The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. The University of Edinburgh is a public research university based in Edinburgh, Scotland.
| University of Aberdeen | University of Edinburgh | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.4 Out of 10 | 6.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 208 QS World University 2024 # 192 Times Higher Education 2023 | # 22 QS World University 2024 # 30 Times Higher Education 2024 # 15 QS World University 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 167 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 83 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 23 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 13 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -233 | UG Programs -42 PG Programs -74 Doctorate Programs -9 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 10.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6 PTE-54 TOEFL-80 | GMAT-600 IELTS-6.5 PTE-70 SAT-1290 TOEFL-100 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 25225.2 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19997 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 510 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 37346 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 37346 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 9950 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Major employers of the gradaute students at the university include PWC, Shell, KPMG, GSK, BP, Siemens, Aberdeen asset management etc. Some of the programs and the average salary are as follows: Bachelor in science: $65,000 Master in Finance: $45,000 Master in Science: $69,000 Bachelor (other): $58,000 | The University of Edinburgh is one of the top public universities in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. It is ranked #15 in QS World University Rankings 2023.Graduate Employability Ranking #49;Top recruiters: Tesco Bank, Royal Bank of Scotland, Avaloq Evolution AG, Scottish Government; Average Salaries by the degree: MBA: $129,000 Bachelor (Other): $99,000 Executive MBA: $93,000 PhD: $80,000 Executive Masters: $75,000 Masters of Arts: $69,000 |
| application requirements | Applicants must have a minimum of 65% on average Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements | Transcripts; Proof of English Language Proficiency; Portfolio; Work experience; LORs; Resume; Standardized scores (Optional); Research papers. |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.1/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.4/10 Read 15 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Aberdeen | University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1495 | 1592 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 40% Male, 60% Female |
| Location Facts | The university's main campus is at King's College in Old Aberdeen, where the original buildings are still in use in addition to many 20th century buildings. A second campus at Foresterhill accommodates the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition. In addition, there are smaller facilities at other sites such as the Royal Cornhill Hospital to the west of the city centre, and the Rowett Institute in Bucksburn. | 5 campuses in Edinburgh- Central, King's Buildings, BioQuarter, Western General, Easter Bush; Comprises of 135 acres of land. |
| Library | The Sir Duncan Rice Library is one of the largest and best equipped in the UK, offering an outstanding learning experience. The Taylor Library for Law and the Medical Library at the Foresterhill Campus also offer specialist subject support and study space. The university library services provides students: Access to over 1.3 million books and online sources | Over 3.5 million books; 60 km of Special Collections; Museum and Art Collections; 85,000+ e-journals; 600,000 e-books. |
| Campus Life | The university has invested heavily in its facilities and learning resources, ensuring that its staff and students have access to everything they need to help them succeed in their work and study. The growth of the university's learning resources has placed Aberdeen on the map as one of the UK’s leading universities for study and research. The Olympic standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre is the premier sports facility in the North East of Scotland. It is open to students, staff and the public with facilities for athletics, football, swimming, racquet sports, hockey, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing and fitness classes, as well as spaces for a variety of sports clubs such as trampolining and ultimate frisbee. f you are looking to enjoy a light bite, a coffee or a craft beer, Union Brew on the ground floor of the Students' Union is the place for you. The Bear Essentials Union Shop sells a range of stationery, meal deals, greetings cards and University of Aberdeen gifts and clothing. If it’s something more substantial you want to eat, the food court on the first floor of the Students' Union serves a wide range of hot and cold meals, drinks, and snacks. With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from there is something for everyone at The University of Aberdeen. | Over 290 clubs & societies; Exhibitions; Festivals; Open Days; Gifford Lectures; 10 gyms including- spin studio, Velo-city, Katherine Grainger Rowing Gym, 102-station cardiovascular gym, etc.; 60 Sports clubs; 25-metre, six-lane swimming pool; Multi-activity sports halls; Peffermill Playing Fields. |
| Hostel | #Elphinstone road flats rent/week - $117 #Grant Court rent/week - $127 #Adam Smith house rent/week - $167 #Fyfe House rent/week - $99 | #Standard single room - $9950 |
| Famous Alumni | Iain Glen, actor. Former English student and recipient of an honorary LLD (2004) Sir Thomas Sutherland, banker, politician, and founder of the Hong Kong Bank and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC). Alastair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister for the Olympics | 3 UK PM’s; 19 Nobel laureates; 3 Turing Award laureates; 1 Fields Medalist; 1 Abel Prize winner; 2 Pulitzer Prize winners; 2 currently sitting UK Supreme Court Justices; several Olympic gold medallists; Robert Edwards (pioneer of in-vitro fertilization); Daniel Rutherford; Alexander Graham Bell; William Wordsworth; Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; Charles Darwin; Ian Charleson (Actor); J.K. Rowling; Gordon Brown (Former PM of UK) |
| City Life | Aberdeen is a vibrant, creative and ambitious city, known for its historic charm and cosmopolitan community. The City of Aberdeen has something for everyone, from the bustling city centre of Europe’s Energy Capital, to the beautiful countryside and coastlines, there’s plenty to see and do. Aberdeen is the third largest city in Scotland and home to a vibrant cultural scene, as well as being easily situated close to the beautiful Scottish coastline and countryside. The city has everything you need from a large city - bustling shopping centres, great cafes and restaurants, and a year-round calendar of events across the city - but also is a compact city, easy to get around and well situated to make the most of everything the North East has to offer. | Edinburgh- seat of the Scottish Government, Parliament and the supreme courts of Scotland; 2nd most populous city in Scotland; Known for National Museum of Scotland, National Library of Scotland, Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh International Festival, Fringe (world's largest annual international arts festival), Palace of Holyroodhouse; Unemployment rate 2.9%. |
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