Studying abroad could be the exciting next step in your academic journey. Find out if you are ready to study at the International Study Centre by checking out the entry requirements for our preparational programmes below.
The table below shows both the minimum English language entry requirements needed to study each of our courses.
| Course | Required English language level* |
| International Foundation Year | IELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and minimum 4.0 in other components) |
| International Year One | IELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and minimum 4.5 in other components) |
| Accepted Test | Required score |
| IELTS Academic UKVI | 4.5 overall (4.5 in writing and minimum 4.0 in all other components) |
| Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI | ISE I Merit overall (ISE I Merit in writing and ISE I Pass in all other skills) |
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to the Centre.
Additional English language test accepted for the International Year One:
Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see country/region specific entry requirements)
Age: 17+ years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
| Country/region | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects. |
| Albania | Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya with an average grade of 60% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.0 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.0 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science, Engineering & Computing pathway) |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above. |
| Brunei | Cambridge O level with grades A-C required in 4 or more subjects. |
| Cambodia | Year 11 - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade D in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 10+ in all relevant subjects or 4 x subjects A-D in O levels (including relevant subjects). |
| China | Year 11 (Senior High 2):60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 55% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects Business International Foundation Year Only: Year 11 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 60% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above - Year 12 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 55% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 50% with relevant subjects at 55% or above |
| Cyprus | Apolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall Average Minimum Grade 7 |
| Egypt | 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) 4 subjects A-C including relevant subjects |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700. |
| Ghana | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-8 or A-E in 4 or more subjects. |
| Greece | Apolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark. HKDSE: 211 or 22 (Level 2 in relevant subject or Form 5 pass) |
| India | Standard 10+2 at 45-47% and above or Standard 10+1 at 55% and above or Standard 10+ at 65%. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 or SMU 3: Grade 6.0. |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Adadiyah with minimum grades of 50% or above, in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Japan | Kotogakko - Year 12 (Senior 3) with an average GPA of 2.0 in 4 or more subjects. Year 11 (Senior 2) with an average GPA of 2.0 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Jordan | Tawjihi with an average grade of 50% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade E/50%/ Rank 7-9 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade D /60-69%/ Rank 6 |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 6.0/10 (grade C) and 5.0/10 (grade D) in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 60% of above. |
| Macau | Form 5 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects Form 6 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 3 passes with minimum grade D SPM/UEC school: Form 5 (Term 2 or Mid-Year or Final Year Transcripts) 3 passes with minimum grade D UEC Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2 with aggregate of not more than 36 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato at an average of 60%. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 including relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Namibia | NSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken. |
| Nigeria | West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects. |
| Pakistan | Year 10 (SSC): 60% overall or 65%(grade scale dependent). Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 55% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate certificate(Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma : 50% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. |
| Paraguay | Overall Average Minimum Grade 2.0/5.0 with minimum subjects 2.75/5.0 |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “B” (old 11/20) |
| Philippines | 70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 60% or above including relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects including Advanced Level at grades A-D. |
| Russia | Attestat with GPA of 3.5 or above. |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihi with average grade of 60% or above with passes in 4 or more subjects. |
| Singapore | Successful completion of O-Levels at DDDD in the relevant subjects (excluding Chinese / Malay / Tamil) or NA Level (academic) Average of 2 - 3 in five relevant subjects or Average of 3-4 in 4 relevant subjects + any further study at ITE (Institute of Technical Education). |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Four E's (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = four subjects grade 3 or above (relevant subjects) |
| Taiwan | Senior High 3 - average 50% GSAT - 28 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 50%) JCD 55% |
| Thailand | Year 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0 Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0. |
| Turkey | Devlet Meslek Lisesi Diploması (State Vocational / Trade High School Diploma) or Devlet Teknik Lisesi Diploması (State Technical High School Diploma) or Meslek Lisesi Diploması (Vocational High School Diploma) or Lise Deplomasi (High School Certificate) Any at 50% overall inc relevant subjects. |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya with an average grade of 60% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Uganda | Ugandan Certificate of Education - grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 4 on 12 point scale. |
| USA | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum of GPA of 4.5 |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 3.0 |
| Vietnam | High School Year 12: GPA 5.5 overall including maths 5.5 High School Year 11: GPA 6.0 overall including maths 6.0 Science pathways require science subjects taken to be at 5.5 (year 12) and 6.0 (year 11). |
| Zambia | Zambian School Certificate grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects |
| Zimbabwe | O levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant subjects. |
| Other qualifications | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points (IB Certificate accepted) (Subject pass level is 3). |
| MYP | 23 points. |
| IB First Year completion | School report with working grades showing 20 points. |
| IGCSE/GCSE/O-Levels | 4 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (excluding native language). |
| A/AS levels | 12 UCAS points (excluding native language). |
| GED | 580 overall with 145 in 4 academic subjects |
