Program Overview

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Program Overview

The University of Aberdeen Exchange program allows students to enroll directly in classes at the University of Aberdeen in Scotland, the 5th oldest university in the English-speaking world. The university is recognized for studies in medicine, psychology, nutrition, and Scottish studies, and is an excellent setting for student life and a good starting point for travel by air, train, and sea.

Academic Details

The University of Aberdeen is divided into six major faculties (colleges), including Arts and Social Sciences, Divinity, Law, Science, Engineering, and Medicine. Students will concentrate their coursework in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and/or the Faculty of Sciences, and will have the opportunity to take courses across disciplinary lines. The system of higher education in the UK stresses in-depth study of a few subjects and provides a level of specialization that is not generally part of the American undergraduate experience.

Language Requirement

There is no language requirement for this program.

Academic Standing by Program Start

Students must have a junior or above academic standing by the program start.

Location

The program is located in Europe, United Kingdom, Scotland.

GPA

The minimum GPA requirement for this program is 3.0.

Program Structure

• The program offers a range of support services for exchange students, including a comprehensive orientation session at the beginning of each semester.
• Students will be assigned an academic advisor and will have access to normal student support services provided by the university.
• The International Centre is a focal point for international students and serves as a drop-in center, helping students make the best use of their time at the university.

Course Equivalencies

• UO students: please refer to the UO Course Equivalency Process and the UO Office of the Registrar Course Equivalency Database.
• Non-UO students: actual credit awarded is determined by the relevant department at the student's university in consultation with the study abroad office.

Additional Requirements

• Complete WR 121 and 122 or 123 with grades B- or higher
• Math/Science students: completed 200-level Math/Science sequences
• GPA requirement of 3.5 or above for graduate students

Housing Description

Accommodation mainly consists of apartment (suite) style living, with each student having their own single room. Some halls also have private en-suite bathrooms. The majority of students opt for self-catered accommodation; however, the University also offers a number of catered halls.

Pre-med and Pre-law Programs

• The pre-med program gives pre-med and biological sciences students the opportunity to learn in one of Scotland's top-ranked medical schools while staying on track with their pre-med requirements.
• The pre-law study abroad program is a great way to enhance Law School resume by gaining necessary analytical and argumentation skills, while studying alongside undergraduate law students.

Dates and Deadlines

Term	Year	Deadline	Arrival Date	Departure Date
Fall Semester	2026	02/01/2026	Early September	Mid-December
Academic Year		02/01/2026	Early September	Late May
Spring Semester	2027	02/01/2026	Early January	Late May

Discount for Pell Recipients

To expand access to study abroad, a $500 discount is offered for this program to UO students who currently have the Pell Grant as part of their federal financial aid (FAFSA).

Application Process

The application process for this program is competitive, and GEO staff will review application materials. A decision about enrollment will not be made until after the application deadline. In some cases, an interview is required. Successful applicants will receive an exchange nomination from GEO, and selection will be based on a holistic review of the application.