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Country Specific Entry Requirements

The International ​Office provides information and advice to prospective applicants, teachers, career​s and education advisers specific to many regions and individual countries around the world.

Please select your region and click the country of your choice from the list below to view information about entry requirements.

Africa

  • Below Degree Level: 5 passes at GCE O level
  • Undergraduate Entry: 5 passes at GCE O level with grade C average overall. For Health science related courses, students must achieve minimum grade c in Maths/Science
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Cambridge Overseas School Certificate AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course OR holders of a (University) Diploma from a recognised institution in Botswana OR holders of a Bachelor Degree (Part 1) from a recognised institution in Botswana.
  • Below Degree Level: Applications with a Baccalaureate score of 10-11 (passable) can be considered for International foundation course
  • Undergraduate Entry: General Certificate of Education A-levels OR Baccalaureate score of 10-11 (passable) can be considered for foundation course
  • Postgraduate: General Certificate of Education A-levels OR Baccalaureat with an ​overall score of 12 or above (assez bien/fair) or above
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: Diplôme d'État d'Études Secondaires du Cycle Long Examen d'État Both considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed with 50% and above.
  • Postgraduate: Diplôme d'État d'Études Secondaires du Cycle Long Examen d'État Both considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed with 50% and above
  • Below Degree Level: West African Senior School Certificate - is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed, where grades of C6 or below have been obtained
  • Undergraduate Entry: West African Senior School Certificate - is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed, where grades of A1 - C6 have been obtained including Mathematics and English
  • Postgraduate: West African Senior School Certificate - is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed, where grades of A1 - B3 have been obtained including Mathematics and English
  • Below Degree Level: West African Senior School Certificate - is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed, where grades of C6 or below have been obtained
  • Undergraduate Entry: General Certificate of Education Advanced Level - is considered comparable to A level. West African Senior School Certificate Examination, or Senior Secondary School Certificate Both considered comparable to GCSE (grade A*-C) for subjects passed with grades A1-C6 or A-D, including Mathematics and English
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in the West African School Certificate or Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course. OR Students with good grades(A1-B3) in the West African Higher School Certificate. OR Students who have a Diploma (Undergraduate University Programme) OR Students who have a Higher National Diploma. OR Students who have a Certificate (Undergraduate University Programme)
  • Below Degree Level: Successful completion of KCSE with a minimum of 5 passes and an overall grade C average
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of KCSE with a minimum of 5 passes and an overall grade C average. For Health science subjects students must achieve a minimum of C grade in Maths/science
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course, OR Holders of a (University) Diploma from a recognised institution in Kenya, OR Holders of a Higher or Ordinary Technician Diploma
  • Below Degree Level: West African Senior School Certificate - is considered comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed, where grades of C6 or below have been obtained
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of SSCE (WAEC/NECO) with a minimum of 5 passes and an overall average of C6. For Health Science subjects students must achieve a minimum grade C6 in Maths/Science
  • Postgraduate: 5 or more West African Senior School (WAEC) subjects at B3 or above including Mathematics and one Science OR with C6 or above in Senior Secondary School Certificate / West African Senior School Certificate AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course OR who have an Advanced National Technical Certificate (ANTC) / Advanced National Commercial Certificate (ANCC) OR an Ordinary/ National Diploma (OND / ND), Post-Secondary Certificate, Medical-Related Diploma or Higher National Diploma
  • Below Degree Level: National Senior Certificate - pass
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of National Senior certificate with a minimum of 4 passes OR successful completion of Year 11 with good grades. For Health science related courses, students must achieve a minimum grade C in Maths /Science
  • Postgraduate: Applicants with a Senior Certificate (with matriculation) and 3 B grades and 2 C grades at Higher Level with a grade C or higher in English can be considered for direct entry to our degree programmes., Or completed a Higher Certificate / Higher​ Certificate in Technology/ National (Technical) Certificate N5 will be considered for direct entry to our degree programmes, The Diploma in Technology (DipTech) ​will be considered for advanced entry on a case by case