University of Aberdeen Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
University of Aberdeen Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2025
Avg Position in World
Regional 2025
Avg Position in Region
Local 2025
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of University of Aberdeen
across all ranking organizations for 2025 is 278
th
Beginning in 1980, University of Aberdeen was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 300th and has ranked University of Aberdeen for 44 years, keeping an average rank of 275.2 across most ranking frameworks. Quantum has gathered 157 ranking records over 44 years, covering 9 international systems. University of Aberdeen has ranked at 278th in world, 32nd in country and 32th in region . The most justifiable rank was in Shanghai ARWU at 268th, with a suspect rank found on Webometrices at 611th. We assert University of Aberdeen should be ranked 275.2, with more specifics on each rank in each system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2025
204 th
268 th
260 th
University of Aberdeen ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2025 Position In World |
2025 Position In Region |
2025 Position In Country |
| US News | 2021 | 284.33 | 165 | 85 | 24 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 253.7 | 170 | 73 | 23 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 171.65 | 204 | 94 | 26 |
| QS | 2010 | 166.07 | 208 | 87 | 29 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 254 | 254 | 96 | 43 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 254 | 254 | 96 | 43 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 182.8 | 260 | 77 | 23 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 274.32 | 268 | 99 | 22 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 341 | 340 | 125 | 33 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 321.05 | 362 | 132 | 33 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 352.13 | 519 | 197 | 40 |
University of Aberdeen ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2025 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 170 | 44 | 253.7 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 204 | 20 | 171.65 | Fairly Accurate | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 268 | 22 | 274.32 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 519 | 15 | 352.13 | Unreasonable | Not detected |
| US News | 2021 | 165 | 3 | 284.33 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 260 | 15 | 182.8 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 362 | 21 | 321.05 | Not Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 208 | 15 | 166.07 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 340 | 1 | 341 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 254 | 1 | 254 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 254 | 1 | 254 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2025
University of Aberdeen Position on all 1980 - 2025
Position score since 1980 - 2025
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Aberdeen Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
University of Aberdeen Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: University of Aberdeen initially ranked 300th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 253.7 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: University of Aberdeen, first achieving a 193rd ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 171.65 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 20 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 281st ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, University of Aberdeen has preserved a consistent average of 274.32 over 22 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: University of Aberdeen, which was ranked 278th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 352.13 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 2021: Since being ranked 286th by US News in 2021, University of Aberdeen has consistently secured an average 284.33 position in US News over 3 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: University of Aberdeen's initial 142nd ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 182.8 over 15 years in Round Ranking.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 304th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, University of Aberdeen has maintained an average 321.05 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 321.05 to 611th has emerged in Webometrices.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 117th placement by QS in 2010, University of Aberdeen has upheld a steady 166.07 average in QS across 15 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: University of Aberdeen, which was ranked 341st by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 341 in 4icu for 1 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: University of Aberdeen initially ranked 254th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 254 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
University of Aberdeen Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: University of Aberdeen initially ranked 254th in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 254 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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