University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is an ancient university founded in 1495 when William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, petitioned Pope Alexander VI on behalf of James IV, King of Scots to establish King's College making it Scotland's third-oldest university and the fifth-oldest in the English-speaking world. Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the top 200 universities in the world and is ranked within the top 20 universities in the United Kingdom according to the Guardian.

The university comprises three colleges - King's College, Marischal College, and Christ's College - that are now mainly ceremonial. The university as it is currently constituted was formed in 1860 by a merger between King's College and Marischal College, a second university founded in 1593 as a Protestant alternative to the former. The university's iconic buildings act as symbols of wider Aberdeen, particularly Marischal College in the city centre and the crown steeple of King's College in Old Aberdeen. There are two campuses; the predominantly utilised King's College campus dominates the section of the city known as Old Aberdeen, which is approximately two miles north of the city centre. Although the original site of the university's foundation, most academic buildings apart from the King's College Chapel and Quadrangle were constructed in the 20th century during a period of significant expansion. The university's Foresterhill campus is next to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and houses the School of Medicine and Dentistry as well as the School of Medical Sciences. Together these buildings form one of Europe's largest health campuses.

Living in student accommodation will help you settle in and meet people from the start of your university journey. Studying abroad is more than what you learn in the classroom and our accommodation options are here to be your base as you discover what Aberdeen has to offer.

Settle into life in Aberdeen
Most accommodation options are within walking distance of the town centre and the International Study Centre, and all can be reached by frequent bus services. All packages include unlimited WiFi, on-site maintenance, parking, and all bills. You can choose between catered and meal plan options.
All new students are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in a single-occupancy bedroom with us or one of our partner providers, provided your application reaches us by the deadline.

Accommodation options for undergraduate pathway Students:
We offer single bedrooms with both en suite and standard facilities available to suit all budgets. The majority of rooms are in five-bedroom flats. There are also large traditional halls with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities.
Under-18s will be allocated a room in Hillhead Student Village, only a twenty-minute walk from King’s College Campus. Hillhead’s social hub, Headspace, has extensive social and study facilities and a 24-hour reception. There is also a teaching kitchen, music room, TV area and shared study spaces. The Works café provides delicious food and also hosts regular events throughout the year.

What's available at Hillhead?

• 24-hour security
• Bike storage
• Cafés and restaurants
• Cash machine (ATM)
• Common room
• En-suite bathroom
• Games and entertainment
• Grocery shop
• Laundry facilities
• Self-catered meal plans
• Sports hall
• Study rooms
• Wi-Fi

Accommodation options for postgraduate pathway Students:

• Accommodation for postgraduate students will be on or near the main Old Aberdeen campus. You will have an offer for a single-occupancy bedroom with either en-suite or standard facilities as well as a kitchen area. Alternatively, you can look for a private accommodation option.

There are scholarships and grants for international students who wish to study in Britain. There is a lot of competition for a limited number of awards, but it is worthwhile applying for the ones relevant to you. You should begin your research early as some scholarships require you to apply at least a year before your degree starts.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

• The Aberdeen Global Scholarship is a £2,000 tuition fee discount open to eligible self-funded international Master's students from all around the world.
• Your scholarship will be awarded as tuition fee discount and the value of the scholarship will be included in your CAS letter.