About the Program
When you choose to study at Aberdeen, you’re choosing one of the seven ancient universities in Great Britain and Ireland. The university is over 500 years old and is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful and historic campuses in the UK. With a sports village, an aquatics center, zoology museum, and a marine science research facility called oceanlab, Aberdeen is a great choice for all majors.
You’ll live in a location voted as one of Scotland’s safest university campuses.
Deadline to Apply for Spring 2025
Tuesday, October 18, 2024
Deadline to Apply for Fall 2025
Thursday, March 13, 2025
Academics
Most University of Aberdeen courses are available to students from their more than 600 degree programs. Medicine is the only discipline that is not open to exchange students.
Undergraduate programs are made up of four levels:
Level 1 – first year (100-level courses at UMaine)
Level 2 – second-year (200-level courses at UMaine)
Level 3 – third-year (300-level courses at UMaine)
Level 4 – fourth-year (400-level courses at UMaine)
Generally, courses at level 1 and level 2 are open to incoming students. Entry to level 3 and level 4 require proof that the student has taken relevant prerequisites at UMaine.
Most classes are examined through a combination of continuous assessment, mid-term assignments and an end of semester examination.
Transfer Credits:
15 Scottish Credits = 3.75 UMaine Credits
Best Suited Majors
Other Majors
Estimated budget per semester at the University of Aberdeen.
Fall (1st semester, Sep-Dec) 2022
- Semester Begins: Monday 12 September
- Classes Begin: Monday 19 September
- Term ends: Friday, 16 December
Spring (2nd semester, Jan-May) 2023
- Semester Begins: Monday 16 January
- Classes Begin: Monday 23 January
- Spring break: Friday 31 March – Monday 24 April
- Exam Period Starts: 1 May
- Term ends: Friday 12 May
For any further information, consult the Academic Calendar
Minimum GPA Requirement: 3.0
Full-Time Enrollment:
The normal course load is therefore 60 credits per semester, or approximately 15 US credit hours. Students are required to enroll full-time in at least 12 UMaine credits.
Exchange students are required to pay an immigration healthcare surcharge (IHS) when they apply for their student visa. Students must complete the payment and return to the immigration application in less than 30 minutes.
Students can work up to 20 hours per week during term time if they are studying a full-time degree-level program. Students studying a full-time program below degree level can work up to 10 hours per week during term time. Outside of term time, students can work full-time, which is usually around 40 hours per week.
You must have a Tier 4 Student visa to work in Scotland.
Students live alongside regular degree-seeking students and international students. The University offers a wide range of housing options, but mainly consists of apartment (suite) style living, with each student have their own single room. Some residence halls also feature private en-suite bathrooms. Students are guaranteed a place in accommodation, either owned by the university or through a preferred partners if applications are submitted before the deadline.
Detailed information of housing options and costs
Campus Accommodation
The Campus Accommodation Halls of Residence are located in the middle of campus, close to all facilities in the King’s campus. All include 24/7 on-site assistance and include utility bills and Wi-Fi in the price. The halls are dived by catered and self-catered, catered comes with a meal plan (breakfast, dinner, and Sunday brunch). Catered halls include appliances for cooking, but you will need to purchase dishes and pots/pans.
Hillhead Student Village
Hillhead is located beside Seaton Park, a 20 minute walk or a 5 minute bus ride to King’s campus. All utility bills and Wi-Fi is included in the price. The student village comprises self-catered accommodation, across 9 different properties with the majority of apartments being single sex.
All coursework, class assessments and end of semester examinations at the University of Aberdeen are graded using the Common Assessment Scale (CAS) and the Common Grading Scale (CGS).
| Aberdeen CAS Mark | Aberdeen CGS Mark | University of Maine Grade |
| 18-20 | A1 – A5 | A |
| 17 | B1 | A- |
| 15-16 | B2 – B3 | B+ |
| 13-14 | C1- C2 | B |
| 12 | C3 | B- |
| 11 | D1 | C+ |
| 10 | D2 | C |
| 9 | D3 | C- |
| 6-8 | E1 – E3 | D (no credit) |
| 0-5 | F1 – F3, G1, 02, 03 | F (no credit) |
Campus
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the English-speaking world. Situated in the stunning historic neighbourhood of Old Aberdeen, the University is today known as a centre of excellence in the Humanities, Law, Energy, Health Sciences and Environmental Studies.
The University of Aberdeen is a modern, global, research-led university with a
500-year history of innovation. Our campuses are special. Lively, accessible and
connected to both local and global industries that matter.
Cultural Activities
Nestled between the sea and the mountains, Aberdeen is a unique student city with something for everyone, proving that it’s worth going that little bit further for something really special.
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