University of Aberdeen vs Coventry University

The university's main campus is at King's College in Old Aberdeen, where the original buildings are still in use in addition to many 20th century buildings. A second campus at Foresterhill accommodates the School of Medicine, Medical Science and Nutrition. In addition, there are smaller facilities at other sites such as the Royal Cornhill Hospital to the west of the city centre, and the Rowett Institute in Bucksburn.

Located in the City of London, Coventry University London is serious about business. We are part of one of the largest providers of business-related degree courses in Europe. To make sure our students maintain a leading edge and get the best possible business experience, we launched Coventry University London in the heart of the financial district in 2010.

Our achievements are a clear indication that the University is consistently delivering quality across a number of key areas, including student satisfaction, teaching and research quality, graduate job prospects, degree results achieved and more.

The university has invested heavily in its facilities and learning resources, ensuring that its staff and students have access to everything they need to help them succeed in their work and study. The growth of  the university's learning resources has placed Aberdeen on the map as one of the UK’s leading universities for study and research. The Olympic standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre is the premier sports facility in the North East of Scotland. It is open to students, staff and the public with facilities for athletics, football, swimming, racquet sports, hockey, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing and fitness classes, as well as spaces for a variety of sports clubs such as trampolining and ultimate frisbee.

f you are looking to enjoy a light bite, a coffee or a craft beer, Union Brew on the ground floor of the Students' Union is the place for you. The Bear Essentials Union Shop sells a range of stationery, meal deals, greetings cards and University of Aberdeen gifts and clothing.

If it’s something more substantial you want to eat, the food court on the first floor of the Students' Union serves a wide range of hot and cold meals, drinks, and snacks. With over 100 clubs and societies to choose from there is something for everyone at The University of Aberdeen. 

• On campus, there are academic buildings with up-to-date, well-appointed classrooms, libraries with free high-speed internet, and common areas
• The campus offers a wide variety of social spaces, large study areas, an auditorium, cutting-edge laboratories, and IT facilities. 
• The campus is nearby to various shops and restaurants for recreational breaks.
• Students can enroll for membership in more than 55 sports clubs and 160 organizations.
• Numerous professionals attend the institution's interactive seminars, hands-on workshops, and guest lectures.

Iain Glen, actor. Former English student and recipient of an honorary LLD (2004)

Sir Thomas Sutherland, banker, politician, and founder of the Hong Kong Bank and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).

Alastair Darling, Chancellor of the Exchequer

Tessa Jowell, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Minister for the Olympics

The alumni network at  Coventry University is extensive. Some of the names of the notable alumni of  Coventry University are: 

• Nick Buckles: CEO of security firm G4S
• David Yelland:  Writer and journalist
• John Kettley: Meteorologist
• Neil Carson: CEO of Johnson Matthey plc