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You’ve done the hard part.
You've chosen a course, completed your personal statement and applied. Now you’re holding an offer from Abertay, Scotland’s TOP Modern University (Guardian University Guide 2026), and we’re delighted.
This hub covers what happens next, from now until September: accepting your offer, sorting funding, choosing accommodation and arriving ready for your first week. Whether you're joining us from Scotland, elsewhere in the UK or from overseas, you'll find your next steps here. It can feel like a lot. We'll break it into simple steps and help you stay on track.
Abertay is a compact university with a big focus on real-world learning. You won’t be a number here. Lecturers know students by name and support is easy to access.
Video: Watch what Marc and Josh had to say about studying at Abertay.
You’ll study in a cosmopolitan and walkable city that’s typically more affordable than the UK’s larger student hubs. And our graduates go on to build award-winning games, work in cybersecurity, lead in business and public services, and much, much more.
We’re looking forward to meeting you.
There are a few things to sort between now and September. We've broken them into steps so you can work through them at your own pace.
How to reply on UCAS, what conditional and unconditional mean, and your deadlines.
Tuition fees, scholarships and international funding — find the right support for you.
Halls, private renting, or living at home. How to apply for accommodation and what it costs.
You've accepted your offer. Now here's how to prepare for September and what to expect.
Explore all the ways you can connect with current students, fellow offer holders and our staff.
Explore funding, accommodation and student support to help them make a confident choice.
If you've applied through UCAS, your reply deadline depends on when you receive all your university decisions. Check your UCAS Hub for your personal deadline. Key dates for the 2026 cycle:
| Key Date | Action |
| 6 May 2026 | Reply deadline if you received all decisions by 31 March 2026 |
| 3 June 2026 | Reply deadline if you received all decisions by 15 May 2026 |
| Various | International deadlines for deposits, CAS and visa applications — see international dates and deadlines. |
| 2 July 2026 | Clearing opens |
| 23 July 2026 | Reply deadline if you received all decisions by 15 July 2026 |
| 4 August 2026 | SQA results day |
| 11 August 2026 | A-level results day |
My previous experiences with education weren’t great, and I struggled to commit when I was younger. But coming to Abertay, I found the support and environment I needed to succeed.Josh Raybould | Abertay University | Forensic Sciences Graduate
If you have any questions about your offer or life at Abertay University, please talk to a current student or get in touch with our friendly Student Recruitment Office.
📱Contact the Student Recruitment Office. International offer holders can also contact international@abertay.ac.uk for visa, CAS and pre-arrival queries.