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Cambodia

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Chile

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Ecuador

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Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Ghana

Greece

Guyana

Hong Kong

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. For information relating to your degree please check the online prospectus for specific requirements.

Undergraduate

Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education

Arts: Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education including a pass in all four Core subjects including grade 4 or better in English, and a pass at grade 4 or better in any three further subjects.

Science: Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education including a pass in all four Core subjects including grade 3 or better in English and Maths (Compulsory part), and a pass at grade 4 or better in four subjects, including two Electives either selected from {Biology, Chemistry, Physics, ICT, Geography} or selected from {Science, ICT, Geography} (if one of these four subjects is Maths then both the Compulsory and Extended parts should be passed at grade 4 or better).

Engineering: Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education including a pass in all four Core subjects including grade 3 or better in English and Maths (Compulsory part), and a pass at grade 4 or better in four subjects, including Electives in Maths (where both the Compulsory and Extended parts should be passed at grade 4 or better) and Physics.

Law: Successful completion of the Hong Kong Diploma in Secondary Education including a pass in all four Core subjects, including level 4 in English, level 4 in three further subjects and level 5 in any one subject.

Medicine: For detailed information, please click here.

Postgraduate: A score of 3.00-3.30 is usually considered comparable to a UK 2.1 and a score of 2.50-2.90 is usually considered comparable to a UK 2.2. However exact requirements do vary according to the institution and specific department studied at. The honours awarded will be clearly stated in the final transcript.

Hungary

India

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. For information relating to your degree please check the online prospectus for specific requirements.

UNDERGRADUATE

Higher Secondary School Certificate

Arts: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or our normal English language requirements.

Science: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall, including 75% or more in two science subjects, or Mathematics and a science subject. A minimum grade of 75% is required where the prospectus specifies good performance in a particular subject. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or our normal English language requirements

Biomedical sciences: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 80% overall, including 80% or more in two science subjects, or Mathematics and a science subject. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or our normal English language requirements

Engineering: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 75% overall, including 75% or more in Mathematics and Physics. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or our normal English language requirements

Law: At Standard XII a minimum percentage of 80% overall. Additionally, a minimum percentage of 80% in English at Standard XII or our normal English language requirements

Medicine: For detailed information, please click here.

Advanced entry to Year 2

BSc and MA programmes: Applicants who have achieved at least 80% overall in Year XII as well as at least 85% in the relevant subject areas of the degree they are applying for can apply for entry to Year 2 of a 4 or 5 year MA or BSc programme at the University.

BEng programmes : Applicants who have achieved at least 85% overall in Year XII as well as at least 85% in maths and physics (+ 85% in chemistry for Chemical/ Petroleum Engineering) can apply for entry to Year 2 of a 4 or 5 year Engineering programme at the University.

This should be indicated on the UCAS application.

Applicants who do not meet the conditions of their year 2 offer will automatically be considered for year 1 entry.

Please email ugadmissions@abdn.ac.uk if you would like to discuss this option before completing your UCAS application.

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREAT (IB, IBDP and IBCP)

Indian applicants can also apply with IB qualifications. Please have a look at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/requirements/ for details of requirements, including advanced entry where this is offered.

For IBDP we require 3 HL courses at a minimum of 5 (and 32 points overall minimum). For IBCP, we require 2 HL at 4 or 5 plus an A-Level (at C) or BTEC Level 3 (at Distinction).

POSTGRADUATE

Requirements will vary dependant on the ranking of the institution.

For State and Central Universities we would look for a minimum of 60% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree, whereas programmes requiring a 2.1 would need a minimum of 65% overall.

For Private and Deemed Universities we would look for a minimum of 65% for programmes requiring a 2.2 degree, whereas programmes requiring a 2.1 would need a minimum of 70% overall.

While the above is a general guide we understand that the marking system in some states and national universities make it harder to achieve 60%, therefore we will accept 55% from the University of Mumbai, University of Calcutta, University of Delhi etc. among others. Graduates from the IITs and IIMs will also be considered with marks in the region of 55%.

Please note that for an LLM we will consider applicants who have attained 55% or better and decisions for those applicants will be based on a combination of their institution, their overall degree performance and any relevant work experience obtained following completion of the degree.

