International Study Centre

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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.

Top 15 in UK

The University is ranked 12th in the UK by the Guardian University Guide 2024.

World leading research

Staff at the University are experts in their fields, with 77% of research considered ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’ by the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

A 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.

Join an international community

Get the best of both worlds by experiencing a rich British heritage, all whilst studying with 14,000 students from across 130 different nationalities.

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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

If you have a higher academic background and English language level than our Undergraduate Foundation Programme, you can accelerate your learning by studying the International Year Two programme. Successful completion of this programme provides you with entry to the third year of a four-year undergraduate degree.

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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

If you meet the academic entry requirements for our Pre-Masters Programme but need help with your English language, you can join our fully online English Language Preparation programme first.

Anastatia from Antigua

Youngest female astronaut: Anastasia'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

Khamisa from South Sudan

Khamisa is now pursuing her degree in MA Business Management at the University of Aberdeen.

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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.