University of Aberdeen
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AT A GLANCE:
Homepage:
www.abdn.ac.uk
Location:
Aberdeen, Scotland
Language:
English
Cost (2006-2007) :
£3555 per semester
(approx. $6,750)
Does not include UNL fees, insurance, housing or airfare
£1= $1.89 (8/23/06)
Subjects :
Agriculture, Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Engineering, Sciences
Application Deadline :
March 1 and October 1
Housing :
Residence Halls
Download as a PDF file :
aberdeen.pdf |
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The University Community |
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Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is one of the oldest and finest universities in Great Britain. Campus buildings, both old and modern, are grouped around a 16th-century chapel. A broad range of subjects provides the 6,000 enrolled students with the flexibility of diverseness or specialization. The staff at Aberdeen combines teaching with research and many are involved in the forefront of international research programs in their respective fields. Exchange students are encouraged to join one or more of the many student societies flourishing on campus and participate in the cultural and sporting life of the University. All students have full access to the library and its facilities, the student health service, and the physical education center.
With a population approaching a quarter of a million, the city of Aberdeen is big enough to provide all the advantages of city life, yet compact enough that students enjoy the more intimate atmosphere of the smaller towns. In Aberdeen the traditional industries—agriculture, shipping, and fishing—have been joined by newer industries which all profit from the North Sea. Due to rich oil resources, Aberdeen has become the oil capital of Europe. It is also a city of open spaces and flowers that has miles of golden beaches, dunes, and cliffs at its doorstep. Magnificent mountain ranges are a short drive away. By train it’s two to three hours to the major cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow and seven to London. |
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Courses of Study |
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The University offers courses in Agriculture (biotechnology; agricultural, animal, environ-mental, plant, and soil sciences; forestry and fisheries); Arts and Social Sciences (art history; computer science; English language and literature; geography; history; modern languages and literature in French, German, Spanish, Hebrew, and Arabic; mathematics; philosophy; psychology; sociology; theology; women’s studies); Business (accountancy, economics, management studies, statistics); Engineering (civil, electrical, integrated, manufacturing systems, mechanical, software); and Sciences (biology, biochemistry, chemistry, health and medical sciences, ocean science, physiology, physics, and zoology).
Undergraduate exchange students may take courses in any of these areas. Some courses are taught in five-week modules while others continue for the academic year. An academic adviser is appointed to guide curriculum planning. Graduate exchange study is approved on a case-by-case basis. |
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Living Arrangements |
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Exchange students live in single-room accommodation in one of several halls of residence where they live with other students who are mainly from Scotland and England. In halls offering meal plans, students receive breakfasts and dinners Monday through Saturday with brunch on Sundays. Students are on their own for lunch, with options on campus and in nearby cafes and off-campus pubs. The halls are various distances from campus, students usually walk or take buses to class. No housing or meals are provided during vacation periods. |
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Duration |
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The program is for a full academic year, or
semester. The fall semester begins in late
September and ends in late January. Students
may arrange to take early (December) exams
to enable return to UNL for the spring semester.
The spring semester at Aberdeen begins
in late January and ends in early June. There
are two, three-week vacations in December/
January and March/April. |
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Type of Program |
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This is a Direct Enroll program. UNL
students receive a reduced tuition rate. Credits
earned at the University of Aberdeen are
transferable to UNL through department validation.
UNL students remain eligible for most
scholarships and other forms of financial
aid that they would normally receive. |
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Am I eligible to apply? |
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Undergraduate students should be at least a
second-semester sophomore by the time of
departure, have a strong academic background
in the major area of study at Aberdeen and a
cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 is preferred.
Graduate students must have appoval of their
graduate committee and Graduate Studies. |
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Applications |
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You need following Applications for this program :
 Form A :: General Information
Form B :: Statement of Purpose
Form C :: References, 2 of these
Form E :: Proposed Plan of Study
Transcripts
These applications forms are available at International Affairs or www.unl.edu/iaffairs |
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When should I apply? |
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The deadline for application is March 1 or until all places are filled.
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How much will it cost? |
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2006-2007
Tuition: $6,750 per semester
UNL fee: $300
Insurance: $197
Room & board: approx. $4000 per semester.
Airfare: $900
Other costs: Room & board during vacation periods; books; personal expenses.
Financial aid can be applied. |
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What about transportation? |
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A list of suggestions for student discounted airfare is available from International Affairs. |
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What else will I need? |
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Passport pictures; passport and visa information; books and materials about living, traveling, and working abroad are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, 472-5358. |
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Can I get more information? |
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Complete course descriptions, more program information, and general books about the United Kingdom are available in the International Affairs resource center at 420 University Terrace, P.O. Box 880682, Lincoln, NE 68588-0682; 402/472-5358. Internet web site www.abdn.ac.uk.
Academics: Students should discuss general academic information about study in the United Kingdom with their regular academic advisers.
Financial Aid: International Affairs offers limited scholarship assistance to promote diversity in UNL study abroad programs. Contact International Affairs for information. For other types of financial aid contact a study abroad financial aid adviser in the UNL Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid; 472-2030.
Administrative Details: For applications and details about studying abroad, transferring credit, etc., see additional handout materials and contact a study abroad advisor at International Affairs, 420 University Terrace; 472-5358.
Related Programs: Other UNL exchange programs in the United Kingdom are Lancaster University exchange and Queen Margaret College. Several International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) institutions are open to UNL students because UNL is an ISEP member institution. Through ISEP, students can study in English in Australia, Belgium, Canada, Fiji, Finland, Hong Kong, Hungary, Korea, Malta, the Netherlands, Philippines, and Sweden. Other UNL exchange programs which are taught in English are with the University of Amsterdam (the Netherlands) and Keimyung University. Other programs in English are offered in Copenhagen, Denmark; Piaui, Brazil; and Czech Republic and Greece
Contact :
International Affairs
420 University Terrace
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588-0682
(402) 472-5358
E-mail: iaffairs@unl.edu |
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