Enhance your future
STUDY IN THE
UK’S 4TH
most affordable city
for students
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EXPLORE
SCOTLAND
with the free bus travel
Transport Scotland, under 22s
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Discover
the University
of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen
is the UK’s fifth oldest university and one of the
most internationally distinguished universities in
the UK.
Aberdeen is defined by a long history of academic
success and research excellence combined with
a modern approach to teaching a wide range of
degrees across twelve schools.
Contents
Aberdeen your new home 2
The International Study Centre 4
Undergraduate Foundation Programme 6
International Year Two 7
Pre-Masters Programme 8
How to apply 9
TOP 15
A
UK UNIVERSITY
Guardian University Guide 2025,
and The Times and The Sunday
Times Good University Guide 2025
5 NOBEL
PRIZE WINNERS
including the fields
of Chemistry
and Physics
8TH |19TH
IN THE UK IN THE WORLD
for international outlook
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Rankings 2025
TOP 20
IN THE
“Everything about Aberdeen is really good.
The modules offered at the University
of Aberdeen are both theoretical and
UK UNIVERSITIES practically-oriented, which is the fun part
for 4 categories, because you get to practice whatever you
based entirely on learn in the classes in the practical sessions.
student reviews This helped me acquire the essential practical
StudentCrowd UK University Awards 2024 skills for my future career.”
Faizan from Pakistan
International Year Two
Computing Science BSc
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Aberdeen
your new home
Location Accommodation
Aberdeen is a historical city on the north-east coast We offer student accommodation in partnership
of Scotland. Known for its unique culture and distinct with Student Roost, offering an array of exciting
granite buildings, there is plenty to see and do while facilities, which will help you settle into life away from
you are a student here. home and make new friends from around the world.
You could explore the special nearby natural beauty Our accommodation options are perfectly located
– and you can occasionally even see the Northern and surrounded by everything you will need whilst
Lights. Water sports, beach trips, hikes by local lochs studying at the International Study Centre.
and skiing are all accessible in and around Aberdeen.
Your accommodation will have plenty of benefits,
As a student in Aberdeen, you can experience famous such as games room, study and social spaces, high
traditional Scottish culture, with opportunities to speed Wi-Fi, and on-site staff available 24/7.
explore the UK – London Heathrow is only a 1 hour
and 30 minute flight away. If you are younger than 18 at the start of your
programme, you will be required to live at one
of our approved accommodations.
University facilities
The University boasts impressive facilities inside Arranging your own
and outside the classroom. accommodation privately
If you are over 18, you are able to organise your
The University is based across two campuses, own accommodation. If you choose to do this,
Europe’s largest health campus Foresterhill, and it is important that you let us know where you
Old Aberdeen - where you can find the International are staying and that you are living within a 60-minute
Study Centre and the award-winning Sir Duncan commute of the International Study Centre.
Rice Library.
Wherever you go, at Aberdeen, you can see the
result of multimillion pound investments. For more information
about accommodation,
The Aberdeen Sports Village, based on the University please visit
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campus, means that you can maintain your health and accommodation
wellbeing while you study with us.
2 ENHANCE YOUR FUTURE
“Actually transportation is one
of the things that I really love Aberdeen
about living in Scotland, you
Edinburgh
could apply for a Young Scot
Glasgow
Card, which allows you free
transportation all across
Scotland. You could just hop
on the bus, go from Aberdeen
Newcastle
to Edinburgh to Glasgow, all
Manchester
over Scotland.”
York
Aylin from Iran
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
London
International reach
Regular trains link Aberdeen
to key hubs within the UK.
A variety of domestic and
international flights make
Aberdeen easily reachable,
wherever you’re travelling
from in the world.
By train to: By flight to:
Glasgow: 2.5h London: 1.5h
Edinburgh: 2.5h Manchester: 1.25h
Newcastle: 55m
Amsterdam: 1.5h
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The
International
Study Centre
The pathway to your future
Gain the academic, language, study and social skills
you need to succeed at the University of Aberdeen
and in your future career.
University preparation Pre-courses
Our pathway programmes, designed especially Prepare for Success
for international students, will prepare you for Join our free online preparation course to improve
an undergraduate or a postgraduate degree in a your expectations, skills and readiness ahead of
range of subject areas. With us, you can build your starting your academic pathway programme. The
subject knowledge, while also improving your course is designed to provide you with practical
academic English language skills in a supportive advice, guidance and support, so that you are ready to
specialist environment. The International Study succeed from day one of your academic programme.
