The University of Aberdeen is one of Scotland’s oldest universities, providing world-class education for nearly six centuries to students from the UK and around the world.

The university was founded by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Lord Chancellor of Scotland. In 1495, he established King’s College with the mission of educating doctors, teachers, clerks, lawyers, and civil servants to serve the Scottish Crown.
In 1593, a second post-Reformation university was founded by George Keith, 4th Earl Marischal.
In 1860, King’s College and Marischal College merged to form the modern University of Aberdeen. Initially Arts and Theology were taught at King’s College and Law, Medicine, and Natural Sciences were taught at Marischal College.
A milestone in the university’s history came in 1892, when women were admitted to all faculties.

The main campus of the University of Aberdeen is located in Old Aberdeen, the historic site of King’s College. The university heavily invests in medical research, with several world-class facilities:

• In 2002 the Institute of Medical Sciences was established, equipped with cutting-edge medical research facilities.
• In 2007 the Health Sciences Building was built, enhancing the university’s commitment to health and biomedical sciences. Foresterhill Campus is now considered one of the most significant biomedical research centers in the UK.
• The Suttie Centre for Teaching and Learning in Healthcare is the latest addition, providing modern training for healthcare professionals.

The University of Aberdeen has two main campuses: Old Aberdeen and Foresterhill.

Old Aberdeen Campus – the heart of the university, featuring both historical landmarks and state-of-the-art facilities. It includes:

• King’s College,
• New King’s College,
• University Library,
• Elphinstone Hall,
• Sports Village & Aquatic Centre,
• Old Town House,
• Student Union Building,
• Cruickshank Botanic Garden,
• Zoology Museum,
• Johnston Hall Entertainment Centre.

Foresterhill Campus is primarily dedicated to medicine and biomedical sciences, housing:

• Suttie Centre – A professional training center for healthcare professionals,
• Institute of Medical Sciences,
• School of Dentistry,
• Health Sciences Building,
• Lillian Sutton Building (Biomedical Research),
• Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health.

Sports play an important role at the University of Aberdeen, thanks to its world-class sports infrastructure, built to Olympic standards – including Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre.
The University of Aberdeen’s social scene is considered one of the best in Scotland and the UK. The Student Union plays a key role in organizing activities, overseeing 100+ student clubs and societies and The Hub – a three-story entertainment complex providing students with a variety of social and leisure activities.

Accommodation:
All first-year students are guaranteed a place in one of the university’s student residences. The University of Aberdeen's Accommodation Service helps all students find suitable housing based on their preferences and budget. The university offers on-campus residences or accommodation within walking distance.

Residences consist of houses or apartments, where students live in individual rooms. Each residence is fully equipped for comfortable living, studying, and relaxation. Residences can be catered or self-catered. The Accommodation Service can also assist students in finding private apartments if preferred.

Why Choose the University of Aberdeen?

• Ranked 55th among 750 universities worldwide for research activity (CWTS Leiden Ranking 2015),
• 3rd oldest university in Scotland and 5th in the UK,
• 5 Nobel Prize winners among faculty and alumni,
• Northeast Scotland is considered an ideal place to study and live,
• Aberdeen’s library is ranked among the world’s Top 10 university libraries (The Independent),
• Impressive sports facilities, including the Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre,
• Student body representing over 120 nationalities,
• Ranked the safest university campus in Scotland (Complete University Guide),
• Aberdeen's student clubs and societies ranked #1 in Scotland and #5 in the UK (WhatUni Awards 2013).

Programmes:

• Foundation (Partnered with Kaplan) – Petroleum Engineering,
• Undergraduate / Bachelor's,
• Postgraduate / Master's,
• Doctorate / PhD.

University Structure

The University of Aberdeen Business School

College of Arts and Social Sciences:

• School of Divinity, History and Philosophy,
• School of Education,
• School of Language, Literature, Music and Visual Culture,
• School of Law,
• School of Social Science.

College of Life Sciences and Medicine:

• School of Biological Sciences,
• School of Medicine, Medical Sciences and Nutrition,
• School of Psychology.

College of Physical Sciences:

• School of Engineering,
• School of Geosciences,
• School of Natural and Computing Sciences.

Most Popular Fields of Study:

• Medicine,
• Education,
• Law,
• Engineering and Technology,
• Arts and Humanities.

Application Deadlines:

• Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree): Until June 30,
• Postgraduate (Master’s Degree): Until July 29.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate (Bachelor’s Degree):

• High school diploma
• Foundation / A-level
• IELTS 6.0 (7.0 for Medicine) / TOEFL 78 (100 for Medicine)

Postgraduate (Master’s Degree):

• Bachelor’s degree (GPA 4.3 – 4.69)
• IELTS 6.5 – 7.0 / TOEFL 90 – 100 (depending on the program)

Scholarships:
The University of Aberdeen offers a unique scholarship program for international undergraduate students, covering one full year of tuition fees.

Notable Alumni:

• Richard Laurence Millington Synge – Nobel Prize-winning biochemist,
• Patrick Manson – Physician, pioneer in tropical disease research,
• William Thornton – Architect, physician, artist, and inventor,
• Alistair Darling – British politician, Labour Party.