Not rated
4.25
Not rated
Internationality
4.43
4.74
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4.33
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Not rated
Student life
4.55
4.50
4.33
5.00
Win
Not rated
3.71
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Value
4.40
4.78
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4.67
4.00
Not rated
4.13
Not rated
Accommodation
4.40
4.46
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4.00
4.33
Not rated
3.88
Not rated
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, 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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  • +Approachable professors & strong academic programs
  • +Welcoming city & positive student community
  • +Good accommodation & proximity to campus

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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 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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  • -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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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.

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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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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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.

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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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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Rating distribution
5★
57%
89%
25%
67%
0%
25%
0%
4★
34%
11%
75%
33%
0%
75%
0%
3★
9%
0%
0%
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.

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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