Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the third oldest university in Scotland and home to 16,500 students. Internationally recognized, it has 5 Nobel laureates and is ranked 137th in the World University Rankings 2015/2016 and 40th in the UK. The Research Excellence Framework 2014 rated 73% of its research as "world-leading" or "internationally excellent". The University of Aberdeen is in the top 10 universities in the UK for geology and ranks highly for law, mechanical engineering, medicine, chemistry and psychology. It is also one of the world leaders in research - 55th out of 750 universities worldwide. The University of Aberdeen is a place that will certainly never let you get bored.
Aberdeen is one of the oldest cities in the whole of the UK and the third largest city in Scotland. Known as the Energy Capital of Europe and the Granite City, Aberdeen takes pride in its architecture, rich history, remarkable cultural heritage and lively social life. The city has a population of over 200,000 and a student community of over 30,000. The Complete University Guide named Aberdeen the safest city in all of Scotland.
Main programs and majors (For a detailed list, ask one of our advisors)
- Accountancy
- Anthropology
- Arabic
- Archaeology
- Biochemistry
- Biology
- Biomedical Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Celtic and Anglo-Saxon Studies
- Chemistry
- Computing Science
- Computing Science
- Counselling skills
- DevelopmentalBiology
- Divinity and Religious studies
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- English
- Environmental Humanities
- Environmental Sciences
- European Studies
- Film and Visual Culture
- Finance
- Forestry
- French
- Gaelic
- Genetics
- Geography
- Geology and Petroleum Geology
- German
- Hispanic Studies
- History
- History of Art
- Immunology
- Language and Linguistics
- Latin
- Law
- Literature in a World Context
- Management Studies
- Mandarin
- Marine and Coastal Resource Management
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Music
- Pharmacology
- Philosophy
- Physical Sciences
- Physics
- Physiology
- Plant Science
- Politics and International Relations
- Professional Development
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Scandinavian Language
- School of Medical Sciences
- Sixth Century Course
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Statistics
- Zoology
Key information
Duration of study:
3-4 years for Bachelor's programs
1-2 years for Master's programs
Academic year:
2 semesters - September and January
Start of the year:
September and January (for some Master's programs)
Application deadline:
January 15 for most majors
March 24 for art and design majors
For Master's programs, the deadline is up to 10 weeks before the program starts.
Admission requirements:
High school diploma.
IELTS
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of 79 (100 for medical programs), depending on the major.
Cambridge English: Advanced/Proficiency
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of 169 (185 for medicine), depending on the major.
TOEFL
For Bachelor's and Master's programs, a minimum of 79 (100 for medical programs), depending on the major.
Scholarships and loans
Tuition in Scotland is £1,820 for EU and Scottish citizens. Students can apply to have their fees paid by the Scottish Government and, provided they meet certain conditions, they will not have to repay anything after graduation.
Accommodation:
Every first-year student is guaranteed a place in the university residence halls, with prices ranging from £99 to £169 per week.