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Since 1495 knowledge seekers from across the globe have united in Aberdeen to dream up new innovations and ideas. Our ancient tradition of modern thinking has sparked many real-world solutions over the years, and now it's your turn.
Our research-led teaching and supportive community has named us 2nd in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for overall student satisfaction (National Student Survey 2024) and we've been named in the Top 15 UK Universities (Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025).
2nd in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for overall student satisfaction and 15th in the UK for positive responses, National Student Survey 2024.
Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire named UK's best place to live (HomeView) and Aberdeen City retains prestigious Purple Flag for city centre safety and vibrancy (Association of Town & City Management)
48th in the world and 10th in the UK for impact: assessed against the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, including 17th in the world for Reduced Inequalities (Times Higher Education Impact rankings 2024).
Inclusive and interdisciplinary approach to learning makes UoA graduates stand out to employers: proactively seeking candidates who can think beyond traditional siloes, disciplines and borders.