Aberdeen
333 Reviews by Students #28 out of 80 University locations
Aberdeen City is a charming and vibrant destination that offers a unique mix of history and culture. The city's coastal location also means there are plenty of opportunities to explore the beautiful beaches and coastal trails, while the city centre is full of great restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. Overall, Aberdeen is a must-visit destination in Scotland that has something for everyone.
By member784523, on 19th April 2023
Study in Aberdeen
Aberdeen has the distinction of being the home of one of the oldest universities both in the UK and Europe, the University of Aberdeen, which was established in 1425. The city is also home to Robert Gordon University and the two universities enjoy some friendly rivalry.
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University of Aberdeen
The University of Aberdeen combines ancient traditions with modern teaching and facilities. Teaching is organised across 12 schools which encompasses a broad range of disciplines. With multi-million pound investment, students are provided with some of the best facilities in the UK.
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Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University, commonly known as RGU, prides itself on reputation for producing graduates that are highly sought after by employers. The teaching at the university has been recognised with a gold award by the Teaching Excellence Framework. The university has 11 academic schools based at the Garthdee Campus just outside Aberdeen city centre.
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Aberdeen Student Life
About 10% of the city is made up of students so it is really geared towards the two universities. There are plenty of activities and entertainment to keep you busy when you have time away from the books, whilst being set in the beautiful grey granite architecture of Aberdeen.
Cost of Living
Accommodation
Student accommodation costs range from £80 - £224 per week; the average is £134 per week.
Compare the average elsewhere: Glasgow: £169/week, Dundee: £135/week, Edinburgh: £199/week.
(prices are for all purpose-built student accommodation (both private and university-owned) over the last 12 months, as listed on StudentCrowd)
The average price for:
A cheap meal at a restaurant: £15.00
A pint of beer: £3.20
A regular takeout coffee: £2.88
1L of milk: £1.14
A loaf of white bread: £1.08
Prices are about 3% higher than equivalent costs in Glasgow, about 7% higher than Dundee and about 4% lower than Edinburgh.
(Source: Numbeo)
Nights Out
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Pubs
Aberdeen is the home of Brewdog, so you can enjoy the flagship pub and their large selection of craft beers. On the weirder side, there’s a gothic-themed Slains Castle, set inside an old church building. For that and the 7 Deadly Sins inspired cocktail list it’s definitely worth a look.
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Nightclubs
There are plenty of nightclubs in the city to fuel your clubbing fix, most host dedicated student nights too. Some of the firm favourites are Underground, Triplekirks and Exodus or for a fun night of the ’80s and ’90s head to Club Tropicana. For those who like to dress to the nines then NOX is for you.
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Live Music Venues
The city has a thriving live music scene. For smaller venues and something more underground be sure to check out The Tunnels, Blue Lamp and The Lemon Tree.
Public Transport
There is a great bus service in Aberdeen and it is also a good city to get around by bike. To travel further afield Aberdeen has great road and rail service with regular train services to major cities such as Edinburgh, Glasgow and London. Aberdeen also has an international airport, which provides an extensive network of routes across the UK and Europe.
Eating Out
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The Bobbin is a popular pub among students and is just a few minutes walk from the University of Aberdeen. The food is cheap but great quality, they also put on events such as quizzes and parties. It’s the perfect place to go to with mates after a long day of lectures.
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Bonobo Cafe is a quirky vegan cafe, the food is so tasty that you don’t have to be vegan to love it. They offer delicious big portions serving breakfast, lunch and cakes. When the sun does decide to appear, make sure you make use of their serene roof terrace.
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Books and Beans. This cafe does what it says on the tin! A book shop that has a cafe that serves good coffee and quality food, it’s great for breakfast, where you can get anything from pancakes to a warming bowl of porridge.
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Shopping
The Union Square, Trinity and Academy Shopping Centres are right at the heart of Aberdeen’s retail zone. Union Street, also known as the Granite Mile, is the main high street area where you’ll find popular shops such as Primark, Apple and Zara. Belmont Street you’ll find specialist and independent shops whilst at the top of Union Street is where you can find your high-end shopping - if that’s your bag.
Days Out
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If you like castles, you’ll love this. The list covers thirteen of the best castles the region has to offer. We can’t guarantee all the roofs are still in one piece so take an umbrella, just in case!
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Whisky
Probably Scotland’s most famous export, so it would be a shame not to find out some more about it. The Glen Garioch Distillery is about half an hour outside the city and will give a tour, as well as a wee dram or two for you to sample.
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Golf
Like most Scottish cities, there’s a bit of a golf fixation going on, with half a dozen large golf courses spread around the outskirts of Aberdeen. Why not try your hand at it?
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The stunning heart of the Highlands. Head here for outdoor adventuring, and perhaps a glimpse of majestic red deer or golden eagles.
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Aberdeen’s own beach is pretty nice and sandy, and if you want to go further afield you’ll find everything from quiet fishing villages to dramatic clifftops.
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Its a fun city with a very big student population read more
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Aberdeen is great...
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A lot of interest...
