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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 Day on Saturday 3 October to explore our 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.

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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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Skin cancer survivors invited to help evaluate new follow-up phone app

Researchers behind an app designed to support people after skin cancer treatment are inviting former early-stage melanoma patients to take part in its final evaluation tests.

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University of Aberdeen study to transform maternity care for pregnant women with health conditions

A team of experts led by the University of Aberdeen will, for the first time, establish the way that maternity care should be delivered to pregnant women with multiple long term health conditions.

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Our History

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

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