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The support from university and staff has been amazing! Teaching is outstanding and great facilities. Only downfall is Aberdeens student life and location, the campuses aren’t very close together for people who rely on public transport . I find being a driver just as hard due to lack of parking and costs. £5.75+ per day to park adds up a lot for someone who doesn’t come from a wealthy family.
The variety of students and expertise of the professors are the best aspects of the university. The fayres and events occasionally hosted on-campus by the students union are very versatile and enjoyable. The worst aspect of the university is its lack of effective support systems, e.g. unreliable counselling services and lacklustre efforts to help students with complaints and problems.
18-24 years
I adore the campus and I am proud to say that I have studied at Aberdeen. The support services are excellent and lecturers are generally excellent. However, there is not a lot going on round about the uni and transport links are not great in Aberdeen. The students union leaves a lot to be desired.
Such a good uni, with extremely good support. A perfect location, and Aberdeen is a very nice uni city.
Aberdeen uni is awesome. It is the best uni ever. I love it here.
Genuinely have loved being a student at Aberdeen since I moved here four years ago. The campus has a fun mixture of old and new buildings and plenty of spaces for students to socialize or get work done, and it only takes 15 minutes to walk from one end of campus to the other. The sports center is well developed with full gyms, courts, pools, etc. and is right across the road from the main campus. Student union building is cozy and the officers do a lot to encourage student activities as well as support initiatives for those struggling with housing, food costs, community integration, etc.. There are a ton of active sports clubs and societies for every hobby you could be interested in that are a great place to meet others with common interests, and plenty of spaces to meet new people and socialize and have a good time. The uni itself offers a really wide range of services from student financial support to mental health counseling to career readiness services - truly any issue you find yourself struggling with there are multiple systems in place to help you. All of the professors are lovely and genuinely care about the wellbeing and success of their students, I've always been treated as an individual by staff and not just a number, which is sometimes the standard in higher education institutions. Overall I've been just really happy at Aberdeen, the vibe is welcoming and supportive and there are plenty of opportunities to challenge yourself academically and grow as a person. I couldn't have asked for anything more out of my uni experience. The main campus is somewhat separated from the city center (maybe 30-40 min walk to the main street), but you can also just hop on a bus for free if you're 21 and under, and there are plenty of shops/pharmacies/etc. around the university still. Only real complaint is the issues in recent years with overall funding that have led to problems for professors/students union and activities grants/etc., as most of the things that make the university as amazing as it is are the first to be negatively impacted by faults in the budget - but this is more of an administrative issue to be resolved rather than anything physical about the uni.
Amazing facilities!
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at AU over the years and I never get bored of seeing the amazing buildings on campus. However, one area that needs improvement is most definitely the Union. I was shocked to see the minimal amount of things on offer at the Union when I first arrived at the University. Now that I have been able to go to other Universities’ unions I can comfortably say that Aberdeen are behind and not meeting the standard set by others. To create that Union feeling, events need to be put on - which they haven’t. I also feel the University is losing out by not providing a proper Union, the Bobbin has taken all the business that could have been given straight back to the Uni. Furthermore, as I have been part of a Sports committee for two years now, I have been upset with the lack of communication and support given to societies. I will never understand why all discussions and deadlines are thrown at the clubs as soon as Freshers’ week begins. It is my understanding that AUSA work over the summer, therefore why rush all of the important business into 2 or 1 week before studies return? There have been moments of great support from AUSA at times, including grants and extra support, however I feel consistent is needed year round.
The best aspect was the smooth transition, it was a well induced introduction from freshers week to week 1 of studies with tutors/teachers outlining the course and explaining basics about university life. Tours provided of the campus were informative and a great way to get to grips with the new surroundings. The core of Aberdeen university's campus is stunning architecturally and kept in great condition, it is safe to walk and well lit at night. The libraries are excellent facilities and a lovely place to study. I think what could be done better is more events early on at the start of the new term (especially for first years) for getting to know others in your subject domain. On campus., not out with the university in pubs, bars, etc. Also, a 'meet n greet ' or event where you can engage and talk to senior students who study what first years are enrolled in would be a great dynamic way to deepen understanding of what its like to study, tips and skills that will be needed etc. Furthermore, potential opportunities to connect us with post grad students/ people working in industries we could go onto after our studies would be hugely beneficial to create motivation and enhance our future career prospects.
