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University of Aberdeen, UK
Founded 1495 · 530-year legacy · EQUIS-accredited Business School
🏛 About the Home University
Founded in 1495, older than Harvard, the University of Aberdeen has a 530-year legacy of academic excellence and global impact. Aberdeen is ranked 262nd in the QS World University Rankings 2026, in the Top 250 globally in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, and 121st in the world by TIME World's Top Universities 2026. The Business School is EQUIS-accredited, signalling global quality recognition. Aberdeen is research-intensive, with 77% of research rated world-leading or internationally excellent. The university has a global alumni network of 100,000+ alumni across 170 countries.
📍 About this Campus
The University of Aberdeen Mumbai is located in Powai, within Mumbai's thriving east-west corridor, at the centre of industry, innovation and opportunity. The campus is set to open in August 2026 with teaching beginning in September 2026. Designed with smart classrooms, collaborative learning spaces and global academic resources, it reflects the same standards as the Scotland campus. In line with the University Grants Commission (UGC) and aligned with NEP 2020, the University of Aberdeen, Mumbai offers a fully recognised UK degree in a modern, student-centred environment. Heritage meets momentum, with education connected directly to the energy of India's financial capital.
🏗 Campus Facilities
🏛530-year legacy, older than Harvard
📚Smart classrooms and collaborative learning spaces
🔬EQUIS-accredited Business School
💼Industry-shaped programmes with real-world projects
🌐100,000+ alumni across 170 countries
🎓Same UK degree as Scotland campus
💻Global academic resources matching home campus
🤝Internships, mentoring and industry partnerships
🌍Located in Mumbai's east-west corridor (Powai)
📖Research-intensive: 77% world-leading or internationally excellent
📚 Programmes & Fees
| Programme | Level | Duration | Annual Fee | Entry (A-Level) |
| Business Management (MA Hons) | UG | 4 yrs | ~£9,500/yr | BBC |
| Computer Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£9,500/yr | BBC |
| Data Science | UG | 4 yrs | ~£9,500/yr | BBC |
| Economic (MA Hons) | UG | 4 yrs | ~£9,500/yr | BBC |
| Artificial Intelligence | PG | 1 yr | ~£11,850/yr | 2:2 degree |
| MBA | PG | 1 yr | ~£14,000/yr | See website |
Fees shown are approximate GBP (converted from USD at ~0.79). Always verify directly with the institution for the most current information.
💰 Scholarships & Funding
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Aberdeen Pioneer Scholarship
₹2 lakh tuition fee waiver each year for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants across all programmes for the September 2026 intake
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Industry-Shaped Programmes
Programmes designed with employer insight, equipping students with practical, future-ready skills
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Global Alumni Network Access
100,000+ alumni across 170 countries opening doors across industries and borders
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Real-World Research Opportunities
Partnerships with leading Indian partners advance Aberdeen's legacy of interdisciplinary research
🌟 Student Life
Mumbai's Powai location places students at the centre of India's industry, innovation and opportunity along the east-west corridor, embodying the inclusivity and diversity that define the University of Aberdeen experience. Mumbai is warm, welcoming and open, offering students learning beyond the classroom in one of the world's most dynamic cities. Faculty from Aberdeen's Scotland campus collaborate with Mumbai-based global academics to deliver an integrated learning experience. Career and employability support starts from day one, with internship and mentoring opportunities supported by the global alumni network across 170 countries.