2026 Outstanding Early University Offers

During the early university application phase, students in the Class of 2026 from Dulwich College International schools have received a total of 477 offers from leading universities across 8 countries and regions, spanning a wide range of academic programmes worldwide. These results represent a significant milestone in this year’s university admissions cycle.

We are pleased to share these results with students, staff and families. They reflect our consistent, group-wide approach to university progression, supporting students to apply thoughtfully to international higher education institutions and to pursue pathways aligned with their academic strengths, interests and long-term goals.

Outstanding Results Across Leading Universities

Early offers from Ivy League institutions stand out among the results announced to date. Students have secured places at Columbia University (2), Cornell University (1) and Dartmouth College (1), recognising their strong academic preparation, intellectual curiosity and independent thinking.

Across highly ranked universities in the United States, students have also received offers from Northwestern University (1), Carnegie Mellon University (1) and Washington University in St. Louis (1), all ranked among the US top 20. Further offers have been extended by leading top 50 universities, including New York University (9), Tufts University (1) and Northeastern University (4).

The UK pathway has produced a broad range of successful results. Offers from prestigious G5 universities include Imperial College London (7), University College London (13) and King’s College London (22). Strong outcomes have also been achieved across the Russell Group, with offers from the University of Edinburgh (35), University of Bristol (37), University of Manchester (78) and the University of Warwick (23), among others. These results demonstrate the breadth and prestige of university offers received by students across Dulwich College International schools.

In the US liberal arts college sector, known for its distinctive undergraduate focus and wide range of academic disciplines, students have gained admission to Claremont McKenna College (1) and a scholarship to Emerson College (1), reflecting a strong alignment between individual academic profile and institutional focus.

Students pursuing specialist pathways in art and music have achieved equally strong outcomes. Offers include Berklee College of Music (2), Rhode Island School of Design (1), The New School (2), University of the Arts London (1), Maryland Institute College of Art (3), Savannah College of Art and Design (1) and Ringling College of Art and Design (1). Several students have also been awarded scholarships, recognising both their creative ability and professional potential.

Beyond the US and UK, students have received offers from leading universities in Canada, Australia and Asia, including the University of British Columbia (4), McMaster University (1), the University of Sydney (14), the University of Melbourne (22) and Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (5). These outcomes reflect the genuinely global scope of student applications and success.

Students, supported by the rigorous curricula and high academic expectations of Dulwich College International schools, engage in months of focused work, from in-depth study and extended essays to group projects and university-style research tasks. This combination of structured guidance and sustained effort helps them develop the academic maturity, critical thinking and resilience needed to succeed in universities around the world.

*Offer data is as of December 2025.

Thoughtful Guidance,
Sustained Support

These outcomes are first and foremost the result of our students’ commitment and perseverance, but they are also supported by the group-wide University and Careers Counselling (UCC) framework established by Dulwich College International and implemented across its schools.

Working within shared professional standards and common guidance structures, UCC teams provide students with accurate, current information and individual support throughout their secondary years. Counsellors work closely with students to explore academic interests, clarify goals and provide personalised guidance across multiple countries and application pathways, with a clear focus on inspiring and enabling each student to achieve their full academic potential and reach ambitious targets.

These achievements are further shaped by close collaboration across schools, with UCC counsellors working alongside subject teachers, tutors and wider support teams. This coordinated approach aligns academic development with university planning, enabling students to submit confident, well-considered applications.

Dulwich College International warmly congratulates all students who have received early university offers. As the regular admissions cycle continues, further outcomes are expected from across the Dulwich College International family of schools. We look forward to sharing more positive news in the months ahead.