Get To Know the University of Aberdeen's Partnership with AFG College

Aberdeen University has been around for more than 500 years. It has a strong tradition of academic and scientific achievement dating back to its founding in 1495.

Why, in your opinion, is a university education important?

Universities assist us to explore and analyze important issues relating to human existence, as well as increasing our knowledge base. This applies to fields including science and technology, psychology, the arts, architecture, and medicine.

University provides students with the chance to learn about how the world works as well as to acquire the analytical skills necessary for creating novel ideas, thoughts, and approaches that will improve the world and make it a better place.

Universities have recently also played a part in educating students and graduates about the challenges of the larger corporate sector. The presence of a university degree is now a standard used by employers when evaluating job candidates.

Therefore, having a good degree from a reputable university is one way for applicants to demonstrate a level of knowledge, comprehension, and analytical talent that can help them stand out on the job market and provide added value to a potential employer.

Tell us about the connection between Aberdeen University and Qatar.

The University of Aberdeen established a campus in Doha in 2017. AFG College and the University of Aberdeen collaborate to offer a variety of undergraduate and graduate business and management programs. In a variety of business-related fields, including accounting and finance, human resources, law, international relations, marketing, and information systems, we offer bachelor's and master's level degrees.

Over 700 students are now enrolled in programs offered by the University of Aberdeen and AFG College. The students who finish their program in Qatar study the same material as those who attend the school back home in Scotland. The tasks and tests that students must do here in Doha are exactly the same as those that students in Scotland must likewise complete.

Graduates from this school in Qatar receive the same diploma as those from their home campus. Many of our students take trips to Scotland to attend the graduation at the Aberdeen campus. The Doha graduation ceremony, which is a highly popular event in the academic calendar here in Qatar, is held in addition to the graduating ceremony in Scotland.

What are the benefits of earning a degree from the University of Aberdeen?

Aberdeen University has been around for more than 500 years. It has a strong tradition of academic and scientific achievement dating back to its founding in 1495.

The world, in general, and potential employers, in particular, can see that you have the knowledge, comprehension, and analytical skills necessary to function successfully in an increasingly demanding global business environment. You can also offer potential employers a skill set that can help the organization in making tactical and strategic decisions about how the organization can compete.

If you choose to work in the public sector or for a non-governmental organization, such as a charity, you will have the knowledge and abilities to provide all parties with a valuable service that will enhance their wellbeing and that of their fellow citizens.

Who will instruct me in Qatar for my University of Aberdeen degree?

AFG College and The University of Aberdeen have hired lecturers and support staff who are highly qualified and experienced. Our instructors frequently conduct research. In order to increase the body of knowledge in their particular discipline, they are conducting research in their field of academic specialization.

They might also be practitioners with a variety of business-related experiences. Many have created their own enterprises or held important positions in international organizations.