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The beautiful University of Aberdeen dates to 1495 when it was founded by William Elphinstone with the founding principle of ‘open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others.’ It is Scotland’s third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK, and many of its original subjects are still taught to this day.
There are 12 academic schools:
The university also has a Postgraduate Research School and a wide variety of Research Institutes and Centres. There are two campuses at Kings College (1495) and Foresterhill, both linked by bus. Kings College is situated in historic ‘Old Aberdeen,’ which provides a visual feast of heritage and the stunning contemporary Sir Duncan Rice library. The library boasts 360-degree panoramic views across the city, harbour and beach. The university’s state-of-the-art Science Teaching Hub opened in early 2022, providing a modern learning space across a number of disciplines including chemistry, medical sciences and biological sciences.
The university encourages major innovation and researchers have won five Nobel prizes from ground-breaking discoveries such as life changing Insulin, the development of the first MRI scanner, partition chromatography, radioactive isotopes, and advances to fight world hunger.
Aberdeen is a cosmopolitan sea trading city which offers an eclectic mix of beautiful granite architecture, cobbled streets and modern retail experience whilst being home to a global oil and gas industry. The city is surprisingly close to Royal Deeside, the seaside and beach, and it is easily connected to the highlands and islands.
Research-led teaching offers a rich student experience of academic knowledge combined with the latest thinking and application to industries and organisations worldwide. The University of Aberdeen is ranked 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022) and was awarded the prestigious Queens Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Been fun both educationally and socially.”
“The overall experience of my studies has been excellent, as well as my university life experience.”
“I've had an amazing time at uni.”
“I'm glad I chose this University. The international atmosphere helped me fit in much better and meet great people.”
The University of Aberdeen offers students the chance to design their own degree programme, one which most meets their career requirements, talents, and personal interests. Students can mix, match and switch subjects as they discover new interests and abilities before taking those subjects most aligned to their goals. Field trips in Scotland and the rest of the world are also an essential part of many relevant programmes. The breadth and depth of courses that Aberdeen students study will enable them to widen their future career choices.
We develop four main graduate attributes which are:
Students are supported throughout their studies by personal tutors, and Students 4 Students help them to settle into university life. There are plenty of facilities to support their studies too, including three libraries, support teams, PCs, MyAberdeen and more.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Good and friendly lecturers. Tutorial tutors good @ explaining.”
“Lecturers are good and fantastic contact hours.”
“Lecturers are amazing and super approachable.”
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GET PROSPECTUSEntry requirements are available on each programme of study for undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate research level and short courses.
There are a variety of routes into degree programmes such as direct advanced entry from college, Summer Schools, Online Access Programmes, and a helpful guide to advise on specific equivalent certificates from a student’s home country if they are international. There are also foundation programmes available in several subjects which include:
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their entry requirements.
ASK A QUESTIONStudents can choose from a wide range of accommodation which is either self-catered or catered. All main UK supermarkets are represented in Aberdeen and there are plenty of convenience stores and specialist international stores located across the city.
Accommodation is either based on-campus or a short walk away. Hillhead student village is a pleasant walk through beautiful architecture in Old Aberdeen and Seton Park and it is very handy for the university.
Accommodation is guaranteed for all new students and rents are inclusive of bills. There is unlimited Wi-Fi, CCTV, free parking, meeting rooms, a café bar, and plenty of fun events. Student Residents Assistants support students with advice and information, and they organise workshops such as movie and popcorn nights, cookery classes, bands, language cafes, exercise, food and drink, BBQs and more. There are also dedicated quiet and alcohol-free blocks.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
"Very comfortable."
"My university accommodation was awesome with great people."
"Student halls are great, the price matches the accommodation, great experience and are well maintained and managed."
King’s Campus boasts the state-of-the-art Sir Duncan Rice Library, which has been named one of the most beautiful in the world (CEOWORLD magazine 2016) and its eight floors house the largest of the university's modern collections. Apart from stunning architecture it also houses extensive collections of new and archive materials, offering a comprehensive range of research materials which are also available online.
The Sports Village offers students an aquatics centre, indoor football pitch, indoor athletics area, fitness suite, badminton and squash courts and cafes. The campus is supported by free Wi-fi, museums, historic streets and cafes, a botanic garden and a range of eating areas to suite all tastes and diets internationally.
Infohub acts as the first point of contact for student support services. It helps students with advice about finance, disability support, student life, new student induction, arrival, registration and support with new IT and much more. The Language Centre offers learning support and materials in up to 50 different languages.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Very good, really like the library.”
“Modern equipment available in practical’s, library well stocked, lecture theatres modern.”
“I think the facilities are very good.”
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The university supports students as they progress their journey.
Extra support before students arrive include:
Visiting University of Aberdeen:
When students arrive or study online:
Support throughout students’ studies
Graduation
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“If you reach out - everyone is willing to help you.”
“Excellent. Anti-harassment, student and worker rights, mental health support.... very necessary.”
“Both are really helpful and willing to answer questions.”
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITEThe university has a strong history of academic subjects which have continued to thrive since 1495.