Centre is based on campus, allowing you to become
a part of University life from day one. November start (Enhanced Induction)
If you want to settle into your new environment
Your education and student experience at the and become familiar with the International Study
International Study Centre, followed by your Centre prior to starting your academic pathway
progression to the University of Aberdeen, will programme in January, the Enhanced Induction
equip you to emerge as a well-rounded individual starts in November and consists of three additional
ready to tackle whatever the future holds. weeks of life, learning and language skills, at no
additional tuition fee.
Exceptional support
When you join us at the International Study Centre, Progression scholarships
you will be welcomed into the Aberdeen Family – Once you successfully complete your pathway
a friendly and supportive network of staff and programme at the International Study Centre,
students. Our team at the International Study Centre you’ll be granted access to University of Aberdeen’s
can help you with any problems you may have. scholarships to assist with financing your
degree study.
You will learn from our experienced tutors, who
are experts in preparing international students for
degree study. We will monitor your progress through For more information
about the scholarships,
regular assessments and support sessions, making please visit
sure you’re on the right track to progress to your aberdeen-isc.ac.uk/
how-to-apply/
degree. By the end of your programme, you will feel scholarships
confident about joining the University of Aberdeen.
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“I gained a lot of study skills
while I’m here, how to do
the research, how to read
and do the notes... They [the
teachers] have been very
supportive. Every time
I have a question about
my assignment, I always come
to them and they always give
me feedback really fast.”
Jensen from China
Pre-Masters Programme
UNDERGRADUATE STUDY PLAN OPTIONS
3 TERMS PATHWAY
UNDERGRADUATE
FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME 3 YEARS AT THE UNIVERSITY
AT THE INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE
GRADUATION
3 TERMS PATHWAY
INTERNATIONAL
YEAR TWO 2 YEARS AT THE UNIVERSITY
1 YEAR
AT THE INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE
YEAR 1 YEAR 2 YEAR 3 YEAR 4
POSTGRADUATE STUDY PLAN
12 WEEKS PATHWAY
PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME
AT THE INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE
1 YEAR
AT THE
UNIVERSITY
GRADUATION 97%
OF INTERNATIONAL
STUDY CENTRE STUDENTS
YEAR 1 who completed their course
were offered a place to
Note: This is an example timeline, some exceptions apply e.g. LLB degrees.
study at the University of
Aberdeen in 2023.
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Undergraduate
Foundation Programme
A pathway to the second year* of a four-year undergraduate
degree at the University of Aberdeen.
Across three terms, you’ll develop the subject- Progression degrees^
specific knowledge and academic English language
Once you complete your pathway programme
skills you need for degree success at the University.
and achieve the required grades, you can start
You have four routes to choose from, depending the second year* of your undergraduate degree
on your intended progression degree: at the University. Choose from over 150
progression degrees, including:
| Business, Economics, Accounting and Real Estate
Business, Economics, Accounting
| Humanities, Law and Social Science and Real Estate
| Life Sciences Accountancy and Business Management MA
| Physical Sciences and Engineering Accountancy and Finance MA
Business Management MA
Economics MA
International Business MA
Humanities, Law and Social Science
Key facts English MA
Programme length: Three terms History MA
Entry dates: September, November (Enhanced International Relations and Legal Studies MA
Induction) or January Law LLB
Philosophy and Psychology MA
Entry requirements:
Politics and International Relations MA
Academic: Good high school graduate grades
or equivalent† Life Sciences
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 Biological Sciences BSc
(minimum 4.5 in writing and 4.0 in other skills) Biomedical Sciences BSc
Environmental Science BSc
Genetics BSc
* With exception of the LLB programmes which offer first year Neuroscience with Psychology BSc
entry only. Pharmacology BSc
† For our Life Sciences route, you will also need to have studied Psychology BSc
Chemistry and one other Science or Maths subject. For the
Physical Sciences and Engineering route, Maths and/or Physics
may also be required. Physical Sciences and Engineering
Chemical Engineering BEng
Civil Engineering BEng
Computing Science BSc
Electronic and Software Engineering BEng
Mechanical Engineering with Oil and Gas Studies BEng
Petroleum Engineering BEng
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^ There is a wide range of progression degrees available.
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IN THE UK and progression.
for Business and Management
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or full details please visit
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TOP 100 IN THE WORLD
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programme
for Petroleum Engineering
QS World University Rankings
by Subject 2024
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International Year Two
A pathway to the third year of a four-year undergraduate
degree at the University of Aberdeen.
You will join the second year of your degree at Progression degrees^
the International Study Centre. By completing this
Once you complete the International Year Two and
three-term programme and achieving the required
achieve the required grades, you can start the third
grades, you are able to progress to the University
year of your undergraduate degree at the University.
of Aberdeen and complete the final two years of
Choose from 30 progression degrees, including:
your undergraduate degree.
