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Study in Aberdeen

Historic Scottish university with strong global outlook

Discover a historic Scottish university through our pathway programmes.

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Why Choose the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre?

Experience centuries of academic excellence, a close-knit international community and life in a vibrant Scottish city.

Top 20 in the UK

The University is ranked 18th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2026.

5 Nobel Prize winners 

including the fields of Chemistry and Physics.

Historical place to study

Enjoy a long history of academic excellence by gaining your degree at Scotland’s 3rd oldest university, and the 5th oldest in the UK, founded in 1495.

International outlook

22nd in the world and 8th in the UK for international outlook.

(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026)

Start your journey with us

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Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Spend three terms at the International Study Centre, before joining the second year* of your degree at the University. You will develop the academic, study and English language skills necessary to succeed in a wide range of degrees across the University.

* Some exceptions apply for LLB programmes.

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International Year Two

Get the academic, language and career support you need to study your degree with confidence and progress to year three of your undergraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen. This three-term programme helps you adjust to studying in the UK while building valuable skills for your future.

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Pre-Masters Programme

Deepen your academic knowledge and improve your English language skills through a twelve-week programme designed to prepare you for postgraduate study at the University of Aberdeen.

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English Language Preparation

Our online English Language preparation courses will help you develop your English language skills to the level required to begin your chosen pathway programme.

Anastatia from Antigua

Youngest female astronaut: Anastatia’s journey from studies to stars

I read a little bit about it [University of Aberdeen]. I liked the buildings and the culture connected to it. I thought the community was very open and safe as well. Had I not applied for the University of Aberdeen and had all these little events not happened, it's likely we wouldn't be going on this trip. So I do feel a very deep connection to Scotland and the University also. I feel like it was all meant to happen.” 

Anastatia from Antigua
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
BSc Physics with Philosophy

Join us today

Our student enrolment advisors are available to answer your questions and help you with your application. We are looking forward to welcoming you to the Aberdeen family.