University of Aberdeen
- Rank: 27/131 Sunday Times 2021 League Table, UK Top 20, World Top 180, Scottish University of the Year 2021
- Address: University of Aberdeen King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX
- Country: United Kingdom
- International Office Contact name: Francesca Casci Regional Manager South Asia Aarav Duggal Country Manager Aarya Gupta, India Country officer Pavitra Khanna, Senior Admissions Advisor AFRICA AND SE ASIA emily.findlay@abdn.ac.u
- International Office Contact Email: francesca.casci@abdn.ac.uk aarav.duggal@abdn.ac.uk aarya.gupta@abdn.ac.uk Pavitra.khanna@abdn.ac.uk emily.findlay@abdn.ac.uk blessing.egbe1@abdn.ac.uk ron.pulimoottil@abdn.ac.uk
- International Office Contact Telephone: +91 - 8826654795 (Aarav) +91-7042003302 (Aarya) +234 08186859495 (Blessing)
- Accommodation Office Contact Email: accommodation@abdn.ac.uk
- Accommodation Office Contact Phone: +44 1224 272667
- Tuition Fee Range: £17,000 - £21,000
- Scholarships:
£5,000 off every year of study for UG; and PG scholarships start at £3,000 (and increase to £8,000 for South Asia and Africa).
- Additional Info:
CONTRACT IS GLOBAL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF USA AND THAILAND.
HOW TO APPLY - POSTGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
Aberdeen have an agents portal for Postgraduate applications which you can find here: www.abdn.ac.uk/pgap/agents/login
Login = info@connect2counsellors.com
Password = Yy[!)xUzrw7K[B]?
See attached guide to the Agents Portal.
HOW TO APPLY - UNDERGRADUATE APPLICATIONS
All UG applications will need to apply through UCAS. However if it is a very late application it is worth enquiring with Francesca whether a direct application can be made.
International Study Centre (Study Group)
Study Group operate the Internaitonal Study Centre at the University. There are various foundation and pathway courses for both Ug and Pre Masters available. C2C has applied to Study Group for representation (December 22) and are waiting for a reply.
There is a pathway foundation to medicine offered at the ISC.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
India Undergraduate
Arts courses: 75% in 12th standard
Science courses: 75% in 12th standard but 2 science subjects must be at 75% or above
Biomedical courses: 80% in 12th standard with 2 science subjects at 80% or above
Engineering courses: 75% in 12th standard with 75% or above in maths and physics
Law: 80% or above with 80% in English. Note LLB in Scotland is not recognised by the Indian Bar Council
MBBS: 85% or above with 85% in 2 science subjects. This will account for 30% weight, 20% weight will be given to the UCAT score and 50% weight to the interview.
No open schooling is considered
India Postgraduate
If a 2.2 degree is required then the University will look for 50-55% or above from top universities like Mumbai, Kolkatta, IIT, 60% from State and Central unviersities and 65% from Private universities
If a 2.1 degree is required then the University will look for 55% or above from top universities like Mumbai, Kolkatta, IIT, 65% from State and Central unviersities and 70% from Private universities
No distance learning degrees accepted
If you are a new counsellor in India please watch the following training from Aarya Gupta
Training from Aarya Gupta Dec 2022ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
80% in English 12th standard central boards will give an IELTS waiver
GAPS
Gaps are OK as long as they are explained in the CV and application form
DEPOSITS AND TUITION FEES
There are no deposits required.
Tuition fees can be paid by instalments: 50% at the start and then over 3 instalments but must be all paid before the end of the first term.
MBA
Requires 2 - 3 years work experience. If students have no work experience they are recommended to do the MA in International Business Management.
UNCONDITIONAL OFFERS
The University does not issue unconditional offer letters once conditions are met but Admissions can let a student have one if your student needs one for an education loan. However this letter will only be issued once she is confirmed online as unconditional ie has paid the deposit. You can contact Marion Hurry (m.hurry@abdn.ac.uk) know if you would like an unconditional offer letter sent providing full information about your student.
DIRECT APPLICANTS
If a student applies directly and then seeks assistance through C2C they must complete a "Request to Assist Direct Applicant" form which is an attached document.
ACCOMMODATION
University accommodation is only guaranteed to 1st year UG students.
- Commission(%): 15%
- Commission(Additional Information):
Commission is 15% for UG and PG and is paid on the gross fee ie it is based on the total fee before the deduction of any scholarship or fee discount. This is unusual as most universities pay on the nett fee after scholarship and discounts
Commission will be 7.5% for direct applicants.
Commission for UG medicine Sri Lankan pathway will be a set fee of £3000 or £1500 for direct applicants. Note that no commission will be paid for students on the 5 year UG medicine course taught entirely in Aberdeen.
10% commission will be paid for students attending the pre-sessional courses.
Invoices to be submitted by 31st october for September intake and 31st March for January intake.
Invoices to be accompanied by details in Excel of students in respect to which commission is being claimed and sent to Joe Whimster, Head of International Recruitment j.whimster@abdn.ac.uk.
Contract is valid until 2025.