NB Your transcript should be your grade card or marks list, and should be non-consolidated, which means it should show the results for all subjects you have undertaken, not just the subjects you have passed

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants who in the 10 years before the start of a programme have achieved 80% in Year 12 are not normally required to submit additional proof of English language.
Please have a look at the list of English language tests we accept (and associated marks) - https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/english-requirements.php
MoI may be accepted from some institutions

Indonesia

Iran

Iraq

Ireland

Italy

Japan

Jordan

Kazakhstan

Kenya

Kuwait

Latvia

Lebanon

Libya

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malaysia

Malta

Mexico

Nepal

Netherlands

Nigeria

Norway

Oman

Pakistan

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. For information relating to your degree please check the online prospectus for specific requirements.

Undergraduate

Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC)

Law, Arts & Social Sciences: Higher Secondary School Certificate (science or arts version): an average of 75% or better. For degrees involving Accountancy, Economics or Finance, a mark of 75% in Mathematics is needed. We also require 75% (HSSC) English.

Science: A minimum average grade of 75% or more, including 75% or more in two science or Mathematics subjects. We also require 75% (HSSC) English.

Engineering: A minimum average grade of 75% or more, including 75% or more in two science or Mathematics subjects (one science must be Physics. Chemistry also required for Chemical and Petroleum Engineering). We also require 75% (HSSC) English.

Medicine: GCE A-levels, International Baccalaureate or Scottish Highers required.

Students who are not eligible to apply for direct entry to Year 1 can apply for our Foundation Course which is offered on campus in our International Study Centre.

Postgraduate: Requirements may vary according to recognition of University and scoring system used. Typically, students will need to complete a 4 year Bachelors Degree to be considered for PG study. A GPA of 3.2 (around 75% depending on grading scale of institution) from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a GPA of 2.6 (around 65% depending on grading scale of institution) is considered comparable to a UK 2.2. University of London External degree programmes are also considered for entry.

Language requirements

We accept 75% HSSC English (with a validity of 10 years) in lieu of English language test https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/highschool-english-acceptance-3882.php
You can view the English language tests we accept (and associated marks) at https://www.abdn.ac.uk/study/international/requirements-pg-266.php
MoI may be accepted for some Universities provided you apply via one of our official agents

Panama

Peru

Philippines

Poland

Portugal

Qatar

Romania

Russia

Saudi Arabia

Singapore

Slovakia

Slovenia

South Africa

Entry Requirements

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. For information relating to your degree please check the online prospectus for specific requirements. Please check below for recent updates on course requirements!

Undergraduate

Science

We require the award of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB with an overall average of 65%, including grade 6 in each of two science-based subjects, or Mathematics and a science-based subject. We also require an NSC or IEB grade of 4 in English, or an approved English language test such as IELTS

Engineering

We require the award of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB with an overall average of 65%,including good grades in Maths and Physics essential (with Chemistry also required for some Engineering programmes). We also require an NSC or IEB grade of 4 in English, or an approved English language test such as IELTS

Arts

We require the award of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB with an overall average of 65% in at least four N.S.C. subjects, ideally excluding “Life Orientation. We also require an NSC or IEB grade of 4 in English, or an approved English language test such as IELTS

Law

We require the award of the National Senior Certificate (NSC) or IEB with an overall average of National Senior Certificate, 80% or better in six subjects (not including Life Orientation)

AND

National Benchmark Tests: Proficient at 70% in Academic Literacy and Intermediate in Quantitative Literacy

Postgraduate

A four year bachelors degree with a score of 70-74% or Upper Second from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1. A score of 60-69% or Lower Second is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

Information on subject specific entry requirements can be found here.

Kindly use the provided link to find out how you can fulfil our English language requirements. English Language Requirements | Study Here | The University of Aberdeen (abdn.ac.uk)

South Korea

Spain

Sri Lanka

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen. For information relating to your degree please check the online prospectus for specific requirements.

Undergraduate

Sri Lanka Advanced Level

Business, Arts and Social Sciences: BCC at A-level . B is required where the prospectus specifies good performance in a subject.

Science: As above + 2 science subjects (or one science and one maths subject).

Engineering: As above + B in maths + at least one from physics, design & technology, engineering or chemistry). B in chemistry required for chemical and petroleum engineering.

Medicine: AAA at A-level. Chemistry + at least one of physics, biology, maths (+1 other subject). For detailed information, please click here.

Postgraduate: Four year bachelor special degrees from recognised universities are considered for entry. A score of 60-74% from a well ranked institution is considered comparable to a UK 2.1, while a score of 55-59% is considered comparable to a UK 2.2.

