The World Awaits: University Destinations for the Class of 2026

Jul 17, 2026

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The offers have arrived. Now comes the decision that matters most: not where a student could go, but where they will go, and why.

The Class of 2026 has received 822 offers from leading universities across the world. Those numbers are impressive, and we are proud of them. But what they cannot show is the thinking behind each student's final choice: the conversations with teachers and counsellors, the reflection on what genuinely fits, and the growing confidence to choose a path that is theirs rather than one that simply looks good on paper.

This is the moment where academic achievement meets personal clarity.

DHSZ Class of 2026 Core Admissions Statistics

This year, our graduates have navigated a highly selective admissions landscape with extraordinary success:

822 university offers received worldwide
USD $2,510,046 in scholarships awarded
An average of 6.3 offers per student, providing unparalleled choice

Global Highlights: Offers by QS World Rankings 2026

Our graduating cohort has delivered exceptional university application outcomes:

70% of students (76 individuals) secured offers from QS Top 30 institutions.
85% of students (94 individuals) secured offers from QS Top 50 institutions.
95% of students (105 individuals) secured offers from QS Top 100 institutions.

Global Footprints: Diverse Pathways

Our graduates are heading to some remarkable institutions. Here is where they are going:

United Kingdom: Imperial College London (#2), University of Cambridge (#6), University College London (#9).
United States: Columbia University (#20), Washington University in St. Louis (#15), University of California, Berkeley (#17), New York University (#32).
Asia: The University of Hong Kong (#11).
Art & Design: Rhode Island School of Design (RISD), Parsons School of Design, Pratt Institute, University of the Arts London (UAL).

We also saw remarkable results across creative disciplines. The 22 art and music applicants collectively gained 69 specialised offers, 58 of which came from QS Art & Design Top 30 schools, accounting for 83% of all creative offers.

Breakdown of leading art school admissions:

University of the Arts London (UAL, #2): 19 offers
Pratt Institute (#5): 7 offers
The New School (Parsons, #3): 4 offers
Rhode Island School of Design (RISD, #4): 1 offer

Australia: All Offers in the QS Top 30

A total of 14 graduates will be enrolling in Australian universities ranked in the QS Top 30.

7 students will be enrolling in The University of Sydney, 6 in the University of Melbourne and 1 at UNSW.

UK: 97% of Offers From QS Top 100 Universities, and Every Offer from a Russell Group Institution

This year, 51 graduates have received places at institutions across the United Kingdom, with 9 following music or art pathways and 42 preparing to join G5 or Russell Group universities.

86% in G5+Manchester+KCL+Warwick
2 students are expected to begin their studies at Imperial College London, 2 at the University of Cambridge, 1 at LSE, 10 at UCL, 6 at KCL, 3 at Warwick and 12 at the University of Manchester;
14 students are expected to begin their studies at UK comprehensive universities ranked in the QS Top 10, accounting for 33%;
34 students are expected to join UK comprehensive universities ranked in the QS Top 50, accounting for 81%;
41 students are expected to join UK comprehensive universities ranked in the QS Top 100, accounting for 97%;
Another 9 students are expected to join Music and Art colleges. Among them, 7 art students will be attending UAL (University of the Arts London), accounting for 78%.

USA: Nine in Ten Offers From US News Top 100 Institutions

Of the 50 students heading to the United States for higher education, 11 will follow art pathways while 39 will attend comprehensive universities.

25 students will be enrolling in US universities ranked in the US Comprehensive Rankings Top 50, accounting for 64%;
35 students will be enrolling in US universities ranked in the US Comprehensive Rankings Top 100, accounting for 90%;
Among the 11 art students, 8 will be enrolling in universities ranked in the QS Art & Design University Rankings Top 20, accounting for 73%.
1 student will be enrolling at Washington University in St. Louis, 1 at UCSD, 6 at NYU and 4 at UCD.

Canada: 90% of Offers From QS Top 50 Universities

A total of 10 graduates have chosen to pursue their studies in Canada.

8 students will be enrolling in University of Toronto and 1 will be enrolling in The University of British Columbia.
8 students will be enrolling in universities ranked in the QS Top 30, accounting for 80%.
9 students will be enrolling in universities ranked in the QS Top 50, accounting for 90%.

Other Regions:

2 graduates will be enrolling at The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, 1 at Kyushu University (Japan) and 1 at the University of the Arts Singapore.

Beyond Rankings: Finding Where You Belong

Rankings matter, but they are not the whole picture. The right university is one where a student will be genuinely challenged, properly supported, and personally at home. That means thinking carefully about things league tables do not measure: class size, teaching style, location, campus culture, and the opportunities that shape a student's life outside the lecture hall.

At DHSZ, that thinking begins early. Our University Counselling team works with students from Year 10 onwards, helping them understand their own strengths, research universities with real depth, and arrive at a decision they are confident in. The destinations of the Class of 2026 reflect what this process looks like in practice: 131 graduates, heading to universities across the world, each to a place that is right for them.

Celebrating Growth

These results are more than just a list of universities; they are a testament to the holistic education at DHSZ. From Year 10 through to graduation, we support students in discovering their passions, honing their skills and finding their place in the world.

To our Class of 2026: Congratulations. You have embodied our purpose, Grow in Dulwich, Thrive in Life. We are very proud!