University of Aberdeen Admissions

Main Intakes at University of Aberdeen Scotland

University of Aberdeen sticks to the classic Scottish two-intake system, but both are massive and extremely dependable for Indian students. September is the undisputed main intake – literally 100 % of undergraduate degrees (Medicine, Law, Engineering, Business, Psychology, Divinity, Accountancy) and every postgraduate taught and research programme start in September, the stunning Old Aberdeen campus gets packed, and that’s when the biggest scholarship packages drop (£8,000–£20,000 for undergrads with 85 %+ and £10,000–£15,000 for master’s with 65 %+). 

January intake is unusually large for a Russell Group – over 75 % of master’s courses (Petroleum Engineering, Energy Transition, Artificial Intelligence, MBA, International Law, Data Science, Renewable Energy) plus several undergraduate advanced-entry routes open seats, making it a favourite for students finishing their Indian bachelor’s in late 2025. 

No May or summer starts whatsoever, so timing has to be on point. Counsellors in Bangalore, Pune, and Chandigarh quietly treat Aberdeen as the “safest high-ranking” Scottish option for 75–90 % profiles who want Russell Group prestige without Glasgow or Edinburgh-level competition.

How Admission at University of Aberdeen Actually Works

The process is polished and agent-friendly – all undergraduate applications go through UCAS, postgraduate directly on the free Aberdeen Applicant Portal. Offers roll out in 2–8 weeks (master’s often under 3 weeks). Here’s the exact profile mix that gets unconditional offers daily:

Undergraduate entry: 80–90 % in best four Class 12 subjects (CBSE/ISC/state boards accepted), 75–80 % in core English if waiving IELTS, otherwise IELTS 6.0 overall (5.5 each) or PTE 59+. Medicine/Dentistry/Gateway push 90 %+ and interviews. Below 80 % routes through International Foundation at partner colleges.

Master’s entry: four-year honours or three-year ordinary + master’s with minimum 60 % (55–60 % accepted with strong CV/references or 2–3 years relevant experience), IELTS 6.5 overall (5.5–6.0 each band).

Standard document checklist Overseas Education Consultants submit without rejection:

• Class 10 & 12 mark sheets
• Full bachelor’s semester mark sheets + degree/provisional
• IELTS/PTE/TOEFL iBT/Duolingo (110+ now accepted for most courses)
• Passport copy
• Academic personal statement (600–800 words, very research/course focused)
• Two strong academic references (professional okay for MBA/Energy)
• Detailed CV compulsory for MBA, Petroleum, Energy, AI courses
• Portfolio only for Architecture, Film & Visual Culture

Deadlines: UCAS 31 January equal consideration (15 October for Medicine), but Aberdeen happily takes internationals till June–August if seats remain; January master’s deadline mid-November.

Interviews: Mandatory for Medicine, Dentistry, Law (LNAT), and some Psychology conversions – 20–30 minute panel or MMI format.

£6,000–£10,000 pre-CAS deposit (fully adjustable), CAS issued within 5–10 working days. Aberdeen’s 500+ year Russell Group status plus Scotland location keeps Indian visa refusal rates at an incredible 2–4 % even for average-funds profiles. That’s precisely why top-tier Overseas Education Consultants in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat keep University of Aberdeen as the golden “high-ranking but high-success” choice for serious students who want big scholarships, top-50 UK ranking, and near-guaranteed two-year Graduate Route visa.