Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Aberdeen

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Overview

University of Aberdeen (Oilthigh Obar Dheathain) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Founded in 1495, University of Aberdeen (UA) is a coeducational institution officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council. UA provides courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees, including pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. For an overview of the available degree levels and areas of study, see the uniRank table below or search the institution's website with the search engine below. This 531-year-old UK higher education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International students are welcome to apply. UA also offers several academic and non-academic facilities and services, including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, and administrative services.

Snapshot

Control

University of Aberdeen's Control Typepublic

Entity

University of Aberdeen's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

University of Aberdeen' Size by Total Enrollmentlarge-sized

Selectivity

University of Aberdeen's Selectivity by Acceptance Ratenot reported

Identity

Name
Name (English) n.a.
Name (Non Latin) Oilthigh Obar Dheathain
Acronym UA
Founded 1495
Motto Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom
Colours
Mascot Angus the Bull

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Location

Address Elphinstone Road, King's College
Aberdeen
AB24 3FX Scotland
United Kingdom
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University of Aberdeen Phone Number (1224) 272 000
University of Aberdeen Fax Number (1224) 272 576
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Recognition and Accreditation

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

University of Aberdeen is legally chartered, licensed and/or institutionally accredited by: Privy Council

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1495


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Aberdeen's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Association of International Accountants (AIA)
  • Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
  • BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
  • British Psychological Society (BPS)
  • Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
  • Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
  • Chartered Insurance Institute (CII)
  • CPA Australia
  • EFMD Quality Improvement System
  • Energy Institute (EI)
  • General Medical Council (GMC)
  • Geological Society
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
  • Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland (ICAS)
  • Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA)
  • Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IOM3)
  • Institute of Measurement and Control (InstMC)
  • Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE)
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
  • Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
  • Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
  • Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
  • Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
  • Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
  • Royal Society of Biology (RSB)


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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or more generally recognize University of Aberdeen as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs or courses (programmatic accreditation).

Fields of Study and Degree Levels

University of Aberdeen Fields of Study and Degree Levels

The following Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix of University of Aberdeen is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify University of Aberdeen's academic range and degree level offering.



University of Aberdeen: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
PreBach
degrees 		Bachelor
degrees 		Master
degrees 		Doctoral
degrees
Yes Yes Yes Yes
A&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
L&C Yes Yes Yes
B&S Yes Yes Yes Yes
M&H Yes Yes Yes Yes
S&T Yes Yes Yes Yes
Eng Yes Yes Yes Yes

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Programs and Courses

University of Aberdeen Academic Programs/Courses

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Tuition Fees

University of Aberdeen Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Tuition Fees Range Matrix of University of Aberdeen categorizes tuition fees by student type (local or international) and degree level (undergraduate or postgraduate). It aims to help students get an approximate idea of the estimated yearly tuition fees at University of Aberdeen.



University of Aberdeen: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students		 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro) 2,500-4,999 US$ (2,280-4,555 Euro)
International
students		 over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro) 12,500-14,999 US$ (11,390-13,670 Euro)

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Important: tuition fee ranges are indicative. Final tuition fees can vary by degree program, citizenship, residency status, study load and enrollment mode. Contact University of Aberdeen Admissions for exact pricing applicable to your circumstances. Data sources: these figures are compiled from direct institutional submissions to uniRank, official University of Aberdeen website data and publicly available government education sources.

Admissions

University of Aberdeen Admission Info


University of Aberdeen's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

University of Aberdeen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.


University of Aberdeen's Admission Selection Admission Selection

University of Aberdeen has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

University of Aberdeen 's acceptance rate is not reported.


Minority Serving Minority Serving

This institution does not have a special focus on promoting education or research among a specific minority or ethnic group.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

Not reported


University of Aberdeen's International Students Admission International Students

Yes
University of Aberdeen has more than 5800 international students.


University of Aberdeen's Admission Office Admission Office

Regent Walk
Aberdeen AB32 6RA
(1224) 272090
(1224) 273504

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by the areas of study, degree level, student's nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact University of Aberdeen's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate.

