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The University of Edinburgh stands as a beacon of excellence in higher education, renowned for its rich history, cutting-edge research, and vibrant student community. Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, a city celebrated for its culture and beauty, the university offers a stimulating environment for learning and discovery. With a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs, students have the opportunity to study under the guidance of world-leading academics in diverse fields. The university's commitment to innovation is evident in its state-of-the-art facilities and numerous research opportunities, preparing students for successful careers in their chosen fields. Moreover, the University of Edinburgh's global outlook and inclusive campus culture foster a sense of belonging and international collaboration. The blend of academic rigor, practical learning, and extracurricular activities ensures a well-rounded education. Overall, the University of Edinburgh is not just an institut
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During COVID a lot of things were different and we were unable to experience them, but the courses where pretty good even done online.
My professors were friendly and knowledgeable.
I rated everything a 3 because I can count on one hand the amount of times I went to campus this year.
The staff here are very helpful and dealt well with the situation today. I hope I can meet them in real life soon, but overall I am satisfied with the services they provided at the moment.
I’m not located on the main campus and as a post graduate have less to do with the clubs and societies etc
Great university, love the city and lots of great people. Love my ellective courses and my lectures have worked really hard through the pandemic.
A scam!!!! Do not trust this school!!!!
A great uni! I'm very happy with my course
It's a great university, everyone i met was really friendly, the staff open minded and always ready to help. However i feel like they could have supported us more during the pandemic..
Overall a good University at every perspective. Most of lecturers teach their course very well, but the student demonstrators generally cannot teach at all. The course work feedback is sometimes very limited.
Well supported on my MSc programme!
A historic and prestigious university that will provide you all the valuable resources (both material and non- material) for pursuing and finding the knowledge.
Overall good uni life just not a good course.
The university is very good, and most of the teachers are very friendly to the students and always answer any questions. Due to the epidemic situation this year, I can't attend physical classes, so I don't have much experience and understanding of the school in many aspects.
Unfortunately I haven't seen much of the university due to Covid. The facilities I have seen and used so far are great and the staff are very helpful.
Really good university. Would recommend to others.
Very supportive with the stuff and study facilities!! High standards of teaching it is a special year, but I learnt a lot
V diluted experience due to corona, so therefore feel cannot make an objective judgement of the university so far. Hoping for improvements next year once societies are allowed to function fully
Even though I did not visit the campus because of the Covid-19 restrictions, my time there was amazing. The lectures are doing their best through online learning and are always there for us when we need help.
Great place to study, location is excellent.
Absolutely recommend! The university can seem a bit daunting at first if you’re not from a piece keyed background, but once you find people you can bond with, your experience will really come together. Staff and facilities have always been excellent, the city itself is beautiful and fun, and there are lots of opportunities around :)
So far my university experience has been pretty good! COVID has impacted how many societies are run but the few I joined were lovely and the careers service has been really useful so far, the careers hub has many internship postings from the uni or other places which is great.
MAGICAL EXPERIENCE! Believe it or not this is one of the best universities experience you will have, Especially when you get a chance to study in the old college.
Great place to study. Main campus is really nice, science campus is located a little bit far out. Quality of teaching is very good. Research opportunities are very good with very high level of research being conducted on campus. Overall very happy with my experience.
There’s always a lot going on to keep you busy and active and they’re very accommodating to individual circumstances - both personally and academically
great staff very friendly and nice
One of the best universities around the world
From the short time we were allowed on campus it was a fabulous experience, online learning has been difficult for everyone but the lecturers made the most of it and helped us with everything we needed
Best university in the world in the best city in the world.
I think the university of Edinburgh is really a beautiful university in my eyes，It is old and have a long history ，It’s very lucky to study here
I think the living environment here is very good and safe because it is accomodation. And it is convenient to shop because the Sainsbury’s and some other supermarkets are close to here. The staff are also very friendly. They have provided me with a lot of help!
COVID pandemic make it challenging to participate activities held by University
they make me feel like somebody
Lots of interesting societies to join and also very good at teaching the course that I am taking.
Top university but should provide more facilities eg working areas during the pandemic. Furthermore, a lot of the lecturers are not too good, and can be quite boring. Others are great however.
Lovely university in an amazing location. Really happy with the efforts made to adapt to covid situation. Clubs are the best!!
Nice accommodation! Nice reception staff! They always deal with some problems in time and they can help us receive parcels, it's so convenient.
