Key Dates for September Entry

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Join us in January 2027

We offer a range of programmes with a January 2027 start date.

Key Dates for September Entry

Please see the dates for joining us in September 2027.

We are here to help. If you have any questions about your application, please email pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk.

We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen.

I am a prospective student that requires a student visa

Applications

We recommend you apply as soon as possible and preferably by Sunday 1 August for September 2027 entry.

Receipt of Documentation

Please accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible and preferably by Sunday 15 August. You can check what documents are required on our CAS page.

Deposit

You may have to pay a non-refundable £5,000 deposit if you meet specific criteria, by Sunday 22 August.

Visa

Apply for your visa as soon as possible after receiving your CAS. Please check visa processing times in your own country.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by Friday 27 August.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from August.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from August.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on Monday 13 September. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on Monday 20 September.

Registration Deadlines

The final registration date is Monday 4 October, unless listed in the table under the section titled 'Deadline Dates'.

I am a prospective student that does not require a student visa


Applications

Applications must be received by Sunday 5 September for September 2027 entry.

Receipt of documentation

Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is Sunday 12 September.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by Friday 27 August.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from August.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from August.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on Monday 13 September. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on Monday 20 September.

Registration Deadline

The final registration date is Monday 4 October, unless listed in the table under the section titled 'Deadline Dates'.

Completing registration by the deadline

*If you are an on-campus student, to complete registration by the deadline you must:

  • Have carried out the online registration process
  • Be in Aberdeen
  • Attended an in-person visa check
  • Attended any in-person classes for your programme

The University will not permit students to begin their on-campus programme studies online and will not permit you to register after the date specified for your programme.

Deadline Dates

Any programmes that do not have the registration deadline of Monday 4 October will be listed below.