University of Aberdeen in general

When I first came north as an undergrad in Aberdeen University I took a wander through the old town, along the cobbled street with its eccentric side alleys, along the Chanonry to St Machar Cathedral, through Seaton Park to the Brig of Balgownie, then back to wonderful King's College, crown towered and golden - and fell in love with the university. I found the mood of the place perfect for study; my idea of what a university should be. I didn't find the place particularly cold and the welcome from my tutor was warm and entirely helpful. I thought the academic standard in my department was very good indeed and the head of department was a leading light in my field. If ...  Read the complete review

I found the lecturers (computing science) xenophobic and racist.Overseas/African students go at your own peril

Do Not Go !!!!I went to Aberdeen University to study Psychology in 2002. The Hillhead accommodation is a rip off and depressing, the union closed down, I couldn't get a seat in Lectures they obviously over booked the course, I got to second year and passed my psychology exams my grades weren't amazing but they were good passes but they wouldn't allow me into honours. I asked my advisor for some advice and he sent me this... Your possible plans seem to be 1. Redo second year in the hope of boosting your performance in Psychologyto justify Honours entry (you would still need to pass other courses as wellin order to get up to the full credit count). This ...  Read the complete review

Do Not Go !!!! Oh my god I went to Aberdeen University to study Psychology in 2002. The Hillhead accommodation is a rip off and depressing, the union closed down, I couldn't get a seat in Lectures they obviously over booked the course, I got to second year and passed my psychology exams my grades weren't amazing but they were good passes but they wouldn't allow me into honours. I asked my advisor for some advice and he sent me this... Your possible plans seem to be 1. Redo second year in the hope of boosting your performance in Psychologyto justify Honours entry (you would still need to pass other courses as wellin order to get up to the full credit ...  Read the complete review

I was at Aberdeen for four years and thought it was a great university. The staff were mainly very friendly, and the further throught the course I got, the more supportive they became (with a few exceptions!). It is always hard choosing a university, so here are some of the best points about Aberdeen. First, the location. For me, it was the furthest I could get away from home without leaving Scotland. Great for preventing surprise parental visits when you are hung over. It is next to the coast and so great if you are into things like sailing or diving. It's also not far from climbing, walking and skiing in the Cairngorms. Secondly, Aberdeen is big enough to ...  Read the complete review