Celebrating Impressive Early University Offers for Class of 2026
Dulwich College Beijing is delighted to celebrate a remarkable set of early university outcomes received by students of the Class of 2026, marking an exceptional start to the university application journey for Senior School students.
Students from the Class of 2026 have secured early offers from the world's most highly ranked and internationally respected universities across the United Kingdom, the United States, Canada, Hong Kong and beyond. These offers span a broad and impressive range of subjects—from Mathematics, Computer Science and Aeronautical Engineering to Theatre Performance, Music and Psychology—reflecting both academic excellence and a strong sense of purpose in pursuing individual passions.
In the United Kingdom, students have received offers from leading Russell Group and globally recognised institutions, including:
- Imperial College London, ranked No. 1 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings, with an offer for Aeronautical Engineering, also ranked No. 1 in the UK for the subject in The Guardian University Guide 2026
- University of St Andrews, ranked No. 2 in the UK, with offers in
- Mathematics, Chemistry and Computer Science—subjects respectively ranked No. 1, 2 and 3 nationally
- Two offers from Durham University, ranked among the UK's top five universities
- King's College London, the University of Edinburgh, the University of Bristol, the University of Manchester, the University of Bath and Lancaster University.
Yeonwoo K is thrilled by his early offer from Imperial College London for Aeronautical Engineering. Looking back, he believes Dulwich College Beijing's support played a crucial role, especially for UK applications: 'My teachers in Maths and Physics, along with the counselling team, were always willing to help me prepare for the engineering interview. Even outside school hours, the connection to the Dulwich College network helped me prepare for the admission test. The process also taught me patience. I learned to stay calm, trust my preparation and not worry about results before they were released.'
In North America, we are delighted to report confirmed admissions and competitive offers from elite institutions in the United States, including Northwestern University (ranked No. 7 among the national universities in the United States), 4 offers from New York University, Claremont McKenna College, Fordham University, Emerson College, Santa Clara University and Parsons School of Design at The New School. Several students have also secured merit-based scholarships and competitively recruited places, reflecting exceptional achievement both academically and beyond the classroom.
Catherine W speaks fondly of the educational experience that shaped her path: 'From Year 1 to Year 13, Dulwich College Beijing has been my safety net. Our holistic education encouraged me to explore different corners of learning: sports teams, debate, musicals… always with the freedom to try and fail safely. As I learned to weave my own thread into that net, through CCAs, leadership, theatre, service… these experiences built confidence, grit and shaped my sense of identity. I'm thankful for Dulwich College Beijing for giving me the courage to try. Whatever the future holds, I will carry our values closely with me.'
In Canada, students have earned offers from top-tier universities, including McGill University, Western University and The University of British Columbia (Sauder School of Business), as well as scholarship recognition at leading business schools.
It is particularly worthwhile to note the successful outcomes achieved by students with a strong commitment to the arts. In this regard alone, students have already received 6 offers from Goldsmiths, University of London (Popular Music), University of Bristol (Music), University of Lincoln (Drama, Theatre and Performance), University of Salford (Theatre and Performance Practice), University of Worcester (Theatre, Acting and Performance) and University of Sheffield (Music).
Isobel C shared how Dulwich College Beijing helped shape her creative path: 'I'm beyond excited to pursue my passion for Drama which fuels my fire every single day. The Drama department alongside English learning at Dulwich College Beijing helped me ignite my love for the creative arts and learn the power of storytelling in various mediums. Over the years, they've given me incredible opportunities as well as guided me to transform my imagination into something meaningful, inspiring me to utilise my voice to create impactful change.'
Alongside the arts, Dulwich College Beijing students have also received prestigious offers aligned closely with their academic interests and future aspiration. These include Industrial Design from Parsons School of Design at The New School, History from the university of Edinburgh and Psychology-one of the fastest-growing fields-from the University of Edinburgh, King's College London and the University of Manchester. Moreover, a Dulwich College Beijing student has been recruited for Volleyball at Emerson College with a merit scholarship—an achievement that reflects both sporting excellence and academic commitment.
This diversity of high-quality offers highlights how Dulwich College Beijing students are empowered to pursue their creative ambitions with confidence, supported by specialist teaching, performance opportunities and personalised university guidance throughout their learning journey.
Dulwich College Beijing Head of Senior School Clare Anderson-Au extended her congratulations to the students, saying:
Our students continue to access the world's best universities across a wide range of subject areas. We are so proud that they follow their dreams and passions into life beyond Dulwich College Beijing.
Reflecting on the early success of the cohort, Dulwich College Beijing Head of College Dr Cameron Pyke shared his delight, saying:
I am truly thrilled by the outstanding quality of the offers our students have received. My heartfelt congratulations to them for their determination, ambition and hard work. I also thank our teachers and parents for supporting the students and their aspirations every step of the way.
Dulwich College Beijing warmly congratulates the Class of 2026 on these excellent early outcomes. We look forward to sharing more exciting university news in the months ahead as our students continue to pursue personalised pathways that reflect their talents, values and aspirations.
