University of Aberdeen International Study Centre

Studying a pathway programme at the International Study Centre makes it possible for you to study at one of the UK’s oldest universities. Established in 1495, the University is defined by a long history of academic success and research excellence, combined with a modern approach to teaching and learning. With help and support from University staff and fellow students, you will graduate with the skills you need to change the world.

• Top 15 in UK: The University is ranked 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024.
• 5 Nobel Prize winners including the fields of Chemistry and Physics.
• A diverse community of more than 130 nationalities, with 14,000 students and 3,600 staff.
• Student satisfaction Ranked 10th in the UK for overall student satisfaction*. (National Student Survey 2023)

*The ranking is an aggregated mean average of the positive responses percentage across the 25 questions that are asked at all institutions, across the University. The ranking is based on the Guardian University Guide 2023 edition list of universities.

Students vote Aberdeen as a top 20 university in the UK:

University of Aberdeen has been ranked in the top 20 of UK universities in 8 different categories by the StudentCrowd UK University Awards 2023, based entirely on verified student reviews:

• #2 for value for money
• #7 for Wi-Fi and internet
• #13 for clubs and societies
• #14 for best UK universities
• #16 for careers service
• #17 for course content
• #20 for campus and facilities
• #20 for teaching quality.

Research excellence:

In its +525 years of history, the University of Aberdeen has shown its academic excellence through its impressive contributions in scientific research. From engineering to medicine and law to business, Aberdeen has certainly made an impact.

Scottish education:

The University of Aberdeen is the third oldest university in Scotland, and the fifth oldest in the UK. As one of Scotland's ancient universities, Aberdeen offers unique learning experience unlike others in the UK.

Programmes:

Our extensive programme offerings will help you to find the best pathway for you. Whether you want to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree or have a passion for science, engineering for business, there is a pathway for you.

Undergraduate Foundation Programme:

• Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent.*
• English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4.0 in other skills)

*For our Life Sciences pathway, you will also need to have studied Chemistry and one other Science or Maths subject. For the Physical Sciences and Engineering pathway, Maths and/or Physics may also be required.

Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Life Sciences – Pathway to Medicine:

• Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent. Students will need to have studied Chemistry – plus two other sciences from either Biology, Maths or Physics.
• English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 with 5.5 in reading and 6.0 in other skills

International Year Two:

• Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent plus one year of further study.^
• English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills)*

^For the Computing Science pathway, further study must include Maths or Computing Science.

*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.

Pre-Masters Programme entry requirements:

Admission requirements for pre-masters vary from programme to programme. Kindly contact our admissions counsellor for more information!

Additionally, for all of the admission requirements, there are country-specific requirements as well. Kindly contact our admissions counsellor for more information!