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University Factsheet

United Kingdom (UK)

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

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Using the UCAS application platform (apply to 1 to 5 Universities) or Direct Application
Offers are usually Conditional based on course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses; check this before applying
Students will need to select from 2 of their offers 1 x Firm Acceptance/ 1 x Insurance (Backup) this normally takes place around May each year.
To access an offer student must meet the required grade outlined in the conditional offer
Students can access ‘clearing’ if they do not meet the grade in their offer
Application is paid for and submitted by student, but must be sent to UCAS by University and Careers Counsellor so remember - Don’t leave application until the last minute!

15/16 October each year via UCAS entry at 18:00 (UK time) – any course at the universities of Oxford and Cambridge, or for most courses in medicine, veterinary medicine/science, and dentistry.
End of January entry at 18:00 (UK time) – for the majority of courses.

Teacher Letter of Recommendation x 1 (Subject specific for the field of study)
Personal Statement
Predicted Grades – reported by University Counsellor

For Medicine, students need to complete BMAT / UCAT exam (may need a year preparing for the exam)
Some universities will require language proficiency tests depending on your chosen subjects and the course requirements. Please check if they need IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

Special Considerations

www.ucas.com https://study-uk.britishcouncil.org/

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University Factsheet

Netherlands

Application Process

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Students apply via the Studielink Platform
Students can apply to either Applied Science or Research Universities in Holland – Full IBDP students can apply to research universities
Students can receive – Unconditional or Conditional Offers based on individual institution policies and course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses please check this before applying
To access an offer student must meet the required grade outlined in the conditional offer
Application is submitted by the student

Deadlines for Canadian Universities tend to be around January 15^th each year.
Please check with your specific universities to confirm their deadlines for application

Letters of recommendation are generally not required but please check directly with the individual university
Some institutions may require a statement of motivation
Predicted Grades – These are normally self-reported directly by the student

Some universities will require language proficiency tests depending on your chosen subjects and the course requirements. Please check if they need IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

Special Considerations

https://www.studielink.nl/

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University Factsheet

Hong Kong

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

Deadlines

Useful Websites

Application processes vary by the institute but mostly students apply directly to an online platform for their chosen university.
Students can receive – Unconditional or Conditional Offers based on course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses please check this before applying
To access an offer student must meet the required grade outlined in the conditional offer
Application is submitted by the student

Deadlines for Hong Kong Universities tend to be around November or January each year.
Please check with your specific universities to confirm their deadlines for application

Letters of recommendation are generally required but please check directly with the individual university
If needed this will be sent to your chosen institute by the University and Careers Counselor
Some institutions may require short essays or statements
Predicted Grades – These are normally reported by the University and Careers Counselor

If you are not taking the Full IB Diploma Program you may need to complete standardized test such as SAT/ACT/AP/A Level. Please check with you chosen university regarding their specific entry requirements.
Some universities will require language proficiency tests depending on your chosen subjects and the course requirements. Please check if they need IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

Special Considerations

https://www.studyinhongkong.edu.hk/en/

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University Factsheet

Japan

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

Deadlines

Useful Websites

Application processes vary by the institute but mostly students apply directly to an online platform for their chosen university.
Students can receive – Unconditional or Conditional Offers based on course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses please check this before applying
To access an offer student must meet the requirements outlined in the conditional offer
Application is submitted by the student

For Japanese Universities, there are often up to 2-3 different application deadlines and intakes.
Please check with your specific universities to confirm their deadlines for application

Letters of recommendation are generally required as part of the university application process.
Some institutions may require short essays or statements
Predicted Grades – These are normally sent by the University And Careers Counsellor but in some instances, these could be self-reported
Please note that each program might ask for additional documents, so make sure you have made a detailed list of the programs you aim to apply for and the documents needed for each of them.

For courses taught in English, some universities will require language proficiency tests depending on your chosen subjects and the course requirements. Please check if they need IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

Special Considerations

The dedicated website for Japan not working

https://www.studyinjapan.go.jp/en/

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University Factsheet

South Korea

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

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Application processes vary by institute but mostly students apply directly to an online platform for their chosen universities.
For some universities, there may be processes where students can apply through a central application service. All students should check directly with their selected university.
Students can receive – Unconditional or Conditional Offers based on course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses please check this before applying
To access an offer student must meet the required grade outlined in the conditional offer
Application is submitted by the student

Deadlines for South Korean Universities can vary and depend on the institution’s policies. This can sometimes be influenced by the number of years a student has studied outside of South Korea for those that originated from the country.
Please check with your specific universities to confirm their deadlines for application

Since each university has a different application period and required documents, you must check the application guidelines of the university you are applying for.
Depending on the type of document (mainly the final level of education), notarized translation or Apostille confirmation may be requested alongside school stamps.
The process can vary between institutions so checking directly is essential when applying to universities in South Korea.

For courses taught in Korean universities may require students to complete a Test of Proficiency in Korea (TOIPK). The Korean government requires foreign students to have a certain level of Korean proficiency.

Special Considerations

https://www.studyinkorea.go.kr/

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University Factsheet

Australia

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

Deadlines

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Domestic Students will submit their application through the Tertiary Admissions Centres depending on the regions of the universities
International Students will submit their application either directly to the university or through the Tertiary Admissions Centres depending on the the universities
Examples of Tertiary Admissions Centres - ACT/NSW ” Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) QLD ” Queensland Tertiary Admissions Centre (QTAC) SA/NT ” South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) TAS ” Applications go directly to the institution VIC ” Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) WA ” Tertiary Institutions Service Centre (TISC)
Students can receive –Conditional Offers based on course entry requirements
Courses may require ‘Prerequisite courses’ to access courses please check this before applying
To access an offer students must meet the required grade outlined in the conditional offer
Application is submitted by the student

Deadlines for Australian Universities tend to be in September after graduation as you will need your graduation certificate as part of your application.
These deadlines can be different if you are applying as a domestic or international student.
Please check with your specific universities to confirm their deadlines for application

Letters of recommendation are generally not required but please check directly with the individual university
Some institutions may require short essays or statements
Predicted Grades – These are normally self-reported directly by the student

If you are not taking the Full IB Diploma Program you may need to complete standardized test such as SAT/ACT/AP/A Level. Please check with you chosen university regarding their specific entry requirements.
Some universities will require language proficiency tests depending on your chosen subjects and the course requirements. Please check if they need IELTS/TOEFL/Duolingo

Special Considerations

https://www.studyaustralia.gov.au

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University Factsheet

Europe

Application Process

Required Documentation to Apply

Deadlines

Useful Websites

Special Considerations

Varies; check directly with the individual university

Varies; check directly with the individual university

Varies; check directly with the individual university