The University of Edinburgh has a very vibrant environment where you will be surrounded by students who are not just enthusiastic about learning but also friendly and upbeat. Despite everything being virtual, there will still be plenty of events going on for you to meet new people.
I was a visiting student for 6 months during a global pandemic, so i didn´t get to see much of the campuses, as all the lectures were delivered online. But It was a very good service and I recieved a lot of support in that aspect. There are a lot of institutions aimed to help students in different aspects, it is a place where I felt welcomed.
Due to the special situation of Covid-19 this year, I didn't go to any class in campus, so I don't know much about the school. It was a pity that I had this kind of experience of studying abroad.
support in hybrid learning period
My academic experience is pretty influenced by the pandemic, because every courses are online and I don't really know the campus; but I see through the emails the engagement of the clubs and the organisations of the whole university.
I am having a good experience at the university so far, it has a lot of societies and events (unfortunately not this year). I particularly like that there are so many nationalities, it really is diverse and you get to meet so many different people. The main campus is beautiful and has good facilities. However, King's building campus is way too far, the commute has always been a hassle for me and there is always some construction going on which are pretty noisy during the classes. Apart from this I am satisfied with the courses available and like having so many teachers for each course.
Great Student Union and Careers Services. Many opportunities available for personal and academic growth and improvement.
Management has been poor during the pandemic, policies have clearly been formulated to milk money from international students instead of helping us out. First, I was told that we would have hybrid learning, only to learn that my course was fully online only after I had paid for my flight and accommodation here. I stayed at Pollock Halls for only 2 weeks and gave up and moved out, I was supposed to be in self-isolation but meals were delivered irregularly and not of sufficient quantity or quality – I would receive something like 3 apples, 3 chocolate bars, a bread roll, a tiny container of some cold 'main course' and soup that came in a block. There were days I did not receive meals as well. The Optify wifi at Pollock was terrible, I could not attend live Q&A sessions or tutorials unless I was using my own hotspot. Thankfully there have been some improvements after formal complaint letters were sent to the University Management by the Students Union, but not much.
Alright uni. Be prepared to do a lot of independent work, if that does't put you off then its a great environment to build discipline.
The campus is really beautiful and there are a very diverse range of courses provided. It is a really great University when everything goes smoothly. However, when this is not the case it is disgraceful. The support is shocking and any complaints raised are batted away if they are even responded to at all. If you are looking for a hands off University this is the perfect one. However, as soon as you have a query or a worry about anything from academic marks to mental health, the University does not want to know you.
Although the university has been quite frustrating this year in terms of supporting students through COVID-19, there are also lots of benefits. I have not been on campus yet but I chose the university for their buildings (especially the library) and I know how nice they are. One of the best parts of Edinburgh is all the clubs and societies - it's very easy to sign up and get involved with whatever you want to do, and the Students Union are similarly as approachable. I have not used the Careers Service yet as I am a first year, but email communications from them have been really helpful and insightful.
SRUC Kings Buildings is a lovely welcoming environment. Staff and students get on great with each other - almost like a friendship which makes the University experience positive and calming.
It was a great opportunity to study at The UoE. However, the pandemic made it very hard and the experience not that good either. Hybrid was 98% online, teachers tried to make the most out of it but the principle just did not gave any compensation or acknowledgement to the students.
Lectures are generally nice, lectures are good. I'm not a social person so I did not join the clubs but overall I like my university:)
I really enjoy attending this university for many reasons, from the lecturers, to the facilities and to the people in my course, they have made my uni experience amazing.
Not been to campus before but so far the online support has been great!
The University of Edinburgh is one of the best unis in my opinion. Even though I started university with the coronavirus (how nice) I have managed (through events organized by the university) to meet a lot of great people. Unlike some other unis, the U of E really tries to do everything it can to give in-person tutorials of workshops which is great and quite a relief. Other that n that the city is awesome and allows you to do soo many different things.
Great university in a lovely city. Super friendly cohort and tons of opportunities to pursue hobbies on top of your studies. Easy access to exploring the rest of Scotland/Europe, and locally tons of gorgeous walks to take when you need an escape from work!
The University has great research facilities while full online classes may not be worth it considering the tuition fee.
