Pietro MeloniPhD

UK · 4 courses checked

University of Oxford: IB requirements and which maths course it accepts

For the 4 courses checked, the University of Oxford accepts Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation at Higher Level as well as Analysis and Approaches: Engineering Science, Mathematics, Computer Science and Economics and Management.

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IB requirements at the University of Oxford, course by course

Official IB Diploma requirements published by the University of Oxford. Verified 21 September 2026.
CourseIB pointsMaths requiredMaths AI HLSource
Engineering Science40 including core points776 at HL, with 7s in HL Mathematics and PhysicsHL Mathematics grade 7Acceptedox.ac.uk and maths policychecked
Mathematics39 including core points766 at HL, the 7 in HL MathematicsHL Mathematics grade 7Acceptedmaths.ox.ac.uk and maths policychecked
Computer Science39 including core points766 at HL, the 7 in HL MathematicsHL Mathematics grade 7Acceptedox.ac.uk and maths policychecked
Economics and Management39 including core points766 at HLHL Mathematics grade 6 or 7Acceptedox.ac.uk and maths policychecked

What the pages say about the two maths courses

Engineering Science. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule). Physics: HL Physics grade 7.

Mathematics. The Mathematical Institute says it accepts either maths course at Higher Level, without preference between the two.

Computer Science. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule). Admissions test: TMUA.

Economics and Management. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule).

How to read an offer like this

The points total and the Higher Level grades are conditions that must all be met together. A student with 41 points and a 6 in HL Mathematics does not meet an offer that asks for 40 points with a 7 in HL Mathematics.

Where the page says a maths course is preferred, both are considered and the preference can count between similar applicants. Where it says only, the other course does not meet the requirement. If the school does not offer Analysis and Approaches at Higher Level, write to admissions before applying and keep the answer.

Frequently asked questions

Does the University of Oxford accept IB Maths AI HL for Engineering Science?

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Accepted. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule). Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 7. IB points: 40 including core points.

Does the University of Oxford accept IB Maths AI HL for Mathematics?

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Accepted. The Mathematical Institute says it accepts either maths course at Higher Level, without preference between the two. Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 7. IB points: 39 including core points.

Does the University of Oxford accept IB Maths AI HL for Computer Science?

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Accepted. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule). Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 7. IB points: 39 including core points.

Does the University of Oxford accept IB Maths AI HL for Economics and Management?

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Accepted. Oxford's international qualifications page says every course that requires Mathematics accepts both courses at Higher Level (Chemistry has its own rule). Maths requirement: HL Mathematics grade 6 or 7. IB points: 39 including core points.

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