WELCOME
DearStudent,
A very warm welcome to UWC Atlantic. We are your University and Careers Guidanceteamanditsourroletosupportyouasyouplanyourfuturecareersteps.
The majority of our students apply to universities for further studies after UWC Atlantic Some students take a gap year to further follow the UWC mission, gain professionalexperienceortofulfilmilitaryservice,beforetheyapplytouniversities orseekothercareerpathwaysthatsuitthem.
The University and Careers Guidance counsellors will meet with all students individually several times during their two years at UWC Atlantic to discuss their personalaspirationsandtherespectiveapplicationprocesses.
UWC Atlantic has excellent relationships with many higher education institutions with over 100 universities and colleges from around the world visiting the school each year. Students are encouraged to meet with the university representatives personally and get relevant information first hand. In addition, information and workshopsaboutvariousdestinationsandapplicationprocesses,scholarshipsand financial aid are also made available to students so they can make informed and sensibledecisionsabouttheirfuture
StudentsandparentsareencouragedtoreachouttotheUniversityGuidanceteam withanyenquiriesorquestionstheymighthaveaboutlifeafterUWCAtlantic.
UniversityGuidancedepartmentemail:universityguidance@uwcatlantic.org
FrancineMohammed
HeadofUniversity&GuidanceCounselling FrancineMohammed@uwcatlanticorg
+44(0)1446799006
VickiKuether
University&GuidanceCounsellor
vicki.kuether@uwcatlantic.org
+44(0)1446799067
SamHollis
University&GuidanceCounsellor
Sam.Hollis@uwcatlantic.org +44(0)1446799179
UniversityApplications&Expenses
UWC Atlantic does not cover the cost of students’ university applications, nor their attendance at universityinterviews Applicantsarealsoresponsible for the cost of any additional standardised testing suchasSAT/ACTfortheUS,universitycoursespecific entrancetestsandEnglishProficiencyqualifications (IELTS,TOEFL,DET)
ThecollegeisaSATtestcentreandsupportmaterials are available in the library, the university guidance roomandonline,butwedonotprovidetutorialsfor SATorotherentranceorlanguagetests
Some students may qualify for the fee waivers for certain application fees or examinations depending on their scholarship and financial need; they are encouraged to speak to their counsellors for more information.
Studentsarepermittedtoapplytoamaximumof10 institutions worldwide. For example, the tests and applications to 6 US, 2 UK and 2 Canadian universities can cost over £700, although the US universitiescanwaivetheapplicationfeesincertain circumstancesofdemonstratedfinancialneed.
Students must pay the costs of testing and online applications with a credit card. Please note that a debit card is not accepted by the College Board for SAT testing and CSS profile required for accessing financialaidatUWuniversities/colleges.
Additional costs may be incurred during the fourth term in connection with legalisation of the IB Diploma.Thecostforthislegalisationin2024is£105.
Students from Argentina, Mexico and Egypt usually pay double this amount as some universities need both the Diploma itself in addition to the Diploma Programme Course Results documents to be legalised
Atpresent,thereare17countriesonthelistandthat changesfromyeartoyear.Paymentwillberequired at the time of registration for legalisation of the IB Diploma, which takes place in March of the second yearofstudy.
Students attain scholarships and need-based financial aid at US universities/colleges which will coverthemajorityofthetotalcosts.However,itwill be the responsibility of the student to cover the necessaryvisaandflightcosts
University Requirements
This matrix contains general guidelines that are a starting point, but requirements for specific programmes can change. There is a wide variety of countries for study at the tertiary level and subjects not listed here that can be studied at this level, many of which have no specific IBDP prerequisites. However, some programmes do have IB Diploma prerequisites in order to apply, and because entry requirements can vary and change, this information cannot be taken as definitive and is a guideline only. It is essential that students conduct their own research to ensure their IB subject combination meets their needs.
Students in the Systems Transformation Pathway will graduate with a full IB Diploma (up to 45 points). Our students apply to many global institutions and their university entrance requirements can be met through the student's choice of subjects for the three higher level IB subjects and one standard level IB subject along with the Systems Transformation Pathway components. Students pursuing the Systems Transformation Pathway will receive specific guidance at the point of confirming their IB subjects to make sure their preferred university options will be available to them upon graduation
Course United Kingdom Canada USA
Architecture
Art & Design /Performing Arts
Buisness/ Commerce
Some courses require HL Mathematics; HL Physics: Visual Arts and /or portfolio
Portfolio/audition usually required; relevant IB subjects recommended
SL Mathematics AI may not meet the requirement.
Some courses require HL or SL Mathematics; may require Chemistry and Physics at HL or SL
Portfolio/audition usually required; relevant IB subjects recommended
Requires HL Mathematics AI or SL/HL Mathematics AA. SL Mathematics AI will NT meet the requirements.
