University of Aberdeen
Higher education institution · Scotland
About
The University of Aberdeen (abbreviated Aberd. in post-nominals; Scottish Gaelic: Oilthigh Obar Dheathain) 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 King James IV 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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On the register
- Sponsor type
- Higher education institution
- Licence
- Student sponsor with a track record
- Founded
- 1495
Register of licensed student sponsors, UK Home Office, 16 October 2026.