Does Oxford Accept IB?

Are you an IB student thinking of applying to the University of Oxford? If so, you may be wondering whether IB is accepted for admission into this university. This post is here to answer the question of whether Oxford accepts IB so you can plan your studies and college applications accordingly. 

Does Oxford Accept IB?

Yes, Oxford accepts students who have completed the IB Diploma Program (IBDP). However, to gain admission to Oxford, certain requirements need to be met:

• A total score of 38, 39 or 40 points (depending on the course) including core points, with 6s and 7s in subjects taken at the Higher level. The exact requirements vary depending on the selected course. Students are advised to check out the individual course pages here to see what the requirements are. 

   

• Students can choose either IB Maths Analysis and Approaches (AA) or IB Maths Applications and Interpretations (AI). All Oxford courses that require Mathematics will accept either IB Math AA or AI at the Higher Level (HL). The only exception is the Chemistry course which accepts either Math course at HL but also accepts Math AA at Standard Level (SL). However, this exception depends on the other subjects being taken. Students interested in pursuing Chemistry should visit this page for further information. If a course recommends mathematics without it being a requirement, then either Maths AA or AI will be acceptable. 

   

• Oxford does not accept the IB Career-related Program (IBCP). To apply for admission to Oxford, students must make sure to take the IBDP instead of the IBCP.