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University of Aberdeen

Over the past 525 years, the University of Aberdeen has proudly offered its students life-changing opportunities by proving true to its foundational purpose, ‘open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others’. The University’s vast experience in teaching – along with its modern 21st century outlook – enables it to offer the same great opportunity to you today.

Its rich heritage, world-leading research and learning excellence has contributed to associations with five Nobel Prize winners and, more recently, being named as a top 30 UK university by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020. 

You are warmly invited to join the Aberdeen family and become part of the next chapter in its history.

The University is home to 12 different schools, which together deliver teaching and research on a broad range of subjects and disciplines.

• Arts and Social Sciences
• Life Sciences and Medicines
• Physical Science
• Business School
• Postgraduate Research School
• Alumni Association

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Facts & Stats

• Centuries of experience and rich heritage – Founded 1495.
• One of the UK’s top 20 universities (Complete University Guide 2023 and The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023).
• World top 200 University – The World University Rankings 2020.
• Aberdeen was named 4th in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022
• Teaching Gaelic for over 100 years.
• Working with some of brightest minds in history – Associated with 5 Nobel Prizes.
• A truly multi-cultural campus, based in North East Scotland – 130+ Nationalities.
• Campus in Qatar, Alliance with Curtin University Australia and partners in Sri Lanka.
• Olympic standard sports facilities.

Additional Information

Entry requirements, international students, accommodation, the library is truly spectacular.

Sir Duncan Rice Library was named one of the most beautiful in the world (CEOWORLD magazine, 2016).

The campus is stunning

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the ancient architecture which date backs to 1495.  

Interdisciplinary research

The University's research teams work across discipline areas to solve real world problems together. Aberdeen's Institutes and units have influenced everything from industry to public policy. 

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University of Aberdeen

About university of aberdeen.

The University of Aberdeen is Scotland’s third oldest university, and the UK’s fifth. It was formed in the merging of two colleges, King’s and Marischal, in 1860.

King’s College was founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, the then Bishop of Aberdeen, who used the great European universities of Paris and Bologna as his model.

With just 36 staff and students when it first opened, King’s was dedicated to training teachers, doctors, lawyers and the clergy who would serve northern Scotland and the Scottish monarchy. It offered studies in arts, theology and the law, and its position of chair of medicine, established in 1497, was the first to be created in the English-speaking world.

Marischal College meanwhile was opened in 1593, in the New Town of Aberdeen, by the fourth Earl Marischal.

The two colleges merged and for a time King’s focused on arts and divinity while Marischal focused on law and medicine.

The first women were admitted as students in 1894, with four women graduating in arts in 1898. By 1899, women were a quarter of their faculty.

Current students of the university number around 14,000 and prominent alumni include former Chancellor of the Exchequer Alistair Darling, former Cabinet Office Minister Tessa Jowell, two judges of the supreme court of Scotland and a number of university vice-chancellors.

Health and healthcare have long been a research priority for Aberdeen, with the region boasting the highest concentration of health and life scientists in Europe. In 2002, a new Institute for Medical Sciences was opened followed by a new Health Sciences building in 2006, while the Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare, a £20m training facility, opened in 2009.

The university also opened a new £57 million library, the Sir Duncan Rice in Old Aberdeen, in 2012, and in 2014 an aquatic centre with an Olympic-standard swimming pool.

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University of Aberdeen Rankings

University of Aberdeen is ranked #277 in Best Global Universities. Schools are ranked according to their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence. Read more about how we rank schools .

• # 277 in Best Global Universities  (tie)
• # 114 in Best Global Universities in Europe  (tie)
• # 26 in Best Global Universities in the United Kingdom  (tie)

University of Aberdeen Subject Rankings

• # 123 in Agricultural Sciences
• # 335 in Biology and Biochemistry  (tie)
• # 849 in Chemistry
• # 392 in Clinical Medicine  (tie)
• # 543 in Engineering  (tie)
• # 124 in Environment/Ecology  (tie)
• # 232 in Geosciences  (tie)
• # 134 in Microbiology
• # 241 in Molecular Biology and Genetics  (tie)
• # 326 in Neuroscience and Behavior  (tie)
• # 199 in Plant and Animal Science  (tie)
• # 337 in Psychiatry/Psychology  (tie)
• # 162 in Public, Environmental and Occupational Health  (tie)
• # 219 in Social Sciences and Public Health  (tie)

2022-2023 Indicator Rankings

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Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has been at the forefront of education, using debate and discussion to spark lasting change. Aberdeen’s medieval campus helped shape the modern world while Foresterhill campus now leads in preventative healthcare. With a diverse student population seeking new perspectives, researchers in five interdisciplinary areas seeking innovation and a global community of alumni, Aberdeen people are original, world-changing boundary breakers.

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Student statistics

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Study level

• Undergraduate 61% Postgraduate 39%
• Full-time 78% Part-time 22%

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• 10,001–15,000 students

Where students come from

• UK 71% International 16% EU 13%

Student gender

• Male 42% Female 58%

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41st out of 130

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Subjects ranked in the top ten.

