Social Life
Welcome to one of the most dynamic, prosperous and beautiful regions of the UK. The city of Aberdeen truly has something for everyone - from the bustling city centre of Europe's energy capital to the superb countryside and coastline in an area rich in historic and natural interest.
Students describe Aberdeen as having an unrivalled social scene, which caters for all tastes in arts, culture, leisure and entertainment. Communication and travel links are excellent, which means getting around the rest of Scotland and the UK is also easier than you think!
Freshers' Week is an excellent platform for you to get a taste for what's on offer and plenty more besides! Once you've teamed up with your facebook buddies and flatmates, set off on the hunt for a few more places to socially network!
- Sports and activity venues: Transition Extreme; Aberdeen Sports Village; Deeside Country Park; Aberdeen Ski/Snowboarding Centre
- Beaches, parks and forest walks as well as historic walks or ghost tours
- Castles, museums, cinemas and art galleries
- Pubs, Clubs, Cafe-bars, Restaurants and plenty of retail therapy!
Big enough for the "big city" experience, student friendly Aberdeen is compact enough to make it easy to find your way around and make friends. In addition, it is a clean, well-kept, safe and friendly place to live. Bustling by day and lively by night, Aberdeen is a centre for industry, research, learning and life.
The University of Aberdeen has teamed up with the Lonely Planet to create an exclusive new travel guide showcasing all that the Granite City has to offer students.
