University of Aberdeen
university, Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom
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The University of Aberdeen is a public research university in Aberdeen, Scotland. It was formed in 1860 by the union of two medieval colleges: King's College, founded in 1495, and Marischal College, founded in 1593. William Elphinstone, a bishop and statesman, was instrumental in its founding. The university is a significant institution in northeastern Scotland, contributing to the region's economy, which is also heavily influenced by the oil industry and renewable energy.12
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