Canada

At LSE, we want to recruit students with the best academic abilities, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

We carefully review every application, taking into account all the information you’ve provided on your UCAS form, including:

• academic achievements (predicted and achieved grades)
• subject combinations
• personal statement
• teacher’s reference
• educational circumstances.

Our entry requirements vary by programme. You’ll find all the details on our undergraduate degree programme pages.

We publish standard offers for applicants with qualifications such as GCE A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB). We also consider applications from students with other UK qualifications, including BTECs, Foundation Courses and Access to HE Diplomas, and a wide range of international qualifications.

Learn more about accepted qualifications.

Equivalency of international qualifications to A-Levels

Below, you’ll see how your country’s qualifications compare with GCE A-Levels.

If your qualification is not listed, please contact our Undergraduate Admissions team, who can advise you further.

Before you start your application, please read our How to apply page.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency, although this is not needed when you first apply. See our English language requirements.

Still have questions?

Our knowledge base is the fastest way to get answers to all your questions. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can also contact our Undergraduate Admissions team via the knowledge base.

Undergraduate entry requirements for applicants from Canada

Equivalency of Canadian qualifications with GCE A levels

Students applying from a Canadian university

Applicants from Canadian universities should have a minimum GPA above 3.3 and preferably 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale) or above 7 (on a 9 point scale), a minimum of 9 (on a 12 point scale), or a minimum average of B+ in relevant modules.

Advanced Placement (AP) tests

Please visit the USA country page.

Province: Alberta, Northwest Territories, Nunavut

Qualification: High School Graduation Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Mathematics 31. A* = minimum 95 per cent, A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: British Columbia, Yukon

Qualification: Certificate of Graduation, High School Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in at least five grade 12 academic subjects. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in at least five grade 12 academic subjects. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in at least five grade 12 academic subjects.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Calculus 12. A* = minimum 95 per cent, A= minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Manitoba

Qualification: High School Graduation Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Five credits awarded at the 300 level in at least four academic subject areas, with not less than 95 per cent in each. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Five credits awarded at the 300 level in at least four academic subject areas, with not less than 93 per cent in each. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Five credits awarded at the 300 level in at least four academic subject areas, with not less than 90 per cent in each.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Introduction to Calculus (45S). A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.
For degrees where Further Maths is preferred, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Advanced Maths (45S or 40S, or both).

Province: New Brunswick

Qualification: High School Graduation Diploma/Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Calculus 120 (or Intro to Calculus 120). A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Newfoundland and Labrador

Qualification: Graduate Certificate New Foundland and Labrador High School Graduation Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in five academic subjects at university preparatory level (grade 12). 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in five academic subjects at university preparatory level (grade 12). 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in five academic subjects at university preparatory level (grade 12).
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Maths 3208. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Nova Scotia

Qualification: Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in five Honours University Preparatory Courses (5) or University Preparatory Courses (4). 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in five Honours University Preparatory Courses (5) or University Preparatory Courses (4). 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in five Honours University Preparatory Courses (5) or University Preparatory Courses (4).
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Calculus 12. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Ontario

Qualification: Ontario Secondary School Diploma with University Preparatory Courses

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in six grade 12 academic courses, five of which must be University Preparatory Courses (4U or DU). The sixth course could be a University/ College Preparation Course (4M). 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in six grade 12 academic courses, five of which must be University Preparatory Courses (4U or DU). The sixth course could be a University/ College Preparation Course (4M). 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in six grade 12 academic courses, five of which must be University Preparatory Courses (4U or DU). The sixth course could be a University/ College Preparation Course (4M).
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: MCV4U. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Prince Edward Island

Qualification: High School Graduation Diploma

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: Average of 95 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: Average of 93 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: Average of 90 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Maths 611B. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Quebec

Qualification: Pre-University Diplome D’Etudes Collegiales (DEC)/Diploma of Collegial Studies

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: An average of 95 per cent. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: An average of 93 per cent. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: An average of 90 per cent.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Maths 611B. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent.

Province: Saskatchewan

Qualification: Transcript of Secondary Level Achievement

Standard offer for A*AA degrees: An average of 95 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAA degrees: An average of 93 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses. 

Standard offer for AAB degrees: An average of 90 per cent in five grade 12 academic courses.
For degrees requiring A-level Mathematics, applicants must offer the following Mathematics course and grades: Calculus 30. A* = minimum 95 per cent. A = minimum 93 per cent

In terms of academic achievement, our entry requirements vary by programme.

Applicants who have completed their high school diploma in a Francophone school may be asked to meet our English Language requirements.

We’re looking for talented students who can show strong academic ability, potential and motivation, irrespective of background.

We carefully review every application, taking into account all the information you’ve provided on your form, including:

• academic achievements (predicted and achieved grades)
• statement of academic purpose
• two references
• your CV.

Entry requirements vary by programme. Please check the specific criteria listed on our graduate degree programme pages.

We’d also recommend checking our supporting documents page to make sure you’re providing the correct information and to avoid any delays in your application.

Before you start your application, please read our How to apply page.

Graduate entry requirements

Below you’ll find details of our general minimum requirements for applicants from your country.

If your qualification is not listed, please get in touch with our Graduate Admissions team, who can help further.

Bear in mind that these requirements are intended as a general guide. Some programmes have specific requirements for degree results and subject backgrounds. For many of our quantitative programmes, you’ll need to submit a GRE or GMAT score.

Learn more on our graduate degree programme pages.

You may need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency, although this is not needed when you first apply. See our English language requirements.

Still have questions?

Our knowledge base is the fastest way to get answers to all your questions. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, you can also contact our Graduate Admissions team via the knowledge base.

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Canada

Taught master's programmes

To be considered for admission to a taught master’s programme (upper second class equivalent), we'd normally require a Bachelor’s degree (honours) or a bachelor’s degree (from French-speaking institutions) or Doctor of Dental Medicine / Surgery, Doctor of Medicine with a minimum grade of 76 per cent or B+.

To be considered for admission to a taught master’s programme (first-class equivalent), we'd normally require 82 per cent or A-.

To be considered for admission to a law taught master's programme, we'd normally require a law degree (JD, LLB, LLL or BCL) with at least a B+ average or 76 per cent. This is equivalent to a GPA of 3.3/4, 3.3/4.3, 7/9, 7/10, 9/12. From the University of Toronto we require H average.

Graduate entry requirements for applicants from Canada

Research programmes (MRes/PhD)

To be considered for admission to a MRes/PhD programme (upper second class equivalent), we'd normally require a Bachelor’s degree (honours) or a bachelor’s degree (from French-speaking institutions) or Doctor of Dental Medicine / Surgery, Doctor of Medicine with a minimum grade of 76 per cent or B+.

To be considered for admission to a MRes/PhD programme (first-class equivalent), we require 82 per cent or A-.

Research programmes (MPhil/PhD)

To be considered for admission to a MPhil/PhD programme, we'd normally require a master's or maitrise with average marks of 77 per cent or B+ overall.