English
Login
Register
View University
Studies > United Kingdom > Dundee > University of Dundee > Review by carlo p 
Write Review

University of Dundee

33 reviews
3.73 / 5 based on 33 reviews
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Student life dominates the city
Read more >
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Don't miss "Fat Sams" and the Union
Read more >
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
because it's cheaper
Read more >
Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
the flat was really good for facilities and location. it also gives the opportunity to meet other students from all over the world. it's confortable and you don't need to think about bills and other things. the only problem is the the university accomodation are quite expensive.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after:
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
I think i've learned a lot. English is no more a problem now
Read more >
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
in my course (international business) there was just two European and all the rest they were from Asia
Read more >
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
Unfortunately there are all the exams in the end of the course and they are really close each others. Should be better if they were more distant and separated during the year
Read more >
My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't want/need to work
Personal spending habits
In my opinion the cost of life in Dundee comparing to Italy is around a 15% more.
Read more >
Overall, Housing, Food, Travel:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife:
was the same price as at home.
Telephone:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
it's a bit difficult to open a bank account but the rest is fine.
Read more >
Useful  |  0
carlo p
Universita di Parma, Parma, Italy
Business Studies, Graduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
The university accomodations are more expensives than the private one
Read more >
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
2
Culture
3
Costs
2
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
2
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
The university is well organized and there are lots of activities, the campus is alive.
Read more >
During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
3
Traveled
2
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
4
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
4
Advanced my studies & career
4
Final comments
the overall experience was really good. I suggest it!
Read more >