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Welcome Week 2026

Discover all the information and guidance you need to kick off your University of Aberdeen experience.

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Register for our Undergraduate Open Day

Join us at our Undergraduate Open Day on Saturday 3 October to explore our beautiful campus and learn more about our degrees. Register now.

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship

We are offering international students scholarships of £6,000 (per year) for eligible undergraduate programmes and £8,000 for eligible master's programmes.

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Together we Break Boundaries

Discover how our researchers are breaking boundaries – going beyond borders and disciplines to create impact for over 525 years

UK Top 20

3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026

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5th in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2026

Sustainability

3rd in Scotland and 20th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2026

Find a Degree

At the University of Aberdeen we offer a flexible and individual approach to your studies.

Postgraduate Taught

A wide variety of research-led programmes taught by leaders in the field.

Postgraduate Research

Our research crosses disciplines to find solutions to the world's greatest challenges.

Online Learning

Fit your learning around your location, work and personal commitments.

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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News

University chemist awarded £1.8 million Fellowship recognising potential leaders of the future

A University of Aberdeen chemist has been awarded a prestigious Royal Society University Research Fellowship worth £1.8 million.

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New research aims to improve care for mothers and babies affected by life-threatening bleeding after

A new study could transform the way doctors diagnose and treat severe bleeding after childbirth, helping to improve outcomes for mothers and babies across Scotland, the UK and beyond.

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Our History

Since our foundation in 1495, the University of Aberdeen has celebrated many incredible milestones.

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