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Aberdeen · QS World #288
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 6 datapoints
We looked at 6 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/6
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
4/6
Aberdeen
scored higher in 4 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Aberdeen leads in 4 of 6 categories where both have data (established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Aberdeen at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Aberdeen both teach 15 subject areas, the largest being Education Studies, Business Studies and Teacher Training. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Aberdeen offers 597 courses across 80 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: DN Colleges Group is about £8,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: DN Colleges Group is about £10,500 a year cheaper.
Of the 5 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Aberdeen is higher in 5 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Teacher Training: £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £31,500 from University of Aberdeen. Of the 6 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 3 and University of Aberdeen in 3.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
University of Aberdeen
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Aberdeen
81 countries · 18.8% international
- 🇨🇳China20.2%
- 🇮🇳India14.1%
- 🇺🇸United States8.8%
- 🇳🇬Nigeria7.3%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia3.1%
Subjects
15 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
DN Colleges Group
University of Aberdeen
Education Studies
7 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
15 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Business Studies
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
16 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Teacher Training
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £20,800 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
Sociology & Criminology
Health & Social Care
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Computing & IT
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
Building & Construction
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Biomedical Sciences
General Engineering
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
Social Policy & Public Policy
Only at DN Colleges Group
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Aberdeen
- £20,800
DN Colleges Group is about £8,300 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Aberdeen
- £23,000
DN Colleges Group is about £10,500 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
DN Colleges Group
University of Aberdeen
Education Studies
£17,000Salary (3 years)£31,00098%Satisfaction95%Business Studies
£21,000Salary (3 years)£28,50088%Satisfaction100%Teacher Training
£17,000Salary (3 years)£31,50096%Satisfaction95%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£23,00084%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£24,00095%Satisfaction98%Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£36,000100%Satisfaction93%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000
Deadline: N/A
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate and PGDE
£6,000
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Aberdeen: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Aberdeen cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £20,800 at University of Aberdeen: DN Colleges Group is about £8,300 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £23,000 at University of Aberdeen: DN Colleges Group is about £10,500 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Aberdeen?
Both universities teach 15 subject areas: Education Studies, Business Studies, Teacher Training, Mechanical Engineering, Sociology & Criminology, Health & Social Care, Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Computing & IT, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Building & Construction, Sport & Exercise Sciences, Biomedical Sciences and 3 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Aberdeen better for Education Studies?
Education Studies graduates earn a median £17,000 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £31,000 from University of Aberdeen. Student satisfaction with teaching is 98% at DN Colleges Group and 95% at University of Aberdeen. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Aberdeen offer more courses?
University of Aberdeen lists 597 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Aberdeen?
DN Colleges Group teaches 11 subject areas that University of Aberdeen does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Childhood & Youth Studies, Counselling & Psychotherapy, Design & Fashion, Animal Science, Business & Management (General), Mental Health Nursing, Business Information Systems and 3 more.
What can you study at University of Aberdeen but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Aberdeen teaches 65 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Law, English Studies, Management, Economics, French, Anthropology, German & Scandinavian Studies, Chemical Engineering and 57 more.
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