Finland

Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Finland.

Introduction

The University of Edinburgh welcomes applications from well qualified students from Finland. If you have questions about entry requirements that are not answered by the below please contact us directly.

Remember you must submit a fully completed UCAS application that includes a personal statement, reference, and full details of all achieved qualifications as well as any you are taking this year. We need to see predicted grades for all qualifications not yet completed, including for each subject you are taking in your final qualifications, so that we can ensure you meet all entry requirements. Without predicted grades we cannot assess your application fully and it is very unlikely to be considered in the selection process. Although predicted grades should be added by your referee in the appropriate section of the UCAS application form, it is your responsibility to check that this has been done.   

Finnish National qualifications

We welcome applications from students with the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg.

The information below provides a summary of the detailed entry requirements required by each of the three Colleges within the University. The final decision to offer you a place will be taken with reference to the whole UCAS application, including academic grades, personal statement and academic reference. Having the detailed academic requirements does not guarantee the offer of a place but rather ensures entry to the selection process. For some degree programmes, relevant work experience will be required.

Subject specific requirements

For many degree programmes, we will expect you to have studied specific subjects within the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg . Where we ask applicants taking Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Highers for a specific subject(s) we will normally ask you for the same subject(s) in the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg . Specific subject requirements at SQA Higher for each degree programme can be found at the beginning of each subject entry via the online degree finder. Details of the grades required for the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg can be found below.

Admissions statistics

You can find information on the ratio of applications, offers and accepted applicants for our degree programmes from Student Recruitment and Admissions.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

For nearly all degree programmes demand for places is much higher than places available so applicants who meet the detailed academic requirements are not guaranteed an offer of studies. The majority of offers will be made to students who achieve grades well above the detailed entry requirement.

For many degree programmes, we will expect you to have studied specific subjects within your qualifications. Where we ask applicants taking Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) Highers and National 5s for a specific subject(s) we will normally ask you for the same subject(s) in your qualifications. Specific subject requirements at SQA Higher/National 5s for each degree programme can be found at the beginning of each subject entry via the online degree finder.

For MA English Literature and joint degree programmes with English Literature, applicants must have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, English Literature at an advanced level which would typically be taken in the final year of the high school diploma.

Details of the grades required in your qualifications can be found below. In order for applicants to be considered for an offer they need to have achieved, or be predicted to achieve, the equivalencies of all entry requirements listed in the degree finder for the relevant degree programme.

Detailed academic requirements

Award of Ylioppilastutkintodistus (Certificate of the Matriculation Exam) with E (Grade 6) in three subjects and M (Grade 5) in one subject.  Please note that when Maths at Higher/National 5 at grade B or above is a required entry subject, the advanced level, not basic, is required.

In addition all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language by completing one of the qualifications accepted by the University.

Typical Offer

Award of  Ylioppilastutkintodistus (Certificate of the Matriculation Exam) with L (Grade 7) in two subjects and E (Grade 6 ) in two subjects.  Please note that when Maths at Higher/National 5 at grade B or above is a required entry subject, the advanced level, not basic, is required.

College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine

Medicine

Award of Ylioppilastutkinto (Certificate of the Matriculation Exam) with Chemistry and two from Biology, Mathematics or Physics at E (Grade 6) and English, Finnish or Swedish at M (Grade 5). If these subjects are not offered at this level then appropriate evidence of satisfactory progress must be presented.

In addition to the detailed academic criteria, you are also required to meet non-academic entry requirements in terms of skills, experience and motivation.

You are also required to sit the University Clinical Aptitude Test (UCAT) in the summer before you submit your UCAS application. Details of the test and how your result is used in the selection process are available on the College of Medicine and Veterinary Medicine website.

Veterinary Medicine

Award of Ylioppilastutkinto with E (grade 6) in Chemistry, Biology and one other subject with M (grade 5) in all remaining subjects.

Qualifications must be gained in one sitting and at the first attempt.

In addition all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language, holding one of the qualifications accepted by the University.

Work experience with animals is a key part of the entry requirements for Veterinary Medicine. You will be required to submit a Work Experience Summary form prior to 22nd October to support your UCAS application.

Biomedical Sciences and Medical Sciences

Award of Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg with E (Grade 6) in 3 subjects including Biology and Chemistry and M (Grade 5) in 1 subject. In addition all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language, holding grade M in English Language in the Matriculation Examination or one of the qualifications accepted by the University.

College of Science & Engineering

For nearly all degree programmes demand for places is much higher than places available so applicants who meet the detailed academic requirements are not guaranteed an offer of studies. The majority of offers will be made to students who achieve grades well above the detailed entry requirement.

Detailed academic requirements

Award of Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg with E (Grade 6) in 3 subjects including required subjects and M (Grade 5) in 1 subject. Where Maths is a required subject this must be at Advanced Level.

In addition all applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language, holding grade M in English Language in the Matriculation Examination or one of the qualifications accepted by the University.

Typical Offer

Award of Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg with L (Grade 7) in two subjects including required subjects and E (Grade 6) in 2 subjects. Where Maths is a required subject this must be at Advanced Level.

Other qualifications

English Language requirements

All applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English language, holding one of the qualifications accepted by the University.

English Language advice

Specific English language requirement by programme

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