2. Key Facts
• Founded in 1495, the 5th oldest university in the English-speaking world
• 15,000 students
• 12,000 Undergraduate Students
• 3,000 Graduate Students
• 32% international (representing 120 nationalities)
• Over 70 majors spanning the Arts, Social Sciences, Law, Business,
Engineering, Science and Medicine
• Named in the Top Ten Most Beautiful Historic Universities in the UK by QS
Top Universities website
4. Academic Structure
Arts and Social Sciences
• Business School
• School of Divinity, History and
Philosophy
• School of Education
• School of Language, Literature,
Music and Visual Culture
• School of Law
• School of Social Sciences
Life Sciences and Medicine
• School of Biological Sciences
• School of Medicine, Medical
Sciences and Nutrition
• School of Psychology
Physical Sciences
• School of Engineering
• School of Geosciences
• School of Natural and Computing
Sciences
5. Reputation & Rankings
• Ranked 137th in the world (top 1%), 2015-16 QS World
Rankings
• Ranked 85th in Europe, Times Higher Rankings, 2016
• Ranked 55th in the world for research impact, 2015
CWTS Leiden Rankings
• Ranked 23rd in the world in the Times Higher Education
World University Rankings of the best ancient universities
(over 400 years)
• Ranked 84th in the world for Life Sciences, 2015 THE
World University Rankings
6. Campus
• Located in the historic district of Old
Aberdeen – 20 minute walk from the centre of
the modern city.
• Sir Duncan Rice Library (2012), named
amongst the “20 Most Spellbinding University
Libraries in the world” by the Independent
newspaper.
• Sports Village and Aquatics Centre
• 7 Museum Collections
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16. Academic Year 2016-17
Move In Weekend 3rd and 4th September
Term Opens 5th September (Orientation Week)
Teaching Commences 12th September
Exams 3rd – 16th December
Move In Weekend 7th-8th January
Term Opens 10th January (Orientation Week)
Teaching Commences 16th January
Spring Break 31st March – 24th April
Exams 29th April – 19th May
Research June - August
17. Masters Programmes
www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/index.php
• Taught Masters - average of 8-10 hours in class
per week, combined with a large amount of you
independent study
• Core courses, with limited elective options,
including lectures, seminars, projects, lab work
and field work
• 12 months duration - 9 months coursework
followed by 3 months research dissertation
• September – August, while some programmes
also offer a January start option (Jan-Dec)
18. PhD Programmes
Website: www.abdn.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-
research/
FindAPhD: https://www.findaphd.com/search/latest-
phds.aspx?IID=2&CID=GB&LID=1147&Show=M
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes last 3 or 4
years
• Programme of supervised research
• May include some instructional courses, depending
on the discipline, but mainly consist of independent
research
• Assessment is based upon viva – oral defense of
your thesis
19. Graduate Entry Requirements
• Entry requirements vary by programme, though most require an
undergraduate degree equivalent to a British 2:1 or 2:2 degree.
• A GPA of 3.3-3.5 is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a 3.0 is
considered comparable to a 2.2
• GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT etc. not required
• Most programmes require a background in a relevant discipline, though
some are open to students form other academic backgrounds
• Personal statement - explaining your motivation for the programme
• Academic Reference and CV (Resumé)
• Research proposal (PhD applications only)
20. Research Proposal (PhD)
• Give a full, clear account of your proposed
research.
• Clearly identify your proposed research topic,
make clear what you think the significance of
the research is, and make sure you also reflect
on what data/sources you will need to gather.
• What methods you will need to use.
• If your research requires fieldwork, explain how
that fieldwork will be undertaken.
