About The University:
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the third oldest university in Scotland and the fifth oldest in the UK. The University has an excellent reputation for teaching quality and research, and, over the years, has had four Nobel Prize winners. The beautiful central campus boasts ancient buildings side by side with modern, first-class laboratories, excellent computing facilities and the latest library technology.
- Over 590 flexible first degree programmes in a wide range of subjects including Medicine, Humanities, Science, Engineering, Education and Law
- Offers 155 study abroad links with European universities and 14 North American universities
- 85% of academic staff are research active
It has around 14,000 students
- From 120 nationalities
- 19% mature undergraduates
It has been praised highly for the quality of its teaching and research
- 89% of subjects were rated Excellent or Highly Satisfactory by the UK Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education
- 97% of graduates enter directly into work or further study within six months of graduating
Support for Learning
Every student has their own personal Adviser of Studies who acts as a first port of call for academic and personal advice and
guidance. The University supports students with special requirements, and has a Disability Adviser on hand to help you with any
questions or support needs that you may have. The Academic Learning and Study Unit (ALSU) also provides assistance to students
with learning issues.
Child care
The campus-based Rocking Horse Nursery provides child-care for pre-school age children of students and staff.
Access Courses – for adults and pupils
There are Access courses which give entry to most of the degrees at the University
- Access to Degree Studies, for adults, offers classes on-campus during the day and evening, making it possible to work full-time or fit in family commitments while studying. It also runs a video-conference network throughout the north of Scotland.
- Summer School for Access runs between June-August at the University, for both school pupils and adults.
- aim4uni is for pupils in S4, 5 and 6 who attend schools with traditionally low rates of progression to higher education. It
considers other ways to get into a degree course if exam results are disappointing, and helps pupils transfer to university. At
present it works with eight schools in northeast Scotland.
Advanced Entry
If you have a Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma from a further education college, you may be able to enter
degree courses at year 2 or 3. If you have good A Level or Advanced Higher grades in the subject area that you apply for, it is
possible, in some cases, to complete an Honours degree in three years.
Bursaries
Each year the university awards entrance bursaries for undergraduate study. Most bursaries are worth £1000 per year for each year
of study, so if successful you will have an additional £3000 to £5000 – depending on the length of your course – to support you.
Entrance bursaries are also available in the areas of Music and Sport.
Find out more
There is a general Open Day at the end of August each year. Prospective students who have applied to the University will also be
invited to attend an Applicant Day in February/March each year. The University operates an ‘open door’ policy so all prospective
students are welcome to visit throughout the year by appointment with the Student Recruitment and Admissions Service.
Did you know?
The University of Aberdeen
- Is investing 240 million on infrastructure and facilities for students
- Has redeveloped and enhanced student facilities on-campus with the opening of ‘The Hub’ which boasts dining, retail and drop-in centres
- Has recently signed an agreement to work with the University of Hong Kong, to enhance research and education
- Is building a new £55.5 million state-of-the-art library facility on campus
- Holds its own WORD festival in May each year, boasting an exciting, eclectic mix of events featuring the finest writers from across the UK and beyond.
Address
Aberdeen University
King's College
ABERDEEN
AB24 3FX
Telephone: 01224 272000
Email: sras@abdn.ac.uk
Student Recruitment and Admissions Service
Telephone: 01224 272090/1
Fax: 01224 272576
Email: sras@abdn.ac.uk
