Aberdeen

Universities in Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen, founded in 1495, is one of the UK’s oldest universities and a Russell Group member. It covers medicine, law, energy, and marine sciences, with its main campus in Old Aberdeen and medical teaching based at Foresterhill. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Robert Gordon University has a campus at Garthdee in the southwest of the city, beside the River Dee. It is known for applied courses in engineering, health sciences, architecture, and business. Find student accommodation close to campus on Hallbookers.

Where do students live in Aberdeen

Old Aberdeen is the most popular area for University of Aberdeen students, close to the main campus and libraries. Garthdee suits Robert Gordon University students, while Rosemount, northwest of the city centre, is central to both universities and known for its independent shops and cafés.

Getting around Aberdeen

Aberdeen is a compact city served by frequent local bus routes connecting the universities, the city centre, and student areas, with most journeys taking 10 to 15 minutes. Aberdeen railway station has direct services to Dundee, Edinburgh, and Glasgow.

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