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New Students Information

This section of the Graduate School website has been designed for students who have been made an offer to study here as well as those in their first month of study. We hope it will be of use to you as you begin your studies here in Aberdeen.

We are extremely pleased that you have either accepted or are considering our offer to study within the College of Physical Sciences and we look forward to welcoming you, either upon your arrival on campus or online through our virtual learning environment. It is our hope that you will have a valuable and enjoyable time at Aberdeen.

Taught Students Starting February 2010

Students who have been cleared for admission will receive an e mail from the Graduate School Admission Unit, giving information about the first meeting of their Masters Programme. New full-time and part-time students should also visit the University's New Students website.

Research Student Induction

The Graduate School Induction Programme is for all new postgraduate research students, as well as those research students who have commenced their studies since the last induction course in early September 2009. All students are required to attend all induction events, if you have any questions please contact the Graduate School Office.

More information, including the programme, can be found here.

Accommodation

The University Accommodation Office has a team of experienced staff to help you with your search for accommodation while studying in Aberdeen. More information can be found on their website: www.abdn.ac.uk/accommodation

Immigration Advice

Please visit our International Students page.

Financial

How Much Will University Cost?
Tuition Fees
Fee Classification - this document will help you determine what category of fees you will be expected to pay. It is very useful if you use this and attach it to your paper/online application to ensure there is no mis-classification.

UK Council for International Student Affairs

The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) is the UK�s national advisory body serving the interests of international students and those who work with them. Its purpose is to promote and facilitate international student mobility, to and from the UK, to help students (and others involved in international education) develop a global perspective and to contribute to human development, political stability, economic prosperity and greater intercultural understanding. You will be able to find up-to-date advice on immigration, fees, finance, welfare, health and tax.

www.ukcisa.org.uk

Travel to and Around Aberdeen

The University is located within a city at the heart of a diverse and thriving regional economy. Aberdeen�s pivotal role in the international oil and gas industry means that it enjoys excellent communications and travel links. Detailed information on travelling to Aberdeen can be found on our website at: www.abdn.ac.uk/central/abdn/travel

If you are travelling regularly on the bus around Aberdeen, then you may wish to consider buying either a First Week or First Month ticket. A First Week ticket gives unlimited travel for up to a week, while a First Month ticket gives unlimited travel for up to one month. Both are offered with a student discount. These can be purchased from First Travel Centre, 47 Union Street First Reception, 395 King Street. There is also a First 3 Month ticket, but this is currently not offered with a student discount. More information can be found at www.firstforstudents.co.uk

For travel around Aberdeen, you can get a listing of all First bus timetables by logging on to their website.

There are maps available on our public transport Maps page or you use Traveline to find out about routes. (0870 608 2 608 or log on to www.traveline.org.uk)

Local Information

University New Students Pages

Information for new students can also be found on the University's New Students Pages.