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.
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 country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 4.0 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.75 in relevant subjects. Maximum age 21 years & 364 days |
| China | SH2 : 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 |
| 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 | Form 5 : 3 subject passes or HKDSE 2,2,2. Chinese to be accepted |
| 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 | Successful 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 |
| 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: 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 |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70% including relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% |
| Macau | Successful 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Taiwan | Successful 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% |
| 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 | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects |
| 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 - GPA 2.75 or Grade 12 2.50. GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites |
| Vietnam | Successful 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 country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Algeria | Successful completion of Baccalaureat de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 |
| Bangladesh | Successful completion of Year 12(HSC/Intermediate Certificate/Alim): 3.5 overall |
| China | SH3 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; |
| 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 | Successful completion of the West African Higher School Certificate (WAEC) and Ghanaian A Level and evidence of further study |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 3,3,2 - all subjects accepted |
| India | Year 12 HSC 70%+ |
| Indonesia | SMU3 grade 7.5 (5 relevant subjects required) or 1st year of 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/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Year 12 Tawjihi 70% |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study |
| Korea | Successful completion of SH3 with a grade average of 4 with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects |
| Kuwait | General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80% or above plus evidence of further study post completion of secondary school |
| Macau | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year of Higher Education with a pass |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful 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 |
| Qatar | High School Certificate 85% in relevant subjects plus 1 further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year of study with GPA of 3.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | General Secondary Education Certificate Tawjihiya 80% plus further year of study |
| Singapore | Diploma from a polytechnic GPA 2.6. A levels accepted |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 3 with minimum average 80% or 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 plus evidence of further study |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya 80% plus evidence of further study |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of Attestat/11th Grade - GPA 8/12 |
| USA | High School Diploma plus further year study. Or evidence of Advanced Placements |
| Vietnam | Successful 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 country | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass) |
| China | Full 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 |
| Ghana | Undergraduate degree or HND in a related subject area (Grades A+ to B/3.0-4.0) |
| 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 D4 Diploma with grades A4-B3 |
| Iran | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 60% or above or 3 year associated degree with 70% or above |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
| 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 |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND (in related subject). Distinction and Upper credit only |
| 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 |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 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 |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0 |
| Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above |
| UAE | Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree/Bakavalar/Ukrainian Diploma with a minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| 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.
