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Likes
- I liked everything about the university.
Campus Life
- The campus life was amazing. The university provides lots of facilities for the students which students can use anytime.
Accommodation
- I lived in Vita Student, which is private student accommodation, which cost me around £12000 for the whole year.
Likes
- Professors are people who are at the top of their fields. Their knowledge is exceptional and we get to learn a lot.
- The infrastructure is amazing is very motivating for the students.
Dislikes
- Very minimal or non existent extra curricular activities for MSc (not uni's fault technically because the students will be so busy they never get time to focus on stuff other than academics)
Campus Life
- There are numerous clubs and events taking place, but for MSc students, they often lack the time to focus on them due to their busy academic schedules and coursework. No summer vacation either, because we will be working on the dissertation. So it's a jam-packed 1-year course.
Accommodation
- Rent around 800 GBP / month. It was a student-provided accommodation and applied through their own portal. A single room and the usual facilities.
Likes
- Faculty is highly acclaimed for research.
- Emphasis is a lot on self learning.
Campus Life
- Lots of sports activities and clubs are available. The Central Library is amazing.
Accommodation
- The university arranged accommodation in a flat with a monthly rent of approximately 500 gbp.
Likes
- Easily approachable Professors
- Professors won't judge you based on your knowledge
- Coursework driven learning - making the learning more interactive and hands-on
Dislikes
- A lot of companies do visit the Uni, however, it's more of a pool campus setup. Hence, there is no assurance that you will get placed via campus.
- Extracurricular exposure is only for Undergrads
Campus Life
- No. Of campus: The whole of Scotland has our campus (5 major campuses)
- Used to have a lot of events across the year with so much fun outside academics too
Accommodation
- Uni accommodation is costly. Go for rented apartments with friends slightly far from Uni, and it can go up to £300 - £400 a month. I found the apartments from the Fb groups

Likes
- Being one of the oldest and most prestigious universities in the UK and a part of the Russell Group, the University of Edinburgh offers a range of services while withholding its traditions.
- The course is well crafted but very intensive, more than most courses. It helps develop your in-depth knowledge on every paper, thus, in the field of IHRM.
- We are also offered services like career development and personal development which help us in shaping our CV and job applications as well as in our well-being
Dislikes
- At times there can be a feeling of burnout because of the intensive course.
- I do not hate anything specific about the University. I am happy with my decision to pursue my MSc here, but there can be a feeling of loneliness at times.
- Unlike most universities in India, the marking system is very strict. A distinction is considered to be 70% here. So, achieving marks in the 80s and 90s is a distant dream for most.
Campus Life
- The University hosts several festivals throughout the year. It kicks off with Welcome
- Week, during which students can meet different societies and groups. Students are also given several freebies, and the societies mentioned above host numerous welcome parties throughout the week, ideal for socialising with other students.
- Throughout the semesters, one also enjoys a range of socialising events as well- both professional and social. These include networking sessions, seminars, potlucks as well as fun gatherings such as Halloween, Bollywood nights, Football screenings, Ceilidhs, Christmas Dinners and more.
- The University of Edinburgh has several campuses spread across the city. Of them, the recently opened Future’s Institute is acclaimed to be the most beautiful campus in the world by some of the websites. Other notable campuses are the Business School,
- Campus of the School of Religious Studies, Old College, King’s Building, Holyrood Campus and others. Each campus offers its unique environment.
- Every campus has its library, café and one of them has its lounge as well. The
- Pleasance and the Potterow are the two locations of the university equipped with student facilities like the gym, club rooms, café, bar, gaming areas and additional student services.
Accommodation
- I was looking for University accommodations, so I looked up on the university website. My monthly rent is around 745 pounds, and it's an en-suite accommodation.
- The challenge one might face is that it is difficult to find affordable accommodation here. If you are looking for accommodation at a lower rent, then you might have to go for a sharing accommodation. Or you can come here and look for flats to share but that is a risky move if you have no connections here.
- My accommodation is around 15 mins walking distance from the university. The city is pretty much walkable so that is of no issue. There are many Indian students in the University accommodation.

