University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom • Founded 1495 • World Rank #619
Overview
Established in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Aberdeen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Scotland.
Officially recognized/chartered by the Privy Council, University of Aberdeen (UA) is a large-sized coeducational UK higher education institution. University of Aberdeen (UA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as 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.
This 529-year-old UK higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic records and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
UA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
Location & Contact
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Academic Details
University of Aberdeen's institutional metrics — useful for sizing it against other shortlisted universities. The proportion of academic staff with doctorates correlates with research output and graduate-school admissions.
Academic Structures
Below is the academic-unit breakdown for University of Aberdeen. Inter-faculty credit transfer rules vary; check whether modules outside your home faculty count toward your degree before enrolling.
Unit 2 items
- College of Arts and Social Sciences
- College of Life Sciences and Medicine
Degrees
Pick your degree level at University of Aberdeen from the breakdown. Late-entry and transfer options vary by level and country — fewer universities accept mid-degree transfers at master's than at bachelor's.
Doctoral 30 programs
Doctoral programmes train independent researchers, leading to academic, scientific, and senior advisory careers.
- Accountancy
- Anthropology
- Archaeology
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Civil Engineering
- Dentistry
- Economics
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance
- Geography
- Geography (Human)
- Geology
- Health Sciences
- History
- International Relations and Diplomacy
- Law
- Literature
- Management
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Modern Languages
- Nutrition
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Psychology
- Real Estate
- Religion
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
Faculties & Divisions
All faculties operate under Privy Council.
Arts and Social Sciences (College) 20 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Anthropology
- Art History
- Arts and Humanities
- Celtic Languages and Studies
- Education
- Film
- French
- Gender Studies
- Geography
- Law
- Linguistics
- Literature
- Modern Languages
- Music
- Philosophy
- Political Sciences
- Religion
- Social Sciences
- Sociology
- Spanish
Common Career Paths
- Researcher
- Policy Analyst
- Social Worker
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Life Sciences and Medicine (College) 6 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Medicine
- Nutrition
- Protective Services
- Psychology
Common Career Paths
- Physician
- Medical Researcher
- Clinical Specialist
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Physical Sciences (College) 13 subjects offered
Specialisations & Subjects
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering
- Environmental Studies
- Geography
- Geology
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petroleum and Gas Engineering
- Physics
Common Career Paths
- Research Scientist
- Lab Technician
- Analyst
Illustrative career directions for this field; specific outcomes depend on programme and student choices.
Programs Offered
Browse University of Aberdeen's programmes by level, or filter by name to find a specific course. The grouping helps when you have a target qualification tier but want to compare specific programme content.
Bachelor's Degree
3 programmes
University of Aberdeen delivers 3 programmes at bachelor's level, the qualifications school-leavers most commonly apply to as their first step into higher education.
Comparative Literature and Culture and Gaelic (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture and French (5yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
International Business Business & Management 4 years On-campus
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master's Degree
171 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, University of Aberdeen runs 171 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
Psychology Psychology
Safety and Reliability Engineering (Online) General Engineering
Safety and Reliability Engineering General Engineering
Robotics and Artificial Intelligence AI & Machine Learning
Rewilding and Nature Recovery
Research Methods For Health
Reproductive and Developmental Biology Biological Sciences
Renewable Energy Engineering (Online) Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Engineering Energy Engineering
Real Estate Business & Management
Psychology of Mental Health Psychology
Psychology in the Workplace Psychology
Scottish Heritage
Psychological Studies (Online) Psychology
Psychological Studies Psychology
Project Management Business & Management
Professional Education Education & Teaching
Process Safety Engineering General Engineering
Primary Education (Online) Education & Teaching
Primary Education Education & Teaching
Politics, Public Policy and Management Business & Management
Sustainability Economics and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Translation Studies (Online) Translation & Interpreting
Translation Studies Translation & Interpreting
Theology and Disability Islamic & Quranic Studies
TESOL - Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages English Language Studies
Teaching Qualification in Further Education Education & Teaching
Sustainable Water Management Business & Management
Sustainable Energy Geoscience General Engineering
Sustainability Transitions
Politics and Public Policy Public Policy
Subsea Engineering (Online) General Engineering
Subsea Engineering General Engineering
Studies in Mindfulness
Strategic Studies
Sport and Exercise Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
Special Care Dentistry Dentistry
Sociology Social & Cultural Studies
Social Science Social Sciences & Education
Sex, Gender, Violence Gender & Sexuality Studies
Secondary Education Education & Teaching
Master of Public Health Online Public Health
Mindfulness Professional Recognition
Microbiology Biological Sciences
Medieval and Early Modern Studies Fashion Design
Medical Physics Physics & Astronomy
Medical Imaging Biomedical & Laboratory Sciences
Masters in Theology Islamic & Quranic Studies
Molecular Medicine Medicine
Master of Public Health Public Health
Marketing (Online) Advertising & Digital Marketing
Marketing Advertising & Digital Marketing
Maritime Law Law
Literatures, Environments and Places Literature
Linguistics Linguistics & Language Studies
Leadership in Professional Contexts
International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation with Professional Skills Law
International Trade Law Law
International Security and Diplomacy Politics & International Relations
Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills (Blended) Law
Policy Evaluation Construction Management
Planetary Sciences Natural Sciences
Planetary and Data Sciences Data Science & Analytics
Philosophy and Society Philosophy & Ethics
Petroleum Engineering (Online) Earth Sciences & Geology
Petroleum Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology
Person-Centred Counselling (Children, Young People and Adults) Counselling & Psychotherapy
Person-Centred Counselling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Peace, Security and International Law International Law
Peace and Conflict Studies Peace and Development Studies
Osteoarchaeology Archaeology
International Relations and Management Business & Management
Oil and Gas Law with Professional Skills Law
Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation (Online) Law
Oil and Gas Law with Dissertation Law
