Undergraduate Foundation Programme

Foundation programmes for undergraduate study

The Undergraduate Foundation Programme is the first step to academic success at the University of Aberdeen. Our specialist programmes help you to adjust to the Scottish education system whilst you develop your language and subject knowledge, as well as introducing you to University life in a friendly and supportive group of international students.

Why study the Undergraduate Foundation Programme?

Equivalent to the first year of your undergraduate degree (except LLB programmes)
Lessons taught in the same style as those at the University
Taught in the heart of the campus
Progression to the second year of your degree upon achieving the required grades with exception to the LLB programmes which offer first year entry only

Choose from four subject routes

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Business, Economics, Accounting & Real Estate

Prepare for your chosen progression degree and gain the skills to mix theoretical studies with practical learning.

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Humanities, Law & Social Science

Start your Aberdeen adventure with this exciting pathway programme, leading to a wide and varied choice of progression degrees.

Life Sciences

Covering a wide range of life sciences, you will study modules dedicated to your chosen progression degree.

Physical Sciences & Engineering

Gain the skills you need to progress to an engineering or science degree at Aberdeen and benefit from studying in the Energy Capital of Europe.

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Prepare for Success

Join our 4-week online preparation course at no extra cost, so that you are ready to begin your academic pathway programme.

Undergraduate pathway fees

Explore our undergraduate pathway fees and plan for your time studying abroad at the International Study Centre.

Your study plan

The Undergraduate Foundation Programme offers multiple entry points throughout the academic year for you to choose from, as long as you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Undergraduate Foundation Programme Study Plan

_{* This journey is not applicable to Undergraduate Foundation Programme - pathway to Medicine or for progression to LLB degrees.}