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4.03.83.8600 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviewsIt’s good because it had a lot of resources (library resources mostly) - but the facilities are lacking. Not a lot of seating areas (other students I’ve spoken to also have this complaint).
I love the university itself, some lectures are truly interesting. Once essays began it's been really lonely as everyone's busy with work and I haven't had the chance to get close with anyone so a lot of potential friends parted. The lack of intimacy has impacted by studies and it's a prominent struggle. An educational improvement I wish to see is more discussions or revision clubs or some of sort surrounding a topic. Sometimes I'm really interested and want to creatively explore ideas more in groups but since it's not often an option, my curiosity and excitement die off. A lack of community, especially in first year, It's not the same joining a society for the subject, they don't discuss material. I want to be apart of an ambitious academic group, I've tried volunteering for lecturers research and it hasn't happened, it's making me lack motivation. I'm here to be excited about work but rarely anyone around me is and it's making me become the same; plain. I feel a lot of students are just doing work for the sake of getting it done, I want to talk and explore, search applications and new possibilities, it's so hard to do alone.
18-24 years
Best is esay to talk to lecturers worst trying to get student support to email you back
The first year free ASV membership is incentive enough to go to Aberdeen uni, insane facilities. I haven't encountered a bad teacher or lecturer thus far, everyone is just really nice. Sincerely can't really think of anything bad apart from the aberdeen wind which is obviously uncontrollable.
18-24 years
First gen student
Best aspects has to be the support available for all students, the staff are so understanding.
I think this uni is invested in making sure that students feel seen heard and safe. They make sure everything I needed was made available to me as soon as possible. I feel supported by the staff and other students. The worst part about it is its a bit to cold here but the building are kept nice and warm
18-24 years
Great place to study sue the the homely and friendly feel. The student union could be improved as it is not the most popular place on campus when it should be.
I think it’s a university that is supportive of its students that offers a wide range of courses and opportunities
One of the best aspects of studying here is the Careers and Employability Service. They have been incredibly helpful when I have been applying and interviewing for internships and traineeships in ensuring that I am well prepared. Another great aspect is the how constructive teaching staff are in providing guidance when you e-mail them regarding an issue with an upcoming assignment or just generally with a course. Some improvement could be made with regards to feedback on assessments - it is often not detailed enough for students to understand what they must improve on.
Best aspects: campus, student support Worst aspects: creative writing content of course too brief
The great staff, and exemplary research materials make it conducive to a very productive work environment. This is a exemplary university and I couldn’t think of any conceivable to improve it.
I really enjoy studying at the university of Aberdeen, from the stunning buildings to the courses offered to us. However, the uni Starbucks shut down which was a key place for me to study so I wish that wasn’t shut down.
Best: Number of societies and opportunities for all degree programs. Graduate opportunities for after your degree. Worst: Lack of clarity and feedback on assessments, with a lack of help on how to complete them in the first place.
Aberdeen is great- student support is excellent and there’s a huge variety of things to study. Union facilities do let it down a little, as well as the general attitudes of upper management, but most other things are great.
best - very pretty campus - lecturers are very approachable worst - they shut down the starbucks - workload is a lot and lecturers don’t communicate with each other about test dates
University Hillhead accommodation is poor quality and over priced. Plenty of buses to and from Union Street (main street in Aberdeen ) but not many going anywhere else. Older campus buildings look nice. Brutalist 1960/70s buildings are grey, huge and not nice to look at. The Sir Duncan and Rice Library looks lovely but is badly designed. In windy weather (which there is a lot of here) the library funnels air and turns the entrance into a wind tunnel. There is also a huge decorative hole down the middle of all floors which is brilliant for transmitting sound to all levels from all levels in a building that should be quiet. There are many other places to study with common rooms for different schools and seating areas in each building which I would recommend seeking out instead of the library. The online system MyAberdeen (Blackboard) which many unis use is regularly updated so no one ever fully understands how to use it. The university lets you choose your own timetable through MyTimetable and MyCiriculum which is difficult to use and means it is your responsibility to make sure none of your classes clash. This does however mean if you survive the bad user interfaces you can choose to have a specific afternoon off or better spread out your classes than is the uni did it for you. There are many societies and clubs through AUSA (Aberdeen University Students Union) which I highly recommend looking into through their website as many freshers events are missed because they university does not advertise them. Through clubs and societies you can learn more about your degree and attend events like visits to companies to see what the job is like in the real world. You can also learn a new sport and end up competing nationally if you enter into competitions and attend trainings. You can also become a committee member which goes on your Enhanced Transcript. I've made many good friends through my club.
As an international student studying at the University of Aberdeen, I have never felt more welcomed in a new place. All of the faculty and students I have met have been helpful and kind, there’s lots of social events for new students, and I feel challenged at a very good level in my courses. Accommodation at Hillhead Student Village is good, there is always a washer and dryer open in the laundry room, although the mattresses are really bad and you can feel the springs when you lay on them. Overall, My experience has been enjoyable to say the least.
Student union is not very good, probably one of the worst, but beautiful campus in the older parts of the uni. Mixture of very nice historic buildings and modern facilities such as the Duncan Rice Library or the Science Teaching Hub
- Everything on the main campus is very close to everything (gym, library etc.) - Bad thing is that medicine is taught at the hospital campus which is a bit away
4.4
I honestly think Uni is so much more than just studying here, yes my degree is the right fit for me and i wouldn't change it. However the opportunities you can put yourself for here at Aberdeen Uni is honestly amazing and making those connections for life is everything a student could ask for. As well as interecully stimulating myself physically I am able to join so many sports if I wish and them being run by students for students is such a good repsonability as I am in the committee for one of the clubs here. I do feel as though some of the subjects that are mandatory there is not always the most guidance however if the course is mandatory to pass 3rd year and do wish it was slightly easier. The student support services are honestly so well run and I'm able to speak to someone instintly.
Very intense hours coming into 3rd year however that was foretold and expected, it is a little intense if you are ill one day and need to catch up on like 6 hours of work however there is no way stopping that from happening, with zoology in particular I feel as though I am able to go into what subjects I am interested in and have very few mandatory which is very liberating. Lectures are always available to ask questions. I do think that not every class has an automatic exam and the course assessments are varied.