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If you’re an EEU/EEA national with a “Pre-settled” or “Settled” Status you are allowed to work without any restrictions.  

If you hold a Student Visa and are a full-time student, you’re usually allowed to work up to 20 hours per week during term…

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We are committed to adopting a whole University approach to sustainability and social responsibility. We will ensure that limited resources are used effectively and activity is conduced in a way that minimises environmental impacts, while demonstrating an awareness of ethical and…

Watch this video to find out how to open a bank account:

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Banks may not allow you to open a current (student) account until your credit record can be checked.  However, you should be allowed to open a savings account where you…

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If you own a car in Scotland, you must have car insurance and pay for road tax. Find out more information on the Scottish Government website.

You must be insured on the car you're driving, regardless of whether you own it…

Watch this video to learn everything you need to know about public transport in Aberdeen and Scotland:

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Of course walking is the most environmentally-friendly way to get from A to B.…

I was quite nervous to come to the University of Aberdeen, it was my first time in Scotland  and I wasn’t sure how things worked up here. I am an international student who went to college in England and then University in Aberdeen, so though I had some understanding of the UK educational…

Although studying at university was challenging and could be downright stressful at times, I had a positive experience as a direct entry student. I studied a HND in Social Sciences at college, allowing me to directly enter second year of university to study Psychology.

Being somewhat of an introvert, I found it comforting…

One year has left us, and a new one begins. To some, New Year provides a blank canvas and an opportunity to try something new. For others this expectation brings pressure, stress, and anxiety.  One thing that is consistently seen throughout January is pressure to diet, with targeted ads on…

Follow Akua Serwaa Agyeman, the Students' Union VP for Education as she shares her graduation journey at UoA! Winter Grads 2022!

This Disability History Month we’re sharing the experiences of our staff who live with disabilities. The goal is to help raise awareness of the support available to staff and students with similar experiences. If you want to share your experience to support others please complete…