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University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, Regent Walk, AB24 3FX Aberdeen, United Kingdom
3.93 / 5 based on 114 reviews.
Description:
The University of Aberdeen was founded in 1495 and has for over five hundred years been an integral part of the city of Aberdeen. Its current status as a world leader in education and research are a far cry from its humble origins.

The university now offers over 450 first degree courses to its more than 10,600 students. This wide choice of degrees and flexible courses, enables students to mix 'n' match subjects to suit their individual interests and talents. The university also presents a stimulating, research-active environment, with the opportunity to learn from academic staff at the forefront in their own fields.



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84% of students recommend
114 reviews
Housing
3.9/5
 All experiences (114)
Student life
4.4/5
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Academic
3.9/5
 4 stars (66)
Languages
4.2/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.2/5
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Overall
4.3/5
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“If you come to University of Aberdeen get ready for the scotish accent, pretty hard to understand. Scotland is also more cold than other places but not that much. Don't try to bring any esquimot cloth, basic cloth will do!” Read Review
si30168, Portugal

University of Aberdeen review by si30168

Review by si30168, University of Aberdeen, Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Computer Science/IT, Erasmus
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: On campus
Arranged by: Host university
If returning, I would choose: On campus
Why? You can know so much people from all over the world if you live at Hillhead! Don't miss out that opportunity.
Personal comments:
There are different kinds of housing, but they are all pretty expensive. Prepare yourselve to spend at least 220 pounds for housing. However you will find out it is worth it if what you are looking for is to socialize with people!
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities, Travel: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
I loved to go out to pubs. Check out the Aberdeen University Student Union, don't miss Bobin's.
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ACADEMIC       4.5 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
If you do Computing Science, don't miss out Distributed Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence. I also took a great Communications Engineering course in the Engineering department. The quality of these courses are the best of the best!!



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
I think academic life in Aberdeen is pretty good. You also have plenty of clubs to join.(e.g. I joined the wine and whisky tasting society, and really learned a lot about drinking )

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: English
Was learning English a key decision factor?
Yes, I wanted to improve my English
How much did you improve your English?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Personal comments:
I am able to speak english quite fluently!
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
An ERASMUS grant
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
UK standard living is higher than Portugal. However I also wanted to travel a lot, so it is obvious that I spent more money than while I was at home!
Food, Travel, Nightlife, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was more expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
I got a part-time job that helped me quite a lot with travelling! My suprise is that I managed to do anything that I wanted within my budget!
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
No! I like suprises...
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
Personal recommendation:
University Of Aberdeen is a good place to study. You won't regret, this a big international university. All the countries are represented there.



FINAL COMMENTS

If you come to University of Aberdeen get ready for the scotish accent, pretty hard to understand. Scotland is also more cold than other places but not that much. Don't try to bring any esquimot cloth, basic cloth will do!
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