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
  • 27 Sep, 2023: University of Aberdeen ranks 201 in the latest THE World University Rankings from THE Times Higher Education, UK.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (Business and Management) update. University of Aberdeen achieves place 7.
  • 09 Sep, 2023: Publication of The Guardian League Table. Ranking position #12.
  • 15 Aug, 2023: University of Aberdeen ranks 201 in the latest ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking from ShanghaiRanking Consultancy.

University rankings

    • #5 
    • #19 
    The Times Good University Guide
    [Published 16 September, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #12 
    The Guardian League Table
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #35 
    CUG The Complete University Guide
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    THE World University Rankings
    [Published 27 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #208 
    QS World University Rankings
    [Published 27 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    QS Employability Rankings
    [Published 23 September, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #277 
    US News: Best Global Universities
    [Published 24 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    ARWU Academic Ranking of World Universities - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 15 August, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #628 
    CWTS Leiden Ranking
    [Published 22 June, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #530 
    Scimago Institutions Rankings
    [Published 06 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #296 
    CWUR Center for World University Rankings
    [Published 25 April, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #313 
    NTU Performance Ranking of Scientific Papers
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #387 
    URAP World Ranking - University Ranking by Academic Performance
    [Published 28 November, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #202 
    RUR World University Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #190 
    RUR Reputation Ranking
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #212 
    RUR Academic Rankings
    [Published 25 May, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #36 
    StuDocu World University Ranking - EMEA - Europe, the Middle East and Africa
    [Published 06 September, 2021]
    • #3 
    • #64 
    QS World University Rankings: Sustainability
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #352 
    Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities
    [Published 31 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #70 
    THE World University Impact Rankings - Overall
    [Published 01 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #275 
    THE China Subject Ratings Overall
    [Published 11 May, 2022]

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #2 
    • #151 
    Agricultural Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #1 
    • #159 
    Agricultural Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #183 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Agriculture & Forestry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #5 
    • #201 
    Arts and Humanities
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #13 
    Creative Writing
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #6 
    Drama, Dance & Cinematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #22 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #29 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Business

    • #4 
    • #201 
    Accounting & Finance
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Accounting and Finance
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #24 
    Accounting and Finance
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #32 
    Business & Management Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #451 
    Business & Management Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #176 
    Business and Economics
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]

Computer Science

    • #7 
    • #43 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #401 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #601 
    Computer Science & Information Systems
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Education

    • #6 
    • #21 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #62 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #301 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #345 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Engineering

    • #1 
    • #10 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #22 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #401 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #853 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #36 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #276 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #293 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #32 
    Electrical & Electronic Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #301 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #663 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #301 
    Engineering - Chemical
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #451 
    Engineering - Electrical & Electronic
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #33 
    Engineering - Mineral & Mining
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #250 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #12 
    General Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #34 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #710 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #744 
    Technology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #4 
    • #16 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #22 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    English Language & Literature
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #37 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #30 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #30 
    Iberian Languages
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Linguistics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

Law

    • #3 
    • #16 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #19 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #151 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #8 
    • #33 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #39 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Mathematics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #3 
    • #101 
    Clinical Medicine
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #261 
    Clinical Medicine
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #222 
    Immunology
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #236 
    Immunology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #1 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #18 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #26 
    Pharmacology & Pharmacy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #151 
    Pharmacy & Pharmacology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #76 
    Public Health
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

Natural Sciences

    • #6 
    • #35 
    Biological Sciences
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Biological Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Biological Sciences
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #273 
    Biological Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #39 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #264 
    Biology & Biochemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #13 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #36 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #401 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Earth & Marine Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #101 
    Environmental Sciences
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #195 
    Environmental Sciences
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #21 
    Geography & Environmental Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #15 
    Geology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #101 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #154 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #400 
    Molecular Biology & Genetics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #176 
    Physical Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #2 
    • #6 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #44 
    Physics & Astronomy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #551 
    Physics & Astronomy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #2 
    • #10 
    Anthropology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Anthropology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #94 
    Anthropology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #20 
    Archaeology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #51 
    Archaeology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #21 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #35 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #201 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #359 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #351 
    Economics & Econometrics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #44 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #33 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #36 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #7 
    Philosophy
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #18 
    Philosophy
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #101 
    Philosophy
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #9 
    Politics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #32 
    Politics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #20 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #33 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #201 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]
    • #5 
    • #251 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #301 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #6 
    • #432 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #4 
    • #176 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 26 October, 2022]
    • #3 
    • #211 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #24 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #201 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]
    • #1 
    • #3 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #29 
    Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 22 March, 2023]

Sports Science

    • #3 
    • #9 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #12 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

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
#3 
Social Studies & Humanities
Physics The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#6 
Natural Sciences
Drama, Dance & Cinematics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Arts Visual & Performing
Linguistics CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#6 
Languages & Literature
Accounting and Finance The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#7 
Business
Sports Science The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#9 
Sports Science
Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#10 
Engineering
Law The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#16 
Law
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#21 
Education

Student Reviews for University of Aberdeen

Student satisfaction:
4.6 (based on 244 student reviews)

“I studied Mechanical Engineering here, and I felt supported academically at all times. I’d like to give particular praise to the quality of their physical and online libraries, because their ease of use made doing whatever I had to do as easy as possible.”

“As an international student I feel that the process for introducing us to the university and the city could be improved, as we weren’t given as much support as I expected. That said, I couldn’t be happier with the quality of the academic resources on campus. In my free time I enjoyed the campus cinema the most!”

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:

TOP 10 Best rated degree courses of University of Aberdeen

  Course
1 Anthropology and Geography - MA 100/100 (9 student reviews)
2 Geography and International Relations - MA 100/100 (9 student reviews)
3 History with Music Studies - MA 100/100 (13 student reviews)
4 Spanish & Latin American Studies and Theology & Religion (4yrs) - MA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
5 Physiology - BSc 100/100 (13 student reviews)
6 Physiology with Industrial Placement - MSci 100/100 (13 student reviews)
7 Gaelic Studies and Theology & Religion - MA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
8 Philosophy and Theology & Religion - MA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
9 English and Theology & Religion - MA 100/100 (6 student reviews)
10 Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) - BSc 100/100 (13 student reviews)

NSS Aggregate Student reviews

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

Overall student satisfaction
84 /100
492 total respondents

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

Campuses of University of Aberdeen

Foresterhill
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Old Aberdeen
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FAQ

University of Aberdeen ranks #4 in Scotland in our meta ranking of 112 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 28 rankings of University of Aberdeen.

University of Aberdeen achieved #12 in The Guardian League Table. This is the university’s highest ranking in the 112 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 The Guardian University League Tables by Subject (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 112 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.