| USA | High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%. |
| Canada and Australia | Successful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. |
* Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
| Country/region | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects. |
| Albania | Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya with an average grade of 60% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.0 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.0 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science, Engineering & Computing pathway) |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above. |
| Brunei | Cambridge O level with grades A-C required in 4 or more subjects. |
| Cambodia | Year 11 - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade D in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 10+ in all relevant subjects or 4 x subjects A-D in O levels (including relevant subjects). |
| China | Year 11 (Senior High 2):60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 55% overall and min 60% in relevant subjects Business IFY Only: Year 11 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 60% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above - Year 12 (Zhigao/Zhongzhuan technical/vocational school): 55% average Inc. relevant subjects and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 50% with relevant subjects at 55% or above |
| Cyprus | Apolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall Average Minimum Grade 7 |
| Egypt | 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) 4 subjects A-C including relevant subjects |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700. |
| Ghana | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-8 or A-E in 4 or more subjects. |
| Greece | Apolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark. HKDSE: 211 or 22 (Level 2 in relevant subject or Form 5 pass) |
| India | Standard 10+2 at 45-47% and above or Standard 10+1 at 55% and above or Standard 10+ at 65%. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 or SMU 3: Grade 6.0. |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Adadiyah with minimum grades of 50% or above, in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Japan | Kotogakko - Year 12 (Senior 3) with an average GPA of 2.0 in 4 or more subjects. Year 11 (Senior 2) with an average GPA of 2.0 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Jordan | Tawjihi with an average grade of 50% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade E/50%/ Rank 7-9 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade D /60-69%/ Rank 6 |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 6.0/10 (grade C) and 5.0/10 (grade D) in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 60% of above. |
| Macao | Form 5 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects Form 6 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 3 passes with minimum grade D SPM/UEC school: Form 5 (Term 2 or Mid-Year or Final Year Transcripts) 3 passes with minimum grade D UEC Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2 with aggregate of not more than 36 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato at an average of 60%. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 including relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Namibia | NSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken. |
| Nigeria | West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects. |
| Pakistan | Year 10 (SSC): 60% overall or 65%(grade scale dependent) Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 55% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate certificate(Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma : 50% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. |
| Paraguay | Overall Average Minimum Grade 2.0/5.0 with minimum subjects 2.75/5.0 |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “B” (old 11/20) |
| Philippines | 70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 60% or above including relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects including Advanced Level at grades A-D. |
| Russia | Attestat with GPA of 3.5 or above. |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihi with average grade of 60% or above with passes in 4 or more subjects. |
| Singapore | Successful completion of O-Levels at DDDD in the relevant subjects (excluding Chinese / Malay / Tamil) or NA Level (academic) Average of 2 - 3 in five relevant subjects or Average of 3-4 in 4 relevant subjects + any further study at ITE (Institute of Technical Education). |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Four E's (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = four subjects grade 3 or above (relevant subjects) |
| Taiwan | Senior High 3 - average 50% GSAT - 28 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 50%) JCD 55% |
| Thailand | Year 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0 Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0. |
| Turkey | Devlet Meslek Lisesi Diploması (State Vocational / Trade High School Diploma) or Devlet Teknik Lisesi Diploması (State Technical High School Diploma) or Meslek Lisesi Diploması (Vocational High School Diploma) or Lise Deplomasi (High School Certificate) Any at 50% overall inc relevant subjects. |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya with an average grade of 60% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Uganda | Ugandan Certificate of Education - grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum of GPA of 4.5 |
| USA | Year 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00 min. 4 subjects GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 3.0 |
| Vietnam | High School Year 12: GPA 5.5 overall including maths 5.5 High School Year 11: GPA 6.0 overall including maths 6.0 Science pathways require science subjects taken to be at 5.5 (year 12) and 6.0 (year 11). |
| Zambia | Zambian School Certificate grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects |
| Zimbabwe | O levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant subjects. |
| Other qualifications | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points (IB Certificate accepted) (Subject pass level is 3). |
| MYP | 23 points. |
| IB First Year completion | school report with working grades showing 20 points. |
| IGCSE/GCSE/O-Levels | 4 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (excluding native language). |
| A/AS levels | 12 UCAS points (excluding native language). |
| GED | 580 overall with 145 in 4 academic subjects |
| USA | High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%. |
| Canada and Australia | Successful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements. |
* Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see country specific entry requirements)
Age: 17+ years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
| Country/region | Academic Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year Diploma). |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.25 overall (3.25 in English, 3.25 in relevant subjects). (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.25 is required for Engineering and Computing pathway). |
| Bolivia | Bachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM. |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade C. |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
