University Of Aberdeen: University in Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland.
It was founded in 1495. It is Scotland's third-oldest university and the fifth-oldest in the English-speaking world.
 Coat of arms of the University of Aberdeen | |
| Latin: Universitas Aberdonensis | |
| Motto | Latin: Initium sapientiae timor domini |
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Motto in English | The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom |
| Type | Public research university Ancient university |
| Established | 1495 |
| Endowment | £58.4 million (2021) |
| Budget | £235.9 million (2020–21) |
| Chancellor | The Duchess of Rothesay |
| Rector | Maggie Chapman |
| Principal | George Boyne |
Academic staff | 1,086 (2018) |
Administrative staff | 1,489 (2018) |
| Students | 14,150 (2016/17) |
| Undergraduates | 10,210 (2016/17) |
| Postgraduates | 3,940 (2016/17) |
| Location | Aberdeen, Scotland, UK |
| Campus | College town |
| Colours | Burgundy and white (university colours) Gold and royal blue (sports colours) |
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| Mascot | Angus the Bull |
| Website | abdn |
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