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Why Choose University of Aberdeen - Study Group?
Ancient University Prestige with Modern Guaranteed Progression
Study Group provides 100% guaranteed progression to Aberdeen degrees. Founded in 1495, Aberdeen is Scotland's third-oldest university and ranks 15th in the UK (Times 2025) — the highest position in its 530-year history. Students receive identical Aberdeen degree certificates with no pathway distinction, backed by 84% research rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021).
Maximum £24,000 Automatic Scholarships with No Separate Applications
Undergraduate pathway students receive Aberdeen Global Scholarship worth £6,000 annually for all four degree years, totaling £24,000 with automatic renewal. Postgraduate students receive £8,000 one-time awards. Most scholarships require no separate application and are confirmed upon progression. Combined with Aberdeen's 35-40% lower living costs versus London, students save significantly while accessing top-tier education.
UK-Leading Subject Strengths in High-Demand Fields
Aberdeen excels in career-focused disciplines: Medicine ranked #1 UK (Guardian 2025), Accounting & Finance #4-6 UK, Anthropology #3 UK, with 12 subjects in the UK top 10. The university holds professional accreditations from GMC (Medicine), ACCA/CIMA (Accounting), BCS (Computing), and IMechE (Engineering). Strong connections with Scotland's energy sector provide unique opportunities in petroleum engineering and renewable energy.
Outstanding 93% Employment with Energy Sector Connections
Aberdeen delivers 93% graduate employment within 15 months with 76.5% in graduate-level roles. The city's status as Europe's energy capital creates pathways to BP, Shell, TotalEnergies, and major engineering firms.
Maximum Affordability with iCAS Single-Visa Convenience
Aberdeen offers 35-40% lower living costs than London with university halls from £465/month versus £800-1,200 in London. The iCAS system provides a single Student Route visa covering pathway and degree (3-4 years total), saving £719 in visa fees and eliminating mid-journey renewals. Pathway students integrate fully on the main campus from day one with access to award-winning £57m Sir Duncan Rice Library and Olympic-standard sports facilities.
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Main Campus
University of Aberdeen International Study Centre operates fully integrated on the main university campus in Old Aberdeen, King's College, Regent Walk, Aberdeen AB24 3FX. Pathway students access all university facilities from day one alongside degree students.
Key Facilities:
- Sir Duncan Rice Library: Award-winning £57m building with 1.2 million volumes, 1,300+ study spaces, 24/7 term-time access
- Aberdeen Sports Village: Olympic-standard 50m pool, 200+ station fitness suite, climbing wall, sports halls
- Science Teaching Hub: Modern laboratories for Chemistry, Medical Sciences, Geoscience (opened 2022)
- Suttie Centre: £20m teaching facility for healthcare with medical simulation equipment
- Bloomberg Finance Lab: Professional trading floor simulation for Business School students
Transport & Location:
- 2 miles (3.2km) from Aberdeen city centre; 10-15 minute bus journey
- Aberdeen Railway Station: 2.5 miles (15-20 minutes by bus)
- Aberdeen International Airport: 7 miles (25-30 minutes); £68 airport transfer available
Campus Investment: £57m Sir Duncan Rice Library, £20m Suttie Centre, Science Teaching Hub, ongoing sustainability projects targeting net-zero carbon.