Oil and Gas Engineering (Online) Earth Sciences & Geology
Oil and Gas Engineering Earth Sciences & Geology
Offshore Engineering General Engineering
New Testament and Early Christianity
Natural Resources Law Law
Music Music
Museum Studies
Accounting and Finance Accounting
Advanced Chemical Engineering Chemistry
Advanced Chemical Engineering (Online) Chemistry
Advanced Mechanical Engineering Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Mechanical Engineering (Online) Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Structural Engineering General Engineering
Advanced Structural Engineering (Online) General Engineering
Anthropological Research Social Sciences & Education
Applied Health Sciences Health Sciences
Archaeology Archaeology
Artificial Intelligence AI & Machine Learning
Bioarchaeological Science Archaeology
Biodiversity Conservation Biological Sciences
Biotechnology and Bioinformatics Biotechnology
Business Law and Sustainable Development Politics & International Relations
Cardiovascular Science and Diabetes Natural Sciences
Chemistry for Sustainable Energy Chemistry
Climate Politics and Policy Environmental Sciences
Clinical Pharmacology Pharmacy
Comparative Literature Literature
Corporate Finance and Law Law
Counselling Supervision Counselling & Psychotherapy
Creative Writing Liberal Arts
Criminal Justice Criminal Law & Justice
Criminal Justice and Human Rights Law
Cultural and Creative Communication Communication Studies
Cultural Heritage Archaeology
Cultural Memory, Heritage and Society (Online)
Cybersecurity Cyber Security
Cybersecurity and Machine Learning Cyber Security
Data Science Data Science & Analytics
Data Science and Business Management Data Science & Analytics
Digital Pedagogy and Educational Futures Education & Teaching
Dispute Resolution
Professional Legal Practice Law
Drug Discovery and Development
Early Years
Energy Economics and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Energy Economics and Finance (Online) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Energy Economics and Law Law
Energy Transition Law (Online or Blended) Law
Energy Transition Law with Dissertation Law
Energy Transition Law with Professional Skills Law
Energy Transition Systems and Technologies General Engineering
English Language and Literature English Language Studies
Environmental Anthropology Social Sciences & Education
Environmental Management Business & Management
Ethnology and Folklore
Film, Visual Culture and Arts Management Business & Management
Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
Finance and Investment Management Finance, Banking & Insurance
Finance and Investment Management (with CFA Level 1 Examination) Finance, Banking & Insurance
Financial Technology Finance, Banking & Insurance
General Law Law
Geographical Information Systems Information Systems & Technology
Geographical Information Systems (Online) Information Systems & Technology
Geophysics Earth Sciences & Geology
Global Business Communication Business & Management
Global Energy Transition Enterprise Management Business & Management
Global Health and Management Business & Management
Health and Wellbeing Education Education & Teaching
Health Data Science Data Science & Analytics
Health Data Science Online Data Science & Analytics
Health Economics for Health Professionals Economics
Human Factors and Safety
Human Nutrition Nutrition & Dietetics
Immunology & Immunotherapy Biological Sciences
Inclusive Practice
Industrial Robotics Robotics & Automation
Industrial Robotics (Online) Robotics & Automation
Information Technology Information Systems & Technology
Information Technology with Cybersecurity Cyber Security
Integrated Petroleum Geoscience Earth Sciences & Geology
International and Comparative Law Law
International Business and Finance Finance, Banking & Insurance
International Business Management International Business
International Commercial Law with Dissertation Business Law
International Commercial Law with Professional Skills Business Law
International Dispute Resolution with Dissertation Politics & International Relations
International Dispute Resolution with Professional Skills Politics & International Relations
International Finance and Political Relations Finance, Banking & Insurance
International Human Resource Management Human Resource Management
International Human Rights Law
International Intellectual Property and Information Law Law
International Intellectual Property and Information Law with Professional Skills Law
International Law International Law
International Law and International Relations International Law
International Political Economy Economics
International Relations Politics & International Relations
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Philosophy
1 programme
At postgraduate taught level, University of Aberdeen runs 1 programme. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
MPhil by Research
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Master of Business Administration
5 programmes
At postgraduate taught level, University of Aberdeen runs 5 programmes. These master's degrees suit applicants ready to concentrate on a narrower field than their bachelor's covered.
MBA Online Business & Management
MBA Graduate Pathway (Online) Business & Management
MBA (Graduate Pathway) Business & Management
MBA (Business Analytics) Business & Management
MBA Business & Management
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Professional Doctorate
3 programmes
University of Aberdeen lists 3 programmes awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
Professional Doctorate of Education Education & Teaching
EngD - Doctor of Engineering General Engineering
Professional Doctorate in Counselling Counselling & Psychotherapy
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Doctorate
1 programme
University of Aberdeen lists 1 programme awarding a doctorate — the apex qualification for those pursuing research leadership or an academic career.
PhD by Research
No programmes match your filter in this level.
Associate, Certificate & Other Qualifications
380 programmes
University of Aberdeen offers 380 programmes as shorter-cycle and preparatory qualifications, a flexible tier for skills-focused learners or those bridging into undergraduate study.
Postgraduate Certificate in Mediation Media Studies & Mass Media
Postgraduate Certificate in International Arbitration Law
Autism & Learning
International Relations and Theology & Religion Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
History and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
History and Legal Studies Law 4 years On-campus
Legal Studies and Philosophy Law 4 years On-campus
Art History and French Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (5yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Art History and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History of Art and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Music Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Art History and Music Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Music Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
German and Music Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Music Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film & Visual Culture and German (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and French Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Film & Visual Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film & Visual Culture and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Art History and Film & Visual Culture Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Music Education Social Sciences & Education 3 years On-campus
Primary Education Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Finance and French Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Finance and German Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Accountancy and French Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Accountancy and German Business & Management 5 years On-campus
