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Join us at our Undergraduate Virtual Open Day on Thursday 19 November. Learn more about our degrees, university live and speak with our experts and students. Register now.

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship

We are offering international students scholarships of £6,000 (per year) for eligible undergraduate programmes and £8,000 for eligible master's programmes.

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Together we Break Boundaries

Discover how our researchers are breaking boundaries – going beyond borders and disciplines to create impact for over 525 years

UK Top 20

3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026

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3rd in Scotland for overall satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2026

Sustainability

17th in the UK in the Times Higher Education Sustainability Impact Ratings 2026

Find a Degree

At the University of Aberdeen we offer a flexible and individual approach to your studies.

Postgraduate Taught

A wide variety of research-led programmes taught by leaders in the field.

Postgraduate Research

Our research crosses disciplines to find solutions to the world's greatest challenges.

Online Learning

Fit your learning around your location, work and personal commitments.

Leading the transition in Europe's Energy capital

We spark urgent conversations with experts from around the world and work across borders and disciplines to accelerate the transition to a better energy future.

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Study reveals influence of offshore wind farms on ocean temperatures

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen have helped uncover how offshore wind farms affect ocean mixing and temperature, with new findings showing that impacts depend strongly on local environmental conditions.

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Hidden 'uranium hotspot' offers new clues to Scotland's ancient past

A hidden 'uranium hotspot' has been discovered beneath Aberdeen by University of Aberdeen researchers - shedding new light on the geological history of the region.

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Our History

Since our foundation in 1495, the University of Aberdeen has celebrated many incredible milestones.

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