• - Theology & Religious Studies
• - Linguistics
• - Anthropology
• - Sports Science
• Accounting & Finance
• Anthropology
• Biological Sciences
• Business & Management Studies
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Drama, Dance & Cinematics
• Electrical & Electronic Engineering
• General Engineering
• Geography & Environmental Science
• Iberian Languages
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pharmacology & Pharmacy
• Physics & Astronomy
• Theology & Religious Studies

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Why should someone choose university of aberdeen.

Many of the university's degrees can be taken with a placement or sandwich year, and there are opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you'll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find University of Aberdeen on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.

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Good news! Studies, including research by HESA (the Higher Education Statistics Agency) and the University of Warwick, have found that graduates have a higher average salary than those who didn't go to uni. You can use a degree to explore subjects you are interested in and to find work in a field that you are passionate about, setting you up for a career that inspires you every day.

What types of accommodation does University of Aberdeen offer?

Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.

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Department and faculty, campus and facilities, about university of aberdeen, about this university.

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK and has been ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2023 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023 . There are five Nobel Prizes associated with the University across medicine, nutrition, chemistry, and physics with new ground-breaking research and innovation continuing to this day. The university was awarded the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021.

Facilities include the Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and an Aquatic Centre. There are also four libraries, including the university's main Sir Duncan Rice Library, home to over one million books and special collections. The Sir Duncan Rice Library was named one of the most beautiful in the world (CEOWORLD magazine, 2016) . The university’s new, state-of-the-art Science Teaching Hub opened in early 2022, providing specialist teaching, training, and learning facilities for students across a number of disciplines including chemistry, medical sciences and biological sciences.

Aberdeen is one of the safest and most affordable student cities in the UK. It is a city rich in culture and history and surrounded by beautiful countryside and coastlines. Attractions include theatres, museums and art galleries, the picturesque old fishing village of Footdee, city centre shopping, sports, outdoor pursuits, festivals and lots more.

The university has three campuses; King's College and Foresterhill Medical Campus in Aberdeen, and one in Doha, Qatar, and welcomes a diverse community of over 14,000 students from 130 nationalities. It also runs an international exchange programme with partner universities globally, as well as extensive online learning offering, allowing students the flexibility to set their own study hours, and take short courses that stack into postgraduate qualifications.

University ranking

2024 208 12

2023 220 15

2023 192 34

Science Teaching Hub

The University of Aberdeen's new, state-of-the-art Science Teaching Hub opened its doors in early 2022. The building has been designed around the provision of specialist teaching, training and learning for students across several disciplines such as chemistry, medical sciences, biological sciences and geosciences. Students will be able to learn in laboratory spaces in a digital, completely paperless environment equipped with digital screens on every workbench.

Aberdeen 2040

As part of the university’s 525th birthday celebrations in 2020, a new strategic vision was launched –  Aberdeen 2040 . Over the coming years, the university will fulfil their 20 commitments to be a more inclusive, interdisciplinary, international and sustainable university. For example, the university is committed to reaching net-zero carbon emissions before 2040.

Open Days and Visits

The University of Aberdeen’s 2024  Open Day  dates have now been confirmed, and the university also offers Campus Visits to students throughout the year. Students can enjoy a tour of the campus, meet academics, see facilities and ask current students about their experience of studying at Aberdeen.

Postgraduate Virtual Open Days are held three times a year and allow prospective students to speak live with academics about life at Aberdeen, chat with current students, find out about support networks and take virtual tours of the campuses.

This online event is the perfect opportunity to speak with current students, watch live presentations, and ask questions to academic staff.

The event will be held across two sessions, 10am to midday, and 5pm to 7pm, and you only need to attend one session. You can register for the event and find out more  here .

£21,810 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

£19,710 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details

£12,276 Living costs

£3,960 To live on campus

There are a broad range of scholarships and funding opportunities available at all levels for students studying at the University of Aberdeen. For example:

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The Aberdeen Global Scholarship is available for self-funded international taught masters students. Those who are eligible could receive GBP 3,000 to help with the cost of their studies.

The university offers programme or country specific scholarships which students can search for through the funding database.

The University of Aberdeen also offers an Alumni Discount Scheme . The award offers a 20 per cent reduction off postgraduate taught programmes for all students with a degree from the university.

Postgraduate Research

There are several predefined funded PHD Scholarships and projects to apply for throughout the academic year. These can be funded by industry professionals, charities, and government and academic research organisations. All self-funded PhD students are welcome to search for support on the funding database. 

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Entry requirements.

For international students, entry requirements are found on programme pages, or by looking up their country of origin in the international section to find country specific qualifications. For further support, students should contact the university’s international team . Aberdeen offers English language support and courses before arrival and student volunteers support English language practice.

