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Settling In

The International Student Advisers have compiled information to help you with practical matters as you get settled in Aberdeen. Visit www.abdn.ac.uk/central/international/aberdeen for information and advice on:

  • opening a bank account
  • immigration matters
  • extensions of stay
  • police registration
  • social life
  • employment regulations
  • health
  • accommodation
  • council tax
  • the law and the police
  • insurance
  • TV licence
  • driving in Britain
  • buying a car

The New Student web pages also offer helpful information for setting up home in Aberdeen.

The Association of American Women of Aberdeen website contains a lot of helpful information and advice for people moving to Aberdeen from the US and Canada.

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