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Course Highlights
Foundation Programmes (3-term Standard)
|
Programme |
Duration |
Annual Tuition (GBP) |
Intakes |
Progression Guarantee |
Graduate Route Duration |
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Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Business, Economics, Accounting & Real Estate |
9 months (3 terms) |
£18,900 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Yes — 100% progression with 50% average |
2 years |
|
Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Life Sciences |
9 months (3 terms) |
£19,750 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Yes — 100% progression with 50% average |
2 years |
|
Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Humanities, Law and Social Science |
9 months (3 terms) |
£18,900 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Yes — 100% progression with 50% average (60% for Law) |
2 years |
|
Undergraduate Foundation Programme - Physical Sciences & Engineering |
9 months (3 terms) |
£19,900 |
Sep, Nov, Jan |
Yes — 100% progression with 50% average |
2 years |
International Year Two Programmes (Direct Year 3 Entry)
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Programme |
Duration |
Annual Tuition (GBP) |
Intakes |
Progression Guarantee |
Graduate Route Duration |
|
International Year Two - Business Management and Finance |
3 terms |
£18,900 |
Sep, Jan |
Yes — direct Year 3 entry with 60% average |
2 years |
|
International Year Two - Computing Science |
3 terms |
£19,900 |
Sep, Jan |
Yes — direct Year 3 entry with 60% average |
2 years |
|
International Year Two - Medical Sciences |
3 terms |
£19,750 |
Sep, Jan |
Yes — direct Year 3 entry with 60% average |
2 years |
Pre-Master's Programmes (1-term Fast-Track)
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Programme |
Duration |
Annual Tuition (GBP) |
Intakes |
Progression Guarantee |
Graduate Route Duration |
|
Pre-Masters Programme - Business and Law |
12 weeks (1 term) |
£12,250 |
May, Sep |
Yes — guaranteed Master's entry with 60% average |
2 years |
|
Pre-Masters Programme - Science and Engineering |
12 weeks (1 term) |
£13,250 |
May, Sep |
Yes — guaranteed Master's entry with 60% average |
2 years |
Popular Study Areas
Medicine
Accounting & Finance
Anthropology & Archaeology
Business Management
Engineering (Petroleum)
Life Sciences / Biomedical
Computing Science
Law
Entry Requirements
Foundation (3-term):
India Class XII 60% | IELTS 5.0 (Writing 5.0, others 4.5) | TOEFL iBT 51 (Writing 17, others 13) | PTE 46 (Writing 46, others 42) | Duolingo 85 | Age 17+ | Subject prerequisites: Science subjects for Life Sciences/Physical Sciences; Maths & Physics for Engineering
International Year Two - Business/Computing:
India Class XII 70% | IELTS 5.5 (Writing 5.5, others 5.0) | TOEFL iBT 68 (Writing 20, others 17) | PTE 55 (Writing 55, others 50) | Duolingo 100 | Age 17+ | Maths required for Computing
International Year Two - Medical Sciences:
India Class XII 75% with Biology & Chemistry | IELTS 6.0 (no component below 5.5) | TOEFL iBT 78 (no component below 17) | PTE 59 (no component below 54) | Duolingo 105 | Age 17+
Pre-Master's (1-term):
India Bachelor's 55% (second class) from recognized university | IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5) | TOEFL iBT 68 (Writing 20, others 17) | PTE 55 (Writing 55, others 50) | Duolingo 100 | Age 21+ | Relevant bachelor's degree required | No work experience required (except MBA requires 3 years)
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Scholarships at University of Aberdeen - Study Group
Launch Award (International Year Two)
Varies
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Undergraduate
£6,000 per year
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - Postgraduate
£8,000 (one-time)
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - UG (Direct Entry)
£6,000 per year
Aberdeen Global Scholarship - PG (Direct Entry)
£8,000 (one-time)
Alumni Postgraduate Scholarship
Up to £8,700
Business School Merit Awards
Varies
Engineering Excellence Scholarship
Varies
Chevening Scholarships
Full tuition + living costs
GREAT Scholarships
£10,000
Commonwealth Scholarships
Full funding
Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
Up to £100,000
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Student Support Services
Academic
Dedicated pathway programme tutors; small class sizes; Academic Skills Centre; Mathematics Support Centre; Prepare for Success pre-arrival programme; Study skills modules integrated into curriculum
International
International Centre with visa guidance; pre-arrival support; Welcome Week orientation; cultural adjustment support; £68 airport transfer from Aberdeen Airport; buddy scheme; international student societies
Careers
Lifetime access to Careers and Employability Service; MyCareerHub portal; one-to-one consultations; employer networking events; placement support; strong energy sector connections
Wellbeing
Free confidential Student Counselling Service; mental health support; Nightline student listening service; stress management workshops; 24/7 crisis support informationc
Accommodation
Guaranteed for international students accepting offer and applying by deadline; range £465-£798/month; Accommodation Office support; tenancy advice; maintenance system
Societies
150+ student-led societies including Indian Society, Chinese Society, International Students Society, academic societies, sports clubs, faith groups, volunteering opportunities
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