International qualifications
Qualification requirements
In order to take up the offer of a place to study here, all applicants must meet the qualification requirements of their course. Many students who apply to Oxford are taking A-levels but we also accept a whole range of other equivalent UK and international qualifications.
If you are an international student wanting to apply to Oxford, you need to have achieved - or be expected to achieve - one of the accepted qualifications listed on this page. There are also specific subject requirements for some courses, particularly in the sciences, so please check the requirements for your course.
Transcripts and declaring international qualifications in your UCAS application
Please do not submit any transcripts or certificates with your application to Oxford, and if you have US qualifications, do not send any scores via the College Board.
You will only need to produce certificates or transcripts if you are offered a place here.
You should self-report all details of your qualifications, standardised test scores, and grades on the UCAS application form under ‘Education’. Please visit the UCAS application section of our Guide for applicants for further details.
It is however very important that the teacher writing your reference gives predicted grades for the exams that you are yet to take. Your referee can find advice on our teachers’ pages.
What to do if your qualification is not accepted or is not listed
If your qualification is not accepted, then you will need to undertake further study if you wish to apply. You can take any of the qualifications which are listed as acceptable on this page as well as our accepted UK qualifications.
Taking one of these accepted qualifications will help you make the most competitive application, rather than seeking to qualify through attending the first year of university elsewhere.
If you cannot find your country on this list or the status is marked as 'not accepted' then this means the school-leaving qualifications from your country do not currently meet Oxford’s admissions requirements. We monitor international qualifications and check that the requirements outlined below remain equivalent to our standard A-level/IB requirements. If you have a query regarding a qualification not listed here, you are welcome to contact us.
Transfers and applying while studying at an international university
Applying to transfer whilst on an undergraduate course at another university
Oxford University does not accept transfer students. If you wish to follow an undergraduate course here, then you would need to start the course from the beginning. However, this option is not available if you are currently enrolled on a Medicine course elsewhere and wish to apply to study Medicine at Oxford.
Applying to start the first year of an Oxford undergraduate course whilst at university outside the UK
If you are currently studying at a university outside the UK and are thinking of applying to Oxford to start the first year of an undergraduate course, you should make very clear in your application why you do not wish to continue on your current course. This is important as we only consider such applications where there are strong reasons for moving university after the first year. Please note we are not able to give examples of these reasons as applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you do decide to apply whilst at another university and you do not have A-level or equivalent qualifications at the grades required for the standard offer for the course you are interested in applying for, you will need to demonstrate how your subsequent study has prepared you for studying at Oxford, including any evidence of your performance on your current course and a reference from your current tutor or equivalent.
Please note that you must declare on your UCAS form whether you are currently studying at another university, and that failure to do so could result in Oxford withdrawing any offer made to you.
Mature students' qualifications and second degrees
Mature students’ qualifications
We are aware that students, particularly mature students, may hold qualifications which are no longer available or where grading systems have changed. These qualifications will be assessed on a case by case basis by the college considering your application.
Applying as a graduate for a second undergraduate degree
Please refer to our Second Undergraduate Degree webpage. You may be able to apply for Senior Status, which would mean you can start directly in the second year of the degree.
Vocational and Technical qualifications
Because of the academic nature of the undergraduate courses at Oxford, vocational and technical qualifications may not provide the most suitable preparation. Candidates with vocational or technical qualifications are welcome to apply, although it may be necessary to take additional academic qualifications to make a competitive application.
If you would like to discuss whether your application is suitable for entry to Oxford University, please contact the subject department that you'd like to apply to for further information.
When considering applications, tutors would want to see evidence of learning and assessment that would provide the skills and knowledge the candidate would need for the course they are applying for. Candidates are therefore advised to include in their UCAS personal statement information on how their qualification has prepared them for the course they are applying to.
International cross-border qualifications
International Baccalaureate
A total score of 38, 39 or 40 points (depending on the course) including core points, with 6s and 7s in subjects taken at the Higher level. Please visit the individual course pages for details.
