Your pathway to university
Welcome to the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre
The pathway programmes delivered at the University of Aberdeen International Study Centre are expertly designed to boost your English language skills and academic knowledge to the level required to succeed at university. Once you have successfully completed a pathway programme, achieving the required grades, you can progress to your chosen undergraduate or postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen.
The benefits of studying a pathway programme are:
- Improved English language and academic skills
- Expert support with anything from academic challenges and settling into university life
- Small class sizes
- Taught in the heart of the campus
- Career skills development
- Lessons taught in the same style as those at the University
Why study at the University of Aberdeen ISC?
Ready to join us?
“The University of Aberdeen is in a very nice location. The town is really peaceful, safe and friendly. There's a lot of support. University staff are very friendly. It's a beautiful place, I love it.”
Lea from Namibia
MSc Finance and Investment Management
“The teachers at the ISC are really friendly. We are just five students in the class, so they interact with us quite a lot. They are easily reachable; we can email them whenever we want, and they respond to us very quickly. They are really friendly and supportive.”
Faizan from Pakistan
Studied: International Year Two Computing Science
Graduated with a First Class Honours in Computing Science BSc
Completed internships with Redearth Education (UK & Uganda) and the Net Zero Technology Centre (Aberdeen)
“Studying at the International Study Centre is amazing. My teachers, my lectures, and my study classrooms are all amazing. The teachers are so passionate about everything. I feel free to talk about anything regarding my studies or future career, and they are so supportive.”
Gajaniya from Sri Lanka
Studied: Undergraduate Foundation Programme Business, Economics & Real Estate
Progressed to: Business Management MA
Progression degrees at the University of Aberdeen
Once you have completed your pathway programme, achieving the required grades, you can progress to your chosen undergradaute or postgraduate degree at the University of Aberdeen. The University has a wide variety of progression degrees available.
250+
progression degrees available across all pathway programmes
Discover Aberdeen
Aberdeen is steeped in rich history, from its universities to its beautiful architecture. The city has been awarded Purple Flag status for the 12th year running, recognising that Aberdeen is a safe and secure environment for students (Managed by the Association of Town & City Management, September 2025).
The University of Aberdeen is made up of two campuses. The iconic Old Aberdeen Campus, home to the International Study Centre and King’s College Chapel, an impressive building that was built in 1495. The campus has seen development and innovation over recent years and is now also home to modern facilities like the impressive Sir Duncan Library.
If you are aged under 22 years old, you can apply to the Free Bus Travel Scheme and explore this beautiful country whilst studying in Aberdeen (Transport Scotland).