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Its kinda cheap compared to other cities in the UK. Public transport is easily accessible and there is union square as well to do shopping read more
As a student it’s...
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I have found it d...
I have found it difficult with the cost of shopping or eating out occasionally, and student discount hasn’t helped as much as I thought it would in places. I hate the busses and parking is impossible. I do like living here though read more
Great city with h...
Great city with highly educated people. read more
I'm not a big clu...
I'm not a big clubber, there are plenty of places that provide good nights out for anyone. Public transport is good, shopping decent, good food is pretty acceptable. read more
Aberdeen is such...
Aberdeen is such a nice city to live in. read more
It is a beautiful...
It is a beautiful place with very lovely people. I love the fact that the city is within a walking distance to my university and my area of residence, therefore, i spend less on transport. The weekends are always lively and they help brush off the stress from the busy week. Waking at the beaches has become a custom and it gives me inner peace and somehow slows down my academic thought processing to have time to think about life and its goodness. read more
Relatively cheap...
Relatively cheap compared to Glasgow or Edinburgh, with a good range of shops and eateries along union street. Union square hosts a number of clothing outlets and restaurants along with a cineworld. Public transport is reliable for the most part and can get you pretty much anywhere in Aberdeen. read more
Bus’s are slow. B...
Bus’s are slow. But the city is a good place for students. Buses are a hit or miss. Good variety of shops. Inflation definitely played a role in cost of living read more
Great city, very...
Great city, very walkable, lovely beach to walk on. read more
Aberdeen is not s...
Aberdeen is not somewhere I would recommend over other cities, it’s often very dreary feeling and a lot of areas in the city centre are run down. There are a selection of good shops but cost of living is very expensive read more
In a smaller city...
In a smaller city, everything you need is in about a 1-mile radius of each other (including shops, pubs, clubs and beaches) read more
Nice city for uni...
Nice city for uni, busy but still quiet read more
Aberdeen is also...
Aberdeen is also a hub for business and industry, with a strong presence in the oil and gas sector. The city has a thriving economy and is home to many international companies, making it an attractive location for professionals seeking employment opportunities. read more
Good size of city...
Good size of city, not too big to be overwhelming and not too small to be boring read more
Everything is nic...
Everything is nice ! Flats are quite expensive but it comes with quality. There is everything you'd like to do in Aberdeen. Buses are free for under 22 which is really nice. read more
Here is great. Ev...
Here is great. Everyone in the team is friendly. They always solved my problems soon after I asked them. I get a lot of help from them in my daily life. read more
Aberdeen is a fri...
Aberdeen is a friendly and safe city with many students. The nightlife is great for students and public transport is very good to get to different parts of the city or explore different places in Scotland read more
The « granite cit...
The « granite city » is definitely not the most attractive for students. Even though the university of aberdeen offers an extremely nice student life, if you go closer to the city center you will not be fully satisfied. As a french student, ive experienced better nightlife (clubs close at 2) and food life (british food essentially and it is not well known for its quality). But getting to town is definitely the most difficult because of the untrustworthyness of public transport (free for under 22 years old) read more
It’s a good town...
It’s a good town to start. The town is peaceful and accommodating read more
Bus time isn’t ac...
Bus time isn’t accurate. Buses aren’t so frequent read more
Cheaper than lond...
Cheaper than london but buses are not very reliable read more
Aberdeen is a won...
Aberdeen is a wonderful city, that has many opportunities and facilities. There is great transport and especially with free travel for under 22. There is a shopping centre with many shops and a cinema. There are many places to eat covering many different types of cuisines. The nightlife is amazing with many different clubs to choose from and there is always a great buzz! Overall aberdeen is a great city for students with plenty to do. read more
Feels a little bi...
Feels a little bit like dead city, not much to do read more
Although it is qu...
Although it is quite far away from everywhere else, it feels like a nice wee bubble, with two unis in the city there is a great student life, and most things (accommodation, nightlife etc.) are cheaper than other university cities read more
I absolutely LOVE...
I absolutely LOVE living here. Perfect sized city. Plenty green spaces. Access to beach and bars and clubs at an equal distance. Everyone friendly. Beautiful streets on main road, very underrated. I genuinely was disappointed to have my only uni offer here- I thought Aberdeen was a bit unexciting. But I love it. One night- pub crawl. Next night- bonfire on the beach. Next day- swimming in the sea (oh yes, lectures too). That night- Revolution bar on Belmont street followed by clubbing at underground. A real sense of student community. read more
Free bus for Unde...
Free bus for Under 22s, couldn't ask for more read more
Aberdeen is a hom...
Aberdeen is a home, quality experience for services. read more
It's a great city...
It's a great city with lots to offer, it feels big when you're walking around or looking for things to do, but can easily be navigated quickly on foot or on the bus, the architecture & green spaces keep you looking around read more
Public transport...
Public transport is great and the shopping is wonderful. I do not go out to eat or nights out as I cannot afford it but I’ve heard it is good. The city as a whole is great and has lots of excellent events read more
Great city to be...