Aberdeen University Students Association is the committee-led voice of the students at University of Aberdeen. There are a variety of ways to become involved with the union and these include joining or starting a society, becoming involved in sports and student groups, or by campaigning.
AUSA connects students to volunteering activities in Aberdeen, training activities, and raising and giving activities. AUSA also supports student employability with many activities to enhance their CVs. The union also helps further with external accommodation providers, budgeting, support and advice, and there is even a nightline service if students need someone to talk to. The range of student activities on offer gives learners plenty of opportunities to make friends and widen their interests whilst studying.
Aberdeen University Students Association hold elections to ensure that students can have an active voice on their committee, and they organise a wide range of events to enable students to have fun, learn something new and mix with students from all over the world.
Reviewers told us that they feel the students’ union is approachable, easily accessible and represents students well.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Good union facilities. Class reps are a good idea to get many students views across.”
“Good representation Great facilities.”
“Always looking out and improving students’ lives.”
There are over 100 clubs and societies at the university covering a vast range of interests. Students can enjoy activities which cover anything from sports clubs and departmental societies to cultural and performing arts groups. Across Aberdeen and Scotland students can widen interests within creative arts, politics, activist societies, environmental protection and more.
Students can find something relevant to their studies or enjoy societies that travel the length and breadth of Scotland such as sports and recreation clubs to enjoy the great Scottish scenery. Students can enjoy events in their accommodation, at various centres around campus, within their area of study, or across the wider university and city. Students can also contribute to the student radio station and a free weekly newspaper, The Gaudie.
The city has a multinational appeal due to international energy industry connections and this enables students to enjoy plenty of expat groups, volunteering experiences, faith and cultural groups, and the great outdoors. Activities range from yacht clubs, mountaineering and walking, white water rafting in Royal Deeside and skiing in season at the nearby Cairngorms National Park.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Wide variety to choose, something for everyone.”
“Amazing, enthusiastic friendly people.”
“Great range of activities available, very stimulating environment, great for making friends.”
Aberdeen is a relatively small, but very diverse city which is known as a base for the oil and gas industry, as well as its picturesque surroundings. The city has had an interesting history of friendly invasion by traders from the low countries, with a stunning range of architecture which reflects the different periods of trade in the city. Visitors can enjoy cobbled old-world streets, European grand architecture in silver granite, boutique shops and cafes and five modern shopping centres with a wide range of known UK shops, international brands and cafes to suit all tastes.
There is a wide variety of entertainment to suit all tastes with a theatre, arts centre, music hall, museums, an art gallery, and many cafes and restaurants across all tastes and cultures. Students can choose from clubs, wine bars, jazz clubs, comedy clubs, cafes and much more besides in a city where there is a vibrant nightlife.
The city enjoys a beach and harbour, with ferries to Orkney and Shetland, plus parks and cycle routes to Deeside and the Cairngorm Mountains. There are regular trains South to Edinburgh and Glasgow, plus York and London, and trains West to Inverness, Wick, Thurso and Kyle of Lochalsh. Buses serve the city, campus, airport and UK cities.
The airport is around five miles from the city centre with direct flights to UK cities, Amsterdam, Spain, Ireland, Norway, Denmark, Bulgaria, Greece, Portugal, Poland, Switzerland, Finland, Malta, France, and Latvia plus indirect flights via hubs to world destinations.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“Great nightlife. Safe surroundings.”
“I enjoy being within walking distance of everything.”
“Great :)”
The University of Aberdeen achieves strong outcomes for its graduates, with more than 95% of learners finding work or entering further studies within six months of their graduation. Students succeed through the delivery of a blend of professional and academic skills, in addition to key competencies that allow students to compete and succeed in an independent manner.
Courses at Aberdeen are developed and updated to continually reflect the changing needs of innovators and businesses around the world, including emerging trends across social and economic spheres. Industry leaders and professional advisors feed into the curriculum development process, and course content is informed by cutting-edge research from Aberdeen and around the world.
Aberdeen has particularly strong links to the oil and gas industries, feeding into excellent prospects for its students across engineering, law, environmental disciplines, international development, finance, and business disciplines. The university’s historic links to the arts and social sciences remain strong to this day, with Aberdeen graduates being highly valued by employers. With one of the largest medical campuses across Europe, students of medical sciences and pharmacology enjoy strong links to industry across pharmacy, biotechnology, nutrition and more.
Alumni of the university go on to be mentors across the international student community, and graduates will be able to join a number of Aberdeen alumni groups around the world.
All students can access personalised advice and guidance through the University of Aberdeen careers services, in addition to career mentoring. Valuable employment skills can also be gained through voluntary or vacation work opportunities, as well as study abroad options—all of which can be found through the university’s careers service.
University of Aberdeen students on Whatuni say:
“As far as I'm aware, UoA is one of the best for employment.”
“My course really helped me, but the careers service aided me a lot as well.”
“Yes, in my course they have always enhanced our graduate attributes.”
“CV workshops, careers service provided in uni. Guest lectures came in to talk about potential jobs.”
Students can find out about their fees on each specific programme or course page.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
ASK A QUESTION
University of Aberdeen
You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at University of Aberdeen. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
University of Aberdeen's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.
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