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Join us in Aberdeen

Find your True North in the Granite City.

Postgraduate Virtual Open Day

Attend our Postgraduate Virtual Open Day (PG VOD) on Thursday 10 October. Find out about our range of programmes available to start in January 2025, speak live with academics and current students and find out about life at Aberdeen.

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Student Life

Ranked in the top 20 UK universities by the Guardian University Guide 2025 and the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024, the University offers an exceptional academic environment. With over 120 clubs and societies, including more than 50 sports clubs, students can easily find their niche and make lasting connections. First-year students benefit from guaranteed accommodation, ensuring a smooth transition to university life. Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire has been named the UK's best place to live by HomeViews, the city providing a vibrant and supportive community for all students.

Why Aberdeen?

Join us in the Granite City with Silver Sands and find your True North.

University accommodation is guaranteed for all first year students. We have a range available both on and off campus.

Aberdeen City and Shire

Discover Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, located on the North-East of Scotland.

The city is easily accessible by road, rail and air.

Chat to our Students and Staff

If you have a question about the University, Student Life in Aberdeen or any other query, our students and staff are here for you.

Campus and City Virtual Tours

Explore our campuses and the City of Aberdeen with a series of videos.

Clubs and Societies

With over 120 clubs and societies, there is something for everyone!

Student Support

We offer support on a wide range of issues including Mental Health, Student Wellbeing and more.

We have a number of fantastic facilities.

Accessible Campus Map

View a map of our accessible route around our Old Aberdeen Campus.

We are home to over 50 Sports Clubs and Societies.

Students' Association

We offer a number of services, available to all students at the University.

Online Student Life

Over 1,000 students study online with us every year. See what it’s like to be an online student.