Entry requirements

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.

English Language level entry requirements

The table below shows both the minimum English language entry requirements needed to study each of our courses. 

CourseRequired English language level*
International Foundation YearIELTS for UKVI 4.5 overall (minimum 4.0 in writing and minimum 4.0 in other components)
International Year OneIELTS for UKVI 5.0 overall (minimum 5.0 in writing and minimum 4.5 in other components)

English Language Preparation (Online) for International Year One

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 UKVIISE 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.

  • IELTS Academic for UKVI
  • Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
  • Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
  • LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
  • PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components) 

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.

International Foundation Year

General entry requirements

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 specific entry requirements by subject route

CountryAcademic qualification
AfghanistanSecondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects.
AlbaniaSecondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6.
BahrainTawjahiya 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)
(Note 2: For Business, Law & Social Studies if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above.
BruneiCambridge O level with grades A-C required in 4 or more subjects.
CambodiaDiploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12.
4 subjects minimum grade D inc maths
Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good, D - Satisfactory.
CameroonMinimum 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).
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaSuccessful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 6 (Basic Performance).
CyprusApolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20.
EcuadorTitulo de Bachillier Tecnico Industrial or Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias minimum overall grade 6.0/60%/12 out of 20 including in relevant subjects.
EthiopiaEthiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700.
GhanaWest African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-8 or A-E in 4 or more subjects.
GreeceApolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20. 
Hong KongForm 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark.
HKDSE: 221 (Maths at Form 5 pass).
IndiaStandard 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.
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqAdadiyah with minimum grades of 50% or above, in 4 relevant subjects.
JapanKotogakko - 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.
JordanTawjihi with an average grade of 50% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
KoreaSH3: Grade E
SH2: Grade D
CSAT: 8th Grade
Korean High school Graduation Equivalency Exam - 60% inc relevant subjects.
KuwaitShahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects.
LibyaSecondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 60% of above.
MalaysiaSPM (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.
MexicoBachillerato at an average of 60%.
MoldovaAttestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0.
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 including relevant subjects.
MyanmarBasic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects.
NamibiaNSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken.
NigeriaWest African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects.
OmanYear 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects.
PakistanYear 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.
Philippines70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarThanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 60% or above including relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects including Advanced Level at grades A-D.
RussiaAttestat with GPA of 3.5 or above.
Saudi ArabiaTawjihi with average grade of 60% or above with passes in 4 or more subjects.
SingaporeSuccessful 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).
TaiwanSenior High 3 - average 50%
Senior High 2 - average 60%
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0
Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0.
TurkeyDevlet 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.
UAETawjihiyya with an average grade of 60% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
UgandaUgandan Certificate of Education - grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects.
UkraineCertificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 4 on 12 point scale.
USAYear 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00 min. 4 subjects
GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites.
VietnamHigh 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).
ZimbabweO levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant subjects.


  • If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.


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).
MYP23 points.
IB First Year completionSchool report with working grades showing 20 points.
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Levels4 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
A/AS levels12 UCAS points (excluding native language).
USAHigh School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%.
Canada and AustraliaSuccessful 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.

