FULBRIGHT AWARDS

University of Aberdeen

LogoFounded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is one of the UK's most internationally distinguished universities. It is the 5th oldest University in the UK, with a student population of around 14,000 and a large international community of students drawn from 120 different countries.  Students can find study options to suit their academic interests, and social and leisure activities that will contribute to their overall well-being, enjoyment and personal growth.
History and Excellence

The University has an excellent reputation for teaching quality and research, and, over the years, four Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work carried out or begun at Aberdeen. 85% of our departments are recognised as centres of national and international excellence with students being taught by people who are at the forefront of research in their particular fields.  The University is at the forefront in many areas of arts and social sciences, in science, computing, engineering, energy and technology, and in ground-breaking disciplines focused firmly on the 21st century, such as Bio-Medical Computing Science. 97% of our graduates walk into good jobs, research posts or further study within six months of graduating. Our Postgraduate opportunities are also outstanding.

Students are attracted by our tradition which is rooted in our 500 year history - but we are focused firmly on the future and are at the cutting-edge of research in many fields. Our attraction also lies in the quality of our courses and teaching, the research opportunities we provide, our superb facilities, and for the care and support which we provide for all our students.

Flexibility and individuality are the University's real strengths. With over 550 first degree programmes on offer, students can mix, match and switch subjects as they discover new interests on route to their tailor-made degree. For postgraduate students, there are opportunities to undertake supervised research in all departments of the University, or choose from over 110 taught Masters programmes which are designed to meet the needs of the workplace in the 21st Century.

The University has a beautiful central campus where ancient buildings sit side by side with modern, newly refurbished, laboratories, first-class computing facilities and the latest library technology. The University promotes a multi-national, multi-faith community. A place in University Halls is normally guaranteed to all students during their first year, and these are either on, or within short walking distance of the main teaching site.

Fast Facts

Life in Aberdeen

A buzzing, friendly city that has it all
Aberdeen is everything a student city should be and more! Historic, international, fashionable and friendly, Aberdeen is the perfect place to live and study. With a population of 220,000, Aberdeen is big enough for the ‘big city’ experience, but compact enough to make it easy to find your way around and make friends. Aberdeen has also been voted the best place to be a student in the UK by a leading accommodation website.

Well connected
Based in the North East of Scotland, Aberdeen is probably closer than you think. Cheap and regular air, rail and bus connections will get you around Scotland, the UK and further a field in no time.

Gateway to the Highlands
If you are looking to explore outside the city, you will find stunning scenery, and fantastic castles close by

A warm welcome
Scots are famed for their friendliness and zest for life and this can seen first hand during the year round programme of events and festivals.

A supportive community
a self-contained friendly campus in a friendly city; we will do everything we can to help you quickly feel at home. Our support services rank with the best in the UK and we aim to make sure, right from the start, that you have access to any guidance you might need.

First-class accommodation
all new students are guaranteed a place in student accommodation, either on the campus or close by – so no need to set the alarm too early!

Weather
Contrary to popular belief, it does not always rain in Britain, and especially not in Aberdeen!  Summer in Britain lasts from May to September and is generally pleasant and mild.  In Aberdeen January temperatures average at about 2 degrees and approximately 20 degrees in July.  The average annual rain fall is about 840mm (33 inches).