Entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate pathways
The first step on your journey to a degree at the University of Aberdeen is to see what entry requirements you need to join us at the International Study Centre. After completing your course at the International Study Centre and achieving the required grades, you can then continue your studies on the degree of your choice at the University of Aberdeen.
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)
Age: 17+
*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.
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 70% overall including 70% in relevant subjects. |
Albania | Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 7 including 7 in relevant subjects. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 7. |
Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects. |
Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering (Note 2: For Business, Economics Accounting & Real Estate, Humanities, Law & Social Science if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC to be accepted at GPA 3.5). |
Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
China | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/ Year 11 Specialized secondary school or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 75% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/Year 12 Specialized secondary school or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 65% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects). Or Huikao with 70%. |
Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) level 1 min. 5 subjects grades A-C including relevant subjects (including native language). |
Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects. |
Hong Kong | HKDSE 222. Can consider form 5 result directly if they meet the form 5 requirement. |
India | Completion of Year 11 60% or Year 12 (HSC) 50%. |
Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.0 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 6.5. |
Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) required Min. overall GPA requirement is 14 inc relevant subjects. |
Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko)/Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: Year 12/Senior 3: overall avarage 55% + or GPA 2.5 on 5 scale Year 11/Senior 2: overall average 70%+ or GPA 3.5 on 5 scale. |
Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects. |
Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5. |
Korea | SH3: Grade D/60%/ Rank 6 or CSAT SH2: Grade C/65%/ Rank 5 Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 50%+ inc relevant subjects. |
Kuwait | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70% including relevant subjects. |
Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80%. |
Macau | IGCSE/'O' Levels - Grade C in 4 relevant subjects inc English. Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with 65% average Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60% average. |
Malaysia | UEC with aggregate of not more than 34 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. SPM school: Form 5 - A-C grades in 4 subject. |
Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above. |
Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12. |
Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50% (Pass in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
Pakistan | Year 11 entry: 70% - 50% min. required for relevant subjects ie. Maths and Sciences. HSC grades: 55%. |
Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70% in relevant subjects. |
Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects. |
Singapore | 4 A-C grades O Level (accept mother tongue languages) or Year 1 of Diploma/University course with GPA 1.8. |
Sri Lanka | Sri lankan GCE O level: Grade C in 6 subjects including relevant subjects Sri lankan GCE A level: Grade D in 2 subjects including relevant subjects. |
Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 55% or SH2 / Year 11 65%. Including Math 55% at SH3 or SH2. Grades A (80-100% = Highest/4), B (70-79% = Average/3). C (60-69% - Pass/2). 3 Year JCD: 60% GSAT - 33 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65%. |
Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5. |
Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects or Year 11 - GPA 2.75 or Year 12 2.5. |
UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects. |
Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0. |
USA | Grade 11: 2.75 (77%) or Grade 12: 2.50 (74%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects. |
Uzbekistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education, 11 years - minimum GPA 3.0 including relevant subjects. |
Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 completion*/National University Entrance Examination with a score of 5.0+ or Year 11 with GPA 6.0 overall. |
Other international qualifications
- IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 4 passes at 9-4, (A-C) in relevant subjects (including native language).
- A levels/AS levels: 24 UCAS points (native language accepted).
- IB first year - 20 points or IB Certificate - 20 points.
- GED - 600 overall with 160 in relevant subjects or Year 11: 2.5. Year 12: 2.0.
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)*
Age: 17+
^For the Computing Science pathway, further study must include Maths or Computing Science. The progression to Medical Sciences requires Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or combined/integrated science with evidence of Biology and Chemistry at highest level available in high school. Biology and Chemistry must also be studied in further year of study.
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 5. |
Bangladesh | - Year 12( Intermediate Certificate/Alim): GPA 3.25 overall and 3.25 in relevant subjects (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.5 is required for Computing Science) (Note 2: For Business Management & Finance if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC to be accepted at GPA 3.5). |
China | Year 12 (Senior High 3)with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject and no further year study requirement);/ Year 12 Specialized secondary school or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 70% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Or 50% overall plus 50% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results. |
Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato in 5 relevant subjects including a minimum of B in Maths for Business & Management and Computing routes + ICFES in 4 relevant subjects including 70% in Maths for Business Management and Computing routes + 1 further year of study. |
Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevent subjects. |
Hong Kong | HKDSE- 332 from eligible subjects, inc one elective (relevant subject requirement Level 2 or Form 6 pass). |
India | Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12). |
Indonesia | 7.0 SMU 3 (4 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above. |
Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. |
Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone. If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject For Maths requirement: accpet 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C (regardless Year of the subject taken). |
Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects. |
Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study. |
Kenya | Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects. |
Korea | SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 or SH3 + 1 year of further study. High school equivalency exam - 75% or Junior College Diploma accepted. |
Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass. |
Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year of Higher Education with a pass. |
Myanmar | Basic High School Matriculation= Minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall. Relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12. |
Nigeria | Successful completion of WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or 50% in relevant subjects required. |
Qatar | High School Certificate 85% in relevant subjects plus 1 further year of study. |
Russia (+Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus further year of study. |
Saudi Arabia | High School 80% overall including 80% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
Singapore | Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects plus 1 year of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels (any relevant subjects can be taken from school completion or A levels). |
Taiwan | SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 40 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study. |
Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5. |
Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% with 80% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8.0 (all good and excellent grades). |
USA | High School Diploma plus evidence of 1 year of further study such as Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 3,3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjects at grades 4,4. |
Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0. |