CountryAcademic qualification
AfghanistanSecondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects.
AlbaniaSecondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6.
BahrainTawjahiya 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)
(Note 2: For Business, Law & Social Studies if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above.
BruneiCambridge O level with grades A-C required in 4 or more subjects.
CambodiaDiploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12.
4 subjects minimum grade D inc maths
Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good, D - Satisfactory.
CameroonMinimum 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).
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaSuccessful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 6 (Basic Performance).
CyprusApolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20.
EcuadorTitulo de Bachillier Tecnico Industrial or Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias minimum overall grade 6.0/60%/12 out of 20 including in relevant subjects.
EthiopiaEthiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700.
GhanaWest African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-8 or A-E in 4 or more subjects.
GreeceApolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20. 
Hong KongForm 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark.
HKDSE: 221 (Maths at Form 5 pass).
IndiaStandard 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.
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqAdadiyah with minimum grades of 50% or above, in 4 relevant subjects.
JapanKotogakko - 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.
JordanTawjihi with an average grade of 50% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
KoreaSH3: Grade E
SH2: Grade D
CSAT: 8th Grade
Korean High school Graduation Equivalency Exam - 60% inc relevant subjects.
KuwaitShahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Leaving Certificate) average grade 60% or above, including relevant subjects.
LibyaSecondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 60% of above.
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.
MexicoBachillerato at an average of 60%.
MoldovaAttestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0.
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 including relevant subjects.
MyanmarBasic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects.
NamibiaNSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken.
NigeriaWest African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 (A-E) in 4 or more subjects.
OmanYear 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects.
PakistanYear 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.
Philippines70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarThanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 60% or above including relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects including Advanced Level at grades A-D.
RussiaAttestat with GPA of 3.5 or above.
Saudi ArabiaTawjihi with average grade of 60% or above with passes in 4 or more subjects.
SingaporeSuccessful 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).
TaiwanSenior High 3 - average 50%
Senior High 2 - average 60%
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0
Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0.
TurkeyDevlet 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.
UAETawjihiyya with an average grade of 60% or above in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects.
UgandaUgandan Certificate of Education - grades 1 - 8 in 4 or more subjects.
UkraineCertificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 4 on 12 point scale.
USAYear 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00 min. 4 subjects
GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites.
VietnamHigh 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).
ZimbabweO levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant subjects.
  • If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
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).
MYP23 points.
IB First Year completionschool report with working grades showing 20 points.
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Levels4 passes at 9-3, (A-D) in relevant subjects (excluding native language).
A/AS levels12 UCAS points (excluding native language).
USAHigh School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.0 or 70%.
Canada and AustraliaSuccessful 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.

International Year One

General entry requirements

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 specific entry requirements by subject route

CountryAcademic Qualification
AlgeriaBacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20.
AzerbaijanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5.
BahrainTawjahiya (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).
(Note 2: For Business if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BoliviaBachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%.
BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM.
BruneiCambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma
CambodiaCertificado de Ensino Médio with minimum grade average of 8/10.
ChileEnseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects.
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaBachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study
EgyptCertificate 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.
GeorgiaSecondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10.
GhanaOND/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 KongHKDSE 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

Indonesia6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes).
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqTranscript 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.
JapanKotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12.
JordanCompletion 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.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study.
KoreaHigh School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
KuwaitYear 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.
LebanonBaccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects.
LibyaYear 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
MacauCompletion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects.
MalaysiaSTPM 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%.
MexicoBachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass).
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall.
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects.
NepalYear 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.
NigeriaWAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects.
OmanYear 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).
PakistanYear 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible.
(40% in relevant subjects required).
Philippines75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarHigh 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 Arabia1 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.
SingaporeSingapore/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 KoreaSH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6
CSAT: 6th Grade
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects.
Sri LankaBusiness 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.
TaiwanSH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%.
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 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).
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall.
UAEHigh 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.
UgandaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma
UACE Grades A- E.
UkraineCertificate of Complete Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8/12.
UzbekistanSecondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.
VietnamCompleted 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 levels32 UCAS points (including native language)
Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers32 UCAS points
BTEC level 3 Diplomamin. 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.

CountryAcademic Qualification
AlgeriaBacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20.
AzerbaijanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5.
BahrainTawjahiya (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).
(Note 2: For Business if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BoliviaBachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%.
BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM.
BruneiCambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma
CambodiaCertificado de Ensino Médio with minimum grade average of 8/10.
ChileEnseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects.
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaBachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study
EgyptCertificate 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.
GeorgiaSecondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10.
GhanaOND/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 KongHKDSE 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

Indonesia6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes).
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqTranscript 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.
JapanKotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12.
JordanCompletion 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.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study.
KoreaHigh School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
KuwaitYear 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.
LebanonBaccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects.
LibyaYear 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
MacauCompletion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects.
MalaysiaSTPM 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%.
MexicoBachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass).
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall.
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects.
NepalYear 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.
NigeriaWAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects.
OmanYear 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).
PakistanYear 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible.
(40% in relevant subjects required).
Philippines75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarHigh 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 Arabia1 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.
SingaporeSingapore/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 KoreaSH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6
CSAT: 6th Grade
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects.
Sri LankaBusiness 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.
TaiwanSH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%.
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 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).
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall.
UAEHigh 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.
UgandaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma
UACE Grades A- E.
UkraineCertificate of Complete Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8/12.
UzbekistanSecondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.
VietnamCompleted 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 levels32 UCAS points (including native language)
Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers32 UCAS points
BTEC level 3 Diplomamin. 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.

CountryAcademic Qualification
AlgeriaBacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20.
AzerbaijanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5.
BahrainTawjahiya (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).
(Note 2: For Business if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BoliviaBachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%.
BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM.
BruneiCambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma
CambodiaCertificado de Ensino Médio with minimum grade average of 8/10.
ChileEnseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects.
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaBachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study
EgyptCertificate 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.
GeorgiaSecondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10.
GhanaOND/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 KongHKDSE 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

Indonesia6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes).
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqTranscript 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.
JapanKotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12.
JordanCompletion 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.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study.
KoreaHigh School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
KuwaitYear 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.
LebanonBaccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects.
LibyaYear 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
MacauCompletion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects.
MalaysiaSTPM 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%.
MexicoBachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass).
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall.
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects.
NepalYear 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.
NigeriaWAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects.
OmanYear 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).
PakistanYear 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible.
(40% in relevant subjects required).
Philippines75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarHigh 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 Arabia1 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.
SingaporeSingapore/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 KoreaSH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6
CSAT: 6th Grade
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects.
Sri LankaBusiness 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.
TaiwanSH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%.
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 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).
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall.
UAEHigh 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.
UgandaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma
UACE Grades A- E.
UkraineCertificate of Complete Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8/12.
UzbekistanSecondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.
VietnamCompleted 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 levels32 UCAS points (including native language)
Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers32 UCAS points
BTEC level 3 Diplomamin. 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.

CountryAcademic Qualification
AlgeriaBacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire overall 12/20.
AzerbaijanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education (Grade XI) with minimum grade average of 4/5.
BahrainTawjahiya (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).
(Note 2: For Business if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths accepted at SSC at GPA 3.5).

BoliviaBachiller Científico-Humanístico with minimum grade average of 64%.
BrazilCertificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above OR 3000 in ENEM.
BruneiCambridge A level/Matriculation = A Level Standard. BDTVEC National Diploma = BTEC National Diploma
CambodiaCertificado de Ensino Médio with minimum grade average of 8/10.
ChileEnseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects.
ChinaYear 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.
ColombiaBachillerato - 5 relevant subjects inc. Maths (A) Acceptable or above plus extra year study
EgyptCertificate 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.
GeorgiaSecondary School Leaving Certificate with minimum average 7/10.
GhanaOND/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 KongHKDSE 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

Indonesia6.5 SMU 3 ( 4 subject passes).
IranHigh School Diploma (3 years) with a GPA of 11/20 in 4 relevant subjects.
IraqTranscript 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.
JapanKotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho Year 3 with minimum grade average of 2.0. Maths requirement can be met from year 10, 11 or 12.
JordanCompletion 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.
KazakhstanCertificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 4.0.
KenyaKenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects plus further year of study.
KoreaHigh School Diploma (4th Grade, or lower is okay if student also has 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma.
KuwaitYear 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.
LebanonBaccalaureate - minimum 12 points overall including relevant subjects.
LibyaYear 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study.
MacauCompletion of Form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with 60%+ average in relevant academic subjects.
MalaysiaSTPM 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%.
MexicoBachillerato 75% or 65% + 1 year HE (pass).
MoroccoDiplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12/20 overall.
MyanmarBasic Education High school Matriculation. Minimum of 65% in 5 relevant subjects or 50% in 5 relevant subjects.
NepalYear 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.
NigeriaWAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects.
OmanYear 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).
PakistanYear 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall Associate diploma and others not eligible.
(40% in relevant subjects required).
Philippines75% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 80% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools.
QatarHigh 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 Arabia1 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.
SingaporeSingapore/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 KoreaSH3: Grade D/70%/Rank 6
CSAT: 6th Grade
Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ inc relevant subjects.
Sri LankaBusiness 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.
TaiwanSH3 (65%) or Senior High 3 + 1 year of further study if lower than 65%.
3 year JCD - average 65%.
ThailandYear 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).
TurkeyDevlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall.
UAEHigh 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.
UgandaCambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate/National Diploma
UACE Grades A- E.
UkraineCertificate of Complete Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 8/12.
UzbekistanSecondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.
VietnamCompleted 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 levels32 UCAS points (including native language)
Scottish Highers/Adavanced Highers32 UCAS points
BTEC level 3 Diplomamin. 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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