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University Guide - University of Aberdeen
Student Population : 13732
Ranking : Times League : 33
Gender : 45% Male, 55% Female
UCAS Code : A20
International Students : 0%
Fees : £1,175
Location : Aberdeen
University Information
Founded in 1945, The University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the fifth oldest in the UK. It has over 13,000 students and over 3000 staff and is well known for teaching and research in medicine, the humanities and sciences. Based in the heart of Scotland Aberdeen is a international university serving a wide range of European countries, with over 120 nationalities and with an astonishing 97% of graduates enter directly into work, further study or training. The university prides it self on flexibility and individuality they have over 550 first degree programmes on offer, so students can mix, match and switch subjects as they discover new interests on route to their tailor-made degree.
Accommodation
Accommodation is guaranteed for all first year students, the university has invested £20 million in new accommodation. Prices range from £60 to £90 for self catering accommodation and from £103 to £130 for catered halls.
Facilities
The library is at the heart of the facilities at this university with its state of the art facilities. There is also a £23 million sports centre.
Sports Facilities
The university has just invested £23 million in a new sports centre
Transport
The infrastructure is excellent, with an airport, and a railway station connecting you to London, Edinburgh and Glasgow. Road links around Aberdeen are also excellent with an easy bus ride from the university to town.
Student Life
In the centre of town there is plenty of watering holes including the Melting Pot hidden in the corner of Golden Square, just behind union street, the Crown and Anchor where drinking is not a light weight affair, its life. The Beans on Rose Street is excellent for food and good priced beer and wine. The Students' Union! situated at the bottom of Little John Street, makes the most of the history of the University. It offers all the standard things a union should, pub quizzes, DJs and endless entertainment. The Student Union is a good place to start your night out
Campus Life
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.
University of Aberdeen
University Office Kings College Aberdeen AB24 3FX
44 (0) 1224 273504
University Office Kings College Aberdeen AB24 3FX
44 (0) 1224 273504
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