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
We recommend you apply as soon as possible and preferably by 26th November for January 2024 entry.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 5th January.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from December 2023.
You need to complete online registration from December 2023.
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 on 22nd January.
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 must be received by 4th December for January 2024 entry.
Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 18th December.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 5th January.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from December 2023.
You need to complete online registration from December 2023.
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 on 22nd January.
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 |