New Students

New Students

Visa Requirements

Tuberculosis Screening

Students from certain countries require certification to show that they are free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) prior to the issuing of their UK Visa.

The list of countries is subject to change depending on local conditions.

Please check the UKVI website for updates:

Certificate

If you are from one of the countries on the above list please remember to carry your TB screening certificate in your hand luggage as you may be required to provide this upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

Approved Testing Centres

 


Hints & Tips

Local Cuisine

At the University of Aberdeen we appreciate that when studying and living abroad there is certain times when the small home comforts make a big difference to your day. With Aberdeen's status as the oil & gas capital of Europe the city has numerous international restaurants, shops and services on offer to bring that little bit of home to the Granite City.

Located mainly on George Street and King Street there a number of stores that offer a range of exciting food and drinks including; Fufu, Yams and Malta. Please see below a list of products readily available across Aberdeen. (Prices current of Dec 2014)

Product

Price (£)

Yams

18.99 per Kilo

Vegetables and Spices

Various

Star Beer (60cl)

2.69

Peanut Butter 500g

2.85

Maltina- Various

0.99-1.29

Hot Sauce- Various

0.99-1.69

Pure Palm Oil 1litre

3.69

Fufu 5kg

8.99

Plantane Chips (Medium Bag)

1.69

Shito Chilli Sauce

Various

Palm Soup Base

Various

Maggi Stock

Various

Various African Hair Products

Various