There are many different factors that play into what makes a particular university a great place to learn.
It doesn’t just boil down to how difficult it is to get in, funding, or even graduate career prospects. The importance of student experience cannot be overlooked - as most learners do, after all, want to enjoy their time there.
On Wednesday (March 26) StudentCrowd - one of the UK’s leading student review platforms - announced its best universities in Scotland for 2025, based on thousands of verified reviews from the students who attend them. They have created a top 10 list, celebrating universities that have gone “above and beyond in providing exceptional student experiences”.
Each institution has been given a star rating out of 5. This is based on ratings given to them by students across five different categories: their campus and facilities; clubs and societies; the students' union; their careers service; and even what their internet and WiFi are like.
Here were the 10 Scottish universities that fared the best, from the mouths of students themselves:
5. University of Aberdeen
This high-performing, Aberdeen-based university also boasts centuries of history. On StudentCrowd, it has an average rating of 4.3 stars out of 5. | UoA/Supplied
6. Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon is also headquartered in Aberdeen. On StudentCrowd, it has an average rating of 4.28 stars out of 5. | Google
7. University of Dundee
Dundee’s namesake university is next up. On StudentCrowd, it has an average rating of 4.22 stars out of 5. | Google
8. Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
The Royal Conservatoire, in Glasgow, is a little different from others on the list, being a specialist performing arts school. On StudentCrowd, its students have given it an average rating of 4.18 stars out of 5. | Google