Australian qualifications
The entrance requirements vary depending on the subjects you wish to study.
Humanities and social science
The following is required (as a minimum), for degrees in humanities and social science subjects:
- ATAR of at least 92
- Overall Position of four or less
- and successful completion of High School Certificate with passes in all required subjects, as stated in our prospectus.
Science and engineering
The following is required (as a minimum), for degrees in science and engineering subjects:
Australian Capital Territory, New South Wales, Northern Territory, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria and Western Australia
ATAR ranking of 95.6 or above, or 97.6 where we require a grade A at SQA Higher/GCE A level, and award of High School Certificate with passes in all required subjects as stated in our prospectus
Queensland
Award of the Senior Certificate, with an Overall Position of 3 or above, or 2 where we require a grade A at SQA Higher/GCE A level
Medicine and veterinary medicine
Applicants to medicine or veterinary medicine should contact the admissions staff in the College for advice on entry requirements. The contacts are given below.
Further guidance on entry requirements
Other qualifications
Applicants with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or A-Levels can be considered for admission to Undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Edinburgh.
Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements.
You can also obtain further guidance on admissions requirements from staff in the Admissions Offices.
College of Humanities and Social Science
The University of Edinburgh
David Hume Tower, George Square
Edinburgh
EH8 9JX
Work: +44 (0)131 650 3565
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 4678
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Undergraduate Medical Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
The Chancellor's Building, 49 Little France Crescent
Edinburgh
EH16 4SB
Work: +44 (0)131 242 6407
Fax: +44 (0)131 242 6791
College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine, Undergraduate Veterinary Medicine Admissions
The University of Edinburgh
Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies
Easter Bush Veterinary Centre
Roslin
EH25 9RG
Work: +44 (0)131 650 6178
Fax: +44 (0)131 651 7305
College of Science and Engineering
The University of Edinburgh
Weir Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JY
Work: +44 (0)131 650 5737
Fax: +44 (0)131 650 5738
This article was published on Jun 18, 2013