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Likes
- Flexibility in course selections
- World class library, lecture halls and other buildings
- The surroundings of the university and the city of Edinburgh are very beautiful
Dislikes
- The fees is on the higher end
- The course is a bit intensive and the pressure could be really high during assignment periods
- During peak times, the library would become overcrowded and it's difficult to find a seat
Campus Life
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There are 2 campuses: George Square campus and Kings' Building campus. My course was based on the George Square campus.
Since it was a one-year course and it was very intensive, I didn't have too much time to attend tests and attend club events.
There is ample opportunity for sports enthusiasts. - The university has its own gym - Pleasance which was world class facilities, indoor badminton courts, basketball courts, squash courts, etc.
Accommodation
- It was a university accommodation. When you get an offer of acceptance, you get an option to apply for accommodation on the university website.
- The accommodation I got was really nice and very modern. The amenities were great. However, the only catch was that it was a little bit far from the university compared to other accommodations.
- I would recommend students to apply early for accommodation, as the best ones get filled early. Also, I stayed in a twin room to save costs but this is a personal decision.
- My accommodation was 25 minutes by bus from the college. Indian student population was found in every accommodation.






Likes
- Range of dissertation subjects to choose from and work on, giving hands on exposure to research techniques.
- Faculty experience and knowledge.
- The vast opportunity to engage with activities.
Dislikes
- Limited time during labwork to actually gain an insight into everything.
- Limited role of the university in helping bag a job.
- Slight scope for improvement in some coursework.
Campus Life
- The University is a city University so it has multiple buildings spread all over the entire city of Edinburgh. It won't be possible to provide a list of locations as it is massive. There is a vast range of facilities including various study hubs, libraries, gym centres, sports centres and so on. Edinburgh Fringe Festival is the biggest festival that happens in Edinburgh and also takes place in the University buildings.
Accommodation
- I found my accommodation using the University website. It was a University accommodation. The monthly rent was around 670 GBP for an en-suite room with a shared kitchen (shared among 11 people). Since I applied timely, I didn't find the process of finding accommodation challenging. However, if applied later, it can get pretty tough as flats in good locations go out pretty fast. So, my recommendation is to apply as timely as one can. Student accommodations also provide University-led teams that manage the property, which might help make the process easier. My accommodation was a 7-minute walk from my school's building. There is no specific region where most Indians stay and they are scattered across the city.
Likes
- I like how supportive the university is and the social life. Also, the faculty is great.
Dislikes
- The exam schedule could be improved a bit as it can get very hectic.
Campus Life
The campus infrastructure is exceptional. There are a lot of societies and sports clubs to choose from and the library is great and open 24/7. I was part of the diagnostic society which is a dialectics or debate society but very unique.
Accommodation
I lived in a private student accommodation. It was a non-en suite flat with individual rooms. The rent I paid was 216 pounds per week. You can apply for uni accommodation, but be quick. Uni accommodation is a lot cheaper than private.
Likes
- The extracurricular options are plenty which is great.
Dislikes
- The university can cancel optional subjects at any time without giving a reason which is disappointing.
Campus Life
Campus life is really good, you get to make friends easily. The facilities available are great too, they almost have everything here to make you feel at ease and comfortable.
Accommodation
I live in university accommodation and the rent is approx 850 GBP per months including bills.
Likes
- "One thing that I like about my university is the fact that there is a support system for anything and everything that I could possibly need and everyone has been pretty good in the way they have guided me throughout the session. Even the professors were pretty helpful and understanding. "
Dislikes
- "However, one main flaw that I have noticed was the fact that in the UK MSc courses are only for a year. I felt that I have had a very compact schedule, which in its way has its pros and cons. "
Campus Life
University provides many provisions for activities within the campus as well as beyond the campus. Also, have many support systems that are due in finding groups or clubs that you are best suited for. Many of them have a membership for which you have to pay but it is reasonably priced. The university also organizes many events, be it extra curricular or academic. This could be seminars, parties, etc. Library is well stocked with any material that you may need to aid you for your courses. Additionally, there are also many study areas through the campus that students use quite frequently. Wi-Fi services are provided within the campus. It is pretty strong and stable. And there are many sports clubs as well, again for which a membership fee is required, there are also provision of multiple gyms.
Accommodation
I was unable to procure university accommodation, but there are many provisions for that. It is typically recommended to book university accommodations beforehand, as soon as you get your unconditional offer letter. I was unable to procure university accommodation, but there are many provisions for that. My accommodation is a private one. I have shared a kitchen and a shared common area as provided. I have a shared bathroom as well. If accommodations are booked beforehand, they should be relatively cheaper. Typically, the price per week for a flat in shared accommodation is between 100 and 210 pounds. Studio flats are more expensive, with around £300–£400 per week.






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