International Business with Mandarin Business & Management 4 years On-campus
International Business with Mandarin Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Business Management and History Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Language and Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature & Culture (4 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature & Culture (5 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Scottish Literature Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English with Music Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Language & Linguistics and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Language & Linguistics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
English and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
English and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Gaelic Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Geography Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Business Management and English Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Gaelic Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
English and Language & Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Language & Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Gaelic Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture with French (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture and German (5yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
English and French Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
English and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 7 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture with German (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
English and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
French and Gaelic Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Comparative Literature and Culture with Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Language and Linguistics with Mandarin Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Language & Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Language & Linguistics and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Art History and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and Language & Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
English and Film and Visual Culture Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and Gaelic Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Politics (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
German and Mathematics (4yrs) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
German and Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Mathematics and Spanish & Latin American Studies Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
French and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Economics and German (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
German and Politics Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
German and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Politics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Sociology and Spanish & Latin American Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Politics and Spanish & latin American Studies Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Anthropology and German (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
German and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
German and International Relations (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
International Relations and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years) Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Business Management and German Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Finance and German (4yrs) Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Finance and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Spanish & Latin American Studies Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Finance and Spanish and Latin American Studies Business & Management 4 years On-campus
French and Language & Linguistics (5 years) Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Language & Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Language and Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
English and German (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Language and Linguistics and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Modern Languages and Translation & Interpretation Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and Language and Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
German and Language & Linguistics (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
French and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
German with Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
French and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
German and History (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and History of Art Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
French and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
German and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
German and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Art History and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
German and Philosophy (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
History with Music Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Scottish Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Art History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Divinity Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Theology and Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Bachelor of Theology Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Liberal Arts and Sciences Multi-Discipline 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
History and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
History and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Philosophy, Politics and Economics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Philosophy and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Geography Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Economics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
International Relations and Language & Linguistics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and English Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Gaelic Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and French Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Economics and German Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5yrs) Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
French and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Geography and German (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Economics and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4 yrs) Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and French Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Anthropology and German Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
French and Geography Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Geography and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Geography and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
French and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and History Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Philosophy Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and History Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Philosophy Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Theology & Religion Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Politics and Theology & Religion Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Sociology and Theology & Religion Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Film and Visual Culture and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Film and Visual Culture Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Law Law 4 years On-campus