IB Maths
IB students can choose from:
- Analysis and Approaches (SL or HL)
- Applications and Interpretation (SL or HL)
All Oxford courses that state that they require Mathematics will accept both courses at HL, apart from Chemistry, which will require applicants to have taken either of the courses at Higher Level, or the Analysis and Approaches course at SL, depending on what other subjects they are taking. Please visit the Chemistry course page for further information.
If courses state that they recommend Mathematics, either course will be acceptable.
IB Career-related Programme
The University does not accept the IB Career-related Programme.
European Baccalaureate
An average of 85% or above, with scores of between 8 and 9 in subjects specified at A-level or equivalent. Visit your course page or our admission requirements table for further information about specified subjects.
International A-levels
International A-levels (offered by Cambridge Assessment International Education, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA) are recognised as equivalent to UK GCE A-levels on a grade-for-grade basis.
The University does not accept the Cambridge Assessment International Education A-levels in either Global Perspectives or Research and Thinking Skills.
Where applicants have undertaken the OxfordAQA International Project Qualification (IPQ), this will not be a condition of any offer but the University recognises that the IPQ will provide an applicant with the opportunity to develop research and academic skills relevant for study at Oxford. Candidates are encouraged to draw upon relevant IPQ experience when writing their personal statement.
IGCSEs
You do not need GCSEs (or IGCSEs) in order to apply to Oxford. We recognise that many students will not have taken them, particularly if they have not been to school in the UK. If you have taken equivalent exams at this stage, please include details of these in your application form. If your country does not have equivalent exams, your application will be considered based on the selection criteria for your course including the predicted grades for your A-levels or equivalent qualifications. It is useful to have some indication of your academic progress at school, so your teacher may instead comment on the results of any internal school exams that you have taken. Teachers can find advice about writing the reference on the teachers’ pages of our website.
The admissions requirements for Oxford are based on A-levels or equivalent qualifications. These are a stage higher than GCSEs and IGCSEs. All applicants for Oxford must be taking either A-levels or an accepted equivalent qualification: accepted international qualifications are listed on this page.
MOOCs
The University does not accept MOOCs as qualifications on which to base an application, as the majority of MOOCs are not accredited. However, MOOCs can be used as part of a candidate’s wider learning and discussed in their personal statement, if relevant to the proposed course of study.
Foundation year courses
Competition is very strong for places at Oxford. Although a foundation year course may be accepted in certain circumstances, we recommend taking different qualifications in order to make the strongest application. This is especially true if your chosen course has specific subject requirements. You can check these requirements on the course page.
For a foundation year course to be accepted, you would need to make sure that the course covers the same content as any required A-levels to the appropriate standard. If it does not, you will need to take alternative qualifications.
If you would like further advice regarding your particular circumstances, please contact the relevant department. Contact details can be found on the course pages.
