Lund University vs University of Gothenburg vs Umea University - UMU vs Linnaeus University - LNU vs Jönköping University - JU

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Quick verdict
Higher overall rating: University of Gothenburg (4.70)
Lund University: wins 2/6 categories
University of Gothenburg: wins 1/6 categories
Umea University - UMU: wins 0/6 categories
Linnaeus University - LNU: wins 0/6 categories
Jönköping University - JU: wins 0/6 categories
Stockholm School of Economics - SSE: wins 0/6 categories
University of Boras: wins 3/6 categories
Comparing
Lund, Sweden
4.40
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45 reviews
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Best programme: Media and Communication
Gothenburg, Sweden
4.70
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7 reviews
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Best programme: AI and Data Management
Best programme: Life Science
Best programme: Marketing
Best programme: Business Administration in Management
Best programme: Mechanical Engineer
Category ratings
Facilities
4.29
4.71
Win
4.00
4.16
4.00
Not rated
4.00
Location
4.30
4.86
3.00
3.83
3.89
Not rated
5.00
Win
Professors
4.21
4.57
4.00
4.12
4.00
Not rated
5.00
Win
Internationality
4.36
4.71
5.00
4.27
4.20
Not rated
5.00
Student life
4.45
Win
4.00
4.00
4.23
4.00
Not rated
3.00
Value
4.19
4.29
4.00
3.81
4.10
Not rated
5.00
Win
Accommodation
4.01
Win
2.86
2.00
3.92
3.40
Not rated
4.00
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • +Vibrant student life & community
  • +High-level education & academic structure
  • +Global diversity & inclusive environment
  • +Supportive and knowledgeable faculty
  • +Well-equipped research environments and facilities
  • +Interesting and well-organized programs
  • +Welcoming international community
  • +Positive professor interactions
  • +Well-structured campus environment
  • +Supportive and helpful professors and staff.
  • +Good facilities and diverse academic programs.
  • +Welcoming international environment and convenient resources.
  • +International and diverse student body
  • +Practical, hands-on learning with real-world projects
  • +Supportive environment with inspiring teachers

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  • +Industry-focused, unique programs with international connections.
  • +Excellent, knowledgeable professors with high student expectations.
Cons
  • -Discrimination and poor job prospects in Sweden
  • -Lack of sufficient financial support and career services
  • -Poor quality and outdated educational facilities
  • -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 and management issues cause significant frustration.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and support from instructors is a problem.
  • -Administrative and management issues, particularly concerning international student affairs.
  • -Mediocre teaching quality with limited value beyond independent learning.
  • -Lack of industry connections and career support.
  • -Poor academic quality and unhelpful faculty.
  • -High tuition costs are not justified by the educational experience.
  • -Significant challenges with job prospects and societal inclusion for immigrants due to racism.

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  • -Excessive administrative and management issues create unnecessary hurdles.
  • -Outdated facilities and insufficient resources hinder learning.
  • -Lack of clear communication and inconsistent policies lead to frustration.
Rating summary
What students say

With an impressive student life rating of 4.45, this institution excels in extracurricular engagement. Accommodations, while solid at 4.01, represent the lowest-scoring category. Other areas like facilities, professors, location, internationality, and value all fall within a strong range between 4.18 and 4.30, indicating a generally well-rounded university experience.

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 excels in its internationality, receiving a perfect score of 5. Academics and facilities are also highly regarded, both earning a 4. Conversely, accommodation presents the most significant area for improvement, with a rating of 2. Student life and overall value are also positively rated at 4. The location receives a moderate score of 3.

Academic and student life aspects of the university received high marks. The institution particularly excelled in Internationality (4.27) and Student Life (4.23), reflecting a vibrant and globally-connected campus environment. Facilities (4.16) and Professors (4.12) also garnered positive feedback. Conversely, Value (3.81) and Location (3.83) were the lowest-rated categories, suggesting areas for potential improvement. Accommodations also scored moderately (3.92).

This institution generally receives positive feedback, with particular strengths in **internationality (4.2)**, **value (4.1)**, and **professors (4)**, alongside excellent **facilities** and **student life**. Accommodation is the comparatively weakest area, scoring **3.4**. The location also received a slightly lower, though still respectable, rating.

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With overwhelmingly positive feedback, this institution excels particularly in its **professors, location, internationality, and value, all receiving perfect scores**. Its **facilities and accommodation are also highly regarded**, earning a strong 4 out of 5. The primary area for improvement appears to be **student life**, which, while still good, is rated slightly lower at 3.

Reviews summary
Highlights

With a 4.4/5 average rating, ~98% of reviews are positive, highlighting excellent student life, high-level education, and global diversity. One negative review cited issues with the country, not the university itself.

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.

The sole review is positive, rating 4/5. Students praise the university's nice structure and professors, noting a significant international student presence. Minor areas for improvement were mentioned in the chemistry department.

About 80% of reviews are positive, highlighting supportive professors, a welcoming atmosphere, and good facilities. A small portion (~7%) of negative feedback points to issues with teaching quality and administrative support.

With an average rating of 4.21/5, ~93% of reviews are positive, highlighting a highly international environment, practical learning, and student life. One ~7% review found the study difficulty low.

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This university garners an average rating of 4/5, with 100% of feedback being positive. Students highlight excellent professors and unique, industry-collaborative programs.

Rating distribution
5★
53%
71%
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41%
36%
0%
0%
4★
36%
29%
100%
41%
57%
0%
100%
3★
9%
0%
0%
11%
0%
0%
0%
2★
2%
0%
0%
4%
7%
0%
0%
1★
0%
0%
0%
4%
0%
0%
0%
Most useful review
Most liked
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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This Is Where Your Dreams Die

Rating: ★★☆☆☆ (2/5 — one extra star because tuition was free) I studied Software Technology at Linnaeus University between 2022 and 2025. In my experience, the quality of teaching was mediocre. I quickly stopped attending lectures because most added little beyond what I could learn independently. Industry connections were almost nonexistent: no internship support, no company-led workshops, no hackathons, and no clear pathways into the tech sector. The only recurring event was the annual job fair, but many representatives seemed unsure what they were seeking; most offered no internships or projects and there was rarely any follow-up, so it felt more promotional than student-focused. Entrepreneurship support was minimal. When we started a student project, there was no funding, no events, no network, and very limited guidance — essentially just one counsellor providing basic advice. Faculty culture felt very political and unresponsive to student feedback. When issues were raised formally, they were often dismissed, though quiet changes were occasionally made later. I personally experienced hostile and dismissive behaviour from a lecturer in the tech faculty, which I reported to the Student Union in 2024 along with other classmates. The case was closed in the lecturer’s favour, yet the university quietly implemented some of the changes we had requested. The complaint process left me uncertain about its independence, and I believe there’s a need for more transparent procedures and external oversight. On the positive side, there are a few excellent professors who genuinely care about their students and involve them in research, but they are a small minority and you have to actively seek them out. Overall, I’m deeply disappointed with the university’s approach to education and student development. I feel I wasted three years of potential growth and opportunity here. Prospective students should do thorough research and speak directly with current students before enrolling.

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