Overview
What's New in ABDN?

18 September 2025: University of Aberdeen Fee 2026 has been announced. MBA program fee is at £26,250 (INR 31.5 lakhs).
University of Aberdeen is a public university in Scotland, UK, founded in 1495. It is one of the top 20 Universities in UK as per the Guardian University rankings (ranked #18 in 2026 league table). The university also holds commendable positions in global rankings like QS, and Times Higher Education (THE). In 2026, the University of Aberdeen QS ranking stands at #262 globally. THE also places Aberdeen between the #201-250 position in their World University Ranking 2026.
With an acceptance rate of around 78%, the University of Aberdeen offers over 300 courses across 9 disciplines. According to the Guardian, a few top-ranked subjects of Aberdeen are Medicine, Anthropology & Archaeology, Accounting & Finance, Linguistics, Business & Management among others. MBA, MSc Information Technology, MSc Data Science are the most sought after courses at this university among Indian students.
University of Aberdeen fees for Indian students range from GBP 20800 to GBP 50100 per year (₹24.63 Lakhs to ₹59.31 Lakhs) for UG programs. University of Aberdeen postgraduate fees range from GBP 11100 to GBP 31000 per year (₹13.14 Lakhs to ₹36.7 Lakhs). Eligible students can get up to GBP 8,000 (₹9.34 lakhs) tuition fee waiver scholarships to further reduce financial burden.
According to the Collegedunia Student reviews on University of Aberdeen, it holds a 7.1 rating out of 10.0. Students love the social life, the infrastructure, and the academics Aberdeen offers. Faculty members are understanding and approachable.
Regional / National Accreditation
The University of Aberdeen has national recognition in the UK as a degree-awarding institution, as it is one of the four ancient universities of Scotland, established by a papal bull in 1495. It is a public research university whose power to award degrees is derived from a Royal Charter and subsequent acts of the UK Parliament (specifically the Universities (Scotland) Acts).
In the UK higher education system, institutions like the University of Aberdeen do not receive "regional" or "national" accreditation in the same way some other countries (like the US) use the term. Instead, their degree-awarding powers are granted by the government, and their quality and standards are assured by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA), which conducts periodic reviews.
Furthermore, many specific programs and schools within the university hold prestigious professional and international accreditations from relevant professional bodies, which ensures that these courses meet specific industry standards and provides a head start for graduates in their careers.
Professional Accreditation
The University of Aberdeen has numerous professional accreditations across different schools and programs, ensuring their courses meet high professional standards. For example, its Business School holds EFMD (EQUIS) and AACSB accreditations, while its MSc International Human Resource Management is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). The School of Engineering has accreditations from bodies such as the Institute of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) and the Energy Institute (EI) for specific postgraduate programs.



Special Documents: University of Aberdeen Student Data Form
I-20 (USA) / CAS (UK) Issuance
Pay minimum amount of money required tuition deposit - Submit financial documents for CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies). One-Year tuition fees before travel.

Evaluation Updates
The University will send email updates for pending documents, pending information and evaluation decisions directly to the Student or to the Agency - AS AND WHEN AN UPDATE OR A DECISION IS AVAILABLE. Student must keep Agents informed of any such emails.

Deferment Process
Deferment is requested by email to the university, with your deposit carried forward.

Admission Criteria
  Freshman Transfer
 
Notes
Inquiry Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Scholarship Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
ESL Notes :
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
GRE/GMAT Notes :
Master of Science
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Arts
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
Master of Engineering
This university is represented via Shorelight, therefore GRE/GMAT has been waived for Direct/Pathway students.
12 + 3 Accepted Notes :
Master of Science
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Arts
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Engineering
12+3 applications are considered if the undergrad degree is from NAAC A-rated University.
Master of Science
Not Available
Master of Arts
Not Available
Master of Engineering
Not Available
Programs
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER
 STEM   GRE/GMAT WAIVER