University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen, located in Aberdeen, Scotland, is a historic institution founded in 1495, making it the third oldest university in Scotland and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. It has a strong tradition of excellence in teaching, research, and innovation across a wide range of disciplines. With over 14,000 students from more than 130 countries, it boasts a diverse and international campus.

Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the UK's fifth oldest university. Elphinstone established King's College to train doctors, teachers, clergy, and serve the Scottish Crown. The college opened with 36 staff and students, covering arts, theology, and law, and in 1497, became the first in the English-speaking world to create a chair of medicine. Inspired by European universities like Paris and Bologna, many of the original traditions and buildings still remain today.

Consistently ranked among the top 200 universities in the world. Ranked Aberdeen 236th in the QS World University Rankings 2024. Ranked 41st in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2023). Strong research profile with a high percentage of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent.

Aberdeen Centre for Electron Microscopy, Analysis and Characterisation, Scottish Biologics Facility (SBF), School of Biological Sciences, Iain Fraser Cytometry Centre (IFCC), Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Mechanics labs, Centre for Genome Enabled Biology and Medicine, Geology and petroleum geology, Human Nutrition Unit, Maxwell High Performance Computing cluster, Lighthouse Field Station

£19,400 to £25,100

Student Support and Advice Service, Careers and Employability Service, Counseling and Wellbeing Service, Disability Support Services, IT and Computing Services, International Student Advice Service, Study Abroad and Exchange Service, Library and Information Services, Language Centre, Sport and Fitness Facilities (Aberdeen Sports Village)

The University of Aberdeen offers a range of accommodation options, from self-catered to catered halls, on-campus and off-campus. Popular accommodation sites include Hillhead Student Village, which is located about 15 minutes from the main campus and offers a mix of en-suite rooms, standard rooms, and studio flats. All university accommodations include Wi-Fi, utilities, and access to common areas for socializing.

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King's College, Aberdeen AB24 3FX, United Kingdom

Established

1495

International Students

0.2

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Medicine (MBChB), Law (LLB), Computer Science (BSc), Engineering (BEng), Business Management (BSc), International Relations (MA), Environmental Science (BSc), Psychology (BSc), Marine Biology (BSc), History (MA)

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£19,400 to £25,100

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