| China | Year 12 (SH3) with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject) Year 11 (SH2) with 80% or above minimum grade average Year 11 (SH2) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects(including relevant subject) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 65% with relevant subjects at 65% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.0 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Certificate of General Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 80% or Certificate of General Secondary Education: 55% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Georgia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10. |
| Ghana | OND/Ghanaian A Levels/Polytechnic Diploma or West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 3 (A - B) in 6 or more subjects including Maths & English West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects + 1 further year of study. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 222 3 academic subjects required . Maths at 2 or a Pass at Form 5. |
| India | Year 12(HSC) 50% overall (50% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 - Year 12) NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Year 12: 55% (55% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 or Year 12) Exclude Haryana and Punjab |
| Indonesia | 6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes). |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 11/20 plus further year. OR Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20. OR 1 year Kardani 12/20, or 2 year Kardani 11/20. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12. |
| Jordan | Completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) with relevant subjects minimum 70% overall average including relevant subjects or 50% overall average + further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Korea | High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects Year 12 (GSEC): 60% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Macau | Completion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects. |
| Malaysia | STPM with minimum 2 passes or or UEC with aggregate of not more than 35 points for 6 subjects inc English Any recognised Malaysia foundation programme - 40%. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass). |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 6.5. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50-59%/GPA 2.4 overall (2.0 in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12. |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma). |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible. (40% in relevant subjects required). |
| Paraguay | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa: GPA at grade “B” (old 15/20), with 11/20 or “A” in Math for related subjects). |
| Philippines | 75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | High School certificate and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years of education (to approx A level equivalency). Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma/Secondary Technical Certificate/Diploma in Technology/Bachelor Degree inc. QABP at 70%. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum 4.0 or Attestat with minimum 3.0 plus 1 year of successful completion of further studies. |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 year of further study eg. diploma level studies. Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges. Technical College Certificate (2 years) = BTEC National Certificate. Higher Technical Institute Diploma = BTEC National Diploma. College of Technology Diploma (2 years) = BTEC National Diploma. Higher Diploma = 2 years of Bachelors. |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment or1 year completion of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS. |
| South Korea | SH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6 CSAT: 6th Grade Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Sri Lanka | Business IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at year 11. Engineering IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at A Level plus 1 from Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or Engineering Technology. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%. 3 year JCD - average 65%. |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college). |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years/approx A level equiv. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma UACE Grades A- E. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 6.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4. |
| Vietnam | Completed year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study. |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| Other qualification | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points |
| A/AS levels | 32 UCAS points (including native language) |
| Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers | 32 UCAS points |
| BTEC level 3 Diploma | min. 32 UCAS points |
** Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
| Country/region | Academic Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year Diploma). |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.25 overall (3.25 in English, 3.25 in relevant subjects). (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.25 is required for Engineering and Computing pathway). |
| Bolivia | Bachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM. |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade C. |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
| China | Year 12 (SH3) with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject) Year 11 (SH2) with 80% or above minimum grade average Year 11 (SH2) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects(including relevant subject) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 65% with relevant subjects at 65% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.0 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Certificate of General Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 80% or Certificate of General Secondary Education: 55% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Georgia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10. |
| Ghana | OND/Ghanaian A Levels/Polytechnic Diploma or West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 3 (A - B) in 6 or more subjects including Maths & English West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects + 1 further year of study. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 222 3 academic subjects required . Maths at 2 or a Pass at Form 5. |
| India | Year 12(HSC) 50% overall (50% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 - Year 12) NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Year 12: 55% (55% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 or Year 12) Exclude Haryana and Punjab |
| Indonesia | 6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes). |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 11/20 plus further year. OR Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20. OR 1 year Kardani 12/20, or 2 year Kardani 11/20. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12. |
| Jordan | Completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) with relevant subjects minimum 70% overall average including relevant subjects or 50% overall average + further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Korea | High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects Year 12 (GSEC): 60% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Macau | Completion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects. |
