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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

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

Award-winning
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Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021

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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University-Industry collaboration drives helium exploration breakthrough

Professor Nick Schofield undertaking secondment in helium exploration.

Diet and stool tests may help predict IBD flares

Regular stool tests already used in NHS care, combined with dietary information, could help identify people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) at higher risk of relapse, a major study suggests.

Our History

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