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4.03.83.8600 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsCampus and student support are better than ever, I just wished there was more of a student life, more events that will make it seem like there is an easier way to make new friends. Student Union should also be improved in my opinion, with more interactive games, and small events.
There are nice Places but it isn’t coherent
Aberdeen is a great city, big enough so there is a variety of things to do but small enough that it is not overwhelming and everywhere is easily accessible by walking, cycling or bus. The university has great facilities and a lovely campus. There are lots activities and societies for students. However, the student union building does not feel like a particularly active social hub. There are few activities and no real meeting place to use in the evenings.
Pros - - There are tons of study spaces all around campus and you can even reserve out a classroom - Coffee shops and little snack places are everywhere - the student union building houses everything you need from support to getting a quick lunch or getting a cup of coffee, and it’s also a great place to meet new people or to catch up with peers - You’ll be able to meet people from other courses really easily, it’s kind of a shocker sometimes to hear what people are studying - there is a massive range of societies to join - great support system for students - vast range of student accommodation from the university and private Cons - - the city itself is really depressing, it’s easy to get seasonal depression - it’s always cold in the building so sometimes you’ll need to keep your jacket on
My favorite aspect of the Uni is how international the student body is. Where there is room for improvement is shifting the learning away from the institutional limits inherent to most Universities. Such as: lacking efficient communication, providing more financial help to students who need it, more free opportunities for students to gather and eat and exercise together.
Love all of my professors, they are always nice to talk to and more than happy to get to know you. They care about how we're doing and what we're struggling with and help us in the best way they can!
Understandably, the covid-19 pandemic presented numerous difficult situations to the university, as it did with every other university and individual. However, the lack of in-person classes for the vast majority of courses brought even more difficulty to students and the University of Aberdeen continued with what they called "blended learning" for much longer than necessary. For the first year of the covid-19 pandemic, no in-person classes was an essential measure to take, however the University of Aberdeen has ample facilities whereby in-person classes could have taken place in the following year while maintaining social distancing. Other universities, such as the University of Glasgow, had no problem at all with this, and they were able to continue to teach in person classes all throughout the year of 2021 with very little to no consequences. Otherwise, the University of Aberdeen is a fantastic institution with a multitude of available study options, an outstanding pool of very involved staff and researchers who are more than happy to speak with students about their work and give career and industry advice where applicable, and a beautiful campus that is an absolute joy to spend time on, whether it be studying in one of the universities well equipped libraries, exercising in the aberdeen sports Village, or joining one of the extensive list of societies and spending time practicing hobbies and exploring new interests.
The library is an amazing facility and I can focus very well there.
It's easily accessible from where I live and I've found that the staff are really supportive. Most of the campus is also a very nice place to be on and the facilities are good. The student union could run more events to make student life better. The libraries could have more space as especially during exam season its hard to find somewhere to sit
18-24 years
First gen student
In general I have no negative thoughts what do ever about the university it is beautiful and really successful in making the students feel welcome. The image of the uni really defies what true beauty is. Studying music an uoa has helped me mature and take further understanding in why I have such a passion for music not only that but my student life and night life has helped me too as Aberdeen has offered me to meet more talented musicians out of the uni ! One thing I’d love to happen is to develop more of a connection with the tutors they are amazing at their job and can tell they really want us to do our best but I would really like to talk a little more with them even though of course the whole point is to learn but I feel as though I learn more then what I’m meant to just through talking to them and knowing what there interests are within music! I also would love it if we could have more opportunities for modern day musicians who like more modern topics and songs for performing instead of jumping back to older periods don’t get me wrong that’s where music started but some of us have such amazing talent to show and older music isn’t sometimes our craze if you get me ! But other then that I love my university!
Facilities: I appreciate the presence of the Sir Duncan Rice library. Visually, it's fantastic, and it is great to work in. My one complaint is with the seating - the chairs are not comfortable, and they've resulted in shoulder pain. Student Support: Student support have been nothing but fantastic to me during my time at university. As a disabled student, I have had to make use of their services frequently, and they have gone out of their way to make sure that all my requirements were in place in good time, and were a great help when applying for the disabled students' allowance. Student life: I cannot comment much on student life, as I do not participate in any societies that hold regular meetups. However, those I know who attend societies praise them. Location: The location is mildly inconvenient for me, as if I didn't receive taxi funding as part of my disability allowance, I would have to get two or three buses. However, once on campus, most facilities are somewhat close together. Campus look and feel: Aberdeen University is divided into two halves: one half is aesthetically gorgeous, and feels like a traditional campus. The other half is filled with incredibly brutalist architecture, and thus doesn't feel like a warm part of campus. Once inside these buildings, they look mostly fine, though buildings such as the Zoology Building feel outdated, like they need a new coat of paint and some new decorating. Student Union: The student union building, The Hub, is fantastic. I spend a great deal of time there. My only issue, and it's not one that I believe the university can necessarily solve, is that it can be difficult to find a seat there, as it's often packed at certain times.
18-24 years
First gen student
- Great Library Facilities - Cheap university housing and flats - Not a lot of study spaces outside of libraries
The student support networks are amazing in all aspects!
good because main campus is quite nice and the food in the union is good, some buildings could be better also love having a dedicated law library
Everyone is very friendly Staff are helpful and offer quick response times Campus has great facilities Course offers good opportunities
They have lots of study spaces for students and there is a great feel about all the areas you always feel comfortable.
A campus university with a lot to do in the area and surrounding cities. The beach is not far away. Lots of social places in town. Experience could be improved if some of the medicine teaching also took place on the main campus with rest of the courses (king's college campus is very pretty).
The university plays to its picturesque location and old links. The union looks a bit tired but the library and other facilities are first rate and seem so new.
The library is great for private study and always has seats available. Most lecturers are easy to communicate and get help when needed.
4.4
- The amount of nationalities that i get to meet everyday i what makes the campus life that thrilling - It could be improved by having control over students that disturbs the uni life
- Some doctors really do not know how to communicate with students, thus they won't teach properly - for the work placements there are lots of unclear points about them