Coming to study from Ecuador

The University of Southampton welcomes students from Ecuador.

Learn more about the requirements you'll need to study with us, plus access other resources for Ecuadorian students.

Entry qualification equivalencies for Ecuadorian students

Find out the Ecuadorian equivalents to the grades and academic qualifications required to study with us in the UK. These will depend on what level of study you're applying for.
 

You will also need to meet English language requirements and have your student visa in place.

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Ecuadorian equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics

The Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics.

To apply for it you need:

  • Ecuadorian Senior Secondary School (Bachillerato)
  • with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10
  • with an 8 in maths

Science Foundation Year

The Science Foundation Year prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees (but not medicine).

To apply for it you need:

  • Ecuadorian Senior Secondary School (Bachillerato)
  • with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10
  • with an 8 in maths or a science subject

OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes

The OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes prepare international students for degrees in:

  • Art and design
  • Business, economics, finance and management
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Engineering and physical sciences
  • Life sciences


They include English language study and will secure you a place on your chosen degree if you complete the foundation programme successfully.

To apply for it you need:

  • Ecuadorian Senior Secondary School (Bachillerato)
  • with an overall grade of 7.5 out of 10

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you need one of the following, with a minimum grade dependent on which course you're applying for:

  • UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
  • an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points

See your course page for the exact requirements you'll need to meet.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on improving English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree equivalent but need a 2:1, successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

  • English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To study with us at the postgraduate level, you need one of the following, with an average grade of 8.0 out of 10:

  • Ecuadorian Licenciatura
  • Maestria
  • Doctorado
  • an equivalent professional qualification approved by the University

Degrees must be from a recognised university.

Depending on which course you apply for, your minimum grade requirement will be a:

  • first class UK degree equivalent: 9 out of 10, or 3.6 out of 4.0
  • UK 2:1 degree equivalent: 8 out of 10, or 3.2 out of 4.0
  • UK 2:2 degree equivalent: 7 out of 10, or 2.8 out of 4.0

The requirements are the same for Título and Magister.

See your course page for the exact requirement.

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

  • a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree
  • a master's degree with merit
  • a strong research proposal

Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a recognised university.

Other resources for Ecuadorian students

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