Undergraduate pathway entry requirements
The first step on your journey to an undergraduate degree at the well-respected University of Aberdeen is to see what entry requirements you need to join us at the International Study Centre.
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
For the International Year Two programme, the following tests are also accepted:
- TOEFL iBT
- TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Cambridge ESOL
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI)
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI)
You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score in order to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.
Foundation programme admissions
To begin your programme with us, you’ll need to meet the minimum academic and English language entry requirements.
After completing your course at the International Study Centre and achieving the required grades, you can then continue your studies on the undergraduate degree of your choice at the University of Aberdeen.
Undergraduate Foundation Programme
To apply for the Undergraduate Foundation Programme, you’ll need to meet the following entry requirements:
Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent. 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.
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4.0 in all other skills)
| Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Bangladesh | HSC with overall GPA 3.25 or 55%, with 55% or above in Maths and English or Diploma (4 years). 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
To study the Pathway to Medicine at the International Study Centre, you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
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 (6.0 in all skills)
For academic entry requirements for your country, please make an enquiry and we will be able to advise you.
International Year Two
To study the International Year Two you will need to meet the following entry requirements:
Academic:
Business Management & Finance: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent plus one year of further study.
Computing Science: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent plus one year of further study including Maths or Computing Science.
English language:
Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills)*
*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)
Online Pre-Sessional English for International Year Two
10 weeks: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (5.0 minimum in all bands)
20 weeks: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (4.5 minimum in all bands)
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 wide range of progression degrees.
