Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Aberdeen. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 21 | $29,628 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 9 | $35,351 | See → |
| Law, politics & governance | 8 | $30,974 | See → |
| Business & management | 7 | $35,351 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 7 | $35,351 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 6 | $32,490 | See → |
| Social sciences | 6 | $30,974 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 5 | See → | |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 5 | $35,351 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 4 | $35,351 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 3 | $30,974 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 3 | $33,870 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 3 | $30,974 | See → |
| Natural sciences | 2 | $26,934 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $24,012 | See → |
Costs and entry
74 courses mention scholarships. 4 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Aberdeen
The job market for the University of Aberdeen's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Aberdeen cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $30,974 a year; half of the University of Aberdeen's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $30,974 and $35,351. Most courses last 1 year. Fees vary by field: engineering & technology courses are typically $35,351, psychology $24,012.
How is the University of Aberdeen ranked?
The University of Aberdeen is ranked #262 by QS (2026), #201–250 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #201–300 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #30 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #18 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Anthropology (#51) and Archaeology (#51).
What IELTS score does the University of Aberdeen need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (49 of the 66 that list it) ask for IELTS 6.5 overall.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Aberdeen offer?
91 postgraduate courses across 15 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (21), engineering & technology (9) and law, politics & governance (8).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Aberdeen's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.