Advanced entry to Year 2

BSc and MA programmes: Applicants who have achieved at least ABB as well as at least A in the relevant subject areas of the degree they are applying for can apply for entry to Year 2 of a 4 or 5 year MA or BSc programme at the University. AAB is required for Biomedical Science.

BEng/MEng programmes : Applicants who have achieved at least AAB as well as at least A in maths and physics (+ A in chemistry for Chemical/ Petroleum Engineering) can apply for entry to Year 2 of a 4 or 5 year Engineering programme at the University.

This should be indicated on the UCAS application.

Applicants who do not meet the conditions of their year 2 offer will automatically be considered for year 1 entry.

Please email ugadmissions@abdn.ac.uk if you would like to discuss this option before completing your UCAS application.

Language requirements

We do not accept Medium of Instruction letters.

Please have a look at the list of tests we accept (and associated marks)

Sweden

Switzerland

Syrian Arab Republic

Taiwan

Tanzania

Thailand

Trinidad and Tobago

Turkey

UAE

Uganda

Ukraine

United Kingdom

United States

Undergraduate

Arts and Humanities

For entry to the Master of Arts (MA) programme, we look for a minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted High School GPA plus one of the following:

SAT 1250+
ACT composite score of 26+
3 AP examinations (in relevant subjects): 3+
If taken pre-2020, 3 SAT subject tests (in relevant subjects): 600+

Science & Engineering

For entry to the BSc/BEng., we look for a minimum cumulative 3.0 unweighted High School GPA plus both of the following:

SAT 1250+ OR ACT composite score of 26+
One of the following standardised subject tests:
- 1 AP Subject Test with a grade of 3+ from either Math, Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
- If taken pre-2020, we will accept 1 SAT Subject Test with a score of 600+ (in a relevant subject) instead of 1 AP

Alternatively, we will accept one of the following:

3 AP examinations (in relevant subjects): 3+
If taken pre-2020, 3 SAT subject tests (in relevant subjects): 600+

Law

For entry to the LLB, we look for a minimum cumulative 3.3 unweighted High School GPA plus one of the following:

SAT score of 1320+ with minimum 650+ in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
ACT composite score of 28+
2 AP Subject Test at grade 4+
If taken pre-2020, 2 SAT Subject tests with a score of 650+

Alternatively, we will accept one of the following:

3 AP examinations (in relevant subjects): 4+
If taken pre-2020, 3 SAT subject tests (in relevant subjects): 650+

Medicine

Please refer the School of Medicine and Dentistry website for information on entry requirements and how to apply.

Postgraduate

Entry to a Master or PhD programme usually requires the equivalent of a 2:1 (Upper Second Class Honours) British degree, or a 2:2 (Lower Second Class) British Degree.

Bachelor’s degree (unweighted GPA: 3.0+) from an accredited university or college in a relevant subject

Postgraduate programmes at the University of Aberdeen and other British universities do not generally require standardised tests such as the GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT etc. Instead, applicants are assessed on the merit and relevance of their undergraduate studies, as well as references and personal statement.

For further information, please refer to the online prospectus or email Frances Walsh, Regional Manager for the USA: frances.walsh@abdn.ac.uk

Test Optional

US Entry Requirements: Test Optional Policy

The information below is provided as a guide only and does not guarantee entry to the University of Aberdeen

Applying for Fall 2025

SAT/ACT test optional for September 2025 entry

Due to the COVID 19 pandemic and cancellation of SAT and ACT tests, the University of Aberdeen has confirmed its test optional position. This means that it will still welcome applications and make offers to students who are not sitting the standardised tests.

In place of standardised tests, the University of Aberdeen Admissions Selectors will review your High School Transcript and look for strong academic performance overall and in related subjects. You should clearly state in your Personal Statement on your application why you were unable to take either the SAT or ACT.

The University will, however, continue to make applications based on standardised test scores for those able to sit them. The normal minimum requirement for MA and BSc admission in Fall 2025 is :

ACT: score of 26+ (writing optional)
SAT: score of 1250+ (essay optional)

Applicants taking the SAT, APs or ACT can have their test scores sent directly to the University of Aberdeen via the College Board or ACT websites:

College Board test code number: 0818
ACT test code number: 5364

If you have had any issues in sitting SAT/ACT Tests or have had your test cancelled due to COVID 19 and would like to discuss your options please email frances.walsh@abdn.ac.uk

Uzbekistan

Venezuela

Vietnam