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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 2025

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

January 2026

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

September 2026

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Term 127/9/20263/12/2026
Term 210/1/202725/3/2027
Term 328/3/202717/6/2027

November 2026

StartFinish
Term 122/11/202625/3/2027
Term 228/3/20273/6/2027
Term 36/6/202726/8/2027

January 2027

StartFinish
Term 110/1/202725/3/2027
Term 228/3/20273/6/2027
Term 36/6/202726/8/2027

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

January 2026

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

September 2026

StartFinish
Term 127/9/20263/12/2026
Term 210/1/202725/3/2027
Term 328/3/202717/6/2027

January 2027

StartFinish
Term 110/1/202725/3/2027
Term 228/3/20273/6/2027
Term 36/6/202726/8/2027

Please note: International Year Two Medical Sciences is only available for September or January 2026 intakes.

Pre-Masters Programme

May 2026

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Term 117/5/202620/8/2026

September 2026

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Term 16/9/202610/12/2026

May 2027

StartFinish
Term 116/5/202719/8/2027
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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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