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Students on the national curriculum need to complete a recognised foundation year programme before starting a bachelor's.
Partner university · Aberdeen, United Kingdom
University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495, with strong provision in medicine, law and energy-related engineering reflecting the region's oil and gas industry.
GESCO is listed as an official representative on the University of Aberdeen's websiteQS World #288QS World Rankings 2027
Founded 1495Public research university
About the university
Why students choose the University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495, with strong provision in medicine, law and energy-related engineering reflecting the region's oil and gas industry.
Both direct entry and foundation or pathway routes are available here. If your grades or English score fall short of direct admission, the pathway route is a genuine alternative to waiting a year.
Tuition, entry requirements and intake dates differ by programme and change each year. Ask us for the current figures for the course you are considering rather than relying on published averages.
Ways inDirect entryFoundation pathway
Photos: University of Aberdeen, used with permission. Founding year and student numbers are from Wikidata.
Entry requirements
Applying from Jordan
International curricula
Students with A-levels, the IB or SAT/AP can be considered for direct entry into first year.
Master's
A score of 75-91% (GPA 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0) from a well-ranked institution is comparable to a UK 2:1, and 63-74% to a UK 2:2.
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Guidance only: meeting a requirement does not guarantee an offer, and each course sets its own grades and English level. Checked November 2026.
Fees and scholarships
What the University of Aberdeen costs
International (overseas) fees per year, as published by the university. Ask us to confirm the fee for your course.
Programmes
Popular courses at the University of Aberdeen
Computing Science (5 years) MEng
5 years Course page
Mechanical Engineering with Management
Course page
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A selection from the university's own course pages. Durations and intakes can change; we confirm the details for your year when we apply. Checked October 2026.
How it works
Your application to the University of Aberdeen, step by step
- 1
Free consultation
We look at your grades, English and budget, and tell you honestly whether the University of Aberdeen is realistic.
- 2
Choose your course and route
Direct entry if you meet the grades, or the foundation route if you are not there yet.
- 3
Application and offer
We prepare and submit the application and follow it through to an offer.
- 4
Scholarship check
We check the university's scholarships and discounts against your profile.
- 5
Student visa
Financial evidence and documents prepared to the current requirements.
- 6
Arrival
Accommodation, the pre-departure briefing and what to expect when you land.
Questions
Studying at the University of Aberdeen: common questions
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Ask on WhatsAppCan I apply to the University of Aberdeen with the Tawjihi?
Students on the national curriculum need to complete a recognised foundation year programme before starting a bachelor's.
Does the University of Aberdeen offer scholarships to international students?
Yes. Aberdeen Global Scholarship (Postgraduate) (GBP 8,000 tuition fee waiver). We check which ones fit your profile when we build your application.
Is there a foundation route into the University of Aberdeen?
Yes. If your grades or English do not yet meet direct entry, a foundation or pathway programme leads into the University of Aberdeen.
Where is the University of Aberdeen?
The University of Aberdeen is in Aberdeen, United Kingdom. It was founded in 1495.
Does GESCO charge me to apply to the University of Aberdeen?
The first consultation is free. GESCO applies to the University of Aberdeen directly and is listed as an official representative on the university's website. Ask us about any service fees before you start.
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Tell us your grades and we will tell you honestly whether it is realistic, and what to do if it is not yet.
- Direct application. We hold an agreement with this university
- A plan B. Similar universities if this one is out of reach
- No obligation. If GESCO is not the right route for you, we will say so
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