How to apply to UCL

Here you will find information and links to help you apply for your chosen degree programme or course of study

To find out whether UCL accepts qualifications from your home country please select your country and view the ‘Entry requirements’ section. You will also find information about English Language requirements and contact details for a representative in your country. Select your country

Undergraduate Programmes

General undergraduate entry requirements
UCL accepts A-levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), and a number of other qualifications for direct entry to its undergraduate programmes. To find out whether UCL accepts qualifications from your home country please select your country and view the ‘Entry requirements’ tab.

Entry requirements by undergraduate programme
For the entry requirements for individual degree programmes, please select your programme from the undergraduate prospectus.

Graduate Taught Programmes

General entry requirements for taught master’s degrees
In the UK the grading system for undergraduate degrees is as follows:

First-class honours (1st class)
Upper second-class honours (2:1)
Lower second-class honours (2:2)
Third-class honours (3rd)

UCL entry requirements for graduate level programmes are usually listed with reference to the UK grading system. However, there is a guide to the equivalent grades from universities in other countries on the Information by country pages of the UCL website. Please select your country and view the ‘Entry Requirements’ section.

Entry requirements by taught master’s programme
For the entry requirements for individual taught master’s programmes, please select your programme from the graduate prospectus.

Graduate Research Programmes

General entry requirements for research degrees/doctorates
Find out about general entry requirements for research degrees/doctorates.

There is a guide to the equivalent grades from universities in other countries on the Information by country pages of the UCL website. Please select your country and view the ‘Entry Requirements’ tab.

Preparatory and Foundation courses

The Centre for Languages and International Education holds a number of courses designed for international students who want to prepare for high level study in the UK. See their Courses for International students for information on all their study options including summer schools and evening classes.

English Requirements

You may need to show you have the required level of English to study at UCL. For information on different standards of English required and accepted qualifications see English Language Requirements for Undergraduate and Graduate programmes.

Study Abroad and Exchange

UCL holds a number of study abroad options including Exchange programmes and summer schools for all the options see our Study Abroad pages