The University of Edinburgh (reviews)

The University of Edinburgh unites people from diverse countries and cultures from around the world to create a future leaders. Our backgrounds created a unique opportunity for us to build upon each others thoughts and utilize creative problem solving while the professors encouraged us to think outside the box from previous life experiences.
The only downside I had was in the expense of the university while studying from the US. The international fees were a lot considering I was only formally meeting in my classes once a week. Aside from that, no complaints at all.

Good reputation. Nice city. Very good facilities. I would have liked to use lab facilities more. The course program has a lot of random courses that don’t seem relevant. I would have liked more free electives. There isn’t enough staff support

Good university
Plentiful opportunities especially during first and second year with access to modules that could be great interest to students unsure of what they want to do in their future years
Help is there when you need it

Overall the university is good, they have an easy way to apply for extensions on coursework, and special circumstances, which my personal tutor was more than happy to help with, she really was the best. My supervisor for my dissertation was also really supportive and helped through the challenging times. The lecturers are usually helpful if you are stuck, but there were some who would do the bare minimum for the students.

The University of Edinburgh is a very unreliable university in terms of the quality of their deliverance of education. Some professors appear to have the students as their number one priority and will go out of their way to provide the best support and resources, whereas others are lazy and cannot even post the slides to a lecture to catch up if you cannot attend it. The mental health support is extremely questionable, with limited numbers of staff dealing with a large demand for their services, leading to disregard for potentially serious cases in some students.

However, there are also many positives to life at UoE. The city itself is arguably the highlight, providing so much in terms of beauty, accessibility, nature and nightlife. The university facilities are also fairly modern for the most part, however the library is often packed and it can become an impossible task to find a seat to work at. I would recommend UoE to many people despite the criticism, as in my personal experience I have loved living in the city and have adapted to working at the university.

The University of Edinburgh is a great place to study, overall. However, I’d say it almost resembles a piece of art that looks stunning from far away but gets uglier the closer you get to it. Upon close examination, UoE severely lacks student support whether it be student mental health concerns or simply attempting to contact a course organiser or tutor. It also tends to offer courses as electives for students that at first glance seem to be of high quality and useful, but they’re organised by professors who think too highly of themselves and chuck in useless slideshows and vocabulary to sound knowledgeable. Honestly, what makes UoE worth it to me, is the beautiful and accessible city that surrounds it; as well as knowing that regardless of the quality of my education, at the end of my degree when I begin my career it won’t matter to employers – the status of the university itself, I fear, is what has more importance. Ultimately, UoE has some questionable priorities in terms of teaching quality and student support, but I’d imagine that this is no different from plenty of other UK universities. Funnily enough, I would still recommend this university to others, as I’m currently having a blast and trying to make the most of an overrated institution.

My year so far in Edinburgh has been beautiful. I enjoy how the city is vibrant, student-friendly, and welcoming. The classes rely on the students being independent learners, so it may not be the best choice if this description doesn’t fit you. Overall, my experience has been more than wonderful, and I am thrilled to continue my studies here.

Recommend the city of Edinburgh for students. A great place to live during your university years. The city campus makes for an integrated lifestyle, so that you don’t feel constricted by the student label.