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Sort:Latest reviewsEasy access to facilities but wish that the atmosphere was more vibrant
25-34 years
Aberdeen University is providing students with supportive and responsive staff. Contents which are delivered are amazing and on point.
Best = courses are generally interesting and fairly assessed. There is a clear structure. Good offering of societies and extracurriculars. Worst = some lecturers are unclear and the marking takes, on the whole, very long! Buildings arent that warm and they continue to waste money on covid air ventilators instead of heating. Premium accomodation next to the Uni offering is very limited.
The campus is very beautiful and well organized. There's many study rooms, a beautiful library and very cool facilities for sport or eating food while there. The lecturers and the support for students is very good. The student union however is quite disorganized, especially in terms of communication with students about their activities and how they operate.
The best aspects would be the support from the teachers in my first year for studies, I wasn’t enjoying my course at the start and the teachers supported me and got me back on track. The social aspect is such a positive as well, getting to meet new people! The worst aspects would be having to travel back and forth to Aberdeen, it’s about a three hour drive from where I originally live which means I go months without seeing my family or girlfriend. The accommodation has not been what I was expecting either, although I can’t praise the social area enough in Hillhead. The rooms haven’t been what I expected maintenance wise from the moment I stepped through the door, especially when my parents have to pay £160 a week for the room. My bathroom extraction fan broke, the shower was very dirty when we I first moved in, my window builds up condensation and has taken some of the paint off the wall, and the heating is very poor. There’s not much that can help my situation, it’s just the way it is unfortunately. But overall I would say my Aberdeen University has been okay and I look forward very much to next year where I have the opportunity to have more choice with my classes for my course!
The university is very hands on with regards to student feedback and support with any issues, wether it is related to studies or not. There is so much support available for people dealing with mental health concerns and the staff are really accommodating to personal issues that may impact studies. There are so many student societies available at the uni and there is lots to do in the area that the university is located in. The university also has many opportunities to further your studies through expeditions and studies abroad, with many links to international universities! The university buildings are generally old and beautiful on the outside, but many lecture theatres could do with a refresh. The only other way it could be improved is if the nightlife was better as there aren't many good clubs.
The University provides great facilities for learning and exercising. Making for a fantastic student experience.
18-24 years
It is a very beautiful university in Aberdeen with a gorgeous and spacious library. It has many amazing opportunities to socialise and meet new people. It could however be improved by adding more spaces for students to sit and socialise or even study during exam season when the library becomes packed with students.
Bunch of variety when it comes to extracurricular activities, which are all easily approachable. The biggest drawback would probably be the easiness with which one can explore the city and surroundings only to find out quite shortly that there isn't much more novelty left out there, but the societies/clubs can easily make up for it.
Many international students, staff are involved in extracurriculars and are usually happy to offer support and listen to students. University is kind of isolated, far away from city centre and no bars or restaurants that would encourage a friendlier and more relaxed experience on campus + food on campus is more expensive than in other countries which usually offer cheap and great quality student meals
The campus is beautiful while still having everything you could need and want. The lectures are informative as well as attention grabbing. The support and help in every aspect of uni life is amazing.
Good campus visually and layout. Aberdeen as a location is slightly isolated but to be expected. Good student union keeps us up to date
Pastoral care has been excellent. Could improve the communication with societies to get a better student experience
Our uni is very supportive and helpful and the city feels safe. Location is my favourite part because you are right by the sea so can have beautiful views and if you go to Aberdeenshire it’s perfect for walks. The courses are well structured and, especially history, offer a range of topics and skills to learn.
Aberdeen is a great place to study as there is a close bond between students, there is a beautiful campus and great facilities available such a the sdr library with 7 floors which means there’s always space. The classes are great and for the most part student support is very helpful
45-54 years
First gen student
I love being a student St Aberdeen University. The history of the buildings is inspiring. The staff are helpful and there is plenty to fet involved with if you chose to.
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It’s a very nice city and the uni owns a nice accommodation village which is very convenient. My main grievance is that one of my teachers does not fully understand what he is trying to teach us, and it’s visible.
As a person with high anxiety my experience so far has been great, I feel like the uni really listens to our concerns and tries to provide as much as they can
4.4
I have no negative thoughts regarding the university, staff, support or facilities. My course is great, and all the staff I have interacted with are helpful and committed to helping me achieve my academic goals. The university has a great selection of extracurricular committees and there are also options to create a new committee for something if you desire.
My course is fully in-class this year. Even last year all of my classes were in person, it was only the exams that took place online. I'm very grateful to be able to have the full university experience of going to campus for lectures and classes when I know some of my friends in the years above missed out on this experience. The most important aspect of my course for me, the mandarin classes, are exceptional. 4 classes a week (3 content heavy and 1 that focuses entirely on oral practice), which does not seem like a lot but with how vocab heavy they are the balance between teacher contact and self-study is just right (and the teachers are always available during office hours or over email). My other classes are the same in terms of quality. I cannot rate work placements and internships because I have not had any experience with this yet.