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4.04.32.8209 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsBest: university life in general is super and great. Studies are very interesting. Would highly rate and recommend RAU as a university. Worst: There is a drinking culture and RAU is both blessed and cursed with being a very small university so everyone will know you.
Good social life in the first year however there was been slight disagreement of the social side with the university this academic year. The lectures have improved in the second year and this has helped us improve in our studies a lot more. The campus life was good last year and living off campus we have found no issues. Overall the university is a good place to be but there are areas of improvement.
Small lectures so get enough attention and support from lectures
Small so uni has a close feel. Reva is the best
Good specialist university
I get to experience a range of different practicals and learn new skills that will be used in my future job.
More activities
I think the student services are good Facilities are bad Lectures are too fast some lecturers don't put the slides on gateway and go to fast so can't make good notes Sports needs improving and shouldn't just be focused on hockey and rugby. The uni should look at all sports equally
Being a small uni means you can get to know your lecturers on quite a personal level and help is very easy to come by. The campus is great and situated in the heart of the Cotswolds, there’s lots of amazing places to see when not at uni. The only improvement I’d make would be to do more events in the Student Union, it can be very quiet on some weekends.
Best is tbs social and being with like minded people, worst is the effort uni put into Tithe
The assignments I don’t enjoy or understand same with the lectures I never understand. I like the people here and
SU needs to change as someone who was n foundation last year I feel bad for current freshers and their first year experience
The people, and lovely lecturers. The most amazing time and feels like home. The SU last year 23/24 was superb, they brought a family feel to the uni.
The uni has improved its facilities massively since I joined in 2023. The new science blocks are brilliant. However, the students union has really been disappointing this year. Previous years we have had a great union with lots of fun activities on. This year Tithe wasn't even open for graduation, which I think is crazy.
Lovely people
Students union is lacking in the party department. We often find that we as society’s are the ones that have to encourage the su to put on events
Best - location is close to town and campus has places to study Worst- no student cafes in town whete we cab study off campus without taking up space
The size is ideal for studying but the motivation among students is really bad.
Good social life Good studies A bit disorganised
4.2
I love this university because it’s so small and it gives that homely feeling when you’re feeling sad. Everyone knows everyone and is super supportive
The lectures are very entertaining
the halls are really spacious and it was easy to make friends