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The University of Aberdeen, Scotland, is a UK Top 20 and World Top 200 University with outstanding levels of student satisfaction.

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Aberdeen Global Scholarship

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[We are offering international students scholarships of £6,000 (per year) for eligible undergraduate programmes and £8,000 for eligible master's programmes starting in September 2025 or January 2026.](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/funding/search/?type=global)

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Aberdeen rises in university ranking

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[The University of Aberdeen has achieved its highest ever UK position in one of the country's most prestigious university league tables](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/23553/)

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Together we Break Boundaries

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[Discover how our researchers are breaking boundaries – going beyond borders and disciplines to create impact for over 525 years](/research/)

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Second for Satisfaction

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[We have been voted second across Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/23346/)

UK Top 20

2nd in Scotland and Top 15 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2025 and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025

Satisfaction

2nd in Scotland, Wales and N Ireland for student satisfaction in The National Student Survey 2024

Sustainability

10th in the UK and 37th globally in the QS World University Rankings: Sustainability 2024

Award-winning

Queen's Anniversary Prize for research and teaching in Soil Science in 2021

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Undergraduate

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

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Postgraduate Taught

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

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Postgraduate Research

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

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Online Learning

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

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Leading the transition in Europe's Energy capital

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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.

[Explore energy transition](/research/interdisciplinary/energy-transition/)

News

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### Tasmanian ancestral remains to return home

A ceremony to repatriate Tasmanian ancestral remains held in University of Aberdeen collections since the 1850s will take place on 21 March.

[Find out more](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24212/)

### Aberdeen among Knowledge Exchange award winners

The University of Aberdeen were among the winners at the 10th Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards on 19 March.

[Find out more](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/24217/)

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    ### Genes linked to smoking in pregnancy identified

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    ### Aberdeen filmmaker inspired by story of soprano supported by Lord Strathcona

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    ### £1.3m self-screening trial aims to close inequity gap in Scotland's cervical cancer deaths

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    ### WayWORD puts the spotlight on women in STEM and art

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    ### New Research Cultures Strategy unveiled by University of Aberdeen

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[More News](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/news/)

Enhance your employability

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The new MySkills framework will help all students develop skills to complement their academic learning.

[Learn more about MySkills](/students/academic-life/myskills/)

Events

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    Mar

    22

    ### Chinese Calligraphy Workshop

    Chinese calligraphy is the ancient art of Chinese writing.

    ](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/22179/)

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    Apr

    07

    ### Easter Fèis (Easter Festival)

    Looking for something fun for the kids to do during the Easter Holidays? The Easter Fèis gives school age children...

    ](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/22307/)

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    Apr

    18

    ### University of Aberdeen Concert Series - Student Showcase

    Come along to hear some of our talented student performers from the University's Department of Music!

    ](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/22150/)

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    Feb

    07

    ### Student-led Zoology Museum Tours

    Wednesday lunchtimes AND new for 2025, now available for group bookings. Brought to you by the Zoology and Biological Sciences...

    ](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/22140/)

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    Nov

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    ### EXHIBITION: Imagined Norths

    Visit the Gallery in the Sir Duncan Rice Library from 11th November to see the new exhibition from the University...

    ](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/21056/)

[More Events](https://www.abdn.ac.uk/events/)

### Campus Visits

We are delighted to invite you to visit our beautiful ancient university campus.

[Book a Campus Visit](/study/open-days/visit/)