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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen

  • Location: Seaside, City

About us

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is a top 15 UK university and ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction. A community of over 130 nationalities and 15,000 students, we teach over 350 undergraduate degrees. We provide the quality and depth of a traditional Scottish degree, but with choice, flexibility and support to produce graduates for the 21st Century.

Go Beyond Boundaries

At Aberdeen we’ve been going beyond boundaries, beyond expectations and beyond tradition since 1495. Find your place at a UK top 15 university and go further to spark lasting, positive change.

What makes us different

For more than 525 years, we have proudly offered our students life-changing opportunities by proving true to our Foundational Purpose: ‘open to all and dedicated to the pursuit of truth in the service of others’. Our vast experience in teaching – along with our modern, 21st century outlook – enables us to offer the same great opportunity to you today.

Our rich heritage, world leading research and learning excellence has contributed to our association with five Nobel Prize winners and we continue to be named in the Top 15 UK Universities.

Course locations

Main Site

Directorate of External Relations, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX

Foresterhill Campus

Ashgrove Road West, Aberdeen, AB25 2ZN

Main Site

University Office, Regent Walk, King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX

King's Campus

King's College, Aberdeen, AB24 3FX