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600 Student reviews
Library is great and massive, nice campus.
18-24 years
First gen student
Could not have picked a better place to study. Courses offer great variety and lecturers are all amazingly enthusiastic about the subjects they teach which makes the learning experience that much more engaging. The university campus also boasts plenty of places to eat and study which I feel has also made my uni experience more accommodating and relaxed. The location itself is also great being close to the city centre with plenty of bus links.
All the facilities are great, but don't use the student union much as it's always mobbed. I love the library on main campus and the science teaching hub. The university has amazing lecturers and good courses.
The combination of the older and newer parts of the university make it a lovely, traditional yet stylish place to study. The support of the staff as well as range of resources available are also great. The community feel on campus is one of the best aspects of my university experience. The worst part on the other hand would be the online teaching during the covid-19 pandemic.
45-54 years
First gen student
The student union has made the decision making process highly undemocratic. It is appalling
There are many great facilities on campus including a huge library which provides lots of study resources and a student hub with lots of activities to engage in.
For the short time I've spent on campus, I already know that I've made the right decision choosing UoA. The campus itself is beautiful with cobble roads and stunning buildings, of which makes the campus feel out of place in such a lively city. The lecturers I have had since my last term were extremely engaging making the whole time much less worrying as a new student. I have had only very few negative moments in my time at UoA, most of which revolve around the new science teaching hub issues during teaching, all of which have been fixed since, like WiFi issues. Overall, UoA made me feel welcomed and relaxed during my first term of university life.
25-34 years
First gen student

Good value for time and money.
Beautiful ancient university with lovely surroundings (beach, parks, botanic gardens etc.) and lovely independent cafes on campus. It is very supportive, understanding and has a real nurturing feel towards students. There are plenty of clubs and societies to get involved in, and I would say for the Aberdeen experience, you get out of it what you put in.
I love the Aberdeen campus! It's a beautiful historical campus and, personally, I find the facilities to be very good. There's lots of study spaces (including the very modern library) and there's lots of different shops/bakeries/cafes for food and drink for when you're there all day. It is in an easy area to walk to from the centre of town (and has reasonably good bus travel nearby). I am an able-bodied person so I find navigating campus very easy, but I know there areas (including older buildings) that are difficult to enter and/or navigate for wheelchair users. Also, some of the classrooms in older buildings aren't clearly labeled, sometimes making things difficult to find until you get your bearings. Overall, things are pretty good!
25-34 years
The best is the overall uni experience - lectures, teachers and the content we cover. The worst - the hypocrisy of advocating for mental health (having mental health week etc), but on the other hand not supporting students who struggle mentally and need help
Course layout is very organised and support is there in plenty should you need it. All staff at the Medical School are super friendly and helpful no matter their position
The campus is one of the best aspects. Love all the coffee shops and the library facilities. It’s in a very convenient spot also. Quick walk or bus ride to town, supermarkets, fast food and the sports village. No bad aspects.
18-24 years
You are in a very supportive enviroment with lots of lovely people. I've had a very good experience. The city is liveable, and it is not too hard to find a place to live and there's just the right amount of activities on in the city to enjoy but not to overwhelm you.
The Aberdeen campus has such a magical feel to it and even after four years here I still feel excited to be around such a pretty place. The libraries on campus are also very cosy and it's good to study there. The lecturers and tutors I've had in the last four years seem to enjoy their job, and thus the learning experience has been great to me. Pus, coming from a place with very few sports clubs and other societies, I was pleasantly surprised to see how many clubs and societies there were at Aberdeen university. I have been able to try so many different things over the last few years and I'm really grateful for it. There are some aspects of my uni experience that I didn't enjoy, mainly due to covid. Many online lectures were recorded lectures from several years ago and thus the quality wasn't so good. It was very hard mentally to motivate myself to study remotely, and I think student support could have been much better during those hard times.
The rocky road is hard to pass but the environment is very good
Great university for all aspects, especially in terms of student wellbeing
The location is great, really close to Abedeen beach and the city center. A new science building has been built that has great facilities. There could be more activities/ things to do in the evening on campus.
18-24 years
First gen student
Overall, lecturers appear to be very experienced and knowledgeable and often reply quickly to any enquiries you may have. The teaching itself is to a high standard and modules are delivered in an accessible way. The campus is lovely and I found it fairly easy to navigate after being there for a few weeks. It’s not too far from the city centre, just about a 20 minute bus (if that) which comes around every 30 minutes. However, in my experience, student support could be far better. There are very few accommodations made when needed for a students individual situations. Unfortunately my impression so far is that it’s an institution which cares about academic success, rather than personal well-being. Although, the student services in Hillhead are helpful in terms of your accommodation and helping you settle in.


Beautiful campus with an overall great staff. More control could be made against newer teachers, some do not give enough description and strict with marking
Unsure of any placements/internships so far? More marine classes would be good as opposed to a zoology feel of the course