Welcome to the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
Our university preparation programmes combine supportive staff who are experts in their subject with English language development, helping you to succeed on the undergraduate or postgraduate degree of your choice at the University of Aberdeen. 97% of students who completed their pathway programme at Aberdeen International Study Centre were offered progression to a degree course at the University of Aberdeen in 2023.
Top 15 in the UK
The University is ranked 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2025.
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
19th in the world and 8th in the UK for international outlook.
(Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
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