Panama - 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 Panama 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 with the Bachillerato would normally be expected to undertake a Foundation or bridging programme before being eligible for admission to an undergraduate study at Edinburgh.
Entry to postgraduate study
Students from Panama must apply with the equivalent of a very good UK Bachelor degree from a recognised university 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 Licenciatura/Licentiate.
Students are normally expected to have a minimum promedio of 85% in their licenciatura.
Applicants with Masters degree (Maestria) will be considered for entry to PhD 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.
Numbers of Panamanian students
There are a small number students from Panama currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Immigration advice for Panamanian students
This article was published on Oct 29, 2012