As we all know, some UK universities do not easily get offers during the application process, especially the top-ranked schools. UCAS, the official channel for UK undergraduate applications, publishes the average admission score for each UK university, called "UCAS Points", to give undergraduate applications a rough and easy reference. As the three major universities in the United Kingdom, the Guardian has released the latest ranking for 2022, among the many ranking reference factors, the average admission score (average entry tariff) is based on the average admission score of UCAS. Today, Xiaobian will take you to see the 10 most difficult universities to apply for in 2022.
1. University of St Andrews
Founded in 1413, the University of St Andrews was the first university in Scotland and the third oldest university in the English-speaking world, after Oxford and Cambridge.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 207
The Guardian 2022 ranking: UK TOP 3
A-level requirements: AAA-ABB;
IB requirements: Generally need a total score of 38-36 points
High level courses require 6/6/6 or 6/5/5;
2. University of Cambridge
Founded in 1209, the University of Cambridge is the second oldest university in the English-speaking world, a university with a history of more than 800 years, which has produced hundreds of celebrities such as Newton, Byron, Darwin, Russell and so on.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 206
The Guardian 2022 ranking: TOP 2 in the UK
A-level要求：A*AA或者A*A*A；
IB requirements: Generally require a total score of 40-42 points
45 out of 10, 40-42 points are required;
A high level course requires 776;
College entrance examination requirements: ranked in the top 0.1% of the province;
3. University of Glasgow
The University of Glasgow, located in the city of Glasgow, Scotland, is one of the ten oldest universities in the world and the fourth oldest university in the English-speaking world, founded in 1451. As one of the oldest and most prestigious comprehensive universities in the UK, the University of Glasgow has a very high quality of teaching and a superb academic atmosphere.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 202
The Guardian ranks 2022: TOP 11 in the UK
A-level requirements: AAA-BBB;
IB requirements: Generally need a total score of 32-38 points
All scores must be the result of an exam;
College Entrance Examination Requirements:
The score of the college entrance examination must reach 80% of the total score;
Most majors accept Chinese college entrance examination results;
High school transcripts are required to apply, and college entrance exam scores and high school diplomas are provided before admission;
If an interview is required, you can choose to interview in Shanghai or the UK;
4. University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is the oldest university in the English-speaking country, founded in 1096 and considered one of the world's leading academic institutions. Academically, Oxford university consistently ranks among the top five in the world. The job prospects for its graduates are among the best in the UK, with an average salary of nearly £43,000 five years after graduation.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 198
The Guardian 2022 ranking: UK TOP 1
A-level要求：A*A*A-AAA
Chemistry, engineering, mathematics related to several majors require A*A*A;
Other science and engineering, medical majors require A*AA;
Liberal arts and social sciences generally require AAA;
IB requirements: total scores 38, 39, 40
The total score requires different majors, and the higher level courses are required to score 6 points and 7 points;
5. Imperial College London
Founded in 1907, Imperial College London is the UK's top science and engineering university and has always been known for its world-class engineering and medical programmes, and its business school is also among the best in the UK, with an endless stream of applicants every year.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 197
The Guardian 2022 ranking: UK TOP 7
A-level要求：A*A*A-AAA；
IB requirements: Generally require a total score of 38-42 points
6-7 points are required for higher-level courses;
6. University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is a famous teaching and research center in Scotland, founded in 1583, is one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom, enjoys a high reputation in the field of medicine and science, and has the oldest English literature department in the United Kingdom, and the teaching building is also high.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 187
The Guardian ranks 2022: TOP 12 in the UK
A-level要求：A*AA-ABB；
IB requirements: Generally need a total score of 30-37 points
The Standard level of English requires a score of at least 5;
7. Durham University
Founded in 1832, Durham University is one of the world's top 100 universities and one of the top ten schools in the Uk. In the QS World University Rankings 2021, it ranks 86th in the world and 12th in the UK. It is worth mentioning that Durham University, as one of the oldest universities in the United Kingdom, now inherits the traditional college system together with cambridge university and Oxford university, and there is also a name such as "doxbridge" in the United Kingdom.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 182
The Guardian 2022 ranking: UK TOP 5
IB Requirements:
Generally, a total score of 36-38 is required;
8. University College London
Founded in 1826, University College London (UCL) is a member of the G5 Super Elite University, a member of the Golden Triangle Elite University, and a member of the Russell University Group, with the scientific research strength, teacher and student quality and economic strength of the top universities in the United Kingdom. In the 2022 CUG Subject Rankings, UCL has a total of 28 majors in the top 10 in the UK.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 176
The Guardian ranks 2022: UK TOP 9
A-level要求：A*A*A-ABB；
IB requirements: Generally need to have a total score of at least 34 points
Requires a total score of 16+ for three high-level courses;
Each advanced course requires a score of at least 5 points;
9. London School of Economics and Political Science
LSE, London School of Economics and Political Science, "British G5 University Group", British Golden Triangle universities and russell University Group members, social sciences, business, etc. are strong majors, a total of 18 alumni won the Nobel Prize.
2022 UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score: 175
The Guardian 2022 ranking: TOP 4 in the UK
A-level要求：A*AA-AAB；
IB requirements: Generally need a total score of 37, 38 points
45 out of 10, get a total score of 37, high level courses (high level) require 6/6/6 points;
45 out of 10, get a total score of 38, high level courses (high level) require 7/6/6 points;
10. University of Warwick
The University of Warwick is a campus-style university founded in 1965 and enjoys an excellent academic reputation in the UK and around the world.
In the ranking of the most popular universities for top employers published by High Flier Research, a research institute on the UK's graduate job market, the University of Warwick ranks first in the UK, ranking in the top three for many consecutive years.
UCAS Undergraduate Average Admission Score 2022: 170
The Guardian 2022 ranking: UK TOP 6
IB requirements: Generally need to have a total score of at least 34 points.
These are the 10 UK universities with the highest application requirements in the Guardian University Rankings 2022.