University of Aberdeen

The oil capital of Europe, Aberdeen’s ‘Granite City', lies on the east coast of Scotland miles away from anywhere, except beaches, lochs and the stunning Grampian Highlands. The University – which dates way, way back to 1495 – occupies three sites in the self-contained and cosmopolitan city. The largest is King’s College, a satisfying eyeful of 15th-century buildings, modern blocks, green space and cobbles ...more detail It’s well known as a research centre and the teaching gets kudos too – staff/student relations are all hugs and back-slaps ... more on academic The skinflint Students’ Association had to cull its bars last year, but the new student centre on site student centre planned soon and the city’s vibrant nightlife makes up for it ... more on entertainment Sporting success is highly frequent and the facilities are top drawer ... more on sports All first years can live in, but most bed down in the city for at least two of the four years ... more on housing Non-Scottish UK students pay £1,700 fees and there are about 150 endowments, bursaries, external grants and trusts available for school-leavers ... more on welfare

Woohoo: Mind-blowing architecture
Boo: Lousy wheelchair access
Tel: (01224) 272 090
E-mail: sras@abdn.ac.uk
Website: www.abdn.ac.uk