This year the university has adapted online learning and what a mess it is. It is the worst learning experience I have ever had in my life. 3/6 courses put no effort in and the ones that do are always behind schedule and yet us students has to submit everything in time. The ones which put in no effort are just impossible to understand what the lecturer is trying to teach. what my A-level teacher explained in three hours was spilt into 6 sections through three weeks and yet I still cannot understand what the lecturer is talking about and had to pull out my A-level notes to help me. This should not be happening. and what is worse is that it's the best one out of the three subjects. The worst one doesn't explain a thing. Lecturer just reads as his cursor moves along the PowerPoint slides and when he gives example questions he says you write this into this and you get this on the right hand side with zero comment on what any of it does. Please do not apply with online learning in place.
Good experience here. The professors were knowledgeable and generally approachable but the student development office and the advice and mentorship they offered were amazing. It was definitely a nice mix of academics and social life.
Learning at Edinburgh is always great it’s just the student support lacking that the uni doesn’t ever seem to want to resolve.
Health centre could be improved. Counselling service should be added to support students' mental health. Frequency of shuttle bus could be increased during rush hour. University should make more affordable university-owned properties available.
Great location, amazing professors. I can highly recommend the Business School of University of Edinburgh
Love it at uni! Edinburgh is the best!
I've waited a while to write this review. I graduated in 2017 and the absolute waste of life has been eating away at me ever since. I studied design at the Art School. Coming from an HND course I was admitted into second year, thinking it would be like a continuation of what I had already learned. It was like going back to primary school. Weird conceptual briefs that amount to nothing close I would put in a professional portfolio. One of my first briefs involved picking grass out of the ground and collecting leaves? I was 23 at the time, why are we being treated like 7 year olds? I chose this uni based on prestige and no-one else on my course had been accepted - so assumed it would be top notch. That is a lie - my biggest regret in life was not accepting my 3rd year offer from Dundee, who actually prepare you for jobs in the real world. Nothing was learned about typography, grid systems, working with clients - y'know, anything that would be useful in preparing us for work.
Capital Uni, expected no less than excellent and that's what it delivers
The classes and assignments encourage critical thinking and do broader your knowledge. The administrative staff is great and helpful. However, sometimes the communication with lectures is not great. Personal tutor system is a good concept but it is highly dependent on who you will have as your PT. I do not regret going to Edinburgh Uni but it was a stressful experience.
If you're actually looking for an education, the University of Edinburgh is not for you! The professors don't seem to understand that their main purpose is to teach because they don't. They prefer to go on strike and hang out in pubs while their students are left to "do the readings" on line. I don't know of any other universities that are happy to take your $30,000 tuition and give you NOTHING!! But the best part is that they only gave us one assessment in the whole semester, where the professors didn't show up to teach, and they picked it apart and failed me!!! When I had barely NO actual class time with a live teacher, I was penalized for their lack of instruction! This school is a sham! They take your money and you get nothing! It's a fraud!
The services the university provides are great and the 24 hour libraries are a life saver when you've got to stay up late on an assignment
I just love the library facilities but not other than that !
UoE is a very great university in the UK, and I am very satisfied with the study experience here. Although this year is end up with covid 19, I still think that it is an unforgetable experience in my life.
The university offers a large range of courses and the staff are very nice. There are lots of societies to meet others and make friends
I had a good study experience here :D
Good place to be, had some amazing times here
University of Edinburgh has been top notch.
DO NOT GO HERE!!!!! Seriously, whatever you do, DO NOT GO HERE. Professors do not care about students or teaching for that matter. If you have a concern, it will immediately be overlooked, ignored, disregarded by administration. Better off using wikipedia to teach yourself than attend this university and "learn".
The University campus is quite spread out but provides a shuttle service, which helps students who have classes in different parts. Staff are approachable and helpful, which helps with transitioning to a new school.
Its a great University! Love the location in the centre of town and the faculty is just excellent. Highly recommended.
Overall a welcoming university, a safe place with AMAZING student support. The work load is tough but there is so much in place to help. Societies and club nights on Saturdays are FAB.
Good uni , very good teaching staffs. The library is always packed, a bit hard to find a place to sit down and study.
Good university, pleased with it.
If you're considering applying for MSc program at Edinburgh University - be careful. From my real experience here which was mutually shared by my overseas students classmates, we can conclude that the University's Masters Programs are pretty much s****** and must be avoid. Why? Let's see. First, the University considers themselves a research institute. You've probably heard of some famous medical innovation here. But be careful, those renowned academics are NOT the ones who teach you (if you are thinking of doing PhD here, it's another story). And who will be teaching you? According to my cousin, her master program was taught by some PhD students who only had master degree. Worse, two of the core modules were taught by academic staff who had only Bachelor's Degree. Once, they had an argument about the theory behind the subject, the course lecturer replied something that the course was more about practicality than theory and referred to his work experiences.