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Afghanistan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Baccalauria / Baccalaureate Certificate |
Albania
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Certificate of Maturity / Secondary School Leaving Certificate |
Algeria
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Angola
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Habilitação Literárias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Anguilla
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Antigua and Barbuda
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Argentina
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Armenia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Himnakan Yndhanur Krtutyan Attestat (Certificate of Basic Education) |
Australia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses with an offer of A*A*A Please note that students in the Australian school system can only make an application to Oxford in their final year of school, as the conditions of any offer of a place must be met by August/September within the application cycle they have made a submission in. |
| Not accepted | Steiner School qualifications |
| Not accepted | Australian TAFE Certificate IV |
Austria
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Reifeprüfungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis with scores of 1 (sehr gut) in the majority of subjects taken. |
Azerbaijan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Secondary school leaving certificate |
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Bahamas
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bahamas General Certificate of Secondary Education (BGCSE) |
Bahrain
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Bangladesh
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Barbados
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Belgium
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses with an offer of A*A*A: Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts or Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van secundair onderwijs. Where grades are available, we would expect at least 8.8/10, 17.5/20, or 88%. Where an A* is required in a particular subject we would expect at least 9/10, 18/20, or 90%; where A is required in a particular subject, we would expect at least 8.5/10, 17/20, or 85%. For courses with an offer of A*AA: Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts or Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van secundair onderwijs. Where grades are available, we would expect at least 8.5/10, 17/20, or 85%. Where an A* is required in a particular subject we would expect at least 9/10, 18/20, or 90%; where A is required in a particular subject, we would expect at least 8.5/10, 17/20, or 85%. For courses with an offer of AAA: Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts or Certificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van secundair onderwijs. Where grades are available, we would expect at least 8/10, 16/20, or 80%. Where an A is required in a particular subject, we would expect at least 8.5/10, 17/20, or 85%. |
Belarus
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
Belize
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Bermuda
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Bolivia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Diploma de Bachiller Científico-Humanístico (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Bosnia and Herzegovina
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average overall score of 5, including 5 in any subject required by the course you are applying for |
Botswana
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination |
Brazil
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Certificado de Ensino Medio |
| Not accepted | University entrance examination (Vestibular, ENEM, PAS) |
Brunei
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | See A-level offers. |
Bulgaria
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*A*A: For courses requiring A*AA: For courses requiring AAA: If the course you are applying for requires more than one subject and you are only able to take one as a state matriculation exam, please contact the relevant department or faculty for guidance. |
Burundi
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
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Cameroon
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Cameroon GCE A-level with grades of AAA |
Canada
We understand that many Canadian students may take the International Baccalaureate, or tests (SATs and APs) from the American education system alongside their Canadian qualifications. Any of these qualifications may be sufficient to make a competitive application to Oxford, but please note that candidates do need to state all their qualifications (test scores) when they complete their UCAS application. Offers will be made on the basis of one qualification type, and for applicants taking more than one qualification it will be at the college’s discretion to determine which to use for the final offer.
Offers by province/territory: see below.
| Province | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Alberta | Alberta High School Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Mathematics 31. |
| British Columbia | British Columbia Certificate of Graduation (Dogwood Diploma)
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus 12. |
| Manitoba | Manitoba High School Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Advanced Mathematics and Calculus (45S). |
| New Brunswick | New Brunswick High School Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus 120. |
| Newfoundland and Labrador | Newfoundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Mathematics 3208 |
| Northwest Territories | Northwest Territories High School Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Mathematics 31. |
| Nova Scotia | Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus 12. |
| Nunavut | Nunavut Secondary School Graduation Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Mathematics 31. |
| Ontario | Ontario Secondary School Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus and Vectors MCV4U. |
| Prince Edward Island | Prince Edward Island High School Graduation Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Advanced Mathematics and Calculus (MAT611B). |
| Québec | Quebec Diplôme d'études collégiales (DEC)
