University of Aberdeen

About us

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is a top 20 UK university and 4th in the UK 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.

University of Aberdeen - Top 20 UK University

The University of Aberdeen has been ranked in the Top 20 of 2 major UK league 2023 tables - The Guardian University Guide 2023 and The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023. Here we talk about what makes the University of Aberdeen a top 20 UK University.

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 20 UK Universities.

Student life

With over 55 sports clubs and over 200 societies and student groups, the University of Aberdeen has a vibrant student life and community spirit. Joining a club or society is a great way to meet new people and experience new things as well as continue to develop your skills, hobbies and passions. Societies, sports clubs and student groups are student-run activities which give students the opportunity to develop their skills, discover new hobbies and make new friends. From A Cappella and Wizarding World of Aberdeen to Weightlifting and everything in between, we have over 200 exciting activities and initiatives for you to get involved with. These activities are all coordinated by the University of Aberdeen Students' Association (AUSA), our student-led organisation that supports, empowers and represents our students. More information can be found at www.ausa.org.uk

 

Campus and facilities

The University of Aberdeen continues to invest in our facilities and learning resources, ensuring that our staff and students have everything they need to help them succeed in their work and study. We have two campuses in Aberdeen: King's Campus at Old Aberdeen and the Medicine Campus at Foresterhill.

The award-winning Sir Duncan Rice Library is one of the largest & best equipped in the UK, offering an outstanding learning experience. The Taylor Law Library and the Medical Library offer specialist subject support and study space.

The Olympic standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre is the premier sports facility in NE Scotland. It is open to students, staff and the public, with facilities for athletics, football, swimming, racquet sports, hockey, martial arts, weight lifting, boxing & fitness classes, as well as spaces for a variety of sports clubs such as trampolining & ultimate frisbee.