University of Aberdeen

Welcome to the University of Aberdeen

Follow your path to the University of Aberdeen, one of Scotland’s 4 ancient universities. The vibrant city of Aberdeen is located close to the Scottish cost, and is known as the Energy Capital of Europe thanks to its thriving oil and gas industry. Here you can pursue a PhD in one of the University’s wide variety of research areas.

Your path to Aberdeen

Doctorate preparation in London

Top reasons to study here

Historic university founded in 1495

Join a university that has been an education leader for centuries

Ranked top 30 in the UK

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020

Campus community of over 120 nationalities

Enjoy a global student experience

Based in Aberdeen with its thriving engineering sector

Study in the ideal city for you to build your professional network

Subject rankings

Subject area	UK ranking	Source
Accounting and Finance	10th	Complete University Guide 2020
Anthropology	4th	Guardian University Guide 2020
Civil Engineering	7th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Computer Science	24th	Guardian University Guide 2020
Electrical and Electronic Engineering	19th	Complete University Guide 2020
Law	7th	Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2020
Physics and Astronomy	14th	Guardian University Guide 2020
Sociology	7th	Guardian University Guide 2020

Why choose the University of Aberdeen?

Experience the energy industry

You will be in the heart of Europe’s energy sector – ideal for research in Engineering. This location has helped the University of Aberdeen build close partnerships with leading energy companies, which is great for your professional network.

Experience the energy industry

An education leader since 1495

The University of Aberdeen is the 5th oldest university in the English-speaking world. Study here and follow the path of famous alumni including 5 Nobel Prize winners, and benefit from Aberdeen's 500+ years of education expertise.

An education leader since 1495

Enjoy Scotland’s ‘Silver City’

Aberdeen offers an ideal student lifestyle on the Scottish coast. Discover its shopping malls and comedy shows, watch a play at His Majesty’s Theatre, or escape the city to explore the beautiful Cairngorms National Park and Craigievar Castle.

Enjoy Scotland’s ‘Silver City’

Liliana from Mexico

Postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen really appealed to me because I knew it would offer me the chance to be taught by some of the most experienced scientists working in my area of study.

At Aberdeen, we have a shared sense of pride in the University's past, combined with an ambition to make the next chapter in its history even more successful. That makes Aberdeen an exciting and very special university to be a part of.