International Year Two
What is the International Year Two?
Complete your degree in three years
The International Year Two pathway allows you to jumpstart your career by completing your foundation course and undergraduate degree in three years, if you have already achieved a higher level of academic achievement in your home country. The programme is designed to support international students who perform above the level required for entry to the Undergraduate Foundation Programme.
You will spend the first year at the International Study Centre, developing your English language skills and studying subject-specific modules, before completing the final two years of your degree at the University of Aberdeen. 100% of students who completed the International Year Two at Aberdeen International Study Centre were offered progression to a degree course at the University of Aberdeen in 2024.
Why choose the International Year Two?
Gain confidence and connections
Join a supportive learning environment where you’ll study alongside fellow international students. Small class sizes, expert tutors and personalised mentoring help you grow in confidence so you’re ready to thrive at university and beyond.
Achieve academic excellence with personalised support
From day one, you’ll benefit from focused academic support, additional contact hours and teaching that’s tailored to your needs. With a curriculum aligned to your chosen degree, you’ll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in your third year – all while receiving individual guidance every step of the way.
Preparation every step of the way
Your future success starts here. As part of the International Year Two, you’ll develop essential academic and career skills, such as critical thinking and teamwork. With dedicated support, you’ll feel confident and prepared to take your next step – and every step after that.
- Course length: Three terms
- Start date: September and January*
- Term dates: Check the term dates
- Fees: Check your programme fees
- Scholarships: Learn more about available scholarships
*September intake only for Medical Sciences
- Age: 17+
- Check our academic and English language entry requirements.
Choose from three subject pathways
Your study plan
Our three-term programme has multiple start dates throughout the year, as long as you can achieve the minimum entry requirements to study with us.
The teachers were really nice, to the extent that I was also taken through extra remedial classes, whereby they made sure that I was able to catch up. They helped me stabilise and get myself prepared because they became more like another family, away from home."
Khamisa from South Sudan
International Year Two
MA Business Management