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus I or Integrated Calculus. |
| Saskatchewan | Saskatchewan Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus 30. |
| Yukon | Yukon Graduation Diploma
If an A* is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 93%. If an A is required, candidates should achieve a minimum 90%. If a course requires Mathematics, candidates should be taking Calculus 12. |
Caribbean
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Cayman Islands
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Chile
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Licencia de Educación Media |
China
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Senior High School Diploma |
| Not accepted | 'GaoKao' Chinese University Entrance Examination |
Colombia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato |
| Not accepted | Diploma de Bachillér |
Congo
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Baccalauréat |
Costa Rica
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato |
Croatia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*AA and above: For courses requiring AAA: All courses should be taken at Advanced Level. |
Cyprus
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Apolytirion with an average of 19 out of 20 points and A*A* to AA at A-level, depending on the course |
Czech Republic
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita with scores of 1 (výborný) in the majority of subjects taken |
D
Denmark
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Danish Studentereksamen (STX, HHX or HTX) or HF with an overall average score of 11 (using the new 7 step grade scale). Scores of 12 may be required in relevant Level A subjects. |
Dominican Republic
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Dubai
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tawjihiyah (General and Religious or Vocational) |
E
Ecuador
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato |
Egypt
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) |
Estonia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Gümnaasiumi Iõputunnistus, including the Riigieksam with an overall average score of 90%, with scores of 5 in 5 relevant individual subjects |
Ethiopia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
F
Faroe Islands
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Studentsprógv with an overall average score of 11 (using the new 7 step grade scale). Scores of 12 may be required in relevant Level A subjects. |
Fiji
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Fiji School Leaving Certificate |
Finland
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Successful completion of the Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/ Studentexamensbetyg with at least four subjects. No individual subject score should be below eximia cum laude approbatur (excellent) and at least two subjects are at laudatur (outstanding), including any subjects required by the course you are applying for. Students are required to achieve the grades required to attain their qualification in a single sitting, unless there is a compelling reason why this is not possible. |
France
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*A*A: For courses requiring A*AA: For courses requiring AAA: |
G
Gambia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | West African Senior School Certificate Examination |
Georgia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Sashualo Skolis Atestati |
Germany
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Abitur, with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A:
For courses requiring A*AA:
For courses requiring AAA:
|
Ghana
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | West African Senior School Certificate Examination |
| Not accepted | Ghana HND |
Greece
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*A*A:
Plus
For courses requiring A*AA:
Plus
For courses requiring AAA:
Plus
|
Guatemala
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato |
H
Honduras
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato |
Hong Kong
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | HKDSE, with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A: Maths/Maths and Statistics/Maths and Philosophy: For courses requiring A*AA: For courses requiring AAA: |
| Accepted | Associate degrees from Hong Kong, with a result of 3.8 or better |
Hungary
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Erettsegi/Matura. You need to take five subjects and achieve a score of five in at least four subjects. Where there is a required subject for the degree course you would be expected to take the Higher (emelt szintu) examination in this subject. |
I
Iceland
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Stúdentspróf (from Gymnasium) with an average of 8.5 overall, and 9 in any subject or subjects required by your chosen course. |
India
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Year XII qualification, studied with either the CBSE (All-India SSC) or CISCE (ISC) boards, with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A: For the CBSE board, we are aware that students will not know their grades at the point when they are applying. • For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A1 A1 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for. For courses requiring A*AA: For the CBSE board, we are aware that students will not know their grades at the point when they are applying. • For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A1 A2 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for. For courses requiring AAA: For the CBSE board, we are aware that students will not know their grades at the point when they are applying. • For CBSE board: Grades A1 A1 A2 A2 A2, with grade A1 in any subjects relevant to the course applied for. |
| Not accepted | State board examinations NIOS Year XII qualification NEET and JEE entrance exams |
Indonesia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Ijazah - Sekolah Menengah Atas / Madrasah Aliyah (MSA/MA) |
Iran
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | High School Diploma |
Iraq
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Iraqi Certificate of Preparatory Education / Sixth Form Baccalauréat |
Ireland
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Irish Leaving Certificate:
|
Israel
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Bagrut with 90%, with at least three subjects at level 5 |
Italy
