The University of Edinburgh
speciality: Computer Science

I’ve had a fantastic time at the University of Edinburgh. I’ve made lifetime friends, experienced great memories, and witnessed considerable progress in my studies. The lectures are entertaining and informative, making the coursework more pleasant and understandable. I am grateful to be a member of such a lovely community. The university provides tremendous chances, from joining clubs to finding internships, and the campus is beautiful. Being here has had a significant good impact on my mental health, and I am grateful for the opportunity to study at such an incredible university.

I have a high regard for the University of Edinburgh, where professors are not just specialists in their subjects, but also enthusiastic about educating and helping students. Their dedication to our academic advancement is clear in their entertaining lectures and discussions. The university’s demanding workload has substantially aided my intellectual development, and the faculty is extremely educated and encouraging. I particularly like the University of Edinburgh’s varied and inclusive culture, which fosters a positive and friendly environment for all students. The staff are personable, and the university’s emphasis on diversity is absolutely admirable.

This course gave me a strong foundation in Python programming. The balance between theoretical concepts and practical exercises was excellent. The lecturer was approachable and explained complex concepts with clarity. The only downside was the fast pace towards the end of the semester, which made it harder to keep up.

For some specific courses and degrees, the quality of the teaching and the organization is inadequate. My degree (computer science) was much nicer, with some occasional sour notes but also some fantastic and inspiring professors and access to great research. Edinburgh uni has a very international vibe and campus, which definitely enriched my experience. Edinburgh is an extraordinary place to live, even though finding a good accomodation on a limited budget can be tricky.

Edinburgh is a great university for most degrees and depending on what courses you choose your life can be easier or harder – it all depends on you. The student body is a great mixture of nationalities and you make friends for life, living in the city is great and there’s something for everyone – nature or party lovers. One thing you should know before coming here is how there is a LOT of opportunities career and personal-growth wise (at least in Informatics), however you will have to be the person who looks for those opportunities. Nothing is handed on a plate and if you do want something, it is your job to find ways of how to get it.

I’ve rated the professors on a lower scale, but it includes the school itself as well as there were a lot of problems regarding timely and thorough feedback, mostly because some courses accepted too many students than the current staff could handle and I really hope the uni stops doing that in the future. It doesn’t benefit either of the parties. Some professors also were not really engaging since quite a few of them are forced to do the courses as part of their daily research job, which is the main driving force in Informatics for UoE – Research. However, there were some professors that actually made me love the courses I was doing, so again – really depends. Don’t be afraid to ask other students what they thought of certain courses before taking them!

Overall, positive experience and I wish I could come back again one day in the future.

After graduating from Edinburgh, I have struggled to find people from other universities, who were given an education as deep as the one I received. I am completely satisfied with the quality of teaching, as well as the content of the lectures.

Definitely recommend it. The school of informatics, where I did my MSc, is among the best in the world and the city is beautiful and ideal for the student experience. The workload can be a bit much, but that’s not unexpected and can be easily handled with good time management.

Generally had a great 5 years at university. I learned a lot and found that I had great career prospects after graduating from Edinburgh. Edinburgh valued independence a lot and had a great variety of courses to choose from in my degree.

Great place to meet all kinds of people, do all sorts of activities and dive into your studies. The city offers you all the cultural events you need, and it’s not too big. There are some very weak lecturers in Informatics, but also some absolutely outstanding ones (shout-out to the legendary KK and Boris Grot!).__Infrastructure is constantly renovated and tutorials can be quite fun.__If I had to complain about anything it would be the late and vague feedback…