21. How to Apply
• Apply online at www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/login.php
• No Application Fee
• Upload your transcripts, certificates and personal statement and
reference
• Application deadline: 10 weeks prior to the commencement date of the
programme
• Decision issued between 2 – 4 weeks on average
• PhD Applications – find a supervisor and discuss a research proposal
before submitting a formal application
22. Tuition
Entry 2017/18 £GBP (per year)
Postgraduate Arts-based Programmes & Select LLM Programmes £14,300*
Postgraduate Science-based Programmes £18,000*
Graduate Business School MSc & Select LLM Programmes £16,100*
Graduate Business School MBA Programmes
LLM with Professional Skills
£18,000
MSc Finance and Investment Management/Finance and Real Estate with CFA and MSc Real Estate (International Option) £19,800
Graduate Business School MBA Energy Management £19,500
Art & Social Science based PhD £14,200
Science based PhD £17,600
Average Room & Board and Day-to-Day Living Costs* £10,800**
*Please be advised that some programmes have different tuition fees from those listed above and that some programmes also have additional costs.
Please refer to https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/tuition-fees-and-living-costs-287.php
**Includes food, housing, recreation, laundry, local transport, phone, utilities. Please note, students applying for a Tier 4 visa are required to
demonstrate access to £1,105 per month in order to comply with visa regulations. See www.gov.uk/tier-4-general-visa
23. Funding and Scholarships
www.abdn.ac.uk/funding/
• Alumni Discount (returning visiting students / partner universities)
• US Federal Aid (FAFSA)
• Canadian Student Loans
• GI Bill
• Saltire Scholarships (USA and Canada)
• James Blair Scholarship (USA and Canada)
• Distinguished Alumni Award (Law – Canada)
• Graduate Business School Scholarships
• Elphinstone Scholarship (PhD)
• Fulbright
• Marshall
• Research Council Awards
• Chevening Scholarship (Canada)
24. Aberdeen
• Population: 220,000
• Student City - 2 universities and 1
college
• Safest City in the UK
• Milder than you might think! - Average
January Temperature: 4ºC/ 39ºF
• Beach – 15 walk from campus
25. Aberdeen
• International Airport with direct flights to
London, Amsterdam, Dublin, and Paris
• Cosmopolitan – 1 in 6 born outside of the
UK
• Major international centre for the energy
industry, particularly oil, gas and renewables
• Known as “Castle Country”, Aberdeenshire
is home to over 300 castles, including
Balmoral Castle, the summer residence of
the British Royal Family
26. Aberdeen
• 10 Festivals (visual arts, music, literature,
and tech)
• Art galleries, theatres and museums
• Aberdeen Dolphinwatch
• Cairngorms National Park just 2 hrs drive
(including Ski resorts)
• Traditional Pubs, Live Music Venue and
Clubs
27. Student Life
• 55 Student Sports Clubs
• 100 Student Societies
• Volunteering Opportunities
• Aberdeen University Students' Association
(AUSA)
• Student Media (Aberdeen Student Radio and
The Gaudie Newspaper)
28. Careers Service
• 1-2-1 Appointments
• STAR Award
• Internships
• Career Mentoring Programme
• Professional Skills Programmes
• Graduate Careers Fairs
• Volunteering and part-time work
29. Housing
• Housing guaranteed for all new students
• Self-catered apartment-style units
• All students have their own single room
• Old Aberdeen (on-campus)
• The Spital, Elphinstone Road Flats, Kings Hall
• Hillhead Student Village
• Wavell House
• Private Accommodation (off campus)
• King Street, King Street Exchange, Trinity
Court
• Students with partners/children
30. Student Support
• Orientation
• Student Learning Centre
• Careers Service
• International Student Advisers (Visa advice)
• International Centre
• Counselling Service
• Chaplaincy
• Resident Assistants (RAs)
• AUSA Student Advice Centre
31. Student Visa
• TIER 4 Student Visa
• Apply for your passport!
• Apply 3 months before your programme
commences
• Entitlement to work (20 hrs per week during
term)
• Access National Health Service (NHS)
• Payment of Immigration Health Surcharge of £150
per year
• Free access to doctor (physician), prescriptions
and hospital care
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33. Contact Us
Brian Hussey
Lead International Officer (Americas)
University of Aberdeen
t: +44 1224 272187
e: brian.hussey@abdn.ac.uk
w: www.abdn.ac.uk/international/
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