University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1495
Overview
The University of Aberdeen is a public research-intensive university located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Founded in 1495, it is one of the five ancient universities of Scotland and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. Teaching is organised across four faculties and 12 schools encompassing a broad range of disciplines. The university has two main campuses: Old Aberdeen (the historic main campus) and Foresterhill (home to medical and health sciences). Aberdeen is ranked 3rd in Scotland and in the UK Top 20 in the Guardian University Guide 2026, and 5th in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2026. It is a charity registered in Scotland (No. SC013683) and welcomes students from over 130 nationalities. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate taught, postgraduate research and online distance learning programmes across more than 60 subject areas.
Fields of study
- Accountancy
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Art History
- Biochemistry
- Biological and Environmental Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business Management
- Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies
- Chemistry
- Computing Science
- Creative Writing
- Dentistry
- Divinity
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Film and Visual Culture
- Finance
- French and Francophone Studies
- Gaelic Studies
- Geography and Environment
- History
- Law
- Mathematics
- Medicine
- Music
- Nursing
- Philosophy
- Physics
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Theology and Religion
Accreditation: Scottish Funding Council
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September, January
- Application deadlines
- 14 January (UCAS deadline for most undergraduate degrees); 15 October for Medicine and Dentistry
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accountancy MA (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Accounting and Finance MSc (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Advanced Chemical Engineering MSc (Online) (opens in a new tab)Online | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Artificial Intelligence MSc (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.