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Clearing at Aberdeen is open!

Join us in September 2026. Get in touch and receive your decision.

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Register for our Undergraduate Open Day

Join us at our Undergraduate Open Days on Tuesday 25 August and Saturday 3 October to explore beautiful campus and learn more about our degrees. 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, 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

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.

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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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News

New human brain model sheds light on how inflammation may influence early brain development

A new 3D model of the developing human brain has been used by researchers at the University of Aberdeen to gain fresh insight into how inflammation during pregnancy may influence early brain development.

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New research finds link between heart disease and cancer deaths - with men being at greatest risk

New research from the University of Aberdeen and Keele University, has found that men with cardiovascular disease are at higher risk of cancer and death from cancer than women.

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Our History

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

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