Study at the University of Aberdeen UK

University of Aberdeen UK Rankings and Accolades

• The University of Aberdeen is the second most ‘affordable student city’ in the UK (Royal Bank of Scotland Student Living Index 2017)
• 76% of research assessed through the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF14) is ‘world leading’ or ‘internationally excellent’
• The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 declared them as “Scottish University of the Year 2019”
• According to the UK’s Research Excellence Framework (REF), the university was rated top in the UK for environmental and soil science research
• According to the 2018 QS World University Rankings, The University of Aberdeen is among the Top 45 in the world for Theology, Divinity and Religious Studies and top 100 for Anthropology, Archaeology, and Environmental Sciences.

Entry Requirements for Indian Students to Study at the University of Aberdeen UK

Postgraduate Course admission requirement to study at the University of Aberdeen UK

Academic Requirements

• It will vary depending on courses of University and scoring system used. As a standard guide, a score of between 60-80% in Bachelor’s Degree is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of between 50-69% is considered comparable to a UK 2.2
• Post Graduate consists of Post Graduate Taught and Post Graduate Research.

Typical English Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic – Overall score of 6.5 including 5.5 or above in Listening. 5.5 or above in Reading. 5.5 or above in Speaking. 6.0 or above in Writing.
• TOEFL iBT – Overall score of 90 including 17 or above in Listening. 18 or above in Reading. 20 or above in Speaking. 21 or above in Writing.
• PTE Academic – Overall score of 62 including 51 or above in Listening. 51 or above in Reading. 51 or above in Speaking. 54 or above in Writing.  

Undergraduate course (after 12th) admission requirement to study at the University of Aberdeen UK

Academic Requirement

• Indian School Certificate or Higher Secondary School Certificate with a minimum percentage of 75% overall in 12^th If you are from science background then you additionally need 75% or more in two science subjects, or Mathematics and a science subject. If you an engineering student then you additionally need 75% or more in Mathematics and Physics. For law, you need minimum percentage of 75% overall in 12^th standard.
• Minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or the university typical English language requirements.

Typical English Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic – Overall score of 6.0 including 5.5 or above in Listening. 5.5 or above in Reading. 5.5 or above in Speaking. 6.0 or above in Writing.
• TOEFL iBT – Overall score of 78 including 17 or above in Listening. 18 or above in Reading. 20 or above in Speaking. 21 or above in Writing.
• PTE Academic – Overall score of 54 including 51 or above in Listening. 51 or above in Reading. 51 or above in Speaking. 54 or above in Writing.

MBA/Executive MBA program:

Academic Requirement

This programme is for you if you have a minimum of TWO years post-degree work experience; a track record of professional achievement and a good first degree (equivalent to a British second-class Honours degree) or above in any discipline.

Typical English Language Requirement

• IELTS Academic – Overall score of 6.5 including 5.5 or above in Listening. 5.5 or above in Reading. 5.5 or above in Speaking. 6.0 or above in Writing.
• TOEFL iBT – Overall score of 90 including 17 or above in Listening. 18 or above in Reading. 20 or above in Speaking. 21 or above in Writing.
• PTE Academic – Overall score of 62 including 51 or above in Listening. 51 or above in Reading. 51 or above in Speaking. 54 or above in Writing. English Language Requirement.

Scholarships and Fundings to study at the University of Aberdeen

The university offers a range of scholarships for Indian students. We encourage students to apply for the relevant scholarships as early as possible. For more information, you can always contact us, and we will help you right through the entire scholarship application process.

Scholarships and Fundings for Indian/International students

• International Undergraduate Scholarship – The University of Aberdeen International Undergraduate Scholarships are available to undergraduate students classified as International for tuition fee purposes. This scholarship is worth one year’s tuition fee.
• Aberdeen Alumni Discount – 20% discount is available for University of Aberdeen graduates on the full cost of a taught postgraduate programme and one year of a full time research programme (two years for part time). Applies to a number of taught postgraduate programmes or first year of a full time research programme.
• Postgrad Solutions Bursaries – Postgrad Solutions offer 15 bursaries worth £500 across a number of subject areas. These bursaries are open to postgraduate students from anywhere in the world.

Applications Deadline to study at the University of Aberdeen UK

Deadline for Undergraduate Courses after 12th

The normal closing date to receive applications for full-time undergraduate courses is 15th January for September intake. If possible, try to ensure that your application reaches the university by this date. The Universities and Colleges Admissions Service also known as UCAS send all applications it receives after 15 January (until 30 June) but the university can’t guarantee they will give the same level of consideration or offer as those that arrive by 15 January.

Deadline for Postgraduate Courses

Generally the University of Aberdeen does not have an application deadline for postgraduate courses. However, we recommend all students to apply at least by 15th May for the September start.

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