Some prefer HL Mathematics; HL Science and Visual Arts and/or portfolio for B Arch
Portfolio/audition usually required; relevant IB subjects recommended
No specific prerequisites; IB Economics not required.
Economics
Most require HL Mathematics (AI/AA) and HL Physics
Engineering
Humanities/Social Sciences (BA)
Most require HL Mathematics(AI/AA) and HL Physics
Requires HL Mathematics AI or SL/HL Mathematics AA SL Mathematics AI will not meet the requirements
Usually require HL Chemistry, HL Mathematics AI or AA and SL/HL Physics SL Mathematics AI will not meet the requirement
Usually requires relevant subject at HL if offered in IB (e g History to study History)
No specific IB requirements
No specific prerequisites; IB Economics not required
Recommend HL Mathematics and one or more HL science, usually HL Physics for competitive colleges.
No specific IB requirements
University Requirements
Course
Social Sciences (BSc)
Sciences
United Kingdom Canada USA
Usually requires relevant subject at HL if offered in IB (e.g. History to study History).
Most require one or two HL science(s) with Mathematics considered as one of the sciences subjects
SL Mathematics AI will not meet the requirements.
May require two sciences with HL Mathematics AI, or SL/HL Mathematics AA SL Mathematics AI will not meet the requirements
No specific IB requirements.
Recommend one or more HL science and HL or SL Mathematics
English Literature
Recommend HL English A
Recommend HL English A
Recommend HL English A
Law
Medicine**
May require HL English as a Group 1 subject; essaybased subjects recommended (e.g. History, Politics)
Require HL Biology and Chemistry.
Not available as an undergraduate option.
Not available as an undergraduate option.
Psychology
May require SL Mathematics AA; may require one HL science
Not available as an undergraduate option
BSc may require two sciences and HL Mathematics AI, or SL/HL Mathematics AA SL Mathematics AI will not meet the requirements
Not available as an undergraduate option.
No specific IB requirements Sources
**Some medical programs require students to study 3 sciences, which is not an option in the IB Diploma program at UWC Atlantic and students will need to consider alternative ways to fulfil the requirements Please note studying medicine in a foreign country is extremely difficult as there is a preference for their own nationals as they expect the students to be able to speak the language and work in the country after graduation Scholarships for medical programs are rare and the fees are very expensive If a student is considering medicine, they are strongly encouraged to study in their home country
Country Requirements
Some countries have specific university criteria, and we have included two of the countries below that some of our students will apply to Certain universities and programmes might also have additional requirements For all other countries IB recognition please visit:
http://www ibo org/university-admission/recognition-of-the-ib-diploma-by-countries-and-universities/countryrecognition-statements/
The Netherlands:
Most Bachelor of Science (BSc) courses require HL/SL Mathematics AA
Medicine requires 3 sciences in the IB This is not an option in the IB Diploma programme at UWC Atlantic Students will need to apply with one “deficiency” or take an extra science test prior to applying. Some of the Dutch higher education institutions are now accepting Mathematics AI Standard Level for some of their courses Universities in the Netherlands are autonomous and admission requirements may vary from institution to institution
Students can find out more - http://www boswellbeta.nl/en/general info
Germany:
There are specific IB requirements for direct entry to German universities. These are:
Students must take either 2 Language A OR 1 Language A and 1 Language B Language A must be the student’s native language. If a student is German, student is expected to take SL Language A Self Taught German
1 HL in either Mathematics or Natural Sciences
Students can elect to take either HL Mathematics AI or AA Natural Sciences refers to Biology, Chemistry or Physics only
1 social science (History, Geography, Economics, Social Anthropology, Global Politics)
A 6th subject can be Visual Arts, Music, Environmental Systems and Societies or another language (ab initio only as 3rd language), another science or social science listed above All courses have to be taken continuously and cannot be changed
Student will need to score a 4 and higher for all 6 subjects
https://www daad de/en/study-and-research-ingermany/plan-your-studies/recognition-ib-diploma/ https://www.kmk.org/fileadmin/pdf/ZAB/Hochschulzu gang Beschluesse der KMK/1986 03 10-VBBaccalaureate-Dipl-engl pdf
English-language requirements:
Generally speaking, it is not required to have English as a subject within the IB However, it is highly recommended.
Many universities will require proof of English proficiency (if taught in English) which can often can be demonstrated by a good grade in English A in the IB Diploma, or a TOEFL or IELTS or Duolingo English Test (DET) test score
It is important to check with each university or programme to find out how the student can meet the language proficiency requirement
University Destinations
98% of our students apply to universities for further their studies after UWC Atlantic Some students take a gap year to further follow the UWC mission, gain professional experience or to complete military service in their home countries In terms of applications, it is typical for our students to apply to more than just one country and they apply worldwide
Please find below a summary of the university destinations for our most recent graduating class
