Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Aberdeen City and Shire Portal?

The portal is a collaborative venture of public and private organisations from across the area. It is designed to help you access all the information you need to visit, relocate, work or study here.

What is ACSEF?

 Aberdeen City and Shire Economic Forum (ACSEF) is a partnership of private and public sector representatives who are committed to managing strategic economic development issues for the benefit of the area and its people.

What is a Shire?

Shire refers to the Aberdeenshire area in the North East of Scotland.  It is a suffix for a county and is commonly found in the UK such as Aberdeenshire or Yorkshire.

How do I find out about how my company or organisation can use the Aberdeen City and Shire brand in our marketing material and activities to help promote the region?

Contact the Aberdeen City and Shire Brand Management Team

University of Aberdeen

I am an Undergraduate what can I study?

Follow this link for information on the University's Undergraduate courses

I am a Postgraduate what can I study?

Follow this link for information on the University's Postgraduate courses

Where Can I find out more about the University of Aberdeen?

Follow this link to their global FAQ'S page.

The Robert Gordon University

Where can I find out about courses at RGU?

Follow this link for information on the University's prospectus.

Do I have to come to the University itself to study?

No, follow this link for information on the University's Virtual Campus.

Where can I find out more about the University?

Follow this link to the University's web site.