Applying for an Undergraduate Course:
International Students

The official deadline for applying for an undergraduate degree course is 29 January 2025.

We may accept applications from international students after the 29 January deadline. However, we encourage you to apply sooner as you’ll need time to arrange your visa and accommodation.

Here are the key dates for the whole application process.

And if you can't visit us in person, be sure to check out our Online Open Day section.

What is UCAS?

UCAS is the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service. You use this online process to apply to all UK universities.

Both UK and international students use UCAS. The majority of applications for UK-based undergraduate degree courses are made through UCAS.

You can apply for up to five different undergraduate courses, and only need to submit one UCAS application.

How do I register for UCAS?

Complete your personal details in your UCAS account. This includes your funding and sponsorship options, residential status, and any special needs or requirements you have.

You will get your username and create a password. Keep your user name and password safe as you will need them. 

We have some helpful advice about how to complete your university degree application.

UCAS also provide information about filling in your UCAS application.

A key part is your personal statement. This is your chance to show your motivation for studying the course, and why you would be a great student.

You need to spend some time writing and editing your personal statement until you’re happy with it. Take a look at the UCAS section on writing your personal statement.

We make all our offers via UCAS, so keep checking your UCAS account. 

Congratulations! You have an offer to study an undergraduate degree course here at Abertay.

A conditional offer

The usual kind of offer. We have offered you a place on the course, provided you meet the requirements we set. These are called conditions. Usually this means getting specific grades in your exams. The conditions will be clearly set out in your UCAS account.

An unconditional offer

This means we’ve decided you’re already qualified for the course you have chosen. You don’t need any other specific grades or qualifications. 

Log in and accept your offer in your UCAS account.

We may need you to supply your results to us, and our admissions team will email you if that is the case.

Find out more details about accepting your offer.

If you live outside of the UK, you will usually need a visa to study here.

Here is all the information you need about applying for a visa to study at Abertay.

You’ll find everything you need to know about tuition fees on these pages. Don’t forget to look at our scholarships for extra funding opportunities.

Finally, it’s good to know that Dundee is an inexpensive city to live in, so your money will go further.

About the halls of residence, how and when to apply for accommodation, and other useful topics like what the power sockets look like, and what to pack.  

There's also a page about what it's like to live in Dundee if you need more details.

Please get in touch if you have any further questions. Email  international@abertay.ac.uk.