Term dates for the pathway programmes
Find out when you could start your higher education journey at the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre. This allows you to plan your journey to us, including booking your flights, and making sure you arrive on time.
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 21/9/2025 | 4/12/2025 |
| Term 2 | 11/1/2026 | 26/3/2026 |
| Term 3 | 29/3/2026 | 11/6/2026 |
November 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 23/11/2025 | 26/3/2026 |
| Term 2 | 29/3/2026 | 4/6/2026 |
| Term 3 | 7/6/2026 | 20/8/2026 |
January 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4/1/2026 | 26/3/2026 |
| Term 2 | 29/3/2026 | 4/6/2026 |
| Term 3 | 7/6/2026 | 20/8/2026 |
Please note: For the November start - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2026.
International Year Two
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 21/9/2025 | 4/12/2025 |
| Term 2 | 11/1/2026 | 26/3/2026 |
| Term 3 | 29/3/2026 | 11/6/2026 |
January 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 4/1/2026 | 26/3/2026 |
| Term 2 | 29/3/2026 | 4/6/2026 |
| Term 3 | 7/6/2026 | 20/8/2026 |
Please note: International Year Two Medical Sciences is only available for September intake.
Pre-Masters Programme
May 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 18/5/2025 | 21/8/2025 |
September 2025
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 7/9/2025 | 11/12/2025 |
May 2026
| Start | Finish | |
|---|---|---|
| Term 1 | 17/5/2026 | 20/8/2026 |
