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578 Student reviews
45-54 years
First gen student
I am a mature student and what makes BGU a great place to study is the support from learning and development and digital learning team. They have been so valuable for me as a person returning to study after a long time. The lecturers are very good and don't make you feel uncomfortable when approaching them with queries. The timetable is very well organised with very little changes made. The course itself is very well structured with a lot of support. I love BGU because it's a small uni with a bug reputation
Student support is amazing both for the academic and mental side of university. The campus is also super easy to find your way around with it only being small and all in the same location, so your only ever a 5 minute walk from your next lecture.
Student support is amazing, have really helped me and other with assignments, mental health, general advice Smaller uni means everything is easily accessible and staff are nearly always there for you Social life is limited at time, but you're not far from the town centre for bars/clubs etc
25-34 years
BGU is a wonderful place to study, the support you can receive from this University is extraordinary. I believe the university is able to achieve this quality because it is small and intimate. I previously studied at a major city university, and I felt lost, overwhelmed and alone. My progress and confidence has flourished due to the friendly and supportive culture here. I am a mature student with three children, initially I was apprehensive about starting a course with all of my personal commitments, but it has honestly puzzled together perfectly. Lectures most often fall within school hours so I am still able to drop my children off to school, and often pick them up, especially with a % of the study being hybrid from home. In terms of improvement, I would say the only complaint I have is the breakfast and lunchtime meals are pricey, and have increased with inflation. Whereby I have seen other universities capping meal costs, and offering affordable alternatives. The food is delicious, and it certainly sells, but it is I would gauge quite premium compared to other universities.
Many tutors on my course are super supportive and will go the extra mile to make sure you achieve. The small campus makes uni life less daunting and gives you confidence to meet other people and access different opportunities. To improve the university maybe provide opportunities for children to learn how to write in an assignment format at the beginning of each year. This may help people who aren't as comfortable with academic things as I can find this to be a bit difficult.
Staff are very supportive and provide great insight and advice all the time The only thing I think would need improvement is the student union. Each time I've been in there for one of their events there hasn't been much of an atmosphere as there weren't many people. However I haven't been in for a long while so this may have changed
The uni is a very welcome place. The support that is on offer for any type of mental health, disability or just bad days in general is so good.
Good support from the university very helpful with academic work and teaching.
Could be improved by more social opportunities. Great atmosphere and feel on campus.
The best part of uni experience is that everything is in one place and that you do not have to travel far to get where you need to be. Also, there is a map on the app the BGU have so if you get lost you can use it, the uni is a tight knit community and the professors pride themselves on getting to know you names on the courses that you are.
Events are put on but I don't think they get much traction, although the black history month events were really interesting. I love the library, wish it stayed open longer, wish there were more books on offer on worldcat. Honestly most student nights do not appeal to me at all. Generally good uni and the learning aspect is supportive.
18-24 years
The SU is amazing - they change thing up and really let you enjoy student life. The best thing about this university is the student support - free academic support from CELT and free personal support from student advice. They are absolutely amazing.
18-24 years
Bishop Grosseteste University is a great place to study as it offers a variety of study places, like the on site refectory, the library which has options for independent study and group studies. It also has an on site gym and leisure centre, to help you keep fit and healthy. The university is in a great location, with food stores close by, town not too far away and local doctors. There are many support services available in terms of BGFutures that offers career advice. CELT is also another great support service available to all students on campus. CELT offers support with assignments as well as digital help. The only issue with the university would probably be the barrier between students and support teams like student advice. Students are aware this support is available however it doesn’t seem easily approachable. The student union as well in that matter, it is evident that they are present on campus, however students do not get much involvement.
A very understanding and helpful university with a great inclusivity of all students. Very helpful student advice centre and everyone I have spoken to heave helped with any issues and problems I have had. Student advice called and had a very in-depth conversation via phone ( face to face was offered) . Looked up all the information needed to make sure I could get funding to help support my family. Help was given with disabilities .
The support from the university is very good there is always people to talk to when things get overwhelming
It’s a lovely uni, a small one but makes it feel like you know the lecturers better as they don’t teach as many students. The lecturers are able to answer any emails and questions. However, some things are not made clear like how to write the assignments and how to get the references from books, i fee like they could do more work on that to support us better.
A small campus, everyone’s polite, the places and buildings are easy to find the majority of the time. Responses to emails are fairly quick from staff.
I genuinely feel supported and cared for during lectures and supported by the amount of resources where I can ask questions; the FAQs, Celt and the personal knowledge of lectures.
BGU is a supportive university where you can have 1-1 meetings with tutors and are supported by student advice and lecturers as needed


18-24 years
First gen student
Great location, tidy campus and social activities for those who don't drink alcohol
Small class sizes means there's more 1-1 time with teachers
Lincoln is a small town with lots to do!