Summary
Since 1495, the University of Aberdeen has been at the forefront of education, using debate and discussion to spark lasting change. Aberdeen’s medieval campus helped shape the modern world while Foresterhill campus now leads in preventative healthcare. With a diverse student population seeking new perspectives, researchers in five interdisciplinary areas seeking innovation and a global community of alumni, Aberdeen people are original, world-changing boundary breakers.
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Student statistics
These stats give you an idea of what the student population looks like at this university.
Study level
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Undergraduate63%Postgraduate37%
Study mode
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Full-time81%Part-time19%
Student population
- 10,001–15,000 students
Where students come from
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UK73%International20%EU7%
Student gender
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Male 42%Female 58%
League table performance
See the latest league table performance of this university - overall, by subject, and its ranking during the past five years.
University League Table 2026
Overall ranking
30th out of 130
Overall ranking trend - past 5 years
Ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 1000708 71%30th
11 -
Entry standards
/ Max 215184 86%10th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.20 80%15th
1 -
Research quality
/ Max 43.03 76%58th
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Research intensity
/ Max 10.73 73%7th
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Academic services spend
/ Max 37572234 59%36th
13 -
Facilities spend
/ Max 2164881 41%30th
18 -
Student - staff ratio
/ Min 9.713.219th
26 -
Continuation
/ Max 10092.3 92%35th
10 -
Graduate prospects – outcomes
/ Max 10081.3 81%25th
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Graduate prospects – on track
/ Max 10077.7 78%43rd
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Subject League Tables 2026
Subjects ranked in the top ten
- Accounting & Finance
- Anthropology
- Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Business & Management Studies
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Drama, Dance & Cinematics
- Economics
- Education
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- English
- French
- General Engineering
- Geography & Environmental Science
- Geology
- History
- Iberian Languages
- Law
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Medicine
- Music
- Pharmacology & Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Physics & Astronomy
- Politics
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Sports Science
- Theology & Religious Studies
Overall ranking
23rd out of 102
Accounting & Finance ranking breakdown
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Overall score
/ Max 10088.1 88%23rd
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Entry standards
/ Max 233178 76%8th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.24 81%28th
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Research quality
/ Max 42.96 74%44th
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Continuation
/ Max 10097.0 97%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10078.0 78%22nd
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Campus locations
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Study options
Discover degree options and the different types of courses at this university.
For undergraduate courses
Frequently asked questions
Many of the university's degrees can be taken with a placement year, and there are opportunities to go abroad to study or work, allowing you to gain valuable employability skills and broaden your horizons. Combined with the many course combinations available, high-quality teaching and facilities, and a wealth of clubs and societies to join, you'll have no problem finding the right fit for you. Find University of Aberdeen on our league tables to see where it ranks across different measures.
Halls have free Wi-Fi, kitchen and dining facilities, and communal areas. 24-hour security is also available on campus. Rooms have been adapted for students with disabilities in accessible halls.
The University of Aberdeen offers a wide range of scholarships and funding opportunities, designed to support undergraduate students during their time at university. The university is delighted to offer new self-funded international students starting an undergraduate programme on campus in 2025/2026 a £6,000 scholarship for each year of their programme. Information about the funding opportunities available and how to apply can be found on the university website.