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Diploma di Esame di Stato
Overall score of 100%. You should ensure that you are taking any subjects required for the course you are applying for, achieved with the following scores: A*: equivalent to 20/20 in written exam or 10/10 in final year of school
Overall score of 98% You should ensure that you are taking any subjects required for the course you are applying for, achieved with the following scores: A*: equivalent to 20/20 in written exam or 10/10 in final year of school
Overall score of 95% You should ensure that you are taking any subjects required for the course you are applying for, achieved with the following scores: A: equivalent to 19/20 in written exam or 9/10 in final year of school |
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Jamaica
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Japan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Jordan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) |
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Kazakhstan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Attestat/Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
Kenya
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education |
Kosovo
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Maturski ispit / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) with an overall score of 5. |
Kuwait
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) |
Kyrgyzstan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education |
L
Latvia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību |
Lebanon
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Baccalauréat General |
Lesotho
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Libya
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Libyan Secondary Education Certificate |
Liechtenstein
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Matura, with scores of 6 in the majority of subjects |
Lithuania
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Brandos Atestatas with an overall average of 9, with scores of 9 in the majority of 6 subjects taken, at least 3 of which must be assessed by state-level examinations from a Gymnasium or Secondary School. |
Luxembourg
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | A pass in the Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with an overall score of 50 out of 60. |
M
Malawi
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) |
Malaysia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) with AAA |
| Not accepted | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) |
| Not accepted | Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) |
Maldives
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For A-levels administered by Edexcel, see A-level offers. |
| Not accepted | Higher Secondary School Certificate |
Malta
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Advanced Matriculation with A grades in the A-level subjects taken |
Mauritius
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For A-levels/HSC administered by Cambridge Assessment International Examinations, see A-Level offers. |
Mexico
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Bachillerato General |
Moldova
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Diplomă de Bacalaureat |
Monaco
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*A*A: For courses requiring A*AA: For courses requiring AAA: |
Montenegro
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Maturski ispit / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) with an overall score of 5. |
Mongolia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Morocco
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Moroccan Baccalauréat |
Mozambique
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Certificado de Habilitações Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
Myanmar
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
N
Namibia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate |
Nepal
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
The Netherlands
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | For courses requiring A*A*A: Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall grade of 8.0 or more with a grade 9 in at least one subject, and a grade 8 or above in all of the specialised subjects (both compulsory and optional) for your subject stream.
For courses requiring A*AA: Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall grade of 8 or more with a grade 8 or above in all of the specialised subjects (both compulsory and optional) for your subject stream.
For courses requiring AAA: Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) with an overall grade of 8 or more including grade 8 in any subjects required by the course you are applying to. |
New Zealand
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | University Entrance Certificate with National Certificates of Educational Achievement (NCEA) at Level 3 endorsed with Excellence. Please note that students in the New Zealand school system can only make an application to Oxford in their final year of school, as the conditions of any offer of a place must be met by August/September within the application cycle they have made a submission in. |
| Considered on a case by case basis | New Zealand Certificate of Steiner Education (NZCSE). You are encouraged to include a link to your qualification in your application and outline how it has prepared you for study at Oxford. |
Nigeria
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) |
| Not accepted | Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) |
North Macedonia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Maturski ispit / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (Secondary School Leaving Diploma) with an overall score of 5 |
Norway
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Vitnemål fra den Videregående opplæring with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A at A-Level: Average of 5.2 for Common Core subjects (excluding PE), including 6.0 in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (Common Core subjects) For courses requiring A*AA at A-Level: Average of 5.2 for Common Core subjects (excluding PE), including 6.0 in at least one subject. This should be Mathematics (Common Core) if that subject is required for the course you are applying for For courses requiring AAA: Average of 5.0 for Common Core subjects (excluding PE) |
P