Great city to be in - perfect size for university students as its not as big as Edinburgh everything is walking distance away read more
The buses are a b...
The buses are a bit wacky sometimes, but Aberdeen has some of the cutest coffee shops for studying, and the nightlife is actually pretty decent. read more
Night life is gre...
Night life is great. Bus routes are great. Unfortunately shops are decreasing. read more
Nice town, not to...
Nice town, not too big, friendly people read more
Great city, love...
Great city, love to go out and eat and very fun. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is good and the night life and food have good variation, there has been a spike in cost of living though read more
Aberdeen is cheap...
Aberdeen is cheap to rent, and easy to get around. read more
It’s a peaceful c...
It’s a peaceful city to live in but part time jobs are very hard to find over here and cost of living is pretty much high too read more
Good bus routes t...
Good bus routes to RGU, union square for shopping, good choice for restaurants read more
Average student r...
Average student rent in Aberdeen is very cheap compared to much if the UK. The cost of living crisis could hit you hard if you chose to live in a privately rented flat just because it gets quite cold so I would recommend an accommodation where bills are all inclusive like Mezzino. There's a good nightlife scene and a wide range of restaurants and most are quite affordable. Shopping is not that great as lots of shops have closed down in recent years and because buses are so infrequent it can sometimes make a journey take double the time so driving is much more convenient. read more
Great city for st...
Great city for students everything’s very close together and central read more
i love aberdeen b...
i love aberdeen but we need more diverse activities not just clubs and pubs read more
Good service atti...
Good service attitude, helped me repair the refrigerator, the staff were very patient read more
It’s great for st...
It’s great for student night life but there isn’t any buses after 11 would be nice if there was night buses and more things to do outside of drinking read more
I like that we ge...
I like that we get to use free buses. However, they never seem to be on time. read more
Aberdeen is ok. N...
Aberdeen is ok. Need more events, shopping is very limited read more
free bus transpor...
free bus transport with young scots card has been a real help, social nights out great price deals read more
Amazing place and...
Amazing place and nature and people and even Chinese students read more
I would highly re...
I would highly recommend a visit to Aberdeen to anyone looking for a beautiful, historic city with plenty of culture, great food, and stunning natural scenery. It's a wonderful destination for students of all ages and interests, and I hope to have the opportunity to visit again in the future. read more
Has everything wi...
Has everything within a small walking distance: the countryside, a beach and a city. Can’t get bored read more
Public transport...
Public transport is horrible in Aberdeen read more
I came to Aberdee...
I came to Aberdeen during the falls (September) and wow I am in love with the beauty of the place. One downside is I stay near the University of Aberdeen so have to walk approx 30mins to reach the town (union street). That’s a happening place in Aberdeen, else the country side can be pretty isolated but beautiful. Initially I used to feel a bit worried about the place being so quiet , now i adore the state of tranquility that comes with being in Aberdeen. read more
good place to liv...
good place to live nice viewing read more
It’s grey!!!!!!!!...
It’s grey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more
A very small city...
A very small city and has nothing to do. read more
Accommodation cos...
Accommodation cost is high, though cost of shopping is moderate read more
Good city nice vi...
Good city nice viewing I enjoy living here read more
Peaceful city but...
Peaceful city but lack of very good restaurants and entertainment. read more
Conveniently loca...
Conveniently located in a bustling Scottish city with beautiful scenery by the sea， read more
Good cost-efficie...
Good cost-efficiency for students! Maybe may not not an option for seeking a job! read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very nice place to be a lot of shops around so always have the things you need anywhere you are. The transport is very regular buses coming around every 20 minutes. read more
It is a lovely ci...
It is a lovely city with lots todo and places to see read more
cost of living is...
cost of living is very low and people who lives here is nice. read more
It's an overall o...
It's an overall okay city to live in, a bus that often come from the main street to the university and back is very convenient, and some city center locations that can appeal to some people. read more
I have lived here...
I have lived here for nearly 11 years now so I know everything about this city and I feel comfortable here. read more
The buses are goo...
The buses are good but might be a bit late. There are very few social spaces which are expensive read more
The student bus p...
The student bus pass is the way to go. Cheapest option. Single tickets are more costly read more
For those without...
For those without a young Scot card that gives you free bus travel, I definitely think that getting the bus back and forth to university/ city centre, it will definitely be costly over time read more
Good city, good p...
Good city, good people also in it read more
It's a life in it...
It's a life in itself. Can fall in love with it as soon as you come to it read more
Aberdeen is a cit...
Aberdeen is a city like no other that I have ever lived in before. I am very grateful to then for making my experience so memorable. read more
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busses are unreliable but amazing union street is amazing good place to hang read more
Good overall . I...
Good overall . I do recommend for all especially international students read more
Great city, easy...
Great city, easy to get around and explore!! read more
Lovely small town...
Lovely small town to start your life abroad read more
Considering I am...
Considering I am from here, I am used to the Aberdeen/Aberdeenshire area, so it has been nice to explore parts I have not ventured to read more
Pretty good city...
