University of Aberdeen: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #279 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #109 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #28 of 163 | In the United Kingdom |
| #4 of 18 | In Scotland |
| #1 of 2 | In Aberdeen |
| #64 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
| Top50% | For 226 other topics |
Quick Review
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Doctorate
- Website
- www.abdn.ac.uk
- Languages
- English
- Acceptance rate
- 38%*
* The University of Aberdeen is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.
We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Admissions Requirements | Scottish Certificate of Education (SCE) or General Certificate of Education (GCE) or equivalent, with passes in 5 approved subjects, including English, (3 at SCE. higher (H) grade or 2 at GCE. Advanced ('A') level), or passes in 4 approved subjects (all at SCE (H) grade) |
|---|---|
| Academic Calendar | September to June |
Research profile
University of Aberdeen is a world-class research university with 84,005 scientific papers published and 3,182,953 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Genetics, and Biochemistry.
University of Aberdeen majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 821 | 8829 |
| 1994 | 917 | 10121 |
| 1995 | 945 | 11228 |
| 1996 | 1067 | 12055 |
| 1997 | 1033 | 12799 |
| 1998 | 1138 | 14637 |
| 1999 | 1265 | 16519 |
| 2000 | 1401 | 20056 |
| 2001 | 1452 | 23177 |
| 2002 | 1557 | 27486 |
| 2003 | 1530 | 32339 |
| 2004 | 1453 | 35564 |
| 2005 | 1760 | 42735 |
| 2006 | 1948 | 48293 |
| 2007 | 2198 | 54976 |
| 2008 | 2096 | 64022 |
| 2009 | 2233 | 73439 |
| 2010 | 2626 | 82596 |
| 2011 | 2659 | 92694 |
| 2012 | 2622 | 103394 |
| 2013 | 2669 | 114355 |
| 2014 | 2889 | 124360 |
| 2015 | 2887 | 130140 |
| 2016 | 2811 | 136728 |
| 2017 | 2788 | 148031 |
| 2018 | 2804 | 160014 |
| 2019 | 2709 | 178506 |
| 2020 | 3106 | 209328 |
| 2021 | 3267 | 228370 |
| 2022 | 3231 | 219496 |
| 2023 | 3159 | 219180 |
| 2024 | 2403 | 215680 |
| 2025 | 1799 | 194053 |
Tuition
The tuition table for University of Aberdeen gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.
| Program | Tuition Cost (per year) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate (Home/EU) | £1,820 - £9,250 |
| Undergraduate (International) | £15,900 - £23,000 |
| Postgraduate (Home/EU) | £6,000 - £12,600 |
| Postgraduate (International) | £15,900 - £23,000 |
The University of Aberdeen has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Aberdeen.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Doctorate | 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 |
|---|
University of Aberdeen alumni
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Iain Glen
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Iain Alan Sutherland Glen is a Scottish actor. He has appeared as Dr. Alexander Isaacs/Tyrant in three films of the Resident Evil film series (2004–2016) and as Jorah Mormont in the HBO fantasy television series Game of Thrones (2011–2019). Other notable film and television roles include John Hanning Speke in Mountains of the Moon (1990), Larry Winters in Silent Scream (1990) for which he won the Silver Bear for Best Actor at the Berlin International Film Festival, Manfred Powell in Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Brother John in Song for a Raggy Boy (2003), the title role in Jack Taylor (2010–2016), Sir Richard Carlisle in Downton Abbey (2011), James Willett in Eye in the Sky (2015), Bruce Wayne in Titans (2019–2021), Magnus MacMillan in The Rig (2023–present), and Dr. Pete Nichols in Silo (2023–2025).
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Alex Kapranos
- Occupations
- singersongwriterguitarist
- Biography
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Alexander Paul Kapranos is a Scottish musician. He is the lead vocalist and lead guitarist of Scottish rock band Franz Ferdinand. He has also been a part of the supergroups FFS and BNQT.
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Robert Brown
- Occupations
- botanistmycologistsurgeonnaturalistbotanical collector
- Biography
-
Robert Brown FRSE FRS FLS MWS was a Scottish botanist and paleobotanist who made important contributions to botany largely through his pioneering use of the microscope. His contributions include one of the earliest detailed descriptions of the cell nucleus and cytoplasmic streaming; the observation of Brownian motion; early work on plant pollination and fertilisation, including being the first to recognise the fundamental difference between gymnosperms and angiosperms; and some of the earliest studies in palynology. He also made numerous contributions to plant taxonomy, notably erecting a number of plant families that are still accepted today; and numerous Australian plant genera and species, the fruit of his exploration of that continent with Matthew Flinders.
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Emun Elliott
- Occupations
- television actorstage actoractorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Emun Elliott is a Scottish actor, known for portraying Dr. Christian King in Paradox, Richie in Threesome, John Moray in The Paradise, Kenny in Guilt, and Tony Brightwell in The Gold.
University of Aberdeen faculties and divisions
| College : Arts and Social Sciences | 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 |
|---|---|
| College : Life Sciences and Medicine | Biological and Life Sciences, Health Sciences, Medicine, Nutrition, Protective Services, Psychology |
| College : Physical Sciences | Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Environmental Studies, Geography, Geology, Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Physics |
General information
| Alternative names | UA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1495 |
| Motto | Initium Sapientiae Timor Domini The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom |
Location and contacts
| Address | University Office King's College Aberdeen, AB24 3FX United Kingdom |
|---|---|
| City population | 201,000 |