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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 student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2023 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 for overall student satisfaction and 15th in the UK for positive responses, National Student Survey 2024.
Aberdeen named one of the safest and most affordable student cities in the UK, with the University voted 2nd for value for money (Complete University Guide 2022, StudentCrowd University Awards 2023).
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.