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University of Aberdeen

Aberdeen, Scotland
~15,455 students

The University of Aberdeen is a historic Scottish public research institution, established in 1495, with a global presence in higher education. It offers a wide array of disciplines across 12 schools, focusing on teaching and multidisciplinary research with a commitment to inclusivity, interdisciplinarity, international reach, and sustainability.

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The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was founded in 1495 when William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, petitioned Pope Alexander VI on behalf of James IV, King of Scots to establish King's College, making it one of Scotland's four ancient universities and the fifth-oldest university in the English-speaking world. Along with the universities of St Andrews, Glasgow, and Edinburgh, the university was part of the Scottish Enlightenment during the 18th century.

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Coat of arms
University of Aberdeen coat of arms
City
Aberdeen
Region
Scotland
Student population (approx)
15,455

PBSA Near This University

12 schemes within ~2 miles of campus · 5,104 beds

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PropertyBedsDistanceOperatorCity
Unite Aberdeen534< 0.1 miiQ Student AccommodationAberdeen
King Street Exchange4340.2 miEvery StudentAberdeen
Linksfield House4340.3 miEvery StudentAberdeen
Linksfield4400.3 miMezzinoAberdeen
Trinity Court4340.4 miMezzinoAberdeen
Pittodrie Street6180.4 miStudent RoostAberdeen
King Street4340.5 miMezzinoAberdeen
St Peter Studios1230.5 miHello StudentAberdeen
St Peter House5120.5 miEvery StudentAberdeen
Froghall5340.5 miMezzinoAberdeen
Powis Place4340.6 miHomes for StudentsAberdeen
Fraser Studios1730.6 miMezzinoAberdeen

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