University of Aberdeen

UK Top 15

2nd in Scotland and Top 15 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Satisfaction

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

Enhance your employability

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

News

Thousands of deaths could be avoided with new vaccine

Older people should take a new vaccine to protect them against Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) according to new research from the University of Aberdeen and the MRC-University of Glasgow Centre for Virus Research.

£1million research project to improve understanding and reduce risks from deadly landslides

New research led by the University of Aberdeen (UK) is aiming to improve understanding of the risks of landslides and to mitigate their impact.

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.

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