University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen – Scotland

The University of Aberdeen, founded in 1495, is the third oldest university in Scotland and the fifth oldest in the United Kingdom. Throughout its history spanning more than 500 years, it has produced five Nobel Prize-winning alumni. With approximately 12,000 students, the university brings together people from all corners of the globe, fostering a rich and diverse community. The campus offers contemporary educational facilities set amidst historic architecture; it is equipped with modern laboratories, state-of-the-art computer resources and digital infrastructure.

Students can be active not only in their academic lives but also in their social lives: the university is home to over 150 clubs and societies. It offers a campus life brimming with sporting, cultural and social activities. Academically, the university boasts strong programmes in medicine, the natural sciences, engineering, the humanities and the social sciences. The multicultural environment, comprising Scottish, English and students from over 120 different nationalities, offers a unique learning experience.

Although it is situated in the north of Scotland, in a relatively remote area, Aberdeen’s international appeal attracts students from all over the world every year. Whilst its graduates enter the workforce with high starting salaries, the university is also recognised as Scotland’s safest university city.

Location: Aberdeen, Scotland

Establishment: 1495

Arrangement: Ranked 220th in the QS World University Rankings

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