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Join us through Clearing

Clearing is open. Join us in September 2026 at the University of Aberdeen, where we have a number of degrees available.

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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, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2025

Sustainability

3rd in Scotland and 25th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2025

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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.

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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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University of Aberdeen researchers call for urgent overhaul of pain care amid opioid crisis

A new position paper from researchers at the University of Aberdeen warns that opioid use disorder in the UK is a "large and probably underestimated" problem, and that without urgent action, opioid addiction and opioid-related deaths will continue to rise.

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Tiny mountain lakes pose big, overlooked flood risks, new study warns

Researchers call for urgent rethink of global hazard monitoring as "Small Alpine Lake Outbursts" emerge in a warming world

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Our History

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

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