University of Aberdeen - Go Beyond Boundaries
Kings College
Old Aberdeen
Live on the Lawn event
Student working in a lab
Students on Campus Hight Street
Science Teaching hub
Live on the Lawn event on Campus
Elphinstone Hall
Inside the Sir Duncan Rice Library
New Kings
Lady Mc Robert Garden
Sir Duncan Rice Library
Students in front of Town House
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK and is ranked in the top 20 universities in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026. There are five Nobel Prizes associated with the university across medicine, nutrition, chemistry, and physics, and ground-breaking research and innovation continue to this day. The university was awarded the prestigious Queen's Anniversary Prize - the highest honour in UK further and higher education - for research and teaching in soil science in 2021.
The University of Aberdeen boasts four libraries, including the stunning Sir Duncan Rice library, which has been named as one of the most beautiful in the world (CEOWORLD Magazine, 2016). A state-of-the-art Science Teaching Hub opened in 2022, providing specialist teaching and training facilities for chemistry, medical sciences, and geoscience. Facilities also include the Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre.
Located in the beautiful North-East of Scotland, Aberdeen is a vibrant and cosmopolitan city, rich in culture and history, and is surrounded by stunning countryside and miles of sandy beaches. The city has recently been awarded Purple Flag status - a prestigious UK award for city centre safety and vibrancy - for the 12th year in a row, and remains the only city in Scotland to hold Purple Flag status.
The university welcomes a diverse community of over 14,000 students from 130 countries. There are three campuses: King's College Campus and Foresterhill Medical Campus, in Aberdeen, and AFG College with the University of Aberdeen in Doha, Qatar. The university runs an international exchange programme with partner universities globally, and offers a range of online degrees and short courses.
There are a wide range of scholarships available for those studying at the University of Aberdeen, designed to help students support themselves during their time at university.
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The University of Aberdeen’s 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 learn in laboratory spaces equipped with digital screens on every workbench.
The University of Aberdeen holds on-campus undergraduate open days in August and October every year and offers campus visits to students throughout the year. Students can enjoy a tour of the campus, meet academics, explore the facilities and speak with 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. More information about Aberdeen’s open days and virtual events, including how to register, is available here.
£11,608 Undergraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
£13,110 Postgraduate Fees are for indicative purposes, check with institution for details
There are a variety of scholarships and funding opportunities available at all levels for students studying at the University of Aberdeen.
The Aberdeen Global Scholarship is available for self-funded international undergraduate or postgraduate masters students studying on campus. There is also a wide range of programme and country specific scholarships available which students can search for through the University’s funding database.
The University of Aberdeen also offers an alumni discount scheme. This award offers a 20 percent discount on the full cost of postgraduate taught programmes for all students with a degree from the university.
There are predefined funded PHD Scholarships and projects to apply for throughout the academic year. These may 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.
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 can 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:
Students can find specific entry requirements for their chosen course on the university’s website.
The University of Aberdeen has a proud history of teaching and research excellence, and attracts expert academic staff and from around the world.
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:
The university is divided up into twelve schools:
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. There is also a postgraduate research college which provides advice and guidance on all aspects of a research degree.
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 lives and around other commitments.
The university offers a range of accommodation options suitable for undergraduate and postgraduate students on both the King’s College 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, Wi-Fi, and 24-hour security.
Aberdeen is home to the award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library, the Taylor Library for Law, and the dedicated Medical and Divinity Libraries. These libraries offer:
Aberdeen holds 600 years’ worth of rare books and special collections and is home to several museums including:
Students can enjoy sport at all levels at the Sports Village and Olympic Standard Aquatics Centre which offers:
The students’ union building located on campus offers several services:
Students will have access to IT support and Wi-Fi on site, and numerous computer rooms and study spaces are situated across campus. Students are also supported by Infohub, IT services, campus libraries.
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