
Useful |
0
“My University experience”
Martha E
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Language, 2021
Overall
I have absolutely loved my university experience. Edinburgh is an extremely cool and vibrant city with lots to explore. Studying French has been enjoyable, and the topics that I have studied have been interesting.
Read more >
Pros
Great people, amazing city, good nightlife
Cons
Its cold! Student satisfaction across the uni isn't amazing.

Useful |
0
“Amazing start for scientists”
Izabela S
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Chemistry, 2024
Overall
The University is placed right in the center of the city which allowed for amazing work-life balance. The science campus is a bit further away and that makes it a really special place. Personally, I could live in those laboratories since they are properly equipped and the staff is friendly and helpful. The university provides options for independent growth under professional supervision like The Young Researchers Association or Edinburgh Award. The University of Edinburgh is where fun meets excellence. Especially if your personal tutor is as amazing as mine.
Read more >
Pros
laboratories, chemistry staff, proffesionalism
Cons
maths lectures

Useful |
0
“Amazing start for scientists”
Izabela S
United Kingdom, Undergraduate
Chemistry, 2024
Overall
The University is placed right in the center of the city which allowed for amazing work-life balance. The science campus is a bit further away and that makes it a really special place. Personally, I could live in those laboratories since they are properly equipped and the staff is friendly and helpful. The university provides options for independent growth under professional supervision like The Young Researchers Association or Edinburgh Award. The University of Edinburgh is where fun meets excellence. Especially if your personal tutor is as amazing as mine.
Read more >
Pros
laboratories, chemistry staff, proffesionalism
Cons
maths lectures

Useful |
4
Avecvous
Academic
Course recommendations
The only trouble I had was getting used to their curriculum. It is a very different approach to testing taking and papers than in the United States. I would study up on how long the classes are, what the studies will entails, and what is expected, especially for visiting students.
Read more >
My academic experiences
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Professors must take into account students have different perceptions of University studies. Make expectations clear and concise in order to get the best out of all students.
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course

Useful |
0
“Brilliant city, disorganised university”
William N
United Kingdom,
Literature, 2022
Overall
My time at Edinburgh University was marked by teacher strikes and Covid, so it was never going to be smooth. Despite that, I still maintain that the university did not do enough to support its students through this process. The French department is good, the English department less so, yet in all educational aspects there is far too much of an impersonal approach taken. All of this said, I still loved my time there. The city is wonderful and the resources of the uni are amazing and accessible.
Read more >
Careers
I did not make use of the careers office that much, but they seemed like they were available for discussion at all times.
Read more >
Pros
Its resources, opportunities, and place within the city.
Cons
An overly impersonal and disconnected approach to its students and a prioritisiation of money over experience.

Useful |
0
zierer
Overall
I wish I had known...
To find a good accomodation via internet was rather difficult. To understand all abbriviations was almost not possible.
Read more >
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Personal recommendation
Offer a network (meetings, etc.) between natives and international students.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
Met people from other countries
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies & career
Final comments
Everything was well organised by the department, the international student office and the university clubs & societies.
Read more >