Key Dates

Key Dates

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

For guidance, we’ve provided the key dates for January 2024 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.

View the deadline dates for completing your registration here.

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 26th November for January 2024 entry.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 5th January.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from December 2023.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from December 2023.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 15th January.

Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on 22nd January.

Registration Deadlines

The Final registration date is 5th February, 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 4th December for January 2024 entry. 

Receipt of documentation

Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 18th December.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 5th January.

IT Set-Up

Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from December 2023.

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from December 2023.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 15th January.

Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on 22nd January.

Registration Deadline

The Final registration date is 5th February, 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 5th February 2024, unless your degree programme appears in the list below:

Degree Programme Qualification Registration Deadline
Artifical Intelligence  MSc 24th January 2024
Business Administration MBA 24th January 2024
Data Science MSc 24th January 2024
Energy Management MBA 24th January 2024
Financial Technology MSc 24th January 2024
Global Business Communication MSc 24th January 2024
Global Health and Management  MSc 24th January 2024
IBM Pathway MBA 24th January 2024
Information Technology MSc 24th January 2024
International Business Management MSc 24th January 2024
International Human Resource Management MSc 24th January 2024
International Relations and Management MSc 24th January 2024
International Tourism Management MSc 24th January 2024
Marketing Management MSc 24th January 2024
Oil and Gas Enterprise Management MSc 24th January 2024
Public Health MSc 24th January 2024
Strategic Studies and Management MSc 24th January 2024
Sustainability Transitions MSc 24th January 2024
Environmental Science MSc 29th January 2024
Oil and Gas Engineering MSc 29th January 2024
Petroleum Engineering MSc 29th January 2024