| Malaysia | STPM with minimum 2 passes or or UEC with aggregate of not more than 35 points for 6 subjects inc English Any recognised Malaysia foundation programme - 40%. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass). |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 6.5. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50-59%/GPA 2.4 overall (2.0 in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12. |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma). |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible. (40% in relevant subjects required). |
| Paraguay | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa: GPA at grade “B” (old 15/20), with 11/20 or “A” in Math for related subjects). |
| Philippines | 75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | High School certificate and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years of education (to approx A level equivalency). Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma/Secondary Technical Certificate/Diploma in Technology/Bachelor Degree inc. QABP at 70%. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum 4.0 or Attestat with minimum 3.0 plus 1 year of successful completion of further studies. |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 year of further study eg. diploma level studies. Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges. Technical College Certificate (2 years) = BTEC National Certificate. Higher Technical Institute Diploma = BTEC National Diploma. College of Technology Diploma (2 years) = BTEC National Diploma. Higher Diploma = 2 years of Bachelors. |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment or1 year completion of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS. |
| South Korea | SH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6 CSAT: 6th Grade Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Sri Lanka | Business IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at year 11. Engineering IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at A Level plus 1 from Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or Engineering Technology. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%. 3 year JCD - average 65%. |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college). |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years/approx A level equiv. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma UACE Grades A- E. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 6.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4. |
| Vietnam | Completed year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study. |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| Other qualification | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points |
| A/AS levels | 32 UCAS points (including native language) |
| Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers | 32 UCAS points |
| BTEC level 3 Diploma | min. 32 UCAS points |
** Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
| Country/region | Academic Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year Diploma). |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.25 overall (3.25 in English, 3.25 in relevant subjects). (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.25 is required for Engineering and Computing pathway). |
| Bolivia | Bachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM. |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade C. |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
| China | Year 12 (SH3) with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject) Year 11 (SH2) with 80% or above minimum grade average Year 11 (SH2) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects(including relevant subject) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 65% with relevant subjects at 65% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.0 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Certificate of General Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 80% or Certificate of General Secondary Education: 55% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Georgia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10. |
| Ghana | OND/Ghanaian A Levels/Polytechnic Diploma or West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 3 (A - B) in 6 or more subjects including Maths & English West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects + 1 further year of study. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 222 3 academic subjects required . Maths at 2 or a Pass at Form 5. |
| India | Year 12(HSC) 50% overall (50% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 - Year 12) NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Year 12: 55% (55% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 or Year 12) Exclude Haryana and Punjab |
| Indonesia | 6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes). |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 11/20 plus further year. OR Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20. OR 1 year Kardani 12/20, or 2 year Kardani 11/20. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12. |
| Jordan | Completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) with relevant subjects minimum 70% overall average including relevant subjects or 50% overall average + further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Korea | High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects Year 12 (GSEC): 60% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Macau | Completion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects. |
| Malaysia | STPM with minimum 2 passes or or UEC with aggregate of not more than 35 points for 6 subjects inc English Any recognised Malaysia foundation programme - 40%. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass). |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 6.5. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50-59%/GPA 2.4 overall (2.0 in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12. |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma). |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible. (40% in relevant subjects required). |
| Paraguay | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa: GPA at grade “B” (old 15/20), with 11/20 or “A” in Math for related subjects). |
| Philippines | 75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | High School certificate and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years of education (to approx A level equivalency). Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma/Secondary Technical Certificate/Diploma in Technology/Bachelor Degree inc. QABP at 70%. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum 4.0 or Attestat with minimum 3.0 plus 1 year of successful completion of further studies. |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 year of further study eg. diploma level studies. Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges. Technical College Certificate (2 years) = BTEC National Certificate. Higher Technical Institute Diploma = BTEC National Diploma. College of Technology Diploma (2 years) = BTEC National Diploma. Higher Diploma = 2 years of Bachelors. |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment or1 year completion of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS. |
