About us
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is ranked 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide in 2024 and 2025. A community of over 130 nationalities and 15,000 students, we teach over 350 undergraduate degrees. We provide the quality and depth of a traditional Scottish degree, but with choice, flexibility and support to produce graduates for the 21st Century.
Why choose University of Aberdeen?
- Ranked 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024 & 2025
- Guaranteed accommodation for all new students with free gym membership at the state-of-the-art Aberdeen Sports Village
- Ranked 2nd in Scotland for overall student satisfaction (NSS 2024)
- Over 120 clubs and societies, including more than 50 sports teams
Our degree programmes
We know from experience that flexibility is very important in preparing our students for a world today in which new graduates need a wide range of knowledge, understanding and skills. All single honours undergraduate degrees at Aberdeen, except for Medicine and Dentistry, include enhanced study options. This allows students to take a subject from outside their degree area, study a language, or undertake a cross-disciplinary course
We encourage you to study subjects that not only interest you but will be useful and will make you attractive to a future employer. All our undergraduate degrees allow an option to study abroad, and students are encouraged to undertake work placements.
Browse our undergraduate degree programmes
Visit us
We host open days in June (Medicine only), August and October which are a fantastic opportunity to visit our campus. If you can’t make an open day, or would prefer a private visit, then book a campus visit.