The severity of stone buildings contrasts with the many beautiful parks in the city. A thriving cultural life and a great variety of entertainment and sporting facilities also make Aberdeen an enjoyable place to live. University of Oregon students will concentrate their course work in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, and Sciences. University of Oregon students have the opportunity to take courses across disciplinary lines. The British system of higher education stresses in-depth study of a few subjects and provides a level of specialization that is not generally part of the American undergraduate experience.
Every overseas student is assigned an academic advisor.
This program is open to University of Oregon students in good standing who have preferably attended the UO for at least one year and have completed credits in their major. The Exchange is a tuition-waiver position and is more competitive. The Visiting Student pays full Aberdeen tuition. Since the University of Aberdeen accepts only two people from the University of Oregon as Exchange Students, it is possible that some applicants who meet the eligibility requirements may not be selected. The application deadline is March 1.