Aberdeen

Aberdeen, nicknamed the "Granite City" because of its long-standing grey-stone structures and walls, is a port city in northeast Scotland. The Marischal College, a Victorian edifice that has served as the City Council's offices since 2011, is the city's most significant landmark.

Aberdeen is placed 55th in this year's Best Student Cities list, but it is the only UK city in the top 50 for affordability, coming in at 47th.

The city is also one of the most economical for students, with the monthly cost of living estimated to be more than US$3,215 less than in London. It is home to the fifth oldest institution in the UK, the University of Aberdeen (joint 172nd in the world).

Tuition costs at Aberdeen's two globally rated institutions average US$17,900, which is cheaper than most UK universities.