Peru - 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 Peru 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 or Bachillerato Especializado would normally be expected to undertake a Foundation or bridging programme before being eligible for admission to undergraduate study at Edinburgh.
Entry to postgraduate study
Students from Peru 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 Licenciado/Professional title.
Students are normally expected to have a minimum promedio of 14.0+ (20 point scale) in their licenciatura/undergraduate studies.
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 Peruvian students
There are a small number of students from Peru currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.
Immigration advice for Peruvian students
This article was published on Oct 29, 2012