Pretty good city but can be isolating if you're from the central belt, but in many ways that forces you to go out and meet people which, even if a step out of your comfort zone, is a good thing! read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very small city ,quite with lots of amazing people but same time humans differs so you also meet people who aren't nice but is a diverse city with different ethnicity is also beautiful situated with alot of amazing place to visit read more
Nice City, plenty...
Nice City, plenty to do in the surrounding area but it is quite expensive yet also run down read more
Good city to live...
Good city to live in. Cheaper than london read more
it is very nice f...
it is very nice for studient,and help me a lot of things read more
it is a beautiful...
it is a beautiful place with lovely people. Beautiful location and very walkable distances. read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very peaceful city. Here you can study in peace. It is also very safe and you don't have to worry about your personal safety. Most people still treat international students very well. However, there are too few Chinese restaurants and milk tea shops, and there are not many big shopping malls if you are shopping. read more
Aberdeen is okay,...
Aberdeen is okay, not much to do and some bad pubs read more
Pretty good, livi...
Pretty good, living costs for uni accommodation are good and eating out (or delivery in) is a good treat. Shopping is also good, quite a bit of range. read more
My experience wit...
My experience with this town has been a lovely one and will be happy to carry on being here read more
Aberdeen is a per...
Aberdeen is a perfect place for studying and peaceful living read more
i love living her...
i love living here and it’s so much better than my home in England read more
The people here a...
The people here are very welcoming and friendly, you can see many seagulls and the beach is very close. read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very beautiful and safe city, and I really love it read more
Aberdeen is a gem...
Aberdeen is a gem of a city. Although small and you need to know it well to get the most out of it, it is a safe city with good outdoor spaces. Its location is also great for outdoor sports- a 45-minute drive and you are out in the depths of the shire! It is a city that gets better the more and more you know it. There are great communities- such as Swim Free- to be found too read more
Like it so much p...
Like it so much perfect perfect read more
Quiet, calm and b...
Quiet, calm and beautiful. There is something for everyone out here. read more
Living in Aberdee...
Living in Aberdeen is comfortable, as the environment is quiet and the people here are nice, but I hope that the city can be more festive read more
Great city and fe...
Great city and feeling safe It has great food and every shopping options read more
The city is small...
The city is small, but very peaceful. The most affordable places in the UK and jobs are plentiful due to oil and gas industry and accounting firms. It's a student city (almost 40 thousand) study and work here. The accommodation is cheap but can be difficult to find one during start of academic year. Lot of attractions nearby. The city is sunny, windy and rainy all at the same time. Recommend dolphin and seal walking at the tory battery. read more
Lovely student to...
Lovely student town, the city centre has everything you need. It's amazing having the beach and nature so close too. read more
Great small city,...
Great small city, everything is in walking distance and a beach close to the city centre. read more
It's a small city...
It's a small city with a low crime rate. read more
I like the quiet...
I like the quiet environment very much, and the front desk is very friendly. I think the environment here is the best apartment in my Aberdeen dormitory apartment. I hope everyone can book it. read more
A beautiful city...
A beautiful city with very kind people read more
Really charming c...
Really charming city, perfect student city as there is enough to do fun, but everything is still in walking distance. read more
Cost of living wa...
Cost of living was cheap in terms of private flats however, energy bills were so expensive. Bulb needs to stop overcharging people. Eating out was expensive with majority of restaurants and takeaways not having tasty food at all. However, a few cafes were enjoyable. In terms of shopping, shops are constantly closing all over Union Street and you get tired of going to the same shops in Union Square (which have the same old stock) so end up shopping online instead or not shopping at all. Public transport can be reliable at times, however, most of the time it isn't which is shocking because Aberdeen is so small and there are only a handful of buses! If you travel out of Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire, you have to sometimes walk on the side of dual carriageways and roads. Scotland needs more trains linking to tourist attractions and better infrastructure overall. Young people shouldn't have to be using StageCoaches full of old people to travel to a tourist attraction. read more
Aberdeen offers a...
Aberdeen offers a delightful lifestyle with its wide range of eateries, workplaces, and lesuire activities. Due to Aberdeen's location on the coast, life there can be hectic as the city frequently experiences highly windy days. read more
Excellent city fo...
Excellent city for living, great facilities and good quality of living read more
I think Aberdeen...
I think Aberdeen as a city is quite affordable for students as the cost of living, eating out, and nights out are all very manageable. read more
Fun city with ant...
Fun city with antique style. Vibrant night out and cinema. Beautiful spaces with gardens read more
Aberdeen is a gre...
Aberdeen is a great place to live. Some good options for nights out which are not far from the University of Aberdeen campus. Some good shops in the town centre and nice chain and local restaurants to eat out at. read more
Very serene envir...
Very serene environment with a lot of greenery and nice flowers especially during spring, The people are very friendly and receptive of foreigners. read more
Bus fares are ver...
Bus fares are very expensive if you don’t have a young Scot card. Nights out are amazing always a club open every night of the week. Eating out is good lots of selection but Abdn is known for poor service when eating out. read more
Though public tra...
