Scotland School Guides
Brewing with Robots? What is Heriot-Watt-University Like?
What is Heriot-Watt University like? We kept getting it confused with other Scottish universities so we asked a ton of students to talk about the good and bad experiences they’ve
From Center to Fringe: Edinburgh Napier University
Edinburgh Napier University is one of several hands-on, vocationally-minded universities in Scotland’s culturally-minded capital city. So what makes it different? Who would want to be here instead of, say, Heriot-Watt?
Cali Dreaming: What is Glasgow Caledonian University Like?
Is it Calley, Cali, Cally, or Caley? Even the students don’t know how to spell Glasgow Caledonian’s nickname. But there’s one thing the students we spoke to did know: Glasgow
Paisley Power: Asking Students about the University of the West of Scotland
The University of the West of Scotland isn’t a huge international crowd-pleaser. But why? What is the University of the West of Scotland like? After talking to current and former
Out on the Course: What is the University of the Highlands and Islands Like?
What is it like in the Wilds of Scotland? From seaside campuses to windswept Highland mountains, the allure of the Highlands is strong. But that doesn’t mean you can tell
Top Tech in Aberdeen: What is Robert Gordon University Like?
Robert Gordon is a career-oriented, clean, modern university in the suburbs of Northern Scotland’s Granite City: Aberdeen. But what is Robert Gordon University like? We interviewed students and found some
Gaming in the UK’s Coolest Design Town: What is the University of Abertay Like?
Study at Abertay and immerse yourself in a pixel-perfect world of game history. From Minecraft to Lemmings, the university, which got its start in the 1800s as a technological college
Urban Cozy: What is Queen Margaret University Like?
One of the smallest (at just over 6,000 students) universities in Scotland with high student satisfaction and happiness scores, Queen Margaret can get overlooked. It doesn’t have the name recognition
Home Sweet Dundee: What is the University of Dundee Like?
When students talk about the University of Dundee being a “good” university, most sources emphasize that you’d be better off at a prestigious Russell Group university (known for research power),
Get Sporty in Stirling: What is the University of Stirling Like?
The University of Stirling is known as an athletic hotspot for students who want to get out and bike, run, and row in Scotland’s university for sporting excellence. That’s great
An Ancient Uni with a Laid-Back Personality: What is the University of Aberdeen Like?
The University of Aberdeen is somewhat of an enigma as a uni. What is the University of Aberdeen like? When we looked up “Is Aberdeen safe?” we found big “yes!”
Scotland’s Career-Minded Brainiac: What is the University of Strathclyde Like?
Big Tech in Big City Glasgow The University of Strathclyde is one of the most interesting schools we’re reviewed. Almost all students love it, but they have a lot of
Business in the Front, Party in the Back: What is the University of Glasgow Like?
With powerhouse scholarship, dozens of lecture theatres, a short walk to a vibrant city centre chock full of nightlife, and a beautiful campus, this uni packs a punch. But what
An International Superstar: What is the University of Edinburgh Like?
From student life to clubs and societies, we’re exploring the basics at a university that seems overwhelmingly beloved by its students. Seriously, no one would tell us they made a
Tiny Town, Big Tradition: What is the University of St. Andrews Like?
Best known as Prince WIlliam’s alma mater, the University of St. Andrews is also developing a reputation as more than quintessentially British or royal. It’s also known as the “51rst
