Key Dates for September 2025 Entry

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Key Dates for September 2025 Entry

Please see the dates for joining us in September 2025.

We are here to help. If you have any questions about your application, please email pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk

We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen.

I am a prospective student that requires a student visa

Applications

We recommend you apply as soon as possible and preferably by 11th August for September 2025 entry.

Accept and Send

Please accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible and preferably by 18th August. 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, by 25th August.

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 TBC.

IT Set-Up

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

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from August.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 15th September. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on 22rd September.

Registration Deadlines

The final registration date is TBC.

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


Applications

Applications must be received by 8th September for September 2025 entry.

Receipt of documentation

Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is 15th September.

Accommodation

You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by TBC

IT Set-Up

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

Start Registration

You need to complete online registration from August.

Welcome Week

Welcome Week starts on 15th September. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.

Teaching Starts

Teaching starts on 22nd September.

Registration Deadline

The final registration date is TBC

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
Environmental Management MSc 30th September
Financial Technology MSc 30th September