Though public transport could be more affordable the grey city is a great place to live. read more
Aberdeen is a bea...
Aberdeen is a beautiful city with convenient life. Aberdeen University is a beautiful university with strong teachers, beautiful library, high-quality teaching mode and rich student activities read more
Cheap public tran...
Cheap public transport. Cost of living is great and relatively cheap read more
Let's be honest:...
Let's be honest: living in Aberdeen can be relatively expensive. For instance, as I am French, I was struck by the price and the quality of meat compared to that you can find in France. During many conversations with my friends, we agreed that grocery shopping was incredibly expensive in the UK. Moreover, compared to other cities in Scotland, Aberdeen is maybe not as dynamic. You will find few museums to visit, there are not lots of events, and if you don't have a car, you can hardly access historical sites nearby. Yet, if you are looking for a human-sized city and if you do not want to be too distracted from your studies, then Aberdeen is the perfect city! read more
A good place to s...
A good place to study. It's a very human-sized city so it's not too big yet not too small. There are good museums and activities to do there, castles to visit and bookshops to explore. It can be a bit dull at times, especially during winter since the buildings are all grey. read more
It's a okay place...
It's a okay place. Student jobs are hard to find especially for international students read more
Very nice place t...
Very nice place to leave and school read more
Definitely everyt...
Definitely everything at Fraser Studio is the best! The reception staffs are always patient and friendly. Also the location is convenient to go anywhere. Love Fraser! read more
Aberdeen is a nic...
Aberdeen is a nice city with some great nights out. Lots of shops near by and everything you need in the city. read more
I am settling in...
I am settling in to Aberdeen! A great city!! read more
Aberdeen is a nic...
Aberdeen is a nice city, it’s much less crowded then Edinburgh and a lot cheaper as well! It has everything that you need in a city with pretty good shopping and some nice places to get a drink read more
nice city with a...
nice city with a relaxing city read more
Buses go pretty f...
Buses go pretty frequently throughout the day but there aren't many options at night and most cabs are already booked when you want to go back home safely by taxi. Loads of options for Deliveroo, but shopping wise I get most of my stuff online. read more
Beautiful and nic...
Beautiful and nice city to live read more
Even though Aberd...
Even though Aberdeen is not a huge town, you will find nearly everything here. There are a lot of supermarkets around. Public transport could be an issue if you want to explore Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire... read more
Perfect city for...
Perfect city for students to live and study as it's quiet and environment is safe. read more
Aberdeen is quite...
Aberdeen is quite lovely, people are very friendly. read more
Buses are terribl...
Buses are terrible but the Taxi app just got a revamp and is now brilliant even if a bit more expensive. read more
All good and it i...
All good and it is suitable for living here read more
Good city to live...
Good city to live in. Easy to have your way around read more
It’s a nice city...
It’s a nice city with a lot of things to do and beautiful scenery and nature lots of green and nature. It’s like no other city on earth. read more
Aberdeen is a rea...
Aberdeen is a really great student city, it isn’t too big and daunting or too small and claustrophobic. It has beautiful architecture and really nice surroundings if you want to get out of the city for a break as well as an amazing beach! read more
guys living here...
guys living here are all warmly person read more
Aberdeen is a bri...
Aberdeen is a brilliant city, a lot of buildings made of stone, there has various scotch whisky. read more
Easy transport to...
Easy transport to the city centre read more
A very cost-effec...
A very cost-effective city. While enjoying a comfortable life, you can also enjoy delicious food from all over the world. The locals are very friendly. Aberdeen is a very livable city. however, there is only one big shopping center but it is still a good city to live in and will have a good experience living here. read more
City itself is lo...
City itself is lovely and has everything one would need. Shopping is a little lacking but all basic shops are around. Bus network has a vast reach within the city and throughout Scotland although services are frequently delayed and slow. read more
Great small city...
Great small city vibe, but can be a bit boring at winter times. read more
Great small city...
Great small city vibe, where most places are within walking distance. read more
Shops close too e...
Shops close too early, there aren't that many places open past 6, not even at 7-9 many places close early and feel like the move between shops to bars and clubs is too early as people don't go to bars or clubs until 8 or 9 anyways. So the gap in time makes the city feel a bit empty read more
The only negative...
The only negative thing I have to say about Aberdeen is that all of the shops shut early which leaves nightclubs as the only source of entertainment during the night. read more
Nice small city f...
Nice small city feel to it and most things are in waking distance. read more
Still have to fig...
Still have to figure out things as am new here. It's not on expensive side but eating outside drills a home in your pockets. read more
The city is clean...
The city is clean and tidy, the bus facilities are convenient, and the entertainment atmosphere on holidays is sufficient. read more
There are loads o...
There are loads of great facilities, and things to do. read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very nice place to live with amazing night life and good restaurants read more
Aberdeen is a por...
Aberdeen is a port city in northeast Scotland, where the Dee and Don rivers meet the North Sea. With an offshore petroleum industry, the city is home to an international population. read more
Regular bus servi...