Great place love the people and my experience.
Nice University but not very well organized.
When I Started out at the University of Edinburgh I was very excited and was constantly promised an incredible experience. Since then I have been nothing but disappointed. The people that I’ve met in my program are absolutely incredible and have made the experience worthwhile to me. But the university is one of the most disorganized places I have ever been. Lectures don’t reply to emails. Administrators are constantly making mistakes. If you are trying to bring a complaint forward to have it fixed no one will help you. When it comes to grading there doesn’t seem to be a guideline for what is acceptable. I’m so incredibly disappointed and I wish that there was someone I could talk to at the University to discuss my issues. The university doesn’t seem to care what the students say and therefore do not seem open to accepting feedback and making changes
The university has provided key with a lot of great facilities. It has also made me meet other people from around the world.
I don't have much to say. For characters, it's a pretty decent school, all in all.
I chose to study master programme at the Business School here coz it was ranked very high in ranking. I expected very smart and intelligent lecturers. And I was shock that everything was opposite. It is shocking that a university of such ranking can be full of very low profile academia. Most lecturers are those who are not qualified to teach elsewhere. They taught something that the US stopped teaching like 5-10 years ago. promoting students with talent, the university did the exact opposite. It was a complete a waste of time and money studying from second-rate teachers.
Great uni, good for postgraduate.
Wi-fi is always lagging, cant keep websites on keeps crashing due to long wait.
the teaching facilities are really good
The school is great the University academic staff really care about the students and if you get involved in a sport its a great way to make friends and have something to do in your free-time. The wifi can be dodgy at times and some of the buildings can be interesting but overall its a great school.
Very bad student support, poor lectures, teachers that don't have time to actually teach due to heavy schedules. According to my experience so far, this university is just a money maker.
Overall Edinburgh is a decent uni. The city is beautiful and great place to study. The main issue I've experienced at the uni is student support. When I first started I emailed my personal tutor to tell her I was struggling and asked for advice. She sent back a very short email telling me she was not a therapist and to contact student support. When I got in contact with student support they literally told me to go to another uni. So on that side of things, the uni is really poor and its easy to feel isolated if you're struggling. The huge emphasis on independent study basically equates to teaching yourself a big chunk of the material. The tutorials are pretty useless. Tutors and feedback can be hit and miss. Some tutors have been brilliant, others not so much. The lectures are good but can be dense at times. The English literature course is traditional, and honestly, pretty stuffy and boring. Needs updating to become more lively and engaging.
The University of Edinburgh business school is ranked as one of the top B schools in the World. While the modules of MSc Marketing are rigorous, the course is still worth it.
Very good and great facilities
Honestly the ECA needs to sort itself out. Tutors in general are useless, and always respond to any face-to-face enquiries with “email me”. You email them to arrange a meeting, you get a response that basically turns the conversation away from what you originally requested and says “just do what you need to do, and... if you need any help just let me know”. Someone get the tutors some funding and get them in more than 2 days of the week, please.
Honestly the ECA needs to sort itself out. Tutors in general are useless, and always respond to any face-to-face enquiries with “email me”. You email them to arrange a meeting, you get a response that basically turns the conversation away from what you originally requested and says “just do what you need to do, and... if you need any help just let me know”. Someone get the tutors some funding and get them in more than 2 days of the week, please.
Edinburgh University is a joke - the teaching quality is poor, and the academic staff does not appear to understand a single thing about running an education. Poor value for money, and you might as well study on your own, because Edinburgh provides NOTHING. Furthermore, the city is rundown and a complete disaster in terms of infrastructure. An absolute s****** and I wonder why this University gets its ranking - likely because of the PG doing research projects here, having had a proper education from elsewhere.
It does not have its s*** together.
The uni has a good rep which to some extent it lives up to. The library and facilities for the masses are pretty sound. Though I would say they totally mispend their money - upping the gym membership and having very expensive sports club mememberships and making fatal desicions like cutting the bus to the Kings Campus (sciences). The architecture studios are old and a bit tired. They could certainly do with an upgrade as the computer studio is like a dungeon.
Surprisingly beautiful, neat and academically strong