Size and Profile

University of Aberdeen Size and Profile


University of Aberdeen's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

University of Aberdeen has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.


University of Aberdeen's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

University of Aberdeen's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.


University of Aberdeen's Control Type Control Type

University of Aberdeen is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.


University of Aberdeen's Entity Type Entity Type

University of Aberdeen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.


University of Aberdeen's Campus Setting Campus Setting

University of Aberdeen's main campus is located in an urban setting, meaning it is situated within a city.


University of Aberdeen's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

University of Aberdeen adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.


University of Aberdeen's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

Not reported


University of Aberdeen is None Religious Affiliation

None.



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Facilities and Services

University of Aberdeen Facilities


University of Aberdeen's Library University Library

Yes Visit University of Aberdeen's Library


University of Aberdeen's Housing University Housing

Yes


University of Aberdeen's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

Yes


University of Aberdeen's Institutional Hospital Institutional Hospital

Yes

University of Aberdeen Services


University of Aberdeen's Financial Aid Financial Aid

Yes


University of Aberdeen's Study Abroad Study Abroad

Yes


University of Aberdeen's Distance Learning Distance Learning

Yes


University of Aberdeen's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

Not reported


University of Aberdeen's Career Services Career Services

Not reported


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Academic Structure

University of Aberdeen Organisational Structure

The academic structure of University of Aberdeen consists of the following primary first-level divisions; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

University of Aberdeen
  • College of Arts and Social Sciences
  • College of Life Sciences and Medicine
  • College of Life Sciences and Medicine

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Memberships and Affiliations

University of Aberdeen Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important University of Aberdeen's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

  • Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU)
  • European University Association (EUA)
  • Universities UK


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Official Social Media Channels

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X X (Twitter)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is University of Aberdeen public or private?

University of Aberdeen is a public higher education institution, meaning it is funded and managed by the government, providing affordable access to education for students.

Is University of Aberdeen profit or non-profit?

University of Aberdeen is a non-profit higher education institution, relying on government subsidies and reinvesting all revenue into programs, research and student services rather than distributing profits to owners or shareholders.

What is the size of University of Aberdeen in terms of enrollment?

University of Aberdeen has a student enrollment ranging from 10,000 to 14,999, making it a large-sized institution.

What is the size of University of Aberdeen in terms of academic staff?

University of Aberdeen's academic staff ranges from 800 to 899 members.

Is University of Aberdeen a coeducational institution?

University of Aberdeen is a coeducational institution, admitting both men and women to its programs and degrees.

What academic calendar does University of Aberdeen use?

University of Aberdeen adopts a semesters academic calendar, a scheduling system where the academic year is divided into two main terms, or semesters, each typically lasting about 15 to 18 weeks, separated by a long break, usually a winter or summer vacation.

What religion is University of Aberdeen affiliated with?

None.

Does University of Aberdeen admit international students?

Yes. University of Aberdeen has more than 5800 international students.

What is University of Aberdeen's acceptance rate and admission policy?

University of Aberdeen 's acceptance rate is not reported. This university has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades.

How much does it cost to attend University of Aberdeen UA?

Undergraduate tuition range for local students: 10,000-12,499 US$ (9,110-11,390 Euro). International students: over 20,000 US$ (18,225 Euro). Tuition costs may vary by program.

Where is University of Aberdeen UA located?

University of Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom. Address: Elphinstone Road, King's College.

Is University of Aberdeen UA accredited and legally recognised?

Yes, University of Aberdeen is accredited by Privy Council (since 1495).

Does University of Aberdeen offer financial aid?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen offer study abroad programs?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen have a university library?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen provide student housing and accommodation?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen have sports facilities or activities?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen offer academic counseling?

Not reported

Does University of Aberdeen offer career services?

Not reported

Does University of Aberdeen offer distance learning?

Yes

Does University of Aberdeen have an institutional hospital?

Yes

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