Two Universities in Aberdeen, Scotland

Aberdeen, Scotland has two universities:

1. University of Aberdeen — Founded 1495; 5th oldest in UK; research-intensive; strengths in energy, medicine, divinity, humanities. ~14,500 students.
2. Robert Gordon University (RGU) — Originated 1750s as technical school; university status 1992; industry-focused, professional degrees (engineering, business, health, creative). ~16,000 students.

Both are major employers and cultural anchors in northeast Scotland.