We look forward to welcoming you to the University of Aberdeen!
For guidance, we’ve provided the key dates for September 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 4th August for September 2024 entry.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 30th August.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from August.
You need to complete online registration from August.
Welcome Week starts on 16th September.
Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.
Teaching starts on 23rd September.
The final registration date is 7th 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 8th September for September 2024 entry.
Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 15th September.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 30th August.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication from August.
You need to complete online registration from August.
Welcome Week starts on 16th September.
Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.
Teaching starts on 23rd September.
The final registration date is 7th 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 Final registration date is 7th October, unless your programme of study is listed in the table below.
| Degree Programme | Qualification | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Geophysics | MSc | 25th September |
| Industrial Robotics | MSc | 25th September |
| Integrated Petroleum Geosciences | MSc | 25th September |
| Oil and Gas Engineering | MSc | 25th September |
| Oil and Gas Enterprise Management | MSc | 25th September |
| Petroleum Data Management | MSc | 25th September |
| Petroleum Engineering | MSc | 25th September |
| Robotics and AI | MSc | 25th September |
| Subsurface Energy Engineering | MSc | 25th September |
| Sustainable Energy Geoscience | MSc | 25th September |
| Applied Marine Ecology and Conservation | MSc | 30th September |
| Artificial Intellegence | MSc | 30th September |
| Cybersecurity | MSc | 30th September |
| Data Science | MSc | 30th September |
| Ecology and Conservation | MSc | 30th September |
| Environmental Management | MSc | 30th September |
| Environmental Science | MSc | 30th September |
| Financial Technology | MSc | 30th September |
| Information Technology | MSc | 30th September |
| Soil Science | MSc | 30th September |