University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is committed to delivering outstanding teaching and first class research.The mission, objectives and targets outlined in  Strategic Plan are approved and monitored by the governance structure of the University Court, which has corporate and legal responsibilities, and the Senatus Academicus (Senate) which is responsible for the regulation and superintendence of teaching and the promotion of research.

• Founded in 1495, Scotland's third oldest university and the fifth oldest in the UK
• An Athena Swan bronze award recipient and Stonewall Scotland diversity champion
• Committed to embedding equality and diversity principles across the University
• Annual turnover in excess of £220 million
• Five Nobel Laureates are associated with the University of Aberdeen
• 16,500 students: 49% men 51% women, and 12% mature undergraduates