New Students

Visa Requirements

Tuberculosis Screening

Students from certain countries require certification to show that they are free from infectious pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) prior to the issuing of their UK Visa.

The list of countries is subject to change depending on local conditions.

Please check the UKVI website for updates:

• TB - test overview 
• Current countries requiring TB Certificate

Certificate

If you are from one of the countries on the above list please remember to carry your TB screening certificate in your hand luggage as you may be required to provide this upon arrival in the United Kingdom.

Approved Testing Centres

• List of in country approved centres

Hints & Tips

Local Cuisine

At the University of Aberdeen we appreciate that when studying and living abroad there is certain times when the small home comforts make a big difference to your day. With Aberdeen's status as the oil & gas capital of Europe the city has numerous international restaurants, shops and services on offer to bring that little bit of home to the Granite City.

Located mainly on George Street and King Street there a number of stores that offer a range of exciting food and drinks including; Fufu, Yams and Malta. Please see below a list of products readily available across Aberdeen. (Prices current of Dec 2014)