The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen, it is Scotland’s third-oldest university and the fifth-oldest in the English-speaking world. The university is a member of the ancient universities of Scotland and has a distinguished history of teaching and research. Aberdeen offers a wide range of programs in arts, sciences, engineering, medicine, law, and business. The university’s historic King’s College campus and more modern Foresterhill campus (health sciences) provide diverse learning environments. Aberdeen is particularly known for its research in energy, environmental sciences, medicine, and humanities, with strong international collaborations.