Entry Requirements
Please note that the information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Undergraduate academic entry requirements
Applicants from your country will be required to take a Foundation Year before progressing to an Undergraduate degree. For more information, see our International Study Centre’s website.
Alternatively, A Levels, IB, American, and European education systems are also considered.
Undergraduate English language requirements
Visit our undergraduate prospectus pages for all undergraduate degrees we offer.
Postgraduate entry requirements
Postgraduate academic entry requirements
Applicants are normally expected to hold a Master’s degree from a well‑ranked institution for entry, with the following equivalencies.
| Degree Class | Percentage % | Descriptive Grade |
| 1:1 | 75-100 | Undoubted Distinction |
| 2:1 | 70-74 | Marginal Distinction |
| 2:2 | 60-69 | Bare Distinction/Credit |
Postgraduate English language requirements
Visit our postgraduate prospectus pages for all postgraduate degrees we offer.