Regular bus services around the city to take students around (for free). It’s a shame many shops have closed on union street but I’m hopeful it’ll kick back into life soon read more
Its a nice city t...
Its a nice city to live in. Small town vibes and great people all over. read more
Aberdeen is an is...
Aberdeen is an isolated, grey city with little to offer. It has one of the highest pubs-per-capita in the uk if you like to drink. read more
Aberdeen is a sma...
Aberdeen is a small, quiet town. But sometimes there is passion in the pittodrie steets (football matches). It is a beautiful city to study and live in. read more
Nice city to stud...
Nice city to study in, relatively calmer in comparison to other major cities in the UK read more
Beautiful city, l...
Beautiful city, loved staying here. read more
There are basical...
There are basically no problems. read more
Aberdeen’s archit...
Aberdeen’s architecture is beautiful, very nice place to live read more
There are no disa...
There are no disadvantages except that the room is small. In particular, I was very satisfied with the delivery. I would receive an email to remind me that the delivery had arrived. Paul was also very responsible and careful. All in all, very good. read more
Aberdeen is a goo...
Aberdeen is a good place for students to study. read more
I enjoy living he...
I enjoy living here, but there’s not too many options for food and shopping and what is here can be a bit expensive. The public transport isn’t bad as far as buses go but the trains are pretty overpriced and things go wrong with them all the time. It’s nice to live by the sea though! read more
The city is small...
The city is small so it is convenient for me to go anywhere I'd like to be on foot. The price of goods in the shopping mall is proper and there are many sales in them. The weather is hard to say, just the same as other cities in the UK. read more
Great city, easy...
Great city, easy to access and find way around read more
this is a great p...
this is a great place for students to live and party. read more
So far great city...
So far great city. Love the quiet simplicity. Not much of an outer read more
Excellent city fr...
Excellent city friendly and budget friendly read more
Very nice city. A...
Very nice city. Atik is a good night club for students read more
Homes for student...
Homes for student is the place to live. Atik is the place to go. read more
We have the train...
We have the train station and the bus station at union square only a 15 min walk away read more
Nights out aren’t...
Nights out aren’t recommended. Nightclub wise anyway. Spiking culture is really high. read more
Looks nice, good...
Looks nice, good food to eat. Though a car could make it all the better read more
Beautiful city. M...
Beautiful city. Maybe not as modern as London, Aberdeen is a great place to study and live. read more
So beauty and the...
So beauty and the weather is amazing read more
I came during the...
I came during the Covid epidemic and I can’t comment much on this topic. read more
Aberdeen is a ver...
Aberdeen is a very good city for student life and educational purposes. read more
SO expensive and...
SO expensive and nothing to really do read more
I'm in Fraser stu...
I'm in Fraser studios in Aberdeen. The transportation here is very convenient. Downstairs is the Chinese supermarket and bus stop, which can go directly to the city center and airport, and it's also very close to the University read more
Love the nightlif...
Love the nightlife in Aberdeen! read more
The city is not a...
The city is not a walk able city,everything is 2 miles away and u have to walk so far and public transport is expensive, 4 pounds for a bus pass per day read more
Aberdeen is very...
Aberdeen is very good place to study in. read more
Aberdeen city is...
Aberdeen city is generally good for student life I’ve found. I started at 25 so I wasn’t looking for the typical freshers yet I had the time of my life since. I recommend read more
Aberdeen has so m...
Aberdeen has so much to offer for an international student. You'll be amazed to see how friendly the locals are. You'll certainly find home away from home that's how this city is. read more
Pretty city, ever...
Pretty city, everything was closed due to Covid so couldn't see much read more
Aberdeen is a fab...
Aberdeen is a fab wee city - mostly everything is so close. I’m just sad there isn’t more small business shops but for a student it’s fab read more
Good cost of livi...
Good cost of living with lots to do read more
aberdeen is a nic...
aberdeen is a nice place to live, it’s been difficult this year due to covid but i’ve loved living here none the less. read more
Great nights out,...
Great nights out, lots of places to eat read more
Buses are expensi...
Buses are expensive but most things are within walking distance which is fab. Lots of things to do and places to eat/drink around. Very friendly city! read more
Loved living in a...
Loved living in aberdeen so far read more
Love it here, I’v...
Love it here, I’ve made some amazing life king friends read more
It's okay, not th...
It's okay, not the most exciting place for sure, there's not much to see or do. There's enough shops though and a lot of buses making it really convenient for travel. Travelling with plane is a nightmare from here as very few destinations are available so it's extremely inconvenient for foreign students. read more
While studying in...
While studying in aberdeen, I have enjoyed the social experience and exploring the city. read more
What a nice place...
What a nice place to live and have fun read more
Cost of living is...
Cost of living is good. Very close to Aberdeen University read more
Great restaurants...
Great restaurants and easy travel around city read more
I have lived in A...
I have lived in Aberdeen my whole life and i love it read more
I wish there were...
I wish there were better shopping experiences read more
Not bad but not g...