Other international qualifications
- A/AS levels: 52 UCAS points (excluding all native language, apart from Chinese)
- IB Diploma Programme 24 points (IB Certificate not accepted) (Subject pass level is 3)
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 5. |
Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma). |
China | To be confirmed. |
Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) Good or above required) plus extra year of study. |
Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevant subjects. |
Hong Kong | HKDSE - 332 from eligible subjects, including one elective (relevant subject requirement Level 2 or Form 6 pass). |
India | Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12). |
Indonesia | 7.0 SMU 3 (4 relevant subjects require) OR 1st year university study with grade 2.0 and above. |
Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. |
Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA or pass in High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate and further year of study. Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subjects including pass in relevant subjects. |
Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects |
Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study. |
Kenya | Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1 - 6 in 5 or more subjects. |
Korea | SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 or SH3 + 1 year of further study. High school equivalency exam - 75% or Junior College Diploma accepted. |
Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points overall , including relevant subjects and further year of study. |
Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass. |
Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate score of 30 points in 6 subjects. |
Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75%, plus 1 year HE (pass). |
Morocco | Baccalaureate with overall grade 12, including relevant subjects. |
Myanmar | Just Basic High School Matriculation minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall. |
Relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). | |
Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall + 1 year of further study. Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible. 50% in relevant subjects required. |
Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus 1 further year of study. |
Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study. |
Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus further year of study. |
Saudi Arabia | High School 80% overall including 80% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
Singapore | Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects plus 1 year of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels (any relevant subjects can be taken from school completion or A levels). |
South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement : Five Passes - BBCCC (to include relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate : Five subjects grades 66555 (to include relevant subjects). |
Taiwan | SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) plus 1 year of further study |
GSAT - 40 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) | |
Vocational High School Year 3 (75%) or Year 3 (65%) plus 1 year of further Study. | |
Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5. |
Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% with 80% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8.0 (all good and excellent grades). |
USA | High School Diploma plus evidence of 1 year of further study such as Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 3,3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjects at grades 4,4 . |
Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0. |
Other international qualifications
- BTEC level 3 Diploma - Min. 80 UCAS points
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Min. 72 UCAS points
- NCUK - 80 NCUK points overall, if EAP is taken - minimum 40% in EAP with no band less than 24 points
Postgraduate pathway programmes
Pre-Masters Programme entry requirements
Academic:
To study a Business degree at Aberdeen, you will need a good, recognised degree or advanced diploma in any discipline. Certain programmes, such as the MBA, require two years post-degree relevant work experience.
For a Law degree, you will need a good undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Law or a related discipline.
English language:
Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)*
Age:
20+
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
Academic:
You will need a good, recognised degree or advanced diploma in Engineering or Science. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may also be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, in addition to a good degree.
English language:
Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)*
Age:
20+
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
Algeria | Grade 10 overall in 3 year License, Diplome d'Etudes Universitaires Appliques, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or grade 10 in Master a cursus de Licence Integree. |
Australia | Successful completion of degree with overall Credit, GPA 4 on 7 point scale, 50%. |
Azerbaijan | Successful completion of Bachelors/Bakalavr degree with 55% average or a specialist Diploma. |
Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass). |
China | Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted) : A/B grades or 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education with Junior College Diploma recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Higher National Diploma : 60% overall achieved. Part-time qualifications are acceptable. Accepting Bachelor's degree/ Junior College Diploma if recognized by MoE of China for Vocational education. Accepting Higher Education qualifications of 5 years, 2/2.5 years if recognized by MoE as a HE qualification equivalent. |
Ghana | Recognised first degree or 3 year HEI award in a related subject area. Score of 40-49% or GPA 2.0. HND with GPA 3.0. |
Hong Kong | First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +. |
India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass). |
Indonesia | Recognised first degree, or a D4 Diploma with 2.0 or D3 Diploma with 3.0. |
Iran | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
Japan | Recognised first degree (C, 50%, 2.0/4) or 3-year associate degree. |
Jordan | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
Kenya | Recognised first degree in a related subject area (40-49%) or HND in a related subject (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction). |
Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale. |
Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject. |
Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher. |
Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
Morocco | Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 10/20. |
Nigeria | Post-Higher National Diploma (Post-HND) / Full Professional Diploma. Bachelor Degree with Third Class Honours. Higher National Diploma with GPA of 2.50/4.00 or 3.50/5.00. |
Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%, ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6 |
Philippines | Grade of “Good” or above in recognised first degree from one of the Top 5 Universities. |
Qatar | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale. |
Russia | Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
Singapore | Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma. |
South Africa | Bachelor Honours Degree Professional Bachelor Degree with Third Class / 50%. Diploma National Diploma with 75%. |
Sri Lanka | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall. |
Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0. |
Tanzania | Recognised first degree in a related subject area 40-49%. |
Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree. |
Tunisia | Recognised first degrees (Bachelors degree (Licence), 3 years of study / Diplome Nationale d' (Architecture / Ingenieur) / Docteur en (Medecine / Veterinaire) / Maitrise), 10/20. |
Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above. |
UAE | Recognised first degree. |
Uganda | A three-year bachelor degree (four years for Engineering, Law and Pharmacy degrees) or 3 year HEI award in a related subject areawith GPA of at least 50-59% or C+ may be considered for entry. |
Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4/5 years) 3.5/5 or 6/12. |
USA | Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale. |
Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+). |
English Language Preparation Online for Pre-Masters
If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for your chosen Pre-Masters Programme, you can enrol on an English Language Preparation Online course prior to starting your programme. For the entry requirements, please see our English language preparation course.
What happens next?
Once you’ve chosen your pathway programme and seen what academic and English language grades you need, you can apply to join us. We offer support throughout the entire application process, as well as scholarships for a range of progression degrees.