Applying from Switzerland

A plan for your
UK application.

Keep your qualification, course and application year at the centre. Use this route alongside your school counsellor’s guidance.

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Build your application

Bring together your academic interests, evidence and a thoughtful UCAS statement.

Start your statement

Your qualifications, in context

A Swiss starting point.
A course-specific plan.

Applying with Swiss Matura

Check the exact Swiss qualification accepted by each university, then the overall and subject grades your chosen course requires. There is no single conversion that works for every university.

Use the official qualification pages below and compare them with your course page. Ask admissions if your qualification or subject combination is unclear.

Oxford qualifications ↗Cambridge qualifications ↗LSE requirements ↗

Tripos supports application preparation. IB and Swiss Matura examination marking are not currently offered.

Plan ahead · 2027 entry

Know your next deadline.

Full application guide ↗

Admissions-test registration and school reference deadlines are separate. Work with your school counsellor and check each university’s current requirements.

Prepare the right things

From research to practice.

Personal statement ↗

Explain your interests and reflect on what you have learned. Start with a free review.

Admissions tests ↗

Find TMUA, ESAT, TARA or LNAT preparation after checking your course’s test requirements.

Oxbridge interviews ↗

Practise explaining your thinking aloud in a mock Oxford or Cambridge interview.

English & study route ↗

Check university-specific English requirements and official UK visa guidance.

Ready to put your ideas on the page?

Your first complete statement review is free.

Start your statement ↗