Applying
Frequently asked questions on applying to the School of Informatics at the University of Edinburgh.
Find out more about the application process within the College of Science and Engineering
Standard entry requirement
The standard entry requirement is:
- SQA Highers: AAAA - AAAB (achievement by end of S5 preferred). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
- A Levels: AAA - AAB.
- IB: 37 points with 666 at HL - 34 points with 655 at HL.
Minimum entry requirement
The minimum entry requirement for widening access applicants is:
- SQA Highers: AABB by end of S6. BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6.
- A Levels: ABB.
- IB: 32 points with 655 at HL.
More information for widening access applicants
Required subjects
The grades used to meet our entry requirements must include:
- SQA: Highers: Mathematics at A. Advanced Higher Mathematics is recommended. National 5s: English at C.
- A Levels: Mathematics at A. GCSEs: English at C or 4.
- IB: HL: Mathematics (from 2021, Mathematics: Analysis and approaches only) at 6. SL: English at 5.
Find out more about entry requirements
International applicants
We welcome applications from students studying a wide range of international qualifications.
Mature applicants
We welcome applications from mature students and accept a range of qualifications.
Each case is dealt with on an individual basis, you should speak directly to the Undergraduate Admissions and Recruitment Team, College of Science and Engineering.
The team who manage admissions for the School of Informatics are based in the College of Science and Engineering:
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