Do Universities See IB Results Before You Do? What IB Students Need to Know
When IB results day approaches, many students wonder: do universities see IB results before I do? Since your university offer may depend on these scores, it’s natural to want clarity on when and how universities receive your results. Let’s break it down for 2025.
The Short Answer
❌ No, universities do not see your IB results before you do.
➡ Universities receive your results at the same time or shortly after they are released to students — assuming you authorized the IB to send them.
When Are IB Results Sent to Universities?
Here’s the typical timeline:
Time (GMT)Event00:00Schools access results (via IBIS)12:00Students access results (via candidate portal)12:00+Authorized universities receive your results
How Universities Receive IB Results
✅ If you requested IB to send your results (via your coordinator’s submissions before exams), universities will receive them electronically on results day.
✅ Results are sent via secure systems like UCAS (for UK unis) or directly to institutions in other countries.
✅ If you did not authorize the IB to send your results, universities won’t receive them until you make arrangements.
Does This Timing Affect University Decisions?
- Most universities wait for official IB results before finalizing offers.
- Admissions teams access results around the same time as you and your school.
- Universities may act quickly, so be ready to respond to decisions.
What If My Results Don’t Meet My Offer?
👉 Contact your university immediately.
👉 Many universities will work with you, especially if you narrowly missed conditions.
Do Universities Get More Detailed Results Than Students?
Universities typically receive:
- Overall diploma status
- Total points
- Individual subject grades
They do not usually see component-level breakdowns (e.g., individual paper scores).
FAQs About IB Results and University Access
Q1: Can my university see my results before I do?
No — universities receive results simultaneously or shortly after the official release to students.
Q2: Do I have to send results to my university myself?
If you arranged this before exams, no — the IB sends them automatically. If not, you’ll need to act quickly on results day.
Q3: Will universities contact me right after they see my results?
Some may, particularly if you met or missed your offer. Others may take a day or two.
Q4: Can I change where my results are sent on results day?
No — changes to recipient universities must be arranged before results day. Check with your coordinator for options.
Conclusion: Universities Get IB Results When You Do — Not Before
In short, universities don’t see your IB results before you do. Results are shared at the same time or soon after, giving you a chance to review and prepare. Stay informed and ready to act on results day!
Double-check that your results recipients were correctly entered before exams — and get ready to follow up on results day!
