# Undergraduate study

**Source**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/undergraduate
**Parent**: https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international

An undergraduate degree is a first degree for those who do not already hold one. To apply for a full-time undergraduate degree programme with us you must apply through Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).

The application process is the same for international, EU and UK applicants.

## What is UCAS?

- UCAS is the central organisation that processes applications for undergraduate courses at UK universities
- UCAS supplies a general application form for study at all UK universities
- UCAS sends a copy of your application to each institution you applied to after you submit your completed application to UCAS

The UCAS system allows you to:

- Access up-to-date information about courses, institutions and criteria for selection through the Entry Profiles available on the UCAS website
- Apply online for up to five different courses or institutions in the UK in one application
- Check the progress of your application through the decision-making process via UCAS Track

## Entrance requirements

Entry to many areas of the University is very competitive, so high standards of performance are generally required and specific requirements vary from programme to programme.

[Undergraduate entry requirements for international students](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/country)

[English language requirements](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/english/ug-english)

## More advice on applying through UCAS

[Application deadlines](https://www.ucas.com/undergraduate/applying-university/ucas-undergraduate-when-apply)

[Completing the UCAS application](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/completing-application)

[The UCAS Personal Statement](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/personal-statement)

[The UCAS Reference](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/international/applying/reference)

## Related links

[Undergraduate degree finder](https://undergraduate.degrees.ed.ac.uk/)

[The Scottish degree structure](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/student-life/academic/degree-structure/degree-structure)

[Apply through UCAS](https://www.ucas.com/ucas/undergraduate/register)

## Undergraduate enquires

Have a question about undergraduate studies? Fill out a form to help us route your enquiry to the correct department, chat to our students about their student experience and find out more about student life at Edinburgh.

[Undergraduate enquiry form](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/contact)

[Chat to our student ambassadors](https://www.ed.ac.uk/studying/undergraduate/student-life/student-chat)

[Student Stories blog](https://studentstories.ed.ac.uk/)

This article was published on
2024-11-12