Best Aspects Beautiful Campus and Location: The campus is steeped in history, with stunning architecture, particularly King's College Chapel and the picturesque cobblestone pathways. Located in the charming city of Aberdeen, there’s also access to beautiful coastlines and natural landscapes. Supportive Academic Environment: Lecturers and tutors are generally supportive and approachable, creating an environment conducive to learning. The university offers a variety of academic resources, from study skills workshops to personal tutoring, which can help students succeed. Diverse Community: With students from all over the world, Aberdeen is very inclusive and diverse. This makes for a culturally enriching experience, both in the classroom and in student life. Strong Research Focus: As a research-driven institution, the University of Aberdeen provides numerous opportunities for students to engage in meaningful research projects, contributing to a strong academic foundation, particularly for students interested in pursuing higher studies. Active Student Union and Societies: The Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA) is active, with societies and sports clubs for nearly every interest. These offer a great way to meet friends and pursue new hobbies. Areas for Improvement Accommodation and Cost of Living: While Aberdeen is relatively affordable compared to other cities, student accommodation could be improved in terms of quality and availability, especially considering maintenance requests and room allocations during busy terms. Weather: Although the climate isn’t something the university can change, the long, dark winters can feel challenging for students, especially those from warmer climates. The campus could add more wellness initiatives to help students adjust to the seasonal changes. Administrative Support: Some students find that administrative processes, such as course registration or financial aid processing, can be slow or confusing at times. Streamlining these systems and making them more accessible would be beneficial.
The best thing about the University of Aberdeen is knowing that the staff and lecturers actually care about how we are getting on and are always more than happy to answer any questions the students may have. Also, the great array of societies and clubs means that there is something for everyone outside of academic life.
The campus is beautiful, and the quality of education is high.
The campus is beautiful, the one thong I will say is that sometimes once you have reached out for support the reply time is quite slow almost to the point that the support is no longer needed.
Great laboratory facilities and the Student Teaching Hub is especially great (and brand new). Free bus between the two campuses, allowing easy travel. The university has three libraries and plenty of other study spaces. Mental health is extremely important to staff, lecturers are caring and understanding. The therapets events are great (once a week they bring dogs to the library to help with student stress). The sports village is very well equipped, students use all facilities at a discounted price, and there is a great range of sports societies to join. The old university buildings are very pretty.
- Diverse student population - Large focus on technology and innovation with many pioneering inventions such as Entonox - Provides great access to resources and support for wellbeing - Health science campus/Suttie centre is appropriately located next to the royal infirmary which is of great benefit to healthcare students - Great track record for employability and student satisfaction - Discounted uni public transport and accessibility for those with disabilities - Increased hybrid learning as more teaching could be done online - More publicised networking events to provide more career opportunities
Lovely location and facilities with really great staff! To improve for my course, I would like more in person lectures and less online lectures to go through by myself.
Beautiful campus
4.4
I really enjoyed my time at UoA. I made lifelong friends and found incredible opportunities with my professors, who always went the extra mile to help me. I would recommend looking into the professors (and their research) on your particular course to see whether you gel with the future they can offer. University taught me how much one can adore the work one puts out into the world- UoA was perhaps the only place I could’ve learned this at the time. Thank you!
Course hours are pretty good, and scheduled well throughout the week. Our genetics courses specifically are very well situated with respect to the rest of the course. The first two years are a general introduction to medical sciences, and the last two (the latter of which is the honours year) are specific to your degree.
The location is absolutely abhorrent- it is at least a 45 minute walk from the main campus and over an hour from the medical campus. My first year at uni was limited to mostly-online learning, but the days I had to come in for labs were not great. The facilities themselves, however, are great!