University of Aberdeen Placements

University of Aberdeen consistently delivers strong placement outcomes for international students, including Indians, because the university treats career support as a core part of the student experience rather than an afterthought. The dedicated Careers and Employability Service runs year-round workshops, mock interviews, CV clinics and employer meet-and-greets that are heavily attended by Indian students. Many of the events are scheduled in the evening or online so part-time workers can join without missing shifts.

Aberdeen’s location in the energy capital of Europe gives direct access to companies like Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, Subsea 7 and Aker Solutions. Petroleum Engineering, Renewable Energy, Data Science and MBA graduates regularly walk into graduate schemes or direct hires because recruiters visit campus multiple times each semester. Even non-energy courses benefit: Business School students land roles at PwC, KPMG and Deloitte Scotland through the well-established Scottish Financial Enterprise programme, while Computing and AI students get picked up by firms in Edinburgh and Glasgow that actively recruit from Aberdeen.

The university also runs paid summer internships and one-year placement options that are open to international students. In 2024-2025, over 68 % of international students who applied through the careers portal secured some form of work experience in the UK before graduation. The two-year Graduate Route visa then allows them to convert those placements into full-time roles without sponsorship stress. For Indian students with 60-65 % academics who still want strong career outcomes, Aberdeen quietly delivers results that match or beat many London universities.