Key Dates

Key Dates

We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Aberdeen!

For guidance, we’ve provided the key dates for September 2023 entry in the sections below. Please remember to complete all required steps as soon as possible; you don’t have to wait until the date listed below to complete a step.

In some cases where students can clear their conditions and have access to fast-track visa services some flexibility can be provided.

If you have any questions about your application, please email pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk.

I am a prospective student that requires a student visa

Applications

We recommend you apply as soon as possible and preferably by 25th June for September 2023 entry.

Accept and Send

Please accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible and preferably by 23rd July.

You can check what documents are required on our CAS page.

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 28th August.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from 10th August.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from TBC.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 11th 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 18th September.

Registration Deadlines

The Final registration date is 2nd October, unless listed in the table titled 'Deadline Dates' below.

Please see the section titled 'Completing registration by the deadline' below for all steps you need to complete by the deadline.

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


 

Applications

Applications must be received by 3rd September for September 2023 entry. 

Receipt of documentation

Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 10th September.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 28th August.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from 10th August.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from TBC.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 11th 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 18th September.

Registration Deadline

The Final registration date is 2nd October, unless listed in the table titled 'Deadline Dates' below.

Please see the section titled 'Completing registration by the deadline' below for all steps you need to complete by the deadline.

Completing registration by the deadline

*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 studies online and will not permit you to register after the date specified for your programme. 
 

Deadline Dates

The deadline for registration is 2nd October 2023, unless your degree programme appears in the list below:

Degree Programme Qualification Registration Deadline
 Artifical Intelligence  MSc 20th September 2023
Business Administration MBA 20th September 2023
Business Analytics MBA 20th September 2023
Business Consulting and Psychology MSc 20th September 2023
Creative and Cultural Communication MSc 20th September 2023
Cybersecurity MSc 20th September 2023
Data Science MSc 20th September 2023
Energy Management MSc 20th September 2023
Entrepreneurship MSc 20th September 2023
Financial Technology MSc 20th September 2023
Geophysics MSc 20th September 2023
Global Business Communication MSc 20th September 2023
Information Technology MSc 20th September 2023
Integrated Petroleum Geosciences MSc 20th September 2023
International Business Management MSc 20th September 2023
International Human Resource Management MSc 20th September 2023
International Relations and Management MSc 20th September 2023
International Tourism Management MSc 20th September 2023
Marketing Management MSc 20th September 2023
Oil and Gas Engineering MSc 20th September 2023
Oil and Gas Enterprise Management MSc 20th September 2023
 Petroleum Data Management MSc 20th September 2023
Petroleum Engineering MSc 20th September 2023
Planetary Sciences MSc 20th September 2023
Strategic Studies and Management MSc 20th September 2023
Sustainable Energy Geoscience MSc 20th September 2023
Applied Marine and Fisheries Ecology MRes 25th September 2023
Ecology and Conservation MRes 25th September 2023
Environmental Management MSc 25th September 2023
Environmental Pollution and Remediation MSc 25th September 2023
Environmental Science MSc 25th September 2023
Marine Conservation MSc 25th September 2023
Soil Science MSc 25th September 2023