| South Korea | SH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6 CSAT: 6th Grade Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Sri Lanka | Business IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at year 11. Engineering IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at A Level plus 1 from Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or Engineering Technology. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%. 3 year JCD - average 65%. |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college). |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years/approx A level equiv. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma UACE Grades A- E. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 6.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4. |
| Vietnam | Completed year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study. |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| Other qualification | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points |
| A/AS levels | 32 UCAS points (including native language) |
| Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers | 32 UCAS points |
| BTEC level 3 Diploma | min. 32 UCAS points |
** Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
| Country/region | Academic Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) and evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year Diploma). |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.25 overall (3.25 in English, 3.25 in relevant subjects). (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.25 is required for Engineering and Computing pathway). |
| Bolivia | Bachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%. |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM. |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade C. |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
| China | Year 12 (SH3) with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject) Year 11 (SH2) with 80% or above minimum grade average Year 11 (SH2) with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects(including relevant subject) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 65% with relevant subjects at 65% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.0 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Certificate of General Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 80% or Certificate of General Secondary Education: 55% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Georgia | Secondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10. |
| Ghana | OND/Ghanaian A Levels/Polytechnic Diploma or West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 3 (A - B) in 6 or more subjects including Maths & English West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects + 1 further year of study. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 222 3 academic subjects required . Maths at 2 or a Pass at Form 5. |
| India | Year 12(HSC) 50% overall (50% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 - Year 12) NIOS (National Institute of Open Schooling) Year 12: 55% (55% required in Maths, English and relevant subjects which can all be taken from Year 10 or Year 12) Exclude Haryana and Punjab |
| Indonesia | 6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes). |
| Iran | High School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 11/20 plus further year. OR Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 12/20. OR 1 year Kardani 12/20, or 2 year Kardani 11/20. |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12. |
| Jordan | Completion of Year 12 Tawjihi (General Seceondary Education) with relevant subjects minimum 70% overall average including relevant subjects or 50% overall average + further year of study. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Korea | High School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects Year 12 (GSEC): 60% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Macau | Completion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects. |
| Malaysia | STPM with minimum 2 passes or or UEC with aggregate of not more than 35 points for 6 subjects inc English Any recognised Malaysia foundation programme - 40%. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass). |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 6.5. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50-59%/GPA 2.4 overall (2.0 in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 10, Year 11 or Year 12. |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma). |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible. (40% in relevant subjects required). |
| Paraguay | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa: GPA at grade “B” (old 15/20), with 11/20 or “A” in Math for related subjects). |
| Philippines | 75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | High School certificate and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years of education (to approx A level equivalency). Part study of Vocational Secondary Diploma/Secondary Technical Certificate/Diploma in Technology/Bachelor Degree inc. QABP at 70%. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum 4.0 or Attestat with minimum 3.0 plus 1 year of successful completion of further studies. |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 year of further study eg. diploma level studies. Diploma provided by Higher Institutes and Technical Colleges. Technical College Certificate (2 years) = BTEC National Certificate. Higher Technical Institute Diploma = BTEC National Diploma. College of Technology Diploma (2 years) = BTEC National Diploma. Higher Diploma = 2 years of Bachelors. |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment or1 year completion of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS. |
| South Korea | SH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6 CSAT: 6th Grade Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Sri Lanka | Business IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at year 11. Engineering IY1: Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) with minimum 1 pass at C and 1 at D/S or 3 at D/S. Maths required at A Level plus 1 from Physics, Chemistry, Computing, Further Maths, Electronics, Engineering or Engineering Technology. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%. 3 year JCD - average 65%. |
| Thailand | Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.3 (inc 2.3 in Maths and Science for Engineering IY1) OR Completion of 1 year of post-secondary study (university or college). |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) and evidence of 1 year of further study - to equate to 13 years/approx A level equiv. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma UACE Grades A- E. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 6.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4. |
| Vietnam | Completed year 12 with GPA 6.5 overall. Lower grades accepted with evidence of further study. |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| Other qualification | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 20 points |
| A/AS levels | 32 UCAS points (including native language) |
| Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers | 32 UCAS points |
| BTEC level 3 Diploma | min. 32 UCAS points |
** Academic IELTS for UKVI (if you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English).
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you require a UK visa to study, depending on the type of visa you need, the English language requirements and valid English tests to satisfy the UK visa criteria may differ.
If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student visa route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
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