Rankings of University of Aberdeen

Dating back to the year 1495 we find the University of Aberdeen, located in the Scottish city of the same name. The main site of this ancient institution is Old Aberdeen, where students in the arts and social sciences as well as the physical sciences carry out their learning. Meanwhile on the significantly more modern campus site Foresterhill, learners in the medical and research fields occupy their own purpose-built buildings, such as Suttie Centre.

Latest ranking updates for University of Aberdeen
  • March 2025: New edition of QS World University Rankings By Subject (Business & Management Studies). University of Aberdeen ranked #151.
  • March 2025: Scimago Institutions Rankings update. University of Aberdeen achieves place 606.
  • February 2025: University of Aberdeen ranks 201 in the latest THE World Reputation Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • January 2025: University of Aberdeen ranks 176 in the latest THE World University Rankings by Subject (Business and Economics) from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
#4
University Guru Meta Ranking
of University of Aberdeen
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 34 different rankings

University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Chart Data

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #4 
    • #151 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #165 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #221 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #225 
    Earth Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #5 
    • #44 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Business

    • #3 
    • #8 
    Business and Management
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Computer Science

    • #3 
    • #301 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Education

    • #2 
    • #35 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #251 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #355 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Engineering

    • #4 
    • #24 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #25 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #814 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #30 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #31 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #34 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #351 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #352 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #27 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #31 
    Electrical And Electronic Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #733 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #275 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #18 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #22 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #32 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #251 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #778 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Languages & Literature

    • #5 
    • #26 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #38 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #29 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #1 
    • #4 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Law

    • #4 
    • #17 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]

Mathematics

    • #6 
    • #879 
    Mathematical Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #15 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #27 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #29 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]

Medicine & Health

    • #5 
    • #19 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #194 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #5 
    • #231 
    Veterinary Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #5 
    • #36 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #23 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #27 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #44 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #451 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #7 
    • #915 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Earth Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #151 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #2 
    • #217 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #16 
    Geology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #19 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #179 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #24 
    Physics and Astronomy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Zoology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #35 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #7 
    • #43 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #247 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #41 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #31 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #41 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #54 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #2 
    • #11 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #15 
    Philosophy
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #29 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #4 
    • #17 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #21 
    Politics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #33 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #23 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #25 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #41 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #8 
    • #401 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 11 November, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #467 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 17 January, 2025]
    • #3 
    • #299 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 01 September, 2024]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 20 September, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #26 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 12 March, 2025]
    • #1 
    • #2 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #2 
    • #8 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #3 
    • #18 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 07 September, 2024]

Highest subject rankings for University of Aberdeen

Medicine The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#1 
Medicine & Health
Theology & Religious Studies CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#2 
Social Studies & Humanities
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#4 
Languages & Literature
Education The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#8 
Education
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Sports Science
Business and Management The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#8 
Business
Law The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#11 
Law
Zoology The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#12 
Natural Sciences
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#15 
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#18 
Engineering

About University of Aberdeen

PROS

  • Those studying on the medical Foresterhill campus have the opportunity to take work experience in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, the largest hospital in the Grampian area.
  • The city of Aberdeen is small, making it a practical option to move around the city on foot or by bicycle.
  • In the interest of flexibility, the University of Aberdeen offers a wide selection of Online and Part -time programmes, allowing busy adults the opportunity to earn their degree.

CONS

  • Numerous students report that communication between learners and tutors could be improved, as it can be challenging to find the chance to get feedback from their teachers.
  • The 1 -year Engineering degrees are described as excessively intense by those who have studied them, citing a workload that is unrealistic for people with other significant responsibilities to manage.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1495
Telephone:
+44 1224 272000
Address:
Elphinstone Road, King's College
AB24 3FX, Aberdeen
Scotland
Website:
https://www.abdn.ac.uk/
Social:

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 168 students of University of Aberdeen participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for University of Aberdeen in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 75.4

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

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University of Aberdeen ranks #4 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 108 university rankings. See rankings of all 20 universities in Scotland.

University of Aberdeen ranks #1 in Aberdeen in our meta ranking.

University of Aberdeen is listed in The Times Good University Guide, The Guardian League Table, CUG The Complete University Guide, THE World University Rankings, QS World University Rankings, QS Employability Rankings and more. See all 34 rankings of University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen achieved #12 in . This is the university’s highest ranking in the 108 rankings tracked on our website. See all rankings for University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen achieved the highest ranking for Medicine & Health. It is ranked #1 in (Medicine). See all subject rankings for University of Aberdeen.

A large number of university rankings include surveys among academics on reputation. In our meta ranking of 108 university rankings University of Aberdeen ranks #1 among universities in Aberdeen and #4 among universities in Scotland. See all rankings of University of Aberdeen.

In our meta ranking University of Aberdeen ranks #4 among all universities in Scotland and The University of Edinburgh ranks #1. Apart from rankings you may also want to see the ratings from students who attended the universities.