Not bad but not great is it. Edinburgh is better as well as glasgow read more
Decent pubs/resta...
Decent pubs/restaurants, buses are dreadful, expensive and rarely on time. Most shopping centers are empty or just full of crap. read more
The student accom...
The student accommodations are way too expensive read more
I love this city...
I love this city very much, it is quiet and peaceful read more
I'm here during c...
I'm here during covid, but it's more expensive to live here than other university towns I've been to. read more
Easy access to ci...
Easy access to city centre from most places in the city, good quality student accomodation and plenty of clubs, pubs and resturants. read more
Aberdeen a well s...
Aberdeen a well stocked city of lovely parks, places and views that will always make you want to come back to it again and again. read more
Aberdeen is very...
Aberdeen is very safe. The scenery is great, too. Life transportation is very convenient read more
Aberdeen is a rea...
Aberdeen is a really nice, beautiful and small city. really livable and comfortable, very safe, and very nice people. read more
The gray city is...
The gray city is terribly cold and it rains every day read more
Aberdeen is a nic...
Aberdeen is a nice city, can be a little boring sometimes but that is expected from a city of it's size. read more
Vibrant city wit...
Vibrant city with really good places read more
Brilliant city to...
Brilliant city to study in! Lots to do and see read more
Always lots to do...
Always lots to do, easy to get around. read more
Friendly city wit...
Friendly city with friendly people read more
So far so good is...
So far so good is all I can say, I hope as things open up again ill be able to give a more complete review but Aberdeen has all the essentials you need and is safe. What was the most surprising is the fact the weather is usually really good- I know it doesn't sound believable because of how far north it is but it has been really good here so far. Never have I thought id go for a swim in the North Sea but that's another thing off my bucket list. read more
Great for social...
Great for social life and for student experience read more
Aberdeen is a bri...
Aberdeen is a brilliant city to live in read more
Expensive cost of...
Expensive cost of living but pretty with some great attractions for families read more
It is a nice and...
It is a nice and little city. I like its beach very much read more
Good student city...
Good student city. Have enjoyed living in Aberdeen read more
Aberdeen may be t...
Aberdeen may be the dull granite city but I think it’s great on a night out read more
I live few minute...
I live few minutes away from the Beach and it is wonderful. Aberdeen is a lovely city. read more
Aberdeen is a gre...
Aberdeen is a great place to live for a student. There are plenty jobs, cost of living is not high, and there's plenty to do in your free time when you aren't studying. read more
transport isnt go...
transport isnt good. get a car read more
The city is a bea...
The city is a beautiful place that offers an amazing student experience read more
Aberdeen is a fun...
Aberdeen is a fun city to live in, close to loads of nice spots to get to buy train and the nightlife before the pandemic was great. Flats are cheap here as well so makes it even better living here. read more
Eating out is hor...
Eating out is horrible. The drivers of the buses are hospitality. If the bus announces the location when the bus arrives at the next station, it will be perfect. read more
Public transport...
Public transport is expensive, otherwise a great city read more
If you can get pr...
If you can get private student accommodation, prices are reasonable. The buses are super expensive and can be unreliable. read more
Aberdeen is a fin...
Aberdeen is a fine city to live in. Union square is a good shopping centre, there are plenty of supermarkets. Plenty of buses. It's COVID so I have no idea about nights out read more
well quite limite...
well quite limited to comment as of now is covid. read more
My first impressi...
My first impression of Aberdeen is that it's a nice student city! The sea is close by which gives the possibility to relax; the university campus, however, provides all infrastructure needed for a good study. read more
Uni is always exp...
Uni is always expensive but never found Aberdeen ridiculously so always food afford to go out and public transport is very good with busses taking you all over. read more
The closest shopp...
The closest shopping centre is a 30min walk away, and Aberdeen is expensive to live in read more
Nice city and con...
Nice city and convenient transport read more
I have not been a...
I have not been able to go out much to Covid, so its not the cities fault, just haven't been out. read more
The only reason t...
The only reason the experience isn’t that great is due to Covid, otherwise I’m sure this would be higher read more
Expensive city, l...
Expensive city, low selection of restaurants/bars/clubs and pretty much all clubs are tiny and overpriced. However, rent is cheap since oil crash read more
Each part of this...
Each part of this city makes you love it, you don't only will be able to live in a place having a beach but also mountains. Moreover the city centre is great to go with friends, because you are able to do everything in one place; but what I love the most is being able to walk to every place of this city. read more
Don’t have lots o...
Don’t have lots of shops, but you can walk to any destination read more
So much to do and...
So much to do and the country is beautiful read more
Beautiful city an...
Beautiful city and very central lovely people read more
Public transport...
Public transport is superb. Always on time. Don't bother thinking about the best night clubs. It doesn't exist here in Aberdeen. The best is usually just "Okay". read more
Overall I have ha...
Overall I have had an absolutely good time in Aberdeen so far and looking forward to more memories read more
Can feel a bit is...
Can feel a bit isolated at times. read more
Generally Aberdee...
