Undergraduate
At the University of Aberdeen we offer a flexible and individual approach to your studies.
Postgraduate Taught
Ranked in the top 160 universities in the world (THE World Rankings 2022), we offer a wide range of postgraduate programmes.
Postgraduate Research
Awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize in 2021 for soil science and in 2017 for health services research.
Online Learning
Explore our online degrees and short courses. Made to fit around full-time work.
News
Babies have air pollution in their lungs and brains before they take their first breath
Unborn babies have air pollution particles in their developing lungs and other vital organs as early as the first trimester, new research has revealed.
Scientists awarded £1million to help women make childbirth choices
Researchers from the University of Aberdeen have been awarded almost £1 million to fund research looking into how pregnant women can be supported to plan their birth.
Sustainable
We understand and nurture our environment, take care of our people and look after our resources. We show leadership in working for the sustainable future of our planet.
Events
Postgraduate Virtual Open Day
Speak with University of Aberdeen staff and current students on Thursday 27 October at the Postgraduate Virtual Open Day.
Inclusive
Our university is open to all. We welcome staff and students of all backgrounds, and connect with our communities and partners, locally, nationally and internationally.
Top 5
Ranked 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022
Top 20
Ranked 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023 and 19th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
Top 160
Ranked 158th in the the world in the Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
2021
Awarded the Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science
Interdisciplinary
We innovate in education and research by generating, sharing and applying new kinds of knowledge. By working together, we will address five interdisciplinary challenges of our time.
International
We are a Scottish university that was founded with international connections. We are open to people and ideas from around the world, and extend our networks and partnerships globally.