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	~~'''~~University of Aberdeen~~'''~~		== University of Aberdeen ==

	The '''University of Aberdeen''' is a public [[university]] located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. ~~It is an ancient university founded~~ in 1495, ~~making~~ it the ~~third~~ oldest ~~university~~ in ~~[[Scotland]] and~~ the ~~fifth oldest in~~ the [[~~United Kingdom~~]] ~~and [[Ireland]]. The University~~ of ~~Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the top~~ universities ~~in the world~~ and is known for its ~~history, academic~~ excellence~~, and contributions to research~~.		The '''University of Aberdeen''' is a public research university located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. Founded in 1495, it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. The university is a member of the [[Russell Group]] of leading UK universities and is known for its research and teaching excellence.

	==History==		=== History ===
	The University of Aberdeen was formed by the merger of two pre-existing colleges: King's College, founded in 1495 by [[William Elphinstone]], Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, under a papal bull by [[Pope Alexander VI]]; and Marischal College, founded in 1593 by [[George Keith]], 5th Earl Marischal. King's College was initially established to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the communities of northern Scotland, and lawyers and administrators to serve the Scottish Crown. Marischal College, on the other hand, was founded as a Protestant alternative to the primarily Catholic King's College. The two colleges operated independently until their merger in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.

	~~==Campus==~~		The University of Aberdeen was established in 1495 by [[William Elphinstone]], Bishop of Aberdeen, with the founding of [[King's College, Aberdeen\|King's College]]. It was created to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the [[Kingdom of Scotland]]. In 1593, [[Marischal College]] was founded by [[George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal]]. The two colleges were merged in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.
	The University of Aberdeen~~'s main campus is located~~ in ~~Old Aberdeen and boasts a mix of historic and modern buildings. The iconic Marischal College building~~, ~~one~~ of ~~the largest granite buildings in the world~~, ~~now serves as~~ the ~~headquarters of Aberdeen City Council but remains emblematic~~ of ~~the university. The~~ King's College ~~campus features the historic~~ King's College ~~Chapel~~, ~~an architectural masterpiece~~ and ~~a symbol~~ of the ~~university's heritage~~.

	==~~Academic Structure~~==		=== Campus ===
	The University of Aberdeen is divided into several colleges and schools that cover a wide range of disciplines. These include the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a variety of fields, including [[medicine]], [[law]], [[engineering]], [[arts]], and [[sciences]].

	~~==Research==~~		The university's main campus is located in [[Old Aberdeen]], which is home to many historic buildings, including the iconic [[King's College Chapel]]. The [[Foresterhill]] campus houses the university's medical and life sciences facilities. The university also has a presence in the city center with [[Marischal College]], which is used for ceremonial purposes and as a civic building.
	The ~~University of~~ Aberdeen is ~~renowned for its research output~~, ~~particularly in~~ the ~~areas of health, energy, food~~ and ~~nutrition, and environmental sustainability~~. It has ~~made significant contributions to medical research~~, ~~including the development of MRI technology~~ and ~~leading research in health economics~~.

	==~~Medical Education~~==		=== Academics ===
	The University of Aberdeen's College of Life Sciences and Medicine is responsible for delivering medical education. The college offers a range of medical degrees, including the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), and various postgraduate opportunities. The university's medical school is one of the oldest in the UK and has a strong reputation for producing high-quality graduates.

	~~==Notable Alumni==~~		The University of Aberdeen offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs across various disciplines. It is particularly renowned for its research in [[medicine]], [[law]], [[engineering]], and [[environmental science]]. The university is organized into three colleges: the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences.
	The University of Aberdeen ~~has produced~~ a ~~number~~ of ~~notable alumni, including five Nobel Laureates~~ and various ~~prominent figures~~ in the ~~fields~~ of ~~science~~, ~~literature, politics~~, and ~~business~~.

	==~~Conclusion~~==		=== Notable Alumni ===
	The University of Aberdeen remains a prestigious institution with a rich history and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Its contributions to society, particularly in the fields of medicine and science, continue to have a global impact.