Aberdeen considers a wide range of entry criteria as part of its widening participation efforts to acknowledge students of all backgrounds. For students without the traditional entry requirements, there are other routes to study for a degree programme, including:

• Advanced entry from college
• Online Access courses
• Articulation routes
• International Foundation Programmes

Students can find specific entry requirements for their chosen course on the university’s website.

Teaching quality

The University of Aberdeen has a history of excellent teaching across a range of disciplines and attracts international academics and staff with impressive portfolios and professional backgrounds.

Research-led, interdisciplinary teaching gives students the vital skills to succeed after university. Many of Aberdeen’s programmes come with professional accreditations and are co-designed by industry advisory boards to meet industry needs, both now and in the future.

The University of Aberdeen’s teaching quality has been recognised with the following achievements and awards:

• Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023)
• Ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2023 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023)
• Ranked 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2022)

Department structure

The university is divided up into  twelve schools :

• Business School
• Divinity, History, Philosophy and Art History
• Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture
• Social Science
• Biological Sciences
• Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition

Engineering

• Geosciences
• Natural and Computing Sciences

There are several research institutes and centres which cut across disciplines. Each school has its own research themes and groups which sit within the institutes and centres. Students can find more details about each school and the courses or research offered through each school’s web page.

Study Options

The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught and research degrees to PhD level, with an extensive range of online degrees and short courses also available which allow students to fit their learning into their life.

• Kings College Campus
• Foresterhill Campus
• Qatar Campus

Aberdeen is home to the award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, the Taylor Library for Law, and the Medical Library. These libraries offer:    

• Access to over 1.3 million books and online sources
• 1500 individual study spaces
• Specialist advice, assistive technologies, galleries and events

Museums and Special Collections

Aberdeen holds 600 years’ worth of rare books and special collections and is home to several museums including:

• The Gallery
• Zoology Museum
• Kings’ Museum
• Virtual Museum
• Exhibitions Archive
• Cruickshank Botanic Garden

Students can enjoy sport at all levels at the Sports Village and Olympic Standard Aquatics Centre which offers:

• Health and fitness activities for individuals and groups
• Aquatics – swimming, diving and pool sports
• Certification in fitness training, first aid and other courses
• Group exercise including Zumba, athletics, aerobics, and dance classes
• Indoor and Outdoor football pitches
• Squash Courts
• Hockey pitches

Students’ Union

The students’ union building located on campus offers several services:

• Infohub support and advice facilities
• Student Finance support hub
• Food outlets
• Aberdeen University Students Association (AUSA)

Accommodation

The university offers a range of properties suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students on both the King’s Campus and at Hillhead Student Village. All flats come with a fully equipped kitchen and living area, onsite laundry facilities, and bike storage. There is also a selection of specially adapted rooms. Fees are inclusive of utility bills, basic contents insurance, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour security.

Other Facilities

Students will also have access to email, IT support and Wi-Fi on site, and numerous computer rooms and study spaces are situated across campus. Students are supported by Infohub , IT services, campus libraries, Aberdeen University Student Association clubs and societies, International Centre, Student Advice and Support teams and other specialist facilities.

Courses at University of Aberdeen

Courses at this university, popular subjects.

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University of Aberdeen commits to Scotland Beyond Net Zero

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The University of Aberdeen has signed up to an ambitious new climate and sustainability partnership seeking to accelerate Scotland's transition to a post-net-zero future.

The Scotland Beyond Net Zero (SBNZ) group is a collaborative group of universities, policymakers and local partners established to address key challenges in energy transition.  

The group will focus on six key areas in which further research is crucial for achieving net zero and related sustainability goals. These are Food, Transport, Finance, Built environment, Natural Systems and Energy. 

This new partnership, founded by the universities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, was launched by Mairi McAllan MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition earlier this year. 

Professor Christina Boswell, Vice-Principal (Research and Enterprise) from the University of Edinburgh and Professor Chris Pearce, Vice-Principal (Research and Knowledge Exchange) from the University of Glasgow said: “We are delighted to welcome the University of Aberdeen to the partnership.  

“Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time and SBNZ represents a distinctive collaboration that is mobilising research, data and innovation to accelerate Scotland’s transition past net zero, building on the legacy of COP 26 and leading a global example of partnership to effect change.”  

This allegiance with SBNZ is part of a raft of initiatives from the University of Aberdeen that cements its commitment to sustainability. The University is 1st in Scotland for globally collaborative environmental research (QS World Rankings 2023), 1st in Scotland for environmental research impact (QS World Rankings 2023), 1st in the UK for SDG17: Partnership for the Goals (THE Impact Rankings 2023) and we are 34th in the world for Environmental Impact (QS Sustainability Rankings 2023).   

Professor Nicholas Forsyth, Vice-Principal (Research) from the University of Aberdeen said: “Commitment to sustainability is key to our Aberdeen 2040 strategy and we are proud to join Scotland Beyond Net Zero, uniting our expertise with other leading institutions to drive impactful research and innovation. Together, we are dedicated to pioneering solutions that will not only meet but surpass net zero goals, fostering a sustainable and resilient future for Scotland and the world.”  

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