Law Accelerated Law 2 years On-campus
Law Accelerated with English Law Law 2 years On-campus
English Law and European Legal Studies Law 5 years On-campus
Law with French Law Law 5 years On-campus
Law with options in Spanish Language Law 4 years On-campus
Law with German Law Law 5 years On-campus
Law with options in German Law 4 years On-campus
Law with options in French Language Law 4 years On-campus
Law with Spanish Law Law 5 years On-campus
Law and European Legal Studies (5 years) Law 5 years On-campus
Law with options in Gaelic Language Law 4 years On-campus
International Law and Comparative Law Law 4 years On-campus
Law with Computing Science Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Law with options in Economics Law 4 years On-campus
Law with options in Business Management Law 4 years On-campus
Law with options in Accountancy Law 4 years On-campus
Law with options in Music Law 4 years On-campus
Law with English Law Law 4 years On-campus
Legal Studies and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
International Relations and Legal Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Criminology and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Legal Studies Law 4 years On-campus
German and Legal Studies (4yrs) Law 4 years On-campus
Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Law 4 years On-campus
French and Legal Studies Law 5 years On-campus
German and Legal Studies Law 5 years On-campus
Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies Law 5 years On-campus
Law with options in Mandarin Law 4 years On-campus
International Business Business & Management 5 years On-campus
International Business with Gaelic Business & Management 5 years On-campus
International Business with French Business & Management 5 years On-campus
International Business with German Business & Management 5 years On-campus
International Business with Spanish Business & Management 5 years On-campus
Business Management Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Finance Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Accountancy Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Finance and Real Estate Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Accountancy and Economics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Finance and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Accountancy and Legal Studies Law 4 years On-campus
Accountancy and Business Management Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Finance Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Accountancy and Finance Business & Management 4 years On-campus
International Business with Gaelic Business & Management 4 years On-campus
International Business with French Business & Management 4 years On-campus
International Business with Spanish Business & Management 4 years On-campus
International Business with German Business & Management 4 years On-campus
Business Management and French Business & Management 4 years On-campus
English with Creative Writing Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Gaelic Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and German (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and French Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (4yrs) Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and History Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Language & Linguistics Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo Saxon Studies and Theology & Religion Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Film & Visual Culture Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and English Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and German Humanities & Cultural Studies 5 years On-campus
Art History and Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Celtic & Anglo-Saxon Studies and Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Medicine Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Physiology Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Neuroscience with Psychology Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Pharmacology Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Pharmacology with Industrial Placement Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Science (Physiology) with Industrial Placement Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) with Industrial Placement Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Science (Pharmacology) with Industrial Placement Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Developmental Biology) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biology) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Biomedical Sciences (Developmental Biology) with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Biomedical Science (Molecular Biology) with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Immunology and Pharmacology Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Immunology and Pharmacology with Industrial Placement Medicine & Health 5 years On-campus
Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Conservation Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Zoology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Animal Behaviour and Welfare Natural Sciences & Mathematics 2 years On-campus
Animal Behaviour Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Marine Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Genetics with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Genetics (Immunology) Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Genetics (Immunology) with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Microbiology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Microbiology with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Immunology with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Immunology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Sport and Exercise Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Exercise and Health Science with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Sports and Exercise Science with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Exercise and Health Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Applied Sports Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Biochemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Molecular and Cellular Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Psychology with Counselling Skills Medicine & Health 4 years On-campus
Psychology with Gaelic Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Psychology with French Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Psychology with German Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Biological Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Counselling, Psychology and Education Social Sciences & Education 5 years On-campus
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Molecular Biology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology with Industrial Placement Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Plant and Soil Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Legal Studies and Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Language and Linguistics & Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Ecology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Chemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Chemistry Natural Sciences & Mathematics 5 years On-campus
Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Natural Philosophy Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Physical Sciences Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Physics with Astrophysics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Physics with Geology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Physics with Philosophy Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Archaeology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Geology Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Geoscience Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Geography Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Environmental Science Agriculture & Environmental Sciences 4 years On-campus
Geology and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and Gaelic Studies Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and History Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Archaeology and Art History Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Applied Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Mathematics with Gaelic Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Computing Science Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Computing Science with Industrial Placement Computer Science & IT 5 years On-campus
Computing Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Data Science Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Computing Science with Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Information Systems Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Mathematics and Philosophy Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Engineering (5 years) Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Civil Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Civil Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Civil and Structural Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Civil and Structural Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Civil Engineering with Subsea Technology Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Civil and Environmental Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Mechanical with Oil and Gas Studies Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical Engineering with Management Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Electrical and Electronic Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Electronic and Software Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Engineering (Electronic and Software) Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Electrical and Electronic Engineering withRenewable Energy Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Robotics Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Chemical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Petroleum Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Petroleum Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Engineering & Technology 4 years On-campus
Mechanical and Electrical Engineering Engineering & Technology 5 years On-campus
Computing Science Computer Science & IT 5 years On-campus
Computing Science (Artificial Intelligence) Computer Science & IT 5 years On-campus
Computing Science (Cybersecurity) Computer Science & IT 5 years On-campus
Computing Science and Physics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Computing and Music Computer Science & IT 4 years On-campus
Real Estate Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Real Estate Arts, Design & Architecture 4 years On-campus
Economics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Politics and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Psychology and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Psychology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Archaeology Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
Economics and Mathematics Natural Sciences & Mathematics 4 years On-campus
English Language & Literature Humanities & Cultural Studies 4 years On-campus
Economics and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Geography Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Politics and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and Geography Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Geography and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Geography and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
International Relations and Sociology Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Anthropology and International Relations Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Legal Studies Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Economics and Finance Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
Business Management and Politics Social Sciences & Education 4 years On-campus
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How to apply to University of Aberdeen
Step-by-step guidance for applying to University of Aberdeen, covering the typical sequence from programme selection to admissions follow-up.
- 1 Research programmes at University of Aberdeen
Begin by reviewing the programmes section above. University of Aberdeen offers 564 programmes grouped by qualification level. Decide on a target tier (bachelor's, master's, or doctoral) before narrowing by subject.
- 2 Review admissions criteria
Each programme at University of Aberdeen has its own entry requirements — academic minimums, language proficiency, supporting documents, and sometimes interviews or portfolios. Check the programme-specific page or contact admissions to confirm eligibility.
- 3 Gather supporting documents
Most applications require certified academic records, identification documents, language test certificates (IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent for English-medium programmes), CV/résumé, and a statement of purpose. Allow extra time for document authentication.
- 4 Lodge your application
Apply directly via University of Aberdeen's online portal at www.abdn.ac.uk. Complete the application form, upload supporting documents, and pay any application fee. Confirmation emails typically arrive within a few business days.
- 5 Confirm receipt and track progress
After submitting, confirm receipt with the admissions office and track your application status through the portal. You can reach the institution by email at [email protected] or by phone at +44 (1224) 272 000. Set reminders for any interview requests, additional document submissions, or admission decision deadlines.
Frequently Asked Questions about University of Aberdeen
Concise answers to the most-searched questions about University of Aberdeen, useful as a quick orientation before exploring the rest of the profile.
How old is University of Aberdeen?
The institution opened in 1495 (approximately 531 years ago).
Where is University of Aberdeen located?
University of Aberdeen is located in Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
Is University of Aberdeen public or private?
University of Aberdeen is a public institution.
What is the student enrolment at University of Aberdeen?
Student enrolment at University of Aberdeen is around 10,000-14,999.
How is University of Aberdeen ranked?
University of Aberdeen holds rank #619 globally and #39 in United Kingdom.
What programmes are available at University of Aberdeen?
University of Aberdeen offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral programmes.
What is University of Aberdeen's academic structure?
The institution comprises 2 academic units.
Is University of Aberdeen officially recognised?
Yes, University of Aberdeen is recognised by Privy Council.
What is University of Aberdeen's official website?
The institution's website is www.abdn.ac.uk.
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Members of European University Association (EUA)
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Faculties at Nearby Universities
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Where Else to Study Humanities & Cultural Studies
Supervision quality at the Humanities & Cultural Studies programme level is hard to assess externally but affects research output and graduate-school placement. Talk to current students or alumni where possible.
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