Pakistan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSC) |
Palestine
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Papua New Guinea
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Higher School Certificate from Papua New Guinea |
Paraguay
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Peru
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa |
Philippines
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Poland
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Polish Matura with an overall average of 80% and: i) For courses requiring AAA at A-level, three relevant subjects at extended level with scores in the eighth stanine or higher; ii) For courses requiring A*AA at A-level, three relevant subjects at extended level, with scores in the ninth stanine in one subject, and in the eighth stanine or above in the other two subjects; iii) For courses requiring A*A*A at A-level, three relevant subjects at extended level, with scores in the ninth stanine in two subjects, and in the eight stanine or higher in the third. |
Portugal
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Diploma de Ensino Secundário/Certificado with a score of 18 out of 20 |
Q
Qatar
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Thanawaya Aa'ma Qatari (Qatar General Secondary Education Certificate) |
R
Romania
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Diploma De Bacalaureat with an overall grade of 9 and: i) For courses requiring AAA at A-level, two relevant subjects (specified by the course) at grade 9; ii) For courses requiring A*AA at A-level, one relevant subject (specified by the course) at grade 9.5; iii) For courses requiring A*A*A at A-level, two relevant subjects (specified by the course) at grade 9.5 and a further subject at grade 9. |
Russian Federation
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Attestat o Srednam Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
Rwanda
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
S
Saudi Arabia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate/GSEC) |
Senegal
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Baccalauréat Technique |
Serbia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Matura/Secondary School Leaving Diploma, with a score of 5 in the majority of subjects |
Sierra Leone
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | School leaving qualifications |
Singapore
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Levels For all courses:
Where applicants have undertaken H3 courses, these will not be a condition of any offer and cannot be used to fulfil offer conditions. However, the University recognises that H3 courses will provide candidates with the opportunity to develop research and academic skills relevant for study at Oxford. Candidates are encouraged to draw upon relevant H3 experience when writing their personal statement. |
| Accepted | National University of Singapore (NUS) High School Diploma in Maths and Science For courses with an offer of A*A*A:
For courses with an offer of A*AA:
For courses with an offer of AAA:
|
| Accepted (case-by-case) | Singapore Polytechnic Diploma The Singapore Polytechnic Diploma may be accepted on a case-by-case basis. Students planning to apply to Oxford with this qualification are advised to contact the relevant department or faculty for further information. |
Slovakia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Slovakian Maturitńa Skúška/Maturita with v'yborn'y (excellent) in the majority of subjects. |
Slovenia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Matura with scores of 5 in the majority of subjects. |
South Africa
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | South African Senior Certificate (with Matriculation endorsement) and IEB curriculum |
South Korea
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Ilbankye Kodung Hakkyo (General High School Diploma) |
Spain
| Status | Qualifications |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Título de Bachiller, with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A:
For courses requiring A*AA:
For courses requiring AAA:
|
Sri Lanka
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Sri Lanka Advanced Level with AAA |
Sudan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Sudan School Certificate (SSC) |
Sweden
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Gymnasieexamen / Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher education preparatory diploma), with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A at A-Level: 2500 points with overall average score of 19.25 or above on either the Natural Science or Technology Programme, with grade A (20.00) in the following:
Additional points awarded to students taking Mathematics and/or Modern Languages will not count towards meeting your offer. For courses requiring A*AA at A-Level: 2500 points with overall average score of 19.00 or above on a Programme related to your choice of course at Oxford, with Grade A (20.00) in the following:
Additional points awarded to students taking Mathematics and/or Modern Languages will not count towards meeting your offer. For courses requiring AAA: 2500 points with overall score of 18.00 or above on a Programme related to your choice of course at Oxford, with Grade A (20.00) in the following:
Additional points awarded to students taking Mathematics and/or Modern Languages will not count towards meeting your offer. |
| Not accepted | Qualifications awarded by the Folk High Schools (Folkhögskolor) |
Switzerland
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | One of the following federally-recognised Matura certificates:
With the following grades, depending on the course applied for: For courses requiring A*A*A:
For courses requiring A*AA:
For courses requiring AAA:
|
| Not accepted | Fachmaturität/Maturité spécalisée/Attesto di maturità specializzata, with or without the Passerelle |
Syria
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Al Shahada Al Thanawiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) |
T
Taiwan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Senior High School Leaving Certificate |
| Not accepted | Senior High School Diploma |
Tanzania
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) |
Thailand
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) |
Trinidad and Tobago
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) with three subjects at the two-unit level, all at grade I |
