Royal Institute of Technology - KTH vs Lund University vs University of Gothenburg vs Umea University - UMU vs Karolinska Institute - KI

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

Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: Tie
Royal Institute of Technology - KTH: wins 3/6 categories
Lund University: wins 0/6 categories
University of Gothenburg: wins 2/6 categories
Umea University - UMU: wins 1/6 categories
Karolinska Institute - KI: wins 0/6 categories
Dalarna University: wins 0/6 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/6 categories
Comparing
Best programme: Environmental Engineering
Lund, Sweden
4.40
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Best programme: AI and Data Management
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Best programme: Bioinformatics
Category ratings
Facilities
4.80
Win
4.28
4.71
4.67
4.40
2.00
Not rated
Location
4.20
4.31
4.86
Win
4.00
4.80
2.00
Not rated
Professors
4.40
4.23
4.57
Win
4.33
4.20
3.00
Not rated
Internationality
5.00
4.37
4.71
4.67
5.00
2.00
Not rated
Student life
4.60
4.45
4.00
4.67
Win
3.20
3.00
Not rated
Value
4.80
Win
4.20
4.29
4.67
4.20
3.00
Not rated
Accommodation
4.60
Win
4.01
2.86
3.67
3.60
3.00
Not rated
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +World-class facilities and inspiring study atmosphere
  • +Strong academic programs with practical application and flexibility
  • +Engaging and approachable instructors
  • +High-quality education and expert faculty
  • +Vibrant student life and diverse community
  • +Supportive and welcoming environment
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Well-equipped research environments and facilities
  • +Interesting and well-organized programs
  • +Excellent teachers and engaging student life.
  • +Pleasant and convenient location and facilities.
  • +Positive international atmosphere and good university reputation.
  • +Student-centered approach and mentorship
  • +International environment and diverse teaching staff
  • +High-quality research and opportunities for engagement

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Cons
  • -Administrative & management issues frustrate students.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor maintenance are common complaints.
  • -Lack of resources and support hinder learning.
  • -Discrimination and lack of opportunities post-graduation.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources are a persistent problem.
  • -Lack of clear communication and organizational issues from the administration frustrate students.
  • -Course content and teaching quality are often seen as inadequate or uninspiring.
  • -Administrative & management issues cause frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and poor resources detract from learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from staff is a problem.
  • -Lack of teacher and staff investment.
  • -Inefficient and repetitive course content.
  • -Poor support for independent thesis work.

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Rating summary
What students say

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.

Student life emerges as the university's strongest area, boasting the highest rating. Conversely, accommodation received the lowest score, indicating a potential area for improvement. Other aspects like location, internationality, and facilities also scored well, with professors and value demonstrating solid, albeit slightly lower, marks.

This institution garners exceptional marks for its location, boasting a rating of 4.86. Facilities and internationality are also highly regarded, both scoring 4.71. Professors receive a solid 4.57, and the overall value is rated at 4.29. Student life scores a respectable 4. The weakest area by a significant margin is accommodation, with a score of just 2.86.

This institution garners exceptionally high marks for its Facilities, Student Life, Internationality, and perceived Value, all receiving a near-perfect score. Professors are also rated favorably, while Location scores a solid 4. The primary area for improvement seems to be Accomodation, which received the lowest rating of 3.67.

This institution excels in several key areas, most notably its **Internationality**, receiving a perfect score. **Location** is another strong point, rated 4.8. However, **Student Life** appears to be the weakest area, scoring 3.2, with **Accomodation** also rating comparatively lower at 3.6. Other aspects like Facilities, Professors, and Value fall within a solid mid-to-high range.

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Reviews summary
Highlights

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 4.41 average rating, ~98% of reviews are positive, praising high-level education, great student life, and community. A very small amount of negative feedback mentioned racism and time/money waste.

With a 4.71/5 average rating from 7 reviews, students report overwhelmingly positive experiences, highlighting exceptional faculty and enriching academic environments. No negative feedback was recorded.

With an average rating of 4.67/5, all three student reviews were positive. Recurring themes highlighted good teachers, great student life, and convenient facilities. No negative feedback was provided.

With an average rating of 4.14/5, ~86% of reviews are positive, praising student-centered learning, international diversity, and quality facilities. A small portion (~14%) of feedback notes uninvested teachers and course organization issues.

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Rating distribution
5★
75%
54%
71%
67%
57%
0%
0%
4★
25%
35%
29%
33%
29%
0%
0%
3★
0%
9%
0%
0%
0%
100%
0%
2★
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
0%
14%
0%
0%
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Great university, but not so inclusive

The university is beautiful, there is no doubt about that. Although it is one of the most multicultural campuses in the world, the course I took was not inclusive for foreign students. The course was advertised as a course designed specifically for foreigners, with classes in English. In practice, many of the classes on the syllabus were actually in Swedish, and the ones that were in English gave exercises or texts in Swedish. I even had a disagreement with one of the professors who, although he was teaching a class that was supposed to be entirely in English, brought slides in Swedish and spoke exclusively in Swedish. When I asked during the break if the class shouldn't be in English, he ridiculed me in front of the class and said that if I was uncomfortable, I should have said so beforehand. The universitys advisors were very understanding, but in the end, I had to give up many of the assigned subjects and replace them with subjects that had nothing to do with my field, just because they were, in fact, taught in English.

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