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Looks pretty I like the clubs nearby and my friends good community cold in winter.
Cozy and great atmostphere
My favourite place id the 7th floor of the library because it has a beautiful view it's quiet and a good space to study
It has a great range of courses to choose from, and each course has been tailored to get everyone on the same level before advancing in the material. The lecturers all try their best to keep their students on track with their course. It would be better if some of the lecturers could refer students to support on their studies due to the quality of their work. As some could have difficulties like dyslexia and haven't known the support the university offers them.
Looks pretty on the outside, I think that's one of its biggest strengths. it struggles when you go inside the buildings though. last term the heating didn't work in one of my lecture halls and it was so cold in winter also regularly experience technical issues.
Good uni, love the aesthetics, no alcohol in student union
Love it! So much fun!
Great uni, but no student union bar
Very engaging online protal, friendly and supportive staff, charming campus
I really enjoy all of the facilities, the opportunities given by the uni, the union, and the campus. Uni systems are clean and easy to use, and offerings of societies and social opportunities are plentiful.
Everything works so smoothly and easily.
The university of Aberdeen is a great place to study. It provides so much support for students as well as a beautiful scenery. The library is especially unique and a good place to study.
My degree could be layed out better but overall its a good uni
I have loved every minute of my student experience. As a mature student there aren't people my own age in my classes, but having societies that meet outwith classes has really made me feel included.
It’s not far from city centre but pretty run down
Everyone is welcoming and friendly and all information about the course is easy to accesss
Need more seating and communal areas
18-24 years
First gen student
Best: I love the university campus. It's really close to everything you'd need (including the accommodation village, which is a 20 minute walk - a nice walk through a really pretty park, I might add - or 10 minute bus ride away). The standard of teaching is truly excellent, and the lecturers are all so lovely. There's a LOT of support for students, and coming from someone who suffers with mental health I've never experienced an academic institution that truly prioritises the mental wellbeing of its students. Lots of institutions claim to be concerned about the wellbeing of its students, but the University of Aberdeen is one of very few that are actually proactive and are genuinely interested in maintaining its students wellbeing. Worst: The city centre. Rather than one big shopping centre as is usually the norm, there are 3 smaller ones which makes it confusing to know where to go to do your shopping. Also it's not the safest city centre (although in Aberdeen's defence, I suppose most city centres in any town is going to have problems). To do with the university itself, my only complaint really is that some events (such as movie nights in the accommodation) are not well planned and can sometimes be later than advertised due to poor planning. Sometimes the buildings are hard to find, in the sense that sometimes to enter a building you have to go around the back of a carpark. It's not always clear how to get to your building and sometimes your key card doesn't always work to let you into a building.

