University of Aberdeen

Today, the University of Aberdeen, one of the oldest universities in the UK, is known as a leading research institution. 92% teachers work on a variety of projects. The University of Aberdeen's research in natural sciences, humanities and medical sciences is particularly valuable. In addition, the university's specialists have made a significant contribution to the study of the world's oceans. Under the UK Research Excellence Framework (REF14), 76% of the university's research is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'.

The university attracts international students with a high level of education. Here students have almost no restrictions in choosing their academic areas. The university has everything necessary for successful learning (including for Russian students who can study in England), comfortable accommodation and exciting entertainment. The University is considered the most prestigious in Scotland and has an impeccable reputation. About 14500 people from 120 countries study here.

Facts:

1. The University of Aberdeen is one of the most recognised and respected universities in the UK. It is a prestigious place to study and its graduates' degrees are recognised around the world.
2. The University has everything it needs to provide high quality educational services. The faculties conduct world-class research thanks to powerful material, technical and laboratory facilities.
3. QS World University Rankings by subject: top 30 in the world for theology, theology and religious studies; top 50 for engineering; and top 100 for archaeology, agriculture and forestry, environmental sciences and anthropology.
4. According to DfE LEO data from June 2017, engineering graduates earn the highest salaries in the UK.
5. "Biology", "Molecular Biology" and "Pharmacology" lead the way in terms of student satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey Questionnaire, 2017).
6. Five Nobel Prize winners were university students or staff.
7. "Physical Geography", "Civil Engineering" and "Kinematics and Photography" are ranked first in terms of quality of teaching (National Student Survey, 2017).
8. Aberdeen is the safest university city in Scotland (Complete University Guide) and the second most affordable university city in the UK ((Royal Bank of Scotland Student Life Index 2017).

The University of Aberdeen campus includes academic, sporting, recreational, administrative and other infrastructures. Students have modern classrooms, laboratories and conference rooms in the buildings. Self-study rooms, computer centres and media facilities are also available. The University of Aberdeen Library contains more than one million scholarly books. The university has cafeterias, concert halls and a theatre.

There are several athletic fields on campus. The infrastructure consists of athletic fields, hockey fields, gymnasiums, courts and a full-size FIFA-approved indoor football pitch. An aquatic stadium is being prepared for opening, which will feature a 50-metre pool with ten lanes.