Entry Requirements

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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

National Examinations Board (School Leaving Certificate Year 12)

Social Science, Arts, Law, Business: A minimum average percentage of 65% overall. A minimum grade of 65% is required where the Prospectus specifies good performance in a particular subject.

Science: A minimum average percentage of 65% overall, including 65% or more in two science subjects, or Mathematics and a science subject. A minimum grade of 65% is required where the Prospectus specifies good performance in a particular subject.

Engineering: A minimum average percentage of 65% overall, including 65% or more in Mathematics and Physics.

Medicine: Please consult the Medicine entry requirements page for information.

Undergraduate English language requirements

Visit our undergraduate prospectus pages for all undergraduate degrees we offer.

Postgraduate entry requirements

Postgraduate academic entry requirements

Typically 70%+ from a four-year or longer Bachelor degree programme from a recognised University-level institution will be required.  For Business School programmes the minimum entry requirement is 60%+ from a four-year or longer Bachelor degree programme.

Postgraduate English language requirements

Visit our postgraduate prospectus pages for all postgraduate degrees we offer.