	[[~~Category:Universities~~ in ~~Scotland~~]]		The university has produced many notable alumni, including:
	[[~~Category:Ancient universities~~]]		* [[Thomas Reid]], philosopher and founder of the Scottish School of Common Sense.
			* [[Patrick Manson]], known as the "father of tropical medicine."
			* [[Alistair Darling]], former Chancellor of the Exchequer.
			* [[Iain Glen]], actor known for his role in "Game of Thrones."

			=== Related Pages ===
			* [[King's College, Aberdeen]]
			* [[Marischal College]]
			* [[Old Aberdeen]]
			* [[Foresterhill]]

			== Gallery ==

			<gallery>
			File:Shield_of_the_University_of_Aberdeen.svg\|Shield of the University of Aberdeen
			File:University_of_Aberdeen_Logo_Full.svg\|University of Aberdeen Logo
			File:King's_College,_Aberdeen_(4315559621).jpg\|King's College, Aberdeen
			File:Marischal_College,_Aberdeen_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1548676.jpg\|Marischal College
			File:Sir_Duncan_Rice_Library_2018-04-21.jpg\|Sir Duncan Rice Library
			File:Foresterhill_Health_Campus,_Aberdeen,_from_the_air_-_geograph.org.uk_-_5301036.jpg\|Foresterhill Health Campus
			File:Elphinstone_Hall_Wiki.jpg\|Elphinstone Hall
			File:ThomasReid.jpg\|Thomas Reid
			File:Patrick_Manson.jpg\|Patrick Manson
			File:Iain_Glen.jpg\|Iain Glen
			</gallery>

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'''University of Aberdeen'''

The '''University of Aberdeen''' is a public [[university]] located in [[Aberdeen]], [[Scotland]]. It is an ancient university founded in 1495, making it the third oldest university in [[Scotland]] and the fifth oldest in the [[United Kingdom]] and [[Ireland]]. The University of Aberdeen is consistently ranked among the top universities in the world and is known for its history, academic excellence, and contributions to research.

==History==
The University of Aberdeen was formed by the merger of two pre-existing colleges: King's College, founded in 1495 by [[William Elphinstone]], Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, under a papal bull by [[Pope Alexander VI]]; and Marischal College, founded in 1593 by [[George Keith]], 5th Earl Marischal. King's College was initially established to train doctors, teachers, and clergy for the communities of northern Scotland, and lawyers and administrators to serve the Scottish Crown. Marischal College, on the other hand, was founded as a Protestant alternative to the primarily Catholic King's College. The two colleges operated independently until their merger in 1860 to form the modern University of Aberdeen.

==Campus==
The University of Aberdeen's main campus is located in Old Aberdeen and boasts a mix of historic and modern buildings. The iconic Marischal College building, one of the largest granite buildings in the world, now serves as the headquarters of Aberdeen City Council but remains emblematic of the university. The King's College campus features the historic King's College Chapel, an architectural masterpiece and a symbol of the university's heritage.

==Academic Structure==
The University of Aberdeen is divided into several colleges and schools that cover a wide range of disciplines. These include the College of Arts and Social Sciences, the College of Life Sciences and Medicine, and the College of Physical Sciences. The university offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across a variety of fields, including [[medicine]], [[law]], [[engineering]], [[arts]], and [[sciences]].

==Research==
The University of Aberdeen is renowned for its research output, particularly in the areas of health, energy, food and nutrition, and environmental sustainability. It has made significant contributions to medical research, including the development of MRI technology and leading research in health economics.

==Medical Education==
The University of Aberdeen's College of Life Sciences and Medicine is responsible for delivering medical education. The college offers a range of medical degrees, including the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB), and various postgraduate opportunities. The university's medical school is one of the oldest in the UK and has a strong reputation for producing high-quality graduates.

==Notable Alumni==
The University of Aberdeen has produced a number of notable alumni, including five Nobel Laureates and various prominent figures in the fields of science, literature, politics, and business.

==Conclusion==
The University of Aberdeen remains a prestigious institution with a rich history and a commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and community engagement. Its contributions to society, particularly in the fields of medicine and science, continue to have a global impact.

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[[Category:Ancient universities]]
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