University of Aberdeen

UK Top 20

12th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025

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2nd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024

Sustainability

10th in the UK and 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

Award-Winning

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

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BlackRock senior executive will focus on crisis, resilience and growth in prestigious lecture

A senior executive at one of the world's leading investment, advisory and risk management firms will take to the stage next month to deliver the prestigious Watt Hepburn Lecture.

Aberdeen retains 12th place ranking in Guardian University Guide

The latest Guardian University Guide has reaffirmed that the University of Aberdeen is amongst the top ranked universities in the UK.

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