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 starting in September 2025 or January 2026.

Aberdeen Rises in University Ranking

The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever UK position in one of the country's most prestigious university league tables

Together we Break Boundaries

Discover how our researchers are breaking boundaries – going beyond borders and disciplines to create impact for over 525 years

Second for Satisfaction

We have been voted second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024

Award-winning

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

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Undergraduate

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.

Online Learning

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.

News

True number of people living with Huntington's disease gene in Northern Scotland revealed

The number of people who have the gene that causes Huntington's disease in Northern Scotland has been accurately counted for the first time in 35 years in new research from the University of Aberdeen in partnership with NHS Grampian.

A cocktail to keep the elderly well: scientists hunt for ideal microbial mix to maintain gut health

Can "good bacteria" be used to maintain good health as we grow older? Scottish biotech company NCIMB has teamed-up with the pioneering Rowett Institute at the University of Aberdeen, to address this question in a new research project, funded by Innovate UK.

University research a key enabler of the energy transition, Holyrood told

'Broken-heart syndrome' patients twice as likely to suffer further heart problems

Tasmanian ancestral remains to return home

University welcomes fifth Entrepreneur in Residence

Gut health links to frailty in old age explored

Enhance your employability

The new MySkills framework will help all students develop skills to complement their academic learning.

Events

Apr16
WayWORD: Spring into Summer Programme

Ahead of the WayWORD 2025 autumn festival in October, the WayWORD team has organised some exciting events as part of...

Apr23
Cafe Sci - Musical Traditions of Scotland's Northern Sailors

Explore the music that emerged in the seventeenth century Scotland in the wake of the Scottish whaling and fishing industries.

Apr18
University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Student Showcase

Come along to hear some of our talented student performers from the University's Department of Music!

Apr23
University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Ogston Performance Prize Finals 2025

The University's annual music performance competition, dedicated to long-time friend and benefactor of the department, Derek Ogston. Come along to...

Apr23
Student-led Zoology Museum Extinction Tours

Are we currently in a mass-extinction event? If so, what's causing it? Join one of our special tours of the...

Campus Visits

We are delighted to invite you to visit our beautiful ancient university campus.