International Study Centre

Building in Aberdeen

Entry requirements

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.

Undergraduate pathway programmes

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.

Your countryAcademic qualification(s) you need
BangladeshYear 12 (HSC): GPA 4.0 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.75 in relevant subjects. Maximum age 21 years & 364 days
ChinaSH2 : 70% average inc relevant subjects, and a minimum of 4 academic subjects or SH3: 65% average inc relevant subjects, and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above
GhanaSuccessful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects
Hong KongForm 5 : 3 subject passes or HKDSE 2,2,2. Chinese to be accepted
IndiaCompletion of Year 11 60% or
Year 12 (HSC) 50%
IndonesiaSuccessful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.0 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 6.5
IranTranscript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) required Min. overall GPA requirement is 14 inc relevant subjects
JapanSuccessful completion of Kotogakko (Year 12) with grade average or 55% or GPA 2.5 Year 11 with 75% or GPA 4/5 may be considered, subject to age
JordanSuccessful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects
KazakhstanSuccessful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5
KoreaSH3: 6th Grade average in rank, with at least 6th grade in relevant subjects
SH2: 5th Grade average in rank with at least 5th grade in relevant subjects
KuwaitSuccessful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70% including relevant subjects
LibyaSuccessful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80%
MacauSuccessful completion of iGCSE/'O' Levels at grade C in 5 relevant subjects including English or completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with an average grade of 65% - 75% in relevant subjects
MalaysiaUEC 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
MexicoSuccessful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12
NigeriaSuccessful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects
PakistanYear 11 entry: 70% - 50% min. required for relevant subjects ie. Maths and Sciences. HSC grades: 55%
QatarSuccessful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70% in relevant subjects
RussiaSuccessful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi ArabiaSuccessful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects
Singapore4 A-C grades O Level (accept mother tongue languages) or Year 1 of Diploma/University course with GPA 1.8
TaiwanSuccessful completion of Senior High School Year 3 pass with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects overall, including relevant subjects or SH2 with 70%
ThailandSuccessful 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
TurkeySuccessful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects
UAESuccessful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects
UkraineSuccessful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0
USAGrade 11 - GPA 2.75 or Grade 12 2.50. GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites
VietnamSuccessful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 6.0 or Year 11 GPA 6.5

Other international qualifications

  • IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 5 passes with grade 4 minimum or grade C, including native language
  • A levels/AS levels: 24 UCAS points (native language accepted)
  • IB first year - 24 points or IB Certificate IB - 22 points

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

For academic entry requirements for your country, please make an enquiry and we will be able to advise you.

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.

Your countryAcademic qualification(s) you need to have
AlgeriaSuccessful completion of Baccalaureat de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10
BangladeshSuccessful completion of Year 12(HSC/Intermediate Certificate/Alim): 3.5 overall
ChinaSH3 with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects)
SH2 with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass;
Or 50% overall plus 60% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results;
ColombiaSuccessful 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
GhanaSuccessful completion of the West African Higher School Certificate (WAEC) and Ghanaian A Level and evidence of further study
Hong KongHKDSE: 3,3,2 - all subjects accepted
IndiaYear 12 HSC 70%+
IndonesiaSMU3 grade 7.5 (5 relevant subjects required) or 1st year of university study with grade 2.0 and above
IranTranscript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year
JapanHigh School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study
JordanSuccessful completion of Year 12 Tawjihi 70%
KazakhstanCertificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study
KoreaSuccessful completion of SH3 with a grade average of 4 with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects
KuwaitGeneral Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study
LibyaSuccessful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% or above plus evidence of further study post completion of secondary school
MacauCambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree
MexicoBachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year of Higher Education with a pass
NigeriaSuccessful completion of WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects
PakistanSuccessful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate with an average of 60% or grades 3.0-5.0 plus completion of 1st year of degree / diploma level studies or High Secondary Certificate of 70% or above
QatarHigh School Certificate 85% in relevant subjects plus 1 further year of study
RussiaAttestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year of study with GPA of 3.0
Saudi ArabiaGeneral Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study
SingaporeDiploma from a polytechnic GPA 2.6. A levels accepted
TaiwanSuccessful completion of Senior High 3 with minimum average 80% or 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study
ThailandSuccessful completion of MAW 6 plus evidence of further study
TurkeySuccessful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall
UAESuccessful completion of Tawjihiyya 80% plus evidence of further study
UkraineSuccessful completion of Attestat/11th Grade - GPA 8/12
USAHigh School Diploma plus further year study. Or evidence of Advanced Placements
VietnamSuccessful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0

Other international qualifications

  • A/AS levels: 72 UCAS points (formerly 200 UCAS tariff points (excluding all native language, apart from Chinese)
  • IB Diploma Programme 28 points (IB Certificate not accepted) (Subject pass level is 3)

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)*

*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)*

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

Your countryAcademic qualification(s) you need to have
BangladeshRecognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass)
ChinaFull time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall
Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted): 70% overall
GhanaUndergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0)
Hong KongFirst degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +
IndiaRecognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass)
IndonesiaRecognised first degree or D4 Diploma with grades A4-B3
IranRecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
JapanRecognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above
JordanRecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
KazakhstanSuccessful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree.
KoreaBachelor’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
LibyaHigher Diploma in a related subject
MacauRecognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0
Malaysia Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+)
NigeriaRecognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only
PakistanRecognised 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
QatarRecognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
RussiaBakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0
Saudi ArabiaRecognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale
SingaporePass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma
TaiwanRecognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0
ThailandBachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree
TurkeyLisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above
UAERecognised first degree
UkraineRecognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0
USASuccessful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale
VietnamRecognised 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.

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.