麻豆原创

Information for Students
from South Africa

Welcome to students from South Africa.

Jenny Hyde, Regional Manager

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We know that moving to study to a new country is exciting, but the process can seem complex. We have plenty of support to help you apply to 麻豆原创.  

Contact me if you have any questions at all, I'm happy to help.

Ross Murison, International Officer

r.murison@abertay.ac.uk

Entry requirements

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Undergraduate

Applicants from South Africa typically apply with their National Senior Certificate (with Matriculation endorsement). We have benchmarked the Matric certificate to our Scottish Higher requirements as follows:听

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Average Grade

AABB Programme

6655

ABBB Programme

6555

BBBB Programme

5555

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Please see our individual鈥�course pages鈥痶o ascertain which Scottish Higher course tariff you are applying for.听

For students holding A-Level or International Baccalaureate qualifications, due to the nature of Scotland鈥檚 four year undergraduate degree, many are able to enter directly into the second year of their programme, provided they meet minimum entry and essential subject requirements.听

At A-Level these are typically CCC for first year entry, and BBB for second year entry, while for IB, first year entry is typically offered to applicants with a minimum score of 28, and second year to those applicants with 34 and above.听听

There are some programme variances, so please see the鈥�course pages鈥痜or full entry requirements including essential subjects.听

If you hold alternative qualifications to those mentioned above, please get in touch.听听

Postgraduate

Applicants will typically require a Bachelor's degree with a minimum GPA of 2.6, or 60% in a subject related to their chosen course.听

English language requirements

All courses at 麻豆原创 are taught in English. If the UK Government has not listed your country as you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements.听听

Typically applicants from South Africa demonstrate their English proficiency via an IELTS exam (minimum overall score of 6.0), however please see鈥�English Language Requirements鈥痜or the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.听

How to apply to Abertay

Undergraduate

UCAS

If you're considering applying to more than one university in the UK for undergraduate (UG) level studies, we recommend submitting your application through , the UK's University & Colleges Admissions Service. There is a helpful  on their website to help make the application process as easy as possible.听

Although the early decision deadline for UCAS applications is in January, we will accept applications after this date, either via UCAS or through direct application.听

Direct Application

If Abertay is the only UK university that you'd like to apply to for your UG level studies, we recommend using our direct application form.听

Read more: applying for UG programmes

Postgraduate

Postgraduate (PG) degree applications can be made directly to Abertay through your selected programme page. Please visit your chosen postgraduate programme page on our website and select 'Apply Now' in the top navigation.

Scholarships

We offer scholarships to international students studying on our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.听

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Tuition fees

Tuition fees for international students will vary depending on your programme of study. Please visit your chosen programme page on our website for more information.

If you are self-funding your studies, you are expected to have sufficient funds available to cover your tuition fees before the start of each academic year. All international students are required to pay the whole annual fee in advance. Payment of tuition fees will take place before or during registration.听

Find out more about tuition fees

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