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University of Aberdeen

University of Sanctuary

Supports students at risk

Higher education institutions in the UK have a long tradition of providing sanctuary for academics and young people forced to flee conflict and persecution and find safety elsewhere and The University of Aberdeen has committed to become a 'University of Sanctuary. We work in partnership with City of Sanctuary, The Council for At-Risk Academics (CARA) and other partner initiatives to inspire and support universities to develop a culture of welcome within their own institutions and their wider communities.The University of Aberdeen is offering its unqualified support and solidarity for the people of Ukraine and for our students who have spoken out to condemn the war.

Overview

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire region, United Kingdom
Full-time
English
Sports-related Subjects, Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies, Sociology, Psychology, Real Estate, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Neuroscience, Medicine Related Studies, Medicine, Engineering - Mechanical & Aeronautical, Linguistics, Law / Legal Studies, International Relations/Studies/Affairs, Geography (Human), Communication, Film & Media Studies, Engineering - Electrical & Electronic, Education, Economics & Econometrics, Dentistry, Computer Science, Comparative Literature, Engineering - Civil & Structural, Engineering - Chemical, Business & Management Studies, Art & Design, History & Archaeology, Anthropology, Accounting & Finance

Detailed Information

Qualifications
If you are thinking of joining us as a student, for details on admission and available support see the Asylum Seekers & Refugees page. If you have started your studies at a University in another country and are looking for transfer opportunities, please contact accessaberdeen@abdn.ac.uk If you are a refugee or asylum seeker and are looking for more information on professional pathways, please contact sanctuary@abdn.ac.uk Resources to learn more about University of Sanctuary and the support of students falling under its auspices are available via the University of Sanctuary. The University of Aberdeen is offering its unqualified support and solidarity for the people of Ukraine and for our students who have spoken out to condemn the war. The University recognises that prospective students affected by the conflict may not be able to evidence their qualifications by normal means. The University may consider a wider range of evidence where this is the case. Prospective students who may require this support should contact study@abdn.ac.uk for more information. Ukrainians resident in Scotland on one of the Ukraine-related visa schemes will normally be classified as Home for the purpose of tuition fees. For more information see Paragraph 13 here: https://www.ukcisa.org.uk/Information--Advice/Fees-and-Money/Scotland-fee-status Those classified as Home students can apply to the Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS) for support with tuition fees and living costs: https://www.saas.gov.uk/
Academic Transfer
Accepts transfer credit.

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