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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

November 2024

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Term 124/11/202427/3/2025
Term 230/3/20255/6/2025
Term 38/6/202521/8/2025

January 2025

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Term 15/1/202527/3/2025
Term 230/3/20255/6/2025
Term 38/6/202521/8/2025

September 2025

StartFinish
Term 121/9/20254/12/2025
Term 211/1/202626/3/2026
Term 329/3/202611/6/2026

November 2025

StartFinish
Term 123/11/202526/3/2026
Term 229/3/20264/6/2026
Term 37/6/202620/8/2026

January 2026

StartFinish
Term 14/1/202626/3/2026
Term 229/3/20264/6/2026
Term 37/6/202620/8/2026

Please note: For the November start - after the 3-week Enhanced Induction you will join your main academic programme which starts in January 2025.

International Year Two

January 2025

StartFinish
Term 15/1/202527/3/2025
Term 230/3/20255/6/2025
Term 38/6/202521/8/2025

September 2025

StartFinish
Term 121/9/20254/12/2025
Term 211/1/202626/3/2026
Term 329/3/202611/6/2026

January 2026

StartFinish
Term 14/1/202626/3/2026
Term 229/3/20264/6/2026
Term 37/6/202620/8/2026

Please note: International Year Two Psychology and Medical Sciences is only available from September 2025 and onwards.

Pre-Masters Programme

May 2025

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Term 118/5/202521/8/2025

September 2025

StartFinish
Term 17/9/202511/12/2025

May 2026

StartFinish
Term 117/5/202620/8/2026
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Entry requirements

Each of our pathway programmes comes with specific entry requirements. Check that you have the required academic and English language levels for your chosen programme.

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Fees

Learn more about our pathway fees and plan for your time studying abroad at the International Study Centre.

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Admissions support

Applying to the International Study Centre couldn’t be easier. Our completely free application support service makes your admissions process simple, from enquiry up until arrival.

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