Entry requirements, scholarships and keeping in touch for students from Iceland.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
We welcome applications from students with the Icelandic Stúdentspróf for most subjects and pass with grade 6 overall. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher, then grade 6 in that subject will be required. Grade 5 or above will be required for any National 5 required subjects.
International Baccalaureate
Award of Diploma with between 26 and 29 points or above depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then grade 5 or above in HL is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.
European Baccalaureate
Pass with between 60 and 70% depending on the course you choose to apply for. If a course requires a specific subject at grade B at SQA Higher then 70% is required. Please see each individual course webpage for specific entry requirements.
Postgraduate
For entry to most postgraduate taught or research degrees, you must have a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university.
If you have a Baccalaurreatus (Bachelor degree) or Kandidatspróf / Candidatus Mag, you are asked to achieve a grade of 7.0 or better
English language
A full list of accepted tests can be found on our English language requirement page.
We offer various pre-sessional English language programmes for applicants who have test results below the programme requirement. Some courses may require a higher English language score. Please search for the course you're interested in to find out more.