University admission resources

This page will help you navigate the various resources at your disposal to help you work with and support IB students.

IB resources for university and career counsellors (UCCs)

Mathematics guide: Understand how to support students as they choose which IB mathematics course to take.
Video - choosing your six DP subjects: Show incoming Diploma Programme students (and their parents) an overview of the process of choosing their six DP subjects, along with example subject combinations.

Country-specific “how to apply” guides: Use these free learning modules for help when students are applying to universities worldwide.
IB Recognition Statements Database: Find countries and universities that accept the IB.
Resource guide to support UCCs (My IB account required for access): Refer to this guide for advice on requesting transcripts, as well as tips on adding your school profile and contact details to the IB website.
Transcript help: Refer to frequently asked questions about requesting and sending transcripts.

Create a My IB account: Sign up for the University and Career Counsellor role on My IB to access the Programme Resource Centre (PRC) for news and resources and to receive the UCC newsletter three times per year.

Your university and the IB: Learn about the IB and why IB students are assets to universities in this brochure.
DP subject groups and individual subject information: Understand the different Diploma Programme (DP) subject groups and details of the individual subjects.
Guide to understanding IB mathematics: Refer to this guide for help with creating a meaningful and relevant mathematics requirement/admission policy.
IB 101 learning module: Refresh your knowledge or train new colleagues on IB programmes and assessment with this free module.

Develop and publish a recognition statement: Follow these steps to establish a presence on the IB Recognition Statements Database, which has more than 150,000 yearly visitors.
Create a My IB account: Sign up for the Institute Administrator or Institute Transcript User role on My IB to access IB student transcripts, to publish on the database and to receive the university admissions newsletter three times per year.

For others at your university, including those in senior positions and staff from the marketing, communications or recruitment departments, please share this newsletter sign-up form.

Transcript guidance: Understand how to access and evaluate IB student transcripts.

ACE recommendations: Read how the American Council on Education (ACE) recommends colleges and universities grant credit for IB courses.
IB language course alignment: Learn how IB language courses align with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and certain language-specific proficiency tests.
Outcomes research: See the impact of IB programmes on teachers, schools and students.
Research key findings: Explore programme-specific, regional and global research findings.