The University of Strathclyde is a public research university located in Glasgow, Scotland. The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland.
| University of Strathclyde | University of Aberdeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.4 Out of 10 | 5.4 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 276 QS World University 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 325 QS World University 2023 | # 201 Times Higher Education 2024 # 208 QS World University 2024 # 192 Times Higher Education 2023 |
| Subject Strength | # 201 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 451 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 | # 251 for Engineering by Times Higher Education 2024 # 167 for Medicine by QS World University 2023 # 176 for Law by Times Higher Education 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -193 PG Programs -140 Doctorate Programs -15 | UG Programs -79 PG Programs -233 |
| Acceptance Rate | 42.0 % | 78.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-6.5 PTE-57 TOEFL-80 | IELTS-6 PTE-54 TOEFL-80 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 17938.4 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 23682.3 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 8900 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 25225.2 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 19997 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 510 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Graduate Employability rankings: #201-250. | 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 |
| application requirements | UG applications are invited through UCAS and PG applications are invited through the university PG application portal. | Applicants must have a minimum of 65% on average Submit English language proficiency test scores Check program specific requirements |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 6.5/10 Read 5 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 5 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Strathclyde | University of Aberdeen |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1796 | 1495 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | Situated on the John Anderson campus, University of Strathclyde is located close to the city center. The campus is surrounded by high-street stores, second-hand shops, museums, theatres, clubs, and restaurants for every cuisine. Glasgow Cathedral and People’s Palace are just 10 mins away from the university. | 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. |
| Library | 1 million print volumes and over 100 of thousands of journals, ebooks and databases. The library is open 24 hours a day during exams. It as 2000 reader places and 614 computer places | 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 |
| Campus Life | It offers over 206 clubs and societies to choose from along with 53 of wellness, fitness, gym, and performance support activities. The university has Scotland’s largest student union. It has a student media center, a variety of restaurants and shops on-campus, and an international student society. | 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. |
| Hostel | #Rooms - $8900 | #Elphinstone road flats rent/week - $117 #Grant Court rent/week - $127 #Adam Smith house rent/week - $167 #Fyfe House rent/week - $99 |
| Famous Alumni | Henry Faulds (Scientist), Ed Byrne (Comedian), John Logie Baird (Inventor), David Livingstone (Physician), Jim McDonald (electrical engg/Principal University of Strathclyde), Tommy Sheridan (Politician), Annabel Goldie (MP in UK), Hellen Liddell (MP in UK), Amar Latif (TV presenter), Arthur Von Hoff (Computer scientist), etc. | 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 |
| City Life | The city of Glasgow offers botanic gardens, live music, museums, parks, theatres, and a lot more to explore. It is also considered as a shoppers paradise offering high-end brands to vintage wares. Finneiston neighborhood is the city’s food quarter catering to every foodie’s need and demand. It is UK’s first UNESCO city of music and offers a buzzing nightlife with pubs, bars, and ballroom. The unemployment rate is around 5,7%. | 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. |
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