Student Life Survey

The Student Life Survey will run throughout the academic year. The survey is open to all undergraduate and postgraduate taught students.

Purpose of the survey

The Student Life Survey is run in collaboration with the Edinburgh University Students’ Association. It's been designed with expert academic input and with feedback from students and colleagues. 

The survey will help us understand what matters most to a wide range of students.  It covers:

  • the academic experience
  • student life
  • campus and online resources
  • support and wellbeing.  

These topics are all aligned to our key strategic priorities around improving our students’ experience. We use the intelligence generated by the survey to improve our services, inform campaigns, and improve our impact on our students' lives.

This academic year we will be running five very short surveys with a different set of questions each time.

How do I take part?

Eligible students will receive an email from the University, asking them to participate in the survey. There will also be a link in MyEd.

The January Student Life Survey will be open from 13 to 26 January, and you can complete it using the links below:

Student Life Survey (undergraduate students)

Student Life Survey (postgraduate taught students)

Student Life Survey (online students)

What happens to my responses?

All responses, including open comments, are analysed and the data used to make recommendations for improvements at the University.

Information on how student data is used can be found here:

Privacy Statement

Access the SharePoint site to see what's happening as a result of your feedback:

Your Feedback Matters

Can I opt out of the survey?

Yes, just email student.surveys@ed.ac.uk.

Who can I contact with any questions?

If you have any comments or questions about the survey, please contact student.surveys@ed.ac.uk.

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