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Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest university, and the fifth most ancient in the whole United Kingdom.
The University of Aberdeen is renowned as having an excellent reputation for teaching quality and research, rising in The Times university league rankings to 129th in the world, the fasting rising University in the world's top 200 - in fact 85% of Aberdeen's staff are working in departments or research groups that are recognised as centres of national and international excellence.
The University of Aberdeen has a long and distinguished history of teaching and excellence in the medical sciences. Four Nobel Prizes have been awarded for work carried out or begun at Aberdeen, including the invention of the life-saver insulin. Major advances in surgery, obstetrics and tropical medicine are also associated with the University.
The Times Good University Guide 2008 rated Aberdeen's Law School as the best in Scotland and the 2nd in the UK. It also has a very well known Zoology and Marine Biology department, being one of only 3 British universities with a current Zoology department.
Within six months of graduating, 97 per cent of students enter jobs, research posts or further study, an indication of the links with industry, research centres and leading international universities that Aberdeen University works hard to implement.
Accommodation
Hillhead
The Hillhead complex is in fact a student village on the south bank of the River Don close to Seaton Park.
It offers accommodation to 2500 students and is only a 15 minute walk to the main University campus. Alternatively, a regular bus service takes residents to the campus and city centre
Elphinstone Road
This complex is located in the heart of the King's College campus, only a minutes walk from the Queen Mother Library. This site is usually reserved for mature undergraduates and postgraduate students.
Crombie Johnston
Set in the heart of Old Aberdeen, this popular hall of residence is close to most of the University's academic departments, sports facilities and the Queen Mother Library.
Spring Gardens
Choosing Spring Garden means you’re choosing more than just a room to use while you study. Each and every room and flat is designed to be a home from home offering a great place to work, rest and play.
Situated in the heart of the city with Aberdeen University 5/10 minute bus journey or a 15 minute walk, surrounded by shopping, supermarkets, bars and clubs.
King Street Exchange
This is perfect for post-graduate students. Each and every room and flat is designed to be a home from home offering a great place to work, rest and play. Located on the doorstep to University of Aberdeen's main campus. Next door are bakery, grocery store, pizza takeaway, fish and chips, post office and larger supermarkets are a few minute bus ride away.
To Apply:
Once you have accepted an unconditional or conditional offer of admission to the University in May/June, you will be sent details on how to apply for accommodation as part of your admissions pack. You can apply online.
Students Union
The student body is represented within the University by a Students' Association known as Aberdeen University Students' Association (AUSA). During term time, AUSA publishes a weekly student newspaper called the Gaudie and hosts a radio station, Aberdeen Student Radio. An independent student newspaper is also published at the university, Vox Pop.
You can view the AUSA website online here: http://www.ausa.org.uk/
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