University Guide
University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest in the UK. Known for its rich heritage, world-leading research and learning excellence, Aberdeen boasts flexible degree programmes across a range of exciting disciplines. The university has over 15,000 students from over 130 countries across the world.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Aberdeen.
Rankings
The University of Aberdeen is ranked top 20 out of 130 Universities in the UK by the Times Higher Education.
Employability
93.8% of graduates from the University of Aberdeen are in employment or further study after 15 months
Fees
Scottish domiciled students pay £1,820 (fee rate set by the Scottish Government). Scottish students can apply to the Students Awards Agency to cover this cost. Undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales currently pay £9,250 per year for the majority of degree programmes. International student fee rates vary per programme, more information can be found on the university’s fees page.
Bursaries
There a number of scholarships and bursaries available, including the RUK scholarship which is awarded automatically to all those who meet the financial or academic criteria.
Accommodation
The University of Aberdeen guarantees accommodation to all new students, either within university owned accommodation or with a university preferred partner, as long as the University has received the application on time. Postgraduate students who have an unconditional offer will also be eligible to apply for accommodation and the university also welcomes returning students to apply. Rooms are allocated on a first come first served basis, with the exceptions of those with a disability, medical condition or for single gender accommodation. Many 2nd and 3rd year students choose to live in private accommodation and use AFS to accompany their search.
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Students' Union
The Aberdeen University Student Association (AUSA) is a vibrant community run by students for students. From Student Radio to Weightlifting AUSA offer a range of exciting activities and initiatives to give students the opportunity to make new friends, develop their skills and discover new hobbies.
Famous for
The University of Aberdeen has five Nobel Laureates across the disciples of Medicine, Physics, Chemistry and for the Nobel Peace Prize. It is renowned for its medical research, and continually ranks highly for the quality of its medicine and dentistry courses.
News
The University of Aberdeen has been named winner of the Research with Impact - Institution title at the prestigious Green Gown Awards UK and Ireland 2023. Held in association with UKRI, the Green Gown Awards recognise exceptional sustainability initiatives being undertaken by universities and colleges around the world. The University was recognised for the research and knowledge exchange led by a research team at the Rowett Institute which has underpinned a resurgence in the Scottish hemp sector.
AFS says
"Aberdeen has many nicknames – ‘the oil capital of Europe’ for example – but the most important thing for students to know that it is Scotland’s third most popular city, so you won’t be short of a friend or two! Not only it is one of Scotland’s most prosperous cities but is also has everything you could want from a University town – except for the warm weather! If you do choose to study ar Aberdeen, make sure you pack a coat or three!"
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