Universities and IB diploma recognition

GRADE 10

What do I need to remember about IB courses and universities?

The following subjects are recognised:

● All languages

● Economics

● Business and management

● Geography

● History

● Biology

● Chemistry

● Physics

● Mathematics HL or SL

The following subjects are NOT recognised:

● Math studies SL

● Design Technology

● Theatre

● Music

● Psychology

● Film

● IT in a Global Society

● Philosophy

http://www.swissuniversities.ch/en/

ETHZ

Admission without entrance examination if the following requirements are fulfilled:

1. 38 out of 42 points (without bonus points)

2. a) mathematics, b) one of the following: physics, chemistry or biology and c) 1 language A

at Higher Level (HL)

3. 3 additional subjects at Standard Level (SL) of the following: physics, natural sciences,

geography, history, economics, 1 language only, geometry, computer science.

*Otherwise reduced entrance examinations.

*Language proficiency C1

OTHER (public)

Admission if the following requirements are fulfilled:

1. 32 out of 42 points (without bonus points)

2. Math or one Science at HL required (physics, chemistry or biology )

3. Other subjects out of each of the categories mentioned above.

*Entrance exam might be required

*Language proficiency C1 or B2

Requirements:

•IB diploma

•Math HL or one Science HL

•Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)

•Minimum of 4 in each subject

•An IB grade of 3 can be substituted for an IB grade of 5 once

• http://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/pdf/ZAB/Hochschulzugang_Beschluesse_der_KMK/IB_Diploma_09.pdf

The following subjects are NOT recognised:

• Mathematical Studies SL

http://www.uni-assist.de

General requirements:

❖ Economics and Business Studies: Math SL❖ Social sciences and Liberal arts : Math Studies SL (not for all)❖ Math Studies SL is NOT recognised for some courses❖ Technical universities: Maths and Physics at Higher level (Chemistry at HL instead of

Physics: only for certain specific fields) and Chemistry at SL (or Physics at SL when Chemistry is offered at HL)

❖ Medicine: three Sciences❖ IB Diploma required for most❖ Applications through https://app.studielink.nl/front-office/ ❖ http://www.studyinholland.co.uk/❖ http://www.studyinholland.nl/

• Wide range of IB points required

• Math studies SL is NOT accepted for courses where math is a prerequisite

• Some courses require specific IB subjects

• University credits are awarded

http://www.aucc.ca/canadian-universities/

❖ All IB subjects are accepted and recognised

❖ Specific university courses require specific IB subjects

New Tariff points for entry in 2017

• The new Tariff allocates separate points to the Higher Level, Standard Level, Extended Essay and Theory of Knowledge qualifications.

• There is no overall allocation to the whole IB Diploma.

• A levels and IB HLs are award equal points.

• Current tariff https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/getting-started/entry-requirements/tariff/tariff-tables/1116

• New tariff https://www.ucas.com/sites/default/files/new-tariff-tables.pdf

❖ All IB subjects are accepted and recognised

❖ IB subjects recommended but not required

❖ University credits are awarded

http://www.icsz.ch/uploaded/Learn_at_ICS/university_counselling/University_Handbook/ICS_University_Guide.pdf

http://www.ibo.org/en/university-admission/recognition-of-the-ib-diploma-by-countries-and-universities/

Tips for students and parents

•Set goals

•Research courses and universities

•Learn about entrance requirements

•Start preparing for entrance exams

•Visit universities

•Internships

•Keep options open if you are not sure about your future plans