Council Tax

Generally speaking full-time students are not liable to pay Council Tax on the property where they are living; however, there are some exceptions.  If in doubt, please check with our International Student Advisers regarding any Council Tax query.

Postgraduate research students in their official writing-up period (that is the year following your supervised study) can request exemption from Aberdeen City Council.  You should complete the Council Tax Exemption form which is available on the following web page:

http://www.abdn.ac.uk/registry/download.shtml

This form needs to be signed by your Supervisor.  Please note this exemption does not apply to other Council areas.

If you extend your writing-up period beyond twelve months, you will be liable to pay Council Tax as you will no longer be classed as a full-time student.