University of Aberdeen

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest university in the UK and is today home to a thriving community of more than 14,000 students from over 130 different countries. With a proud history of teaching and research excellence, the University has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize on two occasions, and is associated with five Nobel Prizes across physics, chemistry, medicine, and nutrition.<br><br>We are ranked 13th in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2023, and fourth in the UK for Overall Student Satisfaction in the latest National Student Survey.<br><br>Teaching at the University of Aberdeen is organised across 12 schools which encompass Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences and Medicine. Our students benefit from being taught by expert academic staff who are active in research, with many involved in international collaborations at the forefront of discovery in their discipline.<br><br>Aberdeen is one of the safest and most affordable student cities in the UK. It is a vibrant and ambitious city, rich in culture and history, and surrounded by dramatic coastlines and beautiful countryside.