Brazil - Entry requirements
Entry to undergraduate study
Those who have completed thirteen years of education at the end of secondary school would normally be considered for direct entry to degree study.
Students from Brazil are admitted to the University of Edinburgh with a range of qualifications: GCE A Levels, the IB, the American High School Diploma with SAT’s or AP’s and other recognised regional systems.
Students who have obtained the Certificado de Conclusao de 2 Grau, the Diploma de Tecnico de Nivel Medio or the Concurso Vestibular would not normally be considered for direct entry to undergraduate programmes, and would be expected to undertake a Foundation programme before being eligible to apply.
Entry to postgraduate study
Students must have the equivalent of a very good UK Bachelor degree (from a good institution) in order to be considered for direct admission to postgraduate study at the University of Edinburgh.
In order to apply for a Masters degree at the University of Edinburgh students are expected to completed at least 4 years of study at a good institution, and obtain a Bacharelado/Licenciatura/Professional Diploma.
Students are normally expected to have a minimum promedio of 7.5-8.0 in their licenciatura.
Applicants with Masters degree (Maestria) will be considered for entry to Ph.D. studies.
Further guidance on entry requirements
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.
Number of Brazilian students
There are 28 students from Brazil currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Immigration advice for Brazilian students
This article was published on Oct 26, 2012