University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, United Kingdom
University of Aberdeen is a university in Aberdeen, Scotland - Aberdeen, United Kingdom, ranked QS #QS World University Rankings 2027: 288 (as listed on topuniversities.com). 515 courses listed, scholarships available. Intakes: September and January.
The University of Aberdeen, founded in 1495, is one of Scotland's ancient universities and one of the oldest in the English-speaking world. Its main King's College campus is in Old Aberdeen, in north-east Scotland, with satellite campuses in Mumbai and Qatar. It is strong in energy and oil and gas, geosciences, engineering, computing, medicine and health, law and business. Bangladeshi students can enter undergraduate degrees directly with HSC (GPA 3.5 or above, with subject minimums) or via a Foundation Year at the International Study Centre. Postgraduate applicants need a four-year bachelor's degree. An Aberdeen Global Scholarship of GBP 6,000 per year (UG) or GBP 8,000 (PG) is applied automatically to eligible self-funded international students.
- Founded in 1495; one of Scotland's four ancient universities
- QS World University Rankings 2027 position: 288
- Aberdeen Global Scholarship applied automatically: GBP 6,000 per year for UG, GBP 8,000 tuition waiver for PG (2025/26 and 2026/27 entry)
- Two PG taught intakes (September and January)
- Strong energy sector links, with specialist MSc programmes in oil and gas, petroleum geoscience and sustainable energy
- Foundation Year route via the International Study Centre for HSC applicants not meeting direct entry
- Pre-sessional Academic English programme available on campus; wide range of accepted English tests including Duolingo and LanguageCert
Courses (515)
- MA Accountancy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and Business Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and Finance — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and German — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Accountancy and Economics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and Legal Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Animal Behaviour — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and Spanish & Latin American Studies — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Anthropology and Archaeology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Accountancy and French — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Anthropology and French (5 years) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Anthropology and English — Undergraduate, 4 years
- BSc Animal Behaviour and Welfare — Undergraduate, 2 years
- MA Anthropology and French — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Gaelic Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Geography — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and German — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and History — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and German (5 years) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Anthropology and Language & Linguistics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and International Relations — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Politics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Philosophy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Psychology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Film & Visual Culture — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with English Law - Accelerated — Undergraduate, 2 years
- MA Anthropology and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- MA Anthropology and Sociology — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in Business Management — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in Spanish — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in Gaelic Language — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Legal Studies and Philosophy — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Legal Studies and Politics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in Mandarin, LLB — Undergraduate, 4 years
- MA Legal Studies and Spanish & Latin American Studies (5 years) — Undergraduate, 5 years
- LLB Law with options in Economics — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in German — Undergraduate, 4 years
- LLB Law with options in Accountancy — Undergraduate, 4 years
Frequently asked questions
Where is University of Aberdeen located?
University of Aberdeen is in Aberdeen, Scotland - Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
What courses does University of Aberdeen offer?
University of Aberdeen lists 515 courses on UnifinderAi, such as MA Accountancy, MA Accountancy and Business Management, MA Accountancy and Finance, MA Accountancy and German and MA Accountancy and Economics. You can filter them by level, intake and fee.
What are the tuition fees at University of Aberdeen?
Published fees at University of Aberdeen: Undergraduate Arts and Social Sciences, e.g. Business Management, Accountancy (2026/27, per year) £20,800; Undergraduate Sciences and Engineering (2026/27, per year) £24,800; Undergraduate Medicine or Dentistry (2026/27, per year) £50,100; Postgraduate taught standard MSc, e.g. Public Health (2026/27) £23,000; MSc Artificial Intelligence / Data Science / Oil and Gas Engineering / MBA / Marketing (2026/27) £26,250; MSc Integrated Petroleum Geoscience (2026/27) £28,800. The exact annual fee depends on the course — check each course's page.
What English language score do I need for University of Aberdeen?
The minimum is an IELTS overall score of 6. Accepted English tests include IELTS, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Duolingo English Test, LanguageCert Academic and Cambridge English.
When are the intakes at University of Aberdeen?
University of Aberdeen runs intakes in September and January. The intake currently open for applications is January 2027 (PG), September 2027.
Does University of Aberdeen offer scholarships?
Yes. For example: Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate (GBP 6,000 per year for every year of the programme); Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate (GBP 8,000 tuition fee waiver); Aberdeen Alumni Discount (20% discount).
How do I apply to University of Aberdeen?
The steps are: 1. Apply only through UnifinderAi — our counsellors check your eligibility, shortlist the right University of Aberdeen course and submit your application to the university for you (including the UCAS application for undergraduate courses) 2. Please do not apply directly to the university or through any other agent, portal or platform — duplicate applications can be delayed or withdrawn, and UnifinderAi can only support applications it submits 3. Upload your passport, SSC & HSC certificates and transcripts (plus Bachelor's certificate/transcript for Master's), IELTS/English proof, CV, Statement of Purpose and two references to your UnifinderAi dashboard 4. Receive your offer — UnifinderAi helps you meet any conditions and accept the offer 5. Prepare for the university's credibility / pre-CAS interview with UnifinderAi mock interviews 6. Pay the tuition fee deposit stated in your offer letter — only through the university's official payment method, as guided by UnifinderAi 7. Receive your CAS, then apply for the UK Student visa with UnifinderAi visa support (28-day bank statement, TB test at an approved IOM clinic in Bangladesh, IHS payment) 8. Arrange accommodation and flights, then travel to the UK and complete enrolment