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4.03.83.8600 Student reviews
Sort:Latest reviews18-24 years
First gen student
Aberdeen in Qatar offers a great study environment with its state-of-the-art facilities and expert faculty. The university has a diverse student body and provides students with an opportunity to experience a unique cultural perspective. Additionally, the small class sizes and personalized attention from faculty allows for a more interactive and engaging learning experience. however there is limited car parking
Good facilities, most notably the Sir Duncan Rice library, certainly help the student get a head start in their studies at Aberdeen, and while the prestige of the University’s name is certainly not in any doubt, the teaching can definitely be improved. However, to give due credit to Aberdeen’s faculty, bettering teaching is always an aim of any university so I have no worries that Aberdeen will not trail behind its counterparts in this regard.
The lecturers are all very friendly and care about what they do, love how aberdeen is a smaller city and has a beach plus the facilities are all good for my course
25-34 years
Aberdeen coast and countryside is beautiful! taking the time to explore nature makes studying here great!
The university is a great blend of charming old-fashioned and modern. The two on-campus libraries are good examples of this, with Duncan Rice having floor to ceiling windows on it's upper floors, as well as archives in the basement, a cafe, technology resources, and private group study rooms. Whereas Taylor is tucked inside an old-campus building, with a quieter atmosphere and more individual silent study desks and plants scattered around, for those who prefer a cozier experience. The campus as a whole is a similar blend, with quiet reading rooms, top of the line labs and research facilities, plenty of smaller cafés, and green spaces throughout. Aberdeen itself is very student-friendly, with plenty of options for groceries, shopping, and entertainment. The university campus is situated in a quieter part of town, about a 25 minute walk away from the city center. It's not far at all if you want to go out for an evening, but the distance is enough that the area around the university remains mostly student occupied and is calmer than the city center. Aberdeen gets wet and grey in the winter since it's so far north, but is otherwise very peaceful and has good nature. There are many easily accesable systems in place for students to receive support in a variety of areas, including those dedicated to financial assistance, academic assistance, and mental health and counseling. Both the university and the students union have organized programs so that whenever you need help and no matter what you need help with, there are multiple people and places you can reach out to. Even if you are lost and not sure exactly where you should go for help, people are always kind and willing to listen and guide you. Even on an individual level I have found all of the teachers and staff in the school of humanities (LLMVC) to be incredibly supportive of individual student's learning and wellbeing, and happy to assist how they can even if it is in a matter that doesn't directly involve academics. The old portion of campus is very charming especially in the springtime with the greenery and smaller cobblestone pathways. The addition of cafés and quiet workspaces scattered around in different nooks throughout the buildings makes for a cozy atmosphere and a place that you feel comfortable coming to study. The newer more modern buildings on the outside of the campus are fun feats of architecture that mesh sometimes surprisingly well with the centuries-old ones, and help contribute to the overall high-end academic atmosphere. When you first arrive it can be a bit difficult to navigate around, but everything on the main campus is still within short walking distance and people are always willing to help with directions. Pretty much any interest you have there is likely a society and/or sport club for it. There is also a range in time/energy commitments and overall vibes across societies as well, so regardless of if you're someone who wants to compete at a national level in ranked competitions or you're just looking for a quiet evening to make some friends, there's a place for everyone to feel like they belong. Outside of societies there are also regularly organized on and off-campus events hosted by either the uni, students union, or other partners that any UoA student can participate in (usually at discounted cost). The city as a whole again is very student friendly, so there is always some kind of event on if you want to look for it. The students union is very active in their communication and is genuinely there to listen to students and support them however they can. This year they provided discounted living necessities to assist with the cost of living crisis, and on a regular basis they also host events and workshops to help the community and get students involved. They are a safe space and even if you've never been in before they're always welcoming and genuinely want to help every individual however they can.
Best: The campus and the life. Worst: the weather and the location.
18-24 years
Flexibility in switching/changing degrees, Lots of opportunity to gain experience in related fields.
The student support is really good at this university. I am in the MacRobert building and the facilities aren't great, with most levels only having either a male or female toilet. At my last uni, QMU, there were gender-neutral toilets as well as male and female toilets, with all options on each floors, whereas Aberdeen only has one option on most floors. I find the food in the building to be expensive for students and there are few places to sit as the seating beside the canteen is always full.
So far I have loved most of my classes and have received a very high standard of teaching. The only area I have struggled a bit with is getting support from my personal tutor. As a mature student who travels into Aberdeen for classes, I also struggle to find a quiet space to sit between classes. It would be great if my department had a common room with a kettle and microwave.
Fantastic tutors. Beautiful campus.
There’s great support to students and lots of activities to aid socialisation and personal well-being. I honestly haven’t really had any negative experience throughout my studies, except maybe some course disorganisation during my final year
There are lots of great student activities and societies which made the uni experience very welcoming. The campus is close to the city centre with lots of things to do close by as well as on campus.
18-24 years
Social aspect is great, meeting people through societies and making friends. It was hard to meet people during the COVID period but still managed.
The lecturers on the PGDE course ticking the boxes !
The Uni is in an idea location. The city of Aberdeen is a great place to come and study. The union is not to far away from the center of town which provides great transport links. However, the city is rather dull and the buildings could do with renovations as they for the most part are rather old. Indeed strike action is affecting our educational experience, while I do support the staff who I belive deserve better pay, and improved conditions, there should be some compromise to avoid it significantly affecting my learning at uni.
Lecturers are very understanding and generally do all they can to meet your needs and ensure that you get the best learning experience and the best chance to get good grades especially when you face adversity.
Worst aspect: Library is freezing.
I think it is located well, within the city and country. How the university has been built, with only two campuses it is really compact and gives it a good feeling of a community on campus. also makes it much easier to get between classes as you often don't need to travel far. Having the student village where all the first years can live also helps socialising during the first year and made the easier of moving away from home more comfortable and safer. Within my course, nearly all the staff have been great and all were supportive of the students, was very much an atmosphere of we'll put back what you give and all were willing to give extra support when needed. The student union was not always the best. Often times it felt like they were working against the students, especially with regards to sports.
18-24 years
- One of the best libraries, i think, of any university in the UK - Amazing, new, science labs - Friendly staff - Lack of green space and lack of colour on campus - Student Union building needs a refresh, no after hours student bar and often nothing social past 6pm, as compared to Edinburghs Union 'libary bar' - Lack of 'causal' dedicated study space, only place to work on campus is withing quite library spaces. would like a building similar to the James mccune smith learning hub in Glasgow
4.4
18-24 years
The support received in both personal and educational capacities is second to none. Lecturers genuinely care about not only their subjects but their students as well. There is such a lovely, welcoming feel throughout campus and everyone is willing to help and is so friendly. There is not a single negative that I have experienced throughout my time here and I'm eternally grateful that I chose to study here. I will be devastated to leave.
Each course has frequent tutorials/seminars alongside regular lectures which helps greatly with the understanding of the material. All lecturers are easy to contact and respond very quickly. Additionally, the law careers service is brilliant; they provide regular (daily or weekly depending on your preference) information on any internships, work experience and training contracts. They are insanely helpful and so kind and reassuring.
Very safe. The prices don't seem much different if at all than those at home (county durham). The public transport is great, helped by the youngscot card as well as the direct bus to uni and the first year halls.
The flats are right on campus, there couldn't possibly be a better location! As soon as I've reported a fault, the caretaker has been to fix it within the day. All the workmen are super friendly and professional. The flat is basic but has everything I need and has recently been refurbished so is very clean. Additionally, it is very cheap and I also have a 10% discount for being a returning tenant which is even better.