Generally Aberdeen is a great city for students. It has a lot of student accommodation and entertainment options and eating out might be a little bit pricey sometimes, but its totally worth it! read more
Wonderful city wi...
Wonderful city with lots of activities and industry presence. Cosmopolitan and accommodating. Living here is peaceful and less stress compared to other cities In the UK read more
Quite expensive p...
Quite expensive place but also very small. Quite easy to find shops and buses nearby. read more
Aberdeen is like...
Aberdeen is like a large town than a city read more
The weekly shop c...
The weekly shop can be done for a reasonable price, and there’s loads of places to go for food etc. Nights out are very very good but it can be super expensive during the weekend. Shopping is pretty good but most students just shop online as shopping trips aren’t really in most people’s budget! Public transport in the city itself is generally good, however, if wanting to travel slightly further afield eg into Aberdeenshire for a day out, thorough planning is required as services become less reliable depending on the provider and area etc. read more
Coming from a sma...
Coming from a small town, the facilities and various things to do have blown me away. I feel safe here at all times and have never been bored in the 2 years I've been here. If drinking is your thing then you have your pick of many bars and clubs all situated in the city centre. If you are sporty then Aberdeen Sports Village is opposite Aberdeen University and is a world class facility cheap to students. For shopping you have 3 shopping centres within 5 mins walk of each other and many other shops along union street. Or if you're an idiot like me, you can go crab hunting and exploring down the beach at midnight with a torch. read more
hard to get aroun...
hard to get around places but that's just my high standards read more
Bus drivers are c...
Bus drivers are crazy drivers - they don’t get enough time to get from one stop to next especially when traffic gets factored in. read more
Very average on a...
Very average on all accounts. One of my least favorite things about studying in Aberdeen is the city. Always has a depressing grey feel to it read more
Anyone who knows...
Anyone who knows Aberdeen well knows that it looks depressingly grey and morbid. If you were Count Dracula you might like that kind of aesthetic? read more
nice place to liv...
nice place to live, bit cold sometimes read more
Nice city to stay...
Nice city to stay in & close to everywhere read more
The costs are jus...
The costs are justified by the beautiful place read more
Aberdeen is a nic...
Aberdeen is a nice friendly city, but it doesn't have much going for it. It needs more culture outwidth its universities read more
Public trasportat...
Public trasportation sucks here. It's too expensive and the buses are very outdated read more
this building is...
this building is located near union street where all the shops, cinemas, restaurants, and activities are read more
Amazing the best...
Amazing the best ever love it here read more
Better night out...
Better night out in Glasgow but still have a good night out read more
It's good af, lov...
It's good af, love it here elgins boring read more
Everything is nic...
Everything is nice and close to each other read more
Beautiful city an...
Beautiful city and great nights out read more
Enjoyable place b...
Enjoyable place but very grey and dull. Not much change. read more
First bus has a m...
First bus has a monopoly on the buses and they are, like anywhere else in the UK, awful. It's also kinda pricey to live here as a broke student but otherwise it's a good city. read more
I love living her...
I love living here in Aberdeen since this is where my grandparents attended University and where my grandmother grew up. I’m very happy that I get to have the same experience as they did when they were here. read more
Good location and...
Good location and everything is round about when needed read more
Nice city for stu...
Nice city for students with everything accessible read more
Aberdeen is a nic...
Aberdeen is a nice place to live, lots of shops, restaurants and activities to do read more
Very expensive ,...
Very expensive , nights out better than expected read more
The people are ve...
The people are very welcome and friendly. Food is delicious. read more
Aberdeen is a lov...
Aberdeen is a lovely city with a great location for getting into the highlands or spending time on the sea. However, it does lack in amenities such as a broad selection of cheap eats--most of the pubs in town have the exact same menu and ethnic options are very similar and not of good quality. Shopping is eh: a repeat of your basic shops all within blocks of one another with City Centre dead after 6:00 pm. Public transport is overpriced, ALWAYS late, and not convenient; there are two companies operating with Stagecoach offering the best fares and forays into the wider parts of Aberdeenshire but First providing more routes around the city itself. I would have liked more restaurants and shopping within walking distance of each neighborhood and, definitely, more entertainment and restaurant options around the University of Aberdeen campus. FYI: if you come to Scotland expecting sunshine and warm weather, you are gravely mistaken; be wary of seagulls. read more
a great bus servi...
a great bus service to and from campus making the relatively short journey into the city centre easier! There are 3 shopping malls and a large high street with plenty of shops. I found that everything I needed was catered for including several large supermarkets close to halls. Accommodation is difficult to find after halls and can be expensive, so searching early is essential! Nights out are great as well, with cheap drinks at Paramount and good atmosphere in most other clubs. read more
Aberdeen is an am...
Aberdeen is an amazing city, On a night out, most people are out to have a good time and not cause trouble, one of the best nightclubs is Underground who do great theme nights over the whole year. Korova is a lovely place to eat and drink with half price food on mondays and half price cocktails from tuesday to thursday, great place for pre-drinks read more
Cost of halls is...
Cost of halls is not worth the money read more