University of Aberdeen – 2022 – 2023 Overview , Courses

Key Information
Rank 19 Location Aberdeen, Scotland Established 1495 International Students 26.3% Famous Courses Science, Engineering, Education International Fees £14,300-18,000

Overview

The Institution of Aberdeen is the third-oldest university in Scotland and the fifth-oldest in the United Kingdom. It was established in 1495. Students choosing to study in Aberdeen would be joining a diverse and dynamic community of over 12,000 students from across the world, five Nobel Prize winners being affiliated with the university.

The University of Aberdeen provides top-notch educational offerings on a stunning campus.

At the main campus, you will find historic structures next to contemporary, recently renovated labs, first-rate computing facilities, and cutting-edge library equipment.

With over 150 sports clubs and organizations available for students to join, social and athletic facilities are of the highest caliber.

The majority of students at the University of Aberdeen pursue degrees in engineering, science, or medicine, but arts and social sciences are also very common.

Aberdeen’s distant location attracts students from all over the world, creating a global environment with students of Scottish and English descent alongside 120 other countries.

The Complete University Guide declared Aberdeen the safest institution city in Scotland, and graduates of the university also receive some of the top beginning incomes in the country.

Ranking

19th in the Times University Guide 2023

13th in the Guardian University Guide 2023
220th in the QS World University Rankings 2023
158th in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2022

The University of Aberdeen has maintained its position as fifth in Scotland for research power during the REF 2021, which covers 2014 to 2020. Highlights include:

5th in Scotland for Research Power
1st in the UK for Theology and Religious Studies

1st in Scotland and 8th in the UK for Public Health, Health Services and Primary Care
Top quartile for Research Power in Earth Systems and Environmental Sciences

Accommodation

The University of Aberdeen guarantees accommodation for all first-year undergraduate students. The university has recently invested £20m in new accommodation, and wireless internet is accessible and free of charge

in all halls of residence.

Catered and self catered accommodation is available depending on your budget and preference, while the Student Accommodation Office can assist when looking for private housing in the city with its new student friendly online database.

Location

The University of Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen, a city boasting a rich cultural heritage. Aberdeen is an attractive and welcoming city with a population of approximately 220,000.

Aberdeen is both big enough to offer a ‘big city’ experience, but also compact enough to navigate easily.

Aberdeen caters for all tastes in arts, culture, leisure and entertainment, with a wide variety of museums, galleries and leisure and sport facilities all in close range of student accommodation.

The city also offers a fantastic nightlife, particularly for students.

Aberdeen airport connects the city to the rest of the UK and Europe, while the train station runs direct services to both Edinburgh and London.

Alumni

Many famous faces have studied at the University of Aberdeen, including a leading number of UK government officials including Alistair Darling and Tessa Jowell. Radio and television personalities

Nicky Campbell, James Naughtie, Sandy Gall, Glen Oglaza and Derek Rae were also students at the University of Aberdeen.

Foundation

Physical Sciences & Engineering

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