Zambia

Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Zambia.

Students from Zambia are admitted to the University of Edinburgh with a range of international qualifications: GCE A Levels, the IB, Standardised Tests (SAT, ACT or AP) and other recognised regional systems.

Applicants with Zambian General Certificate of Education will usually be required to complete a foundation year. In addition, all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language.

Other qualifications

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

The College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences does not currently accept the Zambian General Certificate of Secondary Education for entry. The College’s International Foundation Programme offers a route into an Edinburgh degree.

Find out more about the programme:

International Foundation Programme

Further guidance on academic entry requirements

Each course may have further specific entry requirements. All applicants must meet these requirements. Staff in the Admissions Offices will be able to provide further guidance:

Undergraduate admissions contact form

English Language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate a level of English language competency, regardless of their nationality or country of residence. These requirements are listed by programme.

English Language advice

Specific English language requirement by programme