Business Management and Finance
You can choose from three routes, depending Business Management MA
on your intended progression degree: Business Management and Finance MA
| Business Management and Finance Business Management and Information Systems MA‡
| Computing Science Business Management and Politics MA
Finance MA
| Psychology and Medical Sciences*
Computing Science
Business Management and Information Systems BSc‡
Computing Science BSc
Computing MA
Key facts
Psychology and Medical Sciences
Programme length: Three terms
Applied Sports Science BSc
Entry dates: September or January Biochemistry BSc
Entry requirements: Biomedical Sciences (Anatomy) BSc
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or Biomedical Sciences (Developmental Biology) BSc
equivalent plus one year of further study^ Biomedical Sciences (Molecular Biology) BSc
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 Biomedical Sciences (Pharmacology) BSc
(minimum 5.5 in all skills)† Biomedical Sciences (Physiology) BSc
Genetics BSc
Age: 17+
Human Embryology and Developmental Biology BSc
Immunology and Pharmacology BSc
Microbiology BSc
* Subject to programme approval.
^ For the Computing Science route, further study must include Maths
Neuroscience with Psychology BSc
or Computing Science. The progression to Medical Sciences requires Pharmacology BSc
Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or combined/integrated science
with evidence of Biology and Chemistry at highest level available in
Physiology BSc
high school. Biology and Chemistry must also be studied in a further Psychology BSc
year of study. Psychology and Sociology MA
† Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted
as proof of your English language level. ^ There is a wide range of progression degrees available. Some
degrees may have further conditions for entry and progression.
‡
vailable for International Study Centre September 2025 entry
A
and onwards.
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for Accounting & Finance aberdeen-isc.ac.uk/
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international-year-two
11TH IN THE UK
for Biomedical Sciences
Complete University Guide 2025 Combined visa available
See page 9 for more information.
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Pre-Masters Programme
A fast-track, twelve-week programme designed to prepare you
for a postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen.
Our Pre-Masters Programme deepens your subject Progression degrees^
knowledge and improves your academic English
Following successful completion of the programme
language skills through university-style tuition.
and achieving the required grades, you can progress
You’ll also improve your career skills, gain
to your chosen postgraduate degree at the University.
international experience, and develop practical
Choose from over 60 progression degrees, including:
tools for professional success.
Business and Law
You can choose from two routes, depending
Accounting and Finance MSc
on your intended progression degree:
Finance and Investment Management MScEcon
| Business and Law Intellectual Property and Information LLM
International Business and Finance MSc
| Science and Engineering
International Business Management MSc
International Commercial Law
(with Professional Skills) LLM
International Human Resource Management MSc
Key facts International Relations and Management MSc
International Trade Law and Treaty Negotiation LLM
Programme length: 12 weeks Marketing Management MSc
Entry dates: May (to start your degree in
Science and Engineering
September) or September (to start your degree in
Advanced Mechanical Engineering MSc
January)
Artificial Intelligence MSc
Entry requirements: Biomolecular Archaeology MSc
Academic: Recognised degree in a related field Cybersecurity MSc
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 Data Science MSc
(minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)* Financial Technology MSc
Information Technology MSc
Age: 20+
Oil and Gas Engineering MSc
Oil and Gas Enterprise Management MSc
Petroleum Engineering MSc
* Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof Renewable Energy Engineering MSc
of your English language level.
Sustainable Energy Geoscience MSc
^ There is a wide range of progression degrees available.
Some degrees may have further conditions for entry
and progression.
8TH IN THE UK For full details please visit
for International Relations aberdeen-isc.ac.uk/
Guardian University Guide 2025 pg-pathways/
pre-masters
Combined visa available
See page 9 for more information.
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Benefit from
Combined visa
Save time and money, and experience a seamless
transition to graduate success by studying the
English language preparation International Year Two or Pre-Masters
Programme and your University degree
If you meet the academic entry requirements for with one visa.
our Pre-Masters Programme but need help with
your English language, you can join our English Doing this means you will benefit from
Language Preparation programme delivered the following:
fully online first. | Just one visa required for the whole length
of your study
The programme is designed to develop your
English language skills and introduce you to | Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI
essential academic and study skills before can be used to join the pathway programme
travelling to the International Study Centre | Work up to 20 hours per week
to begin your Pre-Masters Programme. | No visa requirement to return home
between the courses.
How to
apply
If you would like to apply to study at the
University of Aberdeen International Study
Centre, you will need to complete an application
form and submit the relevant documentation.
You can apply through your local education agent.
Alternatively, you can apply directly via our website
and one of our dedicated Student Enrolment Advisors
will be happy to provide support through every step
of the application process.
For full information on how to apply,
fees, entry requirements and more,
visit aberdeen-isc.ac.uk/
how-to-apply
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