Admission Requirements

The following minimum requirements must be fulfilled to get admitted to Study Group - University of Aberdeen International Study Centre

• International students are considered on case-by-case basis. There can be some additional requirements, depending on the program you are applying to. Please visit the course information page to find undergraduate and postgraduate admission requirement.
• Students are required to submit their original transcripts from their last attended academic institutions. If they are not in English, then submit the translated copies of the same along with the originals.
• Should provide the certificate issued by the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) that compares educational credentials from other countries to educational standards in UK.
• You need to submit your English language proficiency test scores if you are coming from a non-English speaking country.
• 10 + 2 - 40% overall. 40% required for relevant subjects eg Maths and Sciences - passes from SSC- HSC accepted

Please note:- If you are not a UK citizen or a permanent resident of UK, you must obtain a valid study permit before you come to UK

Opportunities

Student Employability:

• The flexibility of Scottish degrees creates a unique and well-rounded learning environment to help your future career.

Gaining a degree from a top-ranking university is the first step to succeeding in your future career. Whether you choose to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree, the International Study Centre at the University of Aberdeen can help you to become an employable graduate.
The graduate employment market is hugely competitive. You will need to demonstrate you have the career skills, as well as the academic abilities, to set yourself apart from the rest. By studying with us, you will benefit from a wide range of careers services to ensure you leave the University as an employable graduate.

Career preparation at the International Study Centre:
No matter which pathway programme you study with us, you will benefit from our dedicated careers service, CareerAhead. Our help includes:

• discovering your own areas of personal strength, as well as personal development opportunities
• activities allowing you to build on your teamwork, time management, problem solving and communication skills
• creating a personal development plan which you can use throughout your time at university.

Flexible Study Plans:
The flexible degree options at Aberdeen allow you to shape your degree to your career goals. As an undergraduate student, you can choose to study either a single honours, joint honours or major/minor degree. Within these degrees, you will also have the opportunity to explore different subject modules before deciding on the final path you want to take. This allows you to create a unique study plan based on your own interests, as well as widening your knowledge to maximise your employability.
Undergraduate students also have the opportunity to study additional subjects with no increase to their overall workload. The 'Enhanced Study' courses you have the opportunity to join include:

• Discipline Breadth
• Sustained Study
• Sixth Century courses

You may also have the opportunity to develop your careers skills outside of CareerAhead, by taking a work placement or internship opportunity. You can find out more about your working rights on our visas page.

Work Placements:
The University of Aberdeen supports students in a wide range of internship and work placement roles. Last year, students benefited from around 1400 placements - ranging from those included in degree programmes to optional summer internships. Students have gone on to work in companies such as:

• Chevron
• Marathon Oil
• BP
• Norco
• Aberdeenshire Council
• Astrazeneca

STAR Award:
The University’s STAR Award stands for Student Taking Active Roles. Through this award, the Careers Service recognises students’ contributions to the wider University community and rewards students for the transferable skills that are developed through joining clubs, societies and volunteering. Receiving a STAR Award is a great way to show the transferable skills you have gained during your time at university.

Careers and Employability Service

Whatever stage you are at with your career planning, from fresher to final year and beyond, the Careers and Employability Service is available to inspire and support your career choices. They are happy to advise you with all aspects of your career planning, from offering feedback on your CV to discussing how to secure a job in your preferred career sector.

Explore your options – appointments in-person, online or by phone as well as access to over 2500 career planning resources
Develop your skills - a range of activities outside of your course that will maximise your employability
Connect with opportunities – access to hundreds of graduate jobs and work experience opportunities, as well as events on and off campus

Student Support

Throughout your time at University, you may need to access support. We have listed some resources below which can assist you throughout your University journey, in particular the first three weeks of the academic year. Some services will be operating an in-person service, and some will be fully online. Details of which are shown below.

Support Services

• Infohub
• Finance
• Registry
• Accommodation queries
• MyCurriculum self help
• MyTimetable help and assistance
• University Orientation and School Specific Orientation
• Online study for first Semester
• Student Support: Here to Help
• Stay connected and up to date
• 360 Campus Tour
• Contacts: Services & Facilities
• Digital Essentials and IT Induction
• Immigration and Tier 4
• Library Resources
• Careers and Employability Service
• Culture on Campus
• Essential Top Tips from Students
• More