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
We recommend you apply as soon as possible and preferably by 25th June for September 2023 entry.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 28th August.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from 10th August.
You need to complete online registration from TBC.
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 on 18th September.
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 must be received by 3rd September for September 2023 entry.
Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 10th September.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 28th August.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from 10th August.
You need to complete online registration from TBC.
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 on 18th September.
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 |