Tunisia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Baccalauréat with 16 out of 20. |
Turkey
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | All school leaving certificates including Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) and Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) |
U
UAE
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate/GSEC) |
Uganda
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with AAA |
Ukraine
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Svidotstvo pro zdobuttya povnoyi zahalnoyi serednoyi osvity (since 2019) |
| Not accepted | Atestat pro povnu zagal'nu serednyu osvitu (before 2019) |
Uruguay
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Titulo de Bachillerato Diversificado |
USA
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Advanced Placement (AP) qualifications, with the following grades: For courses requiring A*A*A: Either Four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) OR Three APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) plus a score of 33 or above in the ACT or 1480 or above (out of 1600) in the SAT. We do not require the optional essay for either the ACT or the SAT. Please note that Calculus AB and Calculus BC cannot be counted as two separate subjects for the purposes of meeting your offer, whether taken as separate tests or by receiving the AB sub-score when taking Calculus BC. AP Pre-Calculus may not be used to fulfil the mathematics requirement for courses specifying this in their offer, but may be used to meet the one of the four (or three) grade 5s required to meet the offer for other courses. The following combinations of Physics courses can be counted as two separate qualifications for the purposes of meeting your offer:
If you are taking both Physics C courses, or both Physics 1 and Physics 2, you will not be able to count any additional Physics courses towards your offer requirements. In addition, only the specified combinations of Physics 1/2 and Physics C are permitted. For courses requiring A*AA: Either Four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) OR Three APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) plus a score of 32 or above in the ACT or 1470 or above (out of 1600) in the SAT. We do not require the optional essay for either the ACT or the SAT. Please note that Calculus AB and Calculus BC cannot be counted as two separate subjects for the purposes of meeting your offer, whether taken as separate tests or by receiving the AB sub-score when taking Calculus BC. AP Pre-Calculus may not be used to fulfil the mathematics requirement for courses specifying this in their offer, but may be used to meet the one of the four (or three) grade 5s required to meet the offer for other courses. The following combinations of Physics courses can be counted as two separate qualifications for the purposes of meeting your offer:
If you are taking both Physics C courses, or both Physics 1 and Physics 2, you will not be able to count any additional Physics courses towards your offer requirements. In addition, only the specified combinations of Physics 1/2 and Physics C are permitted. For courses requiring AAA: Either Four APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) OR Three APs at grade 5 (including any subjects required for the course you are applying to) plus a score of 31 or above in the ACT or 1460 or above (out of 1600) in the SAT. We do not require the optional essay for either the ACT or the SAT. Please note that Calculus AB and Calculus BC cannot be counted as two separate subjects for the purposes of meeting your offer, whether taken as separate tests or by receiving the AB sub-score when taking Calculus BC. AP Pre-Calculus may not be used to fulfil the mathematics requirement for courses specifying this in their offer, but may be used to meet the one of the four (or three) grade 5s required to meet the offer for other courses. The following combinations of Physics courses can be counted as two separate qualifications for the purposes of meeting your offer:
If you are taking both Physics C courses, or both Physics 1 and Physics 2, you will not be able to count any additional Physics courses towards your offer requirements. In addition, only the specified combinations of Physics 1/2 and Physics C are permitted. Superscoring Please note that to meet the requirements of an offer to the University, your SAT Total Score for the SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing, and SAT Math sections must be from the same session; we will not consider scores from multiple sessions ('superscoring'). This also applies to scores for the ACT, so we will only consider the ‘Highest Full Battery’ score, and not the ACT Superscore. Candidates are asked to enter all their scores for any tests taken when they complete their UCAS application, showing the relevant dates for each. This gives tutors a complete picture of a candidate's academic record, rather than just the ‘superscore’ of best results for the different sections of any test taken on multiple occasions. Candidates are also asked to include any pending test scores on the UCAS application: that is, details of any test they intend to take up until the end of Senior Year. Again, this is to give tutors a complete picture of the candidates’ academic record, including studies which are still in progress. We are aware that students taking APs can apply to College Board to have their scores cancelled or withdrawn. However, it is a requirement of the UCAS application process for students to declare all results, including any that have been cancelled or withdrawn, so that tutors are able to consider students' full educational profile. Failure to declare all qualifications could result in Oxford withdrawing any offer made to you. |
| Not accepted | Associate degrees |
Uzbekistan
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Attestat o srednem obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) |
V
Venezuela
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Titulo de Bachiller |
Vietnam
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) |
Z
Zambia
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Not accepted | Zambia School Certificate |
Zimbabwe
| Status | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Accepted | Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Advanced Level For all degree courses, three GCSE A-levels at Principal level with grades AAA, including any specific subjects required by the course you are applying for. |
