Aberdeen is a beautiful and exciting city situated in the north east of Scotland and is the third largest city in Scotland after Glasgow and Edinburgh. A large 11.5% of Aberdeen’s population consists of students, which is no surprise considering the city’s historic culture, thriving social scene and excellent educational institutions. The city offers a range of excellent and affordable areas and properties for students to reside.
Aberdeen offers excellent educational facilities with two universities located within the city which attract hundreds of students to the study in Aberdeen every year. The University of Aberdeen is the third oldest university in Scotland and offers a broad range of courses both full time and part time. As well as this, the city is also home to the excellent Robert Gordon University, spread across two campuses the university offers over 145 full time and part time courses and is also the top university in Scotland for graduate employment. Aberdeen also hosts a range of further education colleges situated around the city, offering a range of courses at different levels.
Aberdeen’s west end is a very popular area for students to reside and is home to some of Aberdeen’s best nightclubs. There are excellent public transport services from the area travelling to both the University of Aberdeen and Robert Gordon University. As well as this, the West End is home to an excellent range of restaurants and bars perfect with socialising with friends and many of which offer student discounts.
Garthdee is also a convenient area for students attending Robert Gordon University, as the Garthdee campus resides in the area. Properties in this location are served by several shops including a Boots, Asda and Sainsbury’s supermarket, perfect for picking up everyday essentials. There are excellent transport services travelling into Aberdeen City Centre, allowing easy access to a range of museums, shops, bars and restaurants.
Flats to rent in Woodside are located to the north of Aberdeen City Centre and are within close proximity to the University of Aberdeen. The area is served by an abundance of local amenities with several small shops, take-away restaurants and a public library. Woodside is also home to Stewart Park, which offers a range of facilities including a tennis courts, golf putting and playing fields.
With such a fantastic range of available flats to rent in Aberdeen, you are guaranteed to find a property to suit your needs and budget.
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