1,075 reviews for University of Roehampton

The university itself offers a wonderful student experience with a wide variety of societies, events, and a supportive union that truly enhances life on campus. The free Roehampton bus that regularly circulates the campus, as well as connecting to key train stations, makes getting around really convenient - another great feature that adds to the overall positive experience at the university. The campus is beautiful, particularly the lakes and the stunning architecture of Froebel College. In a city like London, which is so busy and packed, it’s unexpected to find such a serene and calm environment. The university provides a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of the city, allowing students to focus on their studies while enjoying the tranquility of the campus. I’ve really appreciated having such a tranquil space to grow both academically and personally.

Roehampton University is a lovely place to study because there are good facilities which are widely accessible. The student support is excellent and the Nest Team in the Library are always very helpful and attentive and can sort out queries efficiently. I love the campus and the fact that there are good nearby transport links from bus stops and mainly from Barnes Station, which makes my commute to and from university really easy. I feel that my university can be improved in certain ways to do with food and drink options. Whilst there is a very good wide variety, I feel some food and drink places at the university could possibly have more options. For example, the library cafe and Digby Diner could have more food options for more variety

Great university for those interested in life sciences. Provides excellent student support , supportive lecturers. Academic/library info and support to improve your studies and grades. I chose roehampton for many reasons and I’m glad I did

Best - Campus Atmosphere is amazing

I loved my experience at University of Roehampton! I was an international student (from US) who returned to grad school later (I celebrated my 34th birthday during the 1yr programme), and I'm glad I went back when I was older. To those who completed their undergraduate degree in the US: There was some academic-culture shock. My masters degree was independent research, but I heard the same feedback from MFA/MA students: On one hand, it's a big hands-off approach to education; on the other hand, you will NOT receive as much critical pushback as you'd typically get in the States. The dance department is full of incredible artists and academics with a diverse spectrum of research foci. I highly encourage making 1:1 time with professors to really dig into your work, as well as pick your professors brains on their own work; The class ratios are only increasing (especially as it relates to practical dance classes), so it's good to set up 1:1 time to get what you need. The students are highly international, and it's wonderful to experience other peoples and cultures (for instance, China is well-represented within the dance department). The department encourages research interests of all sorts, and provides wonderful and constant encouragement for individual research (if not heavy-hitting critical pushback or specific research design assistance). In the masters by research program specifically, you will need to exercise tremendous independence. If you thrive under these conditions, URoe is for you! As an international student who completed undergrad at a private university (social sciences), the biggest hurdle was learning to wrestle with the university administration. I can't tell if this is consistent with all higher education throughout the UK, but it was a major stressor while I was trying to complete my degree. Information is neither centralized nor well-curated/updated on the university website, and it is VERY difficult to get questions answered within a reasonable timeframe, if one gets answers at all. The uni administration appears to run on a maintenance-ticket-based skeleton crew. (If this causes stress or anxiety, know that everyone at the university is going through the same thing. You're not alone, and you can always turn to the student population for a sense of community, and second-year postgrad students are godsend resources.) This was by far the most frustrating aspect of my 1yr programme. I understand that some people consider this a "mature" way of working or developing, but as an older postgrad student with nearly two decades of arts industry experience (and over a decade in US corporate experience), this actually comes across as neglect/abandonment and lack of clear infrastructure. It took me the entire length of the 1yr programme to get used to, and to adapt to accordingly. One has to develop a real "Jesus take the wheel" kind of mentality. It's uphill with administration, but it CAN be done. The university itself is gorgeous, the dance department is filled with brilliance (who are genuinely interested in your career after the programme), fellow students are wonderful (even if we were fighting for rehearsal space at high-traffic points of the year), you'll have real research independence, but the uni administration is tough to crack. If you're looking for a more relaxed academic pace for a masters degree at a beautiful campus abroad (and if you've got significant grit to handle inefficiency), Roehampton is a lovely option!

Roehampton is a great place to study with a beautiful campus and supportive lecturers who are passionate about their subjects. I really enjoy going there everyday. The disability services are amazing and provide good support for autistic students.

Love my university

Student events can be pretty good most of the time but engagement is inconsistent and some events are so random and irrelevant. Worst aspect of uni experience is getting admin issues resolved. Sometimes you have to wait a really long time and others you may not get even a response.

They provided me with a study buddy in my first year and then they supported us with a lot of sessions and information. As far as I am concerned it has the best environment regarding my milestones. I really love my Uni.