University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen in Aberdeen, Scotland is theapplications may be considered till June subject to
5th oldest of all UK universities. It has 14,000availability of seats.
students. With a history of academic excellence ofApplicants for Dental, Veterinary Science/ Medicine
more than 500 years, many of its degree programsneed to take CAT admission test. Closing date is 15th
have been rated the best both in Scotland and in allOctober, 2010.
UK universities. Some of the popular courses inFor Postgraduate courses - applicants may either
Aberdeen are Medicine, Education, Divinity and Lawapply online or download the forms.
and Engineering. Here each student has an academicInternational students who wish to study in UK, can
advisor to provide guidance; Aberdeen has receivedsubmit their applications from September 2010 to end
special recognition for the teacher- studentof June 2011 for academic year 2011. They also need
relationship.to submit proof of proficiency in English.
Courses offered:For Primary and Secondary Education Programmes -
The University of Aberdeen has three colleges-applications may be made either online or through
College of Arts and Social Sciences includes-forms available at Graduate Teacher Training
University of Aberdeen Business SchoolRegistry.
School of Divinity, History and PhilosophyScholarships and Bursaries: Some of the grants
School of Educationoffered are-
School of Language & LiteratureUndergraduate Entrance Scholarship - minimum
School of Law£1000 per year for academic excellence, financial
School of Social Sciencesupport
Graduate SchoolJim Duncan Scholarship for undergraduates
College of Life Sciences and Medicine includes-University of Aberdeen Alumni Discount Scheme
School of Biological SciencesFunding for overseas students
School of Medical SciencesAccommodation:
School of Medicine & DentistryAberdeen has on campus halls of residence. All
School of Psychologyfreshers are guaranteed accommodation subject to
College of Physical Sciences also includes researchacceptance of application. All rooms have access to
centres-wireless internet connection.
School of EngineeringJobs and Placement Assistance:
School of Geosciences containing departments ofUniversity of Aberdeen offers a point based system
geography and environment and geology andunder 'Working in Scotland Scheme' where
petroleuminternational students can work up to 2 years after
School of Natural and Computer Sciences containingcompletion of the degree. Students are also helped in
departments of physics, chemistry, mathematics,getting placements in top companies. As many as
engineering and computing97% students start work directly after graduation.
Research Centres containing Institutes for CoastalAberdeen also has 'Joblink', a student support system
science and management, Energy Technologies andto help in finding part-time jobs and offer
Transport and Rural Researchemployment advice during study years.
Admission Process:Other facilities:
For Undergraduate courses- applicants need to applyAberdeen's library has a collection of over a million
through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissionbooks and another quarter of a million of historic and
Services). Fee charged for one course is £11 andancient books and manuscripts.
for more than one it is £21. Applications areA sports venue consisting of an indoor hall housing 9
accepted from September 2010 for academic yearcourts, full size football pitch, fitness suites, squash
2011. The closing date is 15th January thoughcourts and a lab for performance in sports.