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Entry Requirements
Leeds International Study Centre entry requirements
Entry requirements for our courses
If you don't meet the English language requirements for your International Foundation Year or International Year One, you can first join an Online English Language Preparation Programme.
If you want to study an academic programme at the Leeds International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements. These entry requirements are based on both, your English language skills and academic abilities.
Please contact us if your country is not listed, or you have any questions about the entry requirements listed below.
Academic entry requirements
All applicants to the Leeds International Study Centre must be able to prove successful completion of a high school education. For information specifically regarding your country, please use the below tables.
English language requirements
You will also need to provide proof of your English language abilities. Leeds International Study Centre for progression to the University of Leeds uses IELTS scores for its application process, with most courses requiring a minimum score of 5.0. If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your course, we also offer English Language Preparation online courses. To see the language requirements for your specific course, see the tables below.
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 Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
- Study Group English Language Preparation (Online)
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)
Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see the table below)
Age: Students are usually 17 years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.75 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.5 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science, Engineering & Computing |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio in a minimum of 5 subjects with an average grade of 6.9 - 5.0. |
| Brunei | Cambridge O level at grades 1-6, in a minimum of 5 subjects. |
| China | SH2 (Gao Er) with 75% average across the year in a minimum of 5 academic subjects or SH3 (Gao San) with 70% average across the year in a minimum of 4 academic subjects. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato in 5 relevant subjects including Maths at grade B or above and ICFES in 4 relevant subjects including Maths grade 60% or above. |
| Ghana | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-6 or A-C in 4 or more subjects. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 (Top Schools): Pass in 4 relevant subjects. Form 5 (other schools): 5% on top of the pass mark in relevant academic subjects. HKDSE: 322 in relevant subjects (2 in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass) |
| India | Standard 10+1 at 70% or above. Standard 10+2 at 55% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 at grade 7.0 or SMU3 at grade 6.5 in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Iran | High School Diploma with a GPA of 14/20 in relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Adadiyah at grades of 50% or above in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Senior 3/ Year 12: overall average 70% OR 3.0/5.0 or Senior 2/ Year 11: overall average 75% OR 4.0/5.0 |
| Jordan | Tawjihi with an average of grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Attestat (Grade 11) with grades of 4 or 5. |
| Kenya | East African School Certificate or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or Kenyan Certificate (KCSE) at grades 1- 6 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 or SH2: Grade C/70%-79%/ Rank 5. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 80% of above. |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 75% or above. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with a minimum grade of 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nigeria | West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Thanawiya Amma with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects, with no score less than 70%. |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate / Polytechnic Diploma at grades 3.0-5.0 or 60% or above or Year 11 at grades 75% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options. |
| Qatar | Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 80% or above in relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects, with 3 in Advanced Level, all at grades A-C. |
| Russia & Chechnya | Attestat (11th grade) with GPA of 4.0 or above. |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihi with average grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects, no score less than 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Secondary 4 (O or A Level programme) : Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects . Singapore/Cambridge O level - A-C required in 5 or more subjects. IP (Integrated Programme) Pass with Grade B average overall and 5 subjects including relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with at least 6 O Levels at Grade B or above / at least 2 A levels at C or above. |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 60% 'good' grades or SH2 / Year 11 70% ‘outstanding’ grades . 3 Year JCD: 60%. |
| Tanzania | East Africa Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/Certificate of Secondary Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Thailand | Mathayom Suska 5 with GPA of 2.5 or above or Mathayom Suska 6 with GPA of 2.0 or above with at least 2.0 required for Maths and Science subjects. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects. |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya with an average grade of 80% or above in relevant subject, with no socre lower than 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Uganda | Ugandan Certificate of Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects or Ugandan Advanced Certificate. |
| Ukraine | Attestat (11th grade) with GPA of 7.0 or above. |
| Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 (Bang Tu Tai) /National University Entrance Examination with a GPA of 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 with a GPA of 7.5 overall and 7.5 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options. |
| Other qualifications | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 26 points |
| IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level | 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths. |
| A/AS levels | 80 UCAS points |
| USA | Grade 11: 3.0 (85%) or Grade 12: 2.75 (80%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA. GED: 600 overall in 4 academic subjects (with minimum 150 in each subject) |
| Canada and Australia | Successful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)
Academic: Good High School graduation grades (see table below)
Age: Students are usually 17 years of age
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.75 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.5 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Science, Engineering & Computing |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio in a minimum of 5 subjects with an average grade of 6.9 - 5.0. |
| Brunei | Cambridge O level at grades 1-6, in a minimum of 5 subjects. |
| China | SH2 (Gao Er) with 75% average across the year in a minimum of 5 academic subjects or SH3 (Gao San) with 70% average across the year in a minimum of 4 academic subjects. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato in 5 relevant subjects including Maths at grade B or above and ICFES in 4 relevant subjects including Maths grade 60% or above. |
| Ghana | West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate grades 1-6 or A-C in 4 or more subjects. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 (Top Schools): Pass in 4 relevant subjects. Form 5 (other schools): 5% on top of the pass mark in relevant academic subjects. HKDSE: 322 in relevant subjects (2 in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass) |
| India | Standard 10+1 at 70% or above. Standard 10+2 at 55% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 at grade 7.0 or SMU3 at grade 6.5 in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Iran | High School Diploma with a GPA of 14/20 in relevant subjects. |
