Academic Index Last updated: June 22, 2026

8 Best Universities in Scotland for Astrobiology

Focusing specifically on Astrobiology, our data science engine identified the 8 most influential universities in Scotland. Our methodology evaluated 755.6K subject-specific papers and 26.94M citations to find the strongest faculties. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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St Andrews

University of St Andrews

For Astrobiology

#8 in United Kingdom #20 in Europe

33% Acceptance

10,425 Enrollment

1413 Founded

2

Edinburgh

University of Edinburgh

For Astrobiology

#12 in United Kingdom #38 in Europe

51% Acceptance

24,409 Enrollment

1583 Founded

3

Glasgow

University of Glasgow

For Astrobiology

#15 in United Kingdom #51 in Europe

48% Acceptance

28,693 Enrollment

1451 Founded

4

Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

For Astrobiology

#32 in United Kingdom #135 in Europe

47% Acceptance

18,857 Enrollment

1964 Founded

5

Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University

For Astrobiology

#58 in United Kingdom #341 in Europe

51% Acceptance

19,449 Enrollment

1966 Founded

6

Stirling

University of Stirling

For Astrobiology

#60 in United Kingdom #375 in Europe

11% Acceptance

14,000 Enrollment

1967 Founded

7

Dundee

University of Dundee

For Astrobiology

#40 in United Kingdom #197 in Europe

49% Acceptance

28,693 Enrollment

1967 Founded

8

Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

For Astrobiology

#42 in United Kingdom #200 in Europe

38% Acceptance

24,409 Enrollment

1495 Founded