Key Dates for January 2025 Entry

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Key Dates for January 2025 Entry

Below are key dates to help you prepare for your studies starting in January 2025. You don't need to wait until the listed dates to complete any steps, so please make sure to finish all required steps as soon as you can.

If you have any questions regarding your application, feel free to reach out to us at pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen!

I am a prospective student that requires a student visa

Applications

Applications must be received by 2nd December for January 2025 entry.

Receipt of Documentation

Please accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible and preferably by 16th December. You can check what documents are required on our CAS page.

Deposit

You may have to pay a non-refundable £3,000 deposit if you meet specific criteria.

Visa

Apply for your visa as soon as possible after receiving your CAS. Please check visa processing times in your own country.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by 15th January.

IT Set-Up

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

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration when it opens in late 2024.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 20th 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 27th January.

Registration Deadlines

The final registration date is 10th February, unless listed in the table under the section titled 'Deadline Dates'.

I am a prospective student that does not require a student visa

Applications

Applications must be received by 9th December for January 2025 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 15th January.

IT Set-Up

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

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration when it opens in late 2024.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 20th 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 27th January.

Registration Deadlines

The final registration date is 10th February, unless listed in the table under the section titled 'Deadline Dates'.

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 10th February, unless your programme of study is listed below.

Degree Programme Qualification Registration Deadline
Oil and Gas Enterprise Management MSc 29th January
Sustainability Transitions MSc 29th January
Oil and Gas Engineering MSc 31st January
Petroleum Engineering MSc 31st January
Subsurface Energy Engineering MSc 31st January