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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

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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

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

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

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

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

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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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Human rights centre stage as Aberdeen nutrition scientist takes chair of Scottish Food Coalition at

Rowett Professor appointed new chair of the Scottish Food Coalition.

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University of Aberdeen helps to make cancer screening more accessible to 'under-served' groups

New research from the University of Aberdeen and the Grampian Regional Equality Council (GREC) has outlined ways to make cancer screening services more accessible to people who may be 'under-served' by the healthcare system.

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Our History

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

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