| Iraq | Adadiyah at grades of 50% or above in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate: Senior 3/ Year 12: overall average 70% OR 3.0/5.0 or Senior 2/ Year 11: overall average 75% OR 4.0/5.0 |
| Jordan | Tawjihi with an average of grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Attestat (Grade 11) with grades of 4 or 5. |
| Kenya | East African School Certificate or Cambridge Overseas School Certificate or Kenyan Certificate (KCSE) at grades 1- 6 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 or SH2: Grade C/70%-79%/ Rank 5. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate with an average grade of 80% of above. |
| Malaysia | SPM school: Form 5, Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 75% or above. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with a minimum grade of 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Nigeria | West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Oman | Thanawiya Amma with an average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects, with no score less than 70%. |
| Pakistan | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)/ Intermediate Certificate / Polytechnic Diploma at grades 3.0-5.0 or 60% or above or Year 11 at grades 75% or above. 50% minimum required for relevant subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options. |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| Qatar | Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade of 80% or above in relevant subjects or QSSC in 5 subjects, with 3 in Advanced Level, all at grades A-C. |
| Russia & Chechnya | Attestat (11th grade) with GPA of 4.0 or above. |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihi with average grade of 80% or above including relevant subjects, no score less than 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Secondary 4 (O or A Level programme) : Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects . Singapore/Cambridge O level - A-C required in 5 or more subjects. IP (Integrated Programme) Pass with Grade B average overall and 5 subjects including relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary Level) with at least 6 O Levels at Grade B or above / at least 2 A levels at C or above. |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 60% 'good' grades or SH2 / Year 11 70% ‘outstanding’ grades . 3 Year JCD: 60%. |
| Tanzania | East Africa Certificate/Cambridge Overseas School Certificate/Certificate of Secondary Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects. |
| Thailand | Mathayom Suska 5 with GPA of 2.5 or above or Mathayom Suska 6 with GPA of 2.0 or above with at least 2.0 required for Maths and Science subjects. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects. |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya with an average grade of 80% or above in relevant subject, with no socre lower than 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Uganda | Ugandan Certificate of Education grades 1 - 6 in 4 or more subjects or Ugandan Advanced Certificate. |
| Ukraine | Attestat (11th grade) with GPA of 7.0 or above. |
| Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 (Bang Tu Tai) /National University Entrance Examination with a GPA of 7.0 or above, with a minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 with a GPA of 7.5 overall and 7.5 for Maths and Science subjects. Year 11 is not eligible for progression to some Business degree options. |
| Other qualifications | |
| The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate) | 26 points |
| IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level | 5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language) with a C in Maths. New grades 9-4 in English and Maths. |
| A/AS levels | 80 UCAS points |
| USA | Grade 11: 3.0 (85%) or Grade 12: 2.75 (80%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA. GED: 600 overall in 4 academic subjects (with minimum 150 in each subject) |
| Canada and Australia | Successful completion of Year 11 with equivalent grades to the GCSE/IGCSE requirements |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below)
Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year. |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland) |
| Azerbaijan | Seconday School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Ethiopia | TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B |
| Gambia | Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard. |
| India | Year 12 HSC - 65% or above |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Completed 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C. |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991) |
| Kenya | East African School Cert/Camb Overseas School Cert/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mauritius | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Mongolia | High School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) (Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate. |
| Oman | School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required). |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Grades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%). |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| USA | Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00 |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study. |
| Other qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 points | A/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing, with no skill lower 5.0)
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below)
Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year. |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland) |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Ethiopia | TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B |
| Gambia | Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard. |
| India | Year 12 HSC - 65% or above |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Completed 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C. |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991) |
| Kenya | East African School Cert/Camb Overseas School Cert/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mauritius | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Mongolia | High School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) (Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate. |
| Oman | School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required). |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Grades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%). |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| USA | Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00 |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study. |
| Other international qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 points | A/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing, with no skill lower 5.0)
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below)
Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year. |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland) |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Ethiopia | TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B |
| Gambia | Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard. |
| India | Year 12 HSC - 65% or above |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Completed 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C. |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991) |
| Kenya | East African School Cert/Camb Overseas School Cert/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mauritius | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Mongolia | High School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) (Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate. |
| Oman | School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required). |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Grades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%). |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| USA | Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00 |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study. |
| Other international qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 points | A/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below). Further year of study must include Maths at A-Level B or equivalent. No portfolio required for Architecture or Architectural Engineering.
Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year. |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland) |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Ethiopia | TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B |
| Gambia | Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard. |
| India | Year 12 HSC - 65% or above |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Completed 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C. |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991) |
| Kenya | East African School Cert/Camb Overseas School Cert/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mauritius | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Mongolia | High School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) (Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate. |
| Oman | School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required). |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Grades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%). |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| USA | Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00 |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study. |
| Other international qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 points | A/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
English language*: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in writing)
Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent, plus one year of further study (see the table below)
Age: Minimum 18 at start of International Year One programme
Nationality: Course is only available to overseas students (non-UK and non-EU)
COUNTRY SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
| Country | Academic qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 70% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 plus further year. |
| Australia | Year 12 = A Levels (final school certificate has different titles for each state) Students must also have a minimum ATAR score of 80.0.0 (ATAR score does not apply to Queensland) |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 4 & 5 plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of uni degree studies. |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 successfully completed year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 4.0 overall (4.0 in English, 3.75 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 4.0 is required for Biological Sciences) |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus successful completion of 1 further year opf study (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + successful completion of 1 further year of study |
| Brunei | Cambridge A level/Matriculation (160 UCAS points) |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school = year 12. Grading A - Excellent , B - Very Good, C - Good. 5 subjects minimum grade C including relevant subjects. + successful completion of one year of further study. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3) with 75% or above in 4 or more key subjects (no further year study required) Year 11 (Senior High 2) with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3) with a pass of 70% overall plus 70% in overall Gaokao results. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study. |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study. |
| Ethiopia | TVET (10+3 Diploma) Grade B |
| Gambia | Part study of Ordinary National Diploma or College Certificate |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate plus Ghanaian A Level plus completed 1 year of further year of study. e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE: 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). Higher Certificate is considered comparable to BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) standard. |
| India | Year 12 HSC - 65% or above |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Completed 2 years Kardani with 13/20 OR 1 year towards Kardani at 14/20 and work experience |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA OR High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study For Maths requirement: accept 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C. |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/ Diploma/ General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Educationwith grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991) |
| Kenya | East African School Cert/Camb Overseas School Cert/Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) is comparable to GCSE A*-C where an overall passmark of 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureat/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C including relevant subjects plus completed 1 successfully completed year of further year of study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureat - minimum 13 points including relevant subjects plus completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 70% average overall and relevant subjects Ensino Secundário Complementar with 16 – 18 or Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (A-levels A-E overall and relevant subjects) OR Hong Kong DSE 333 (3 in in Maths/other numerate or Form 5 Maths/other numerate Pass for Business Mngt/Business Mngt & Marketing and Biological Science/Civil Engineering). |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects including English Student with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis |
| Mauritius | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / GCE A level / Ordinary Technician Diploma /part study of Diploma, University of Mauritius/Higher Technician Diploma |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Mongolia | High School certificate plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation with minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall + 1 year further study (can be 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate) (Note: 2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels. NCEA Level 3 with relevant subjects & Record of Learning to see exact grades and subjects passed. Majority of marks = merits |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects. plus successful completion of 1 year of further study e.g. National Diploma/Certificate. |
| Oman | School Leaving Certificate minimum 80% with relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II): 70% overall or (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required). |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools (school list in general rules tab) or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Arab Baccalaureate accepted at 75% - 80% (Grade C) overall and relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Grades A1 - C6 obtained on subject for subject basis plus either Singapore/Cambridge A level (160 UCAS points) or part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relvant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of Diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study GSAT - 50 (4 subject) with relevant subjects Vocational High School Year 3: (80%) or Year 2 (75%). |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study. International Baccalaureat from an International School. Diploma in Vocational Education / Higher Certificate (Technician Level) or part study at associate/degree level |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 68% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Uganda | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate/Higher Diploma/National Certificate / National Diploma UACE Grades A-D |
| Ukraine | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| USA | Grade 12: 2.75 (77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects, including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites, PLUS further year studies or further exams such as SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths with 500 in two SAT II subject test, ACT 24 overall or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas GAC (Global Assessment Certificate) 2.00 |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Vietnam | Year 12 with GPA 7.5 or GPA 6.5 with 1 year further study. |
| Other international qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme (if qualification attempted) 28 points | A/AS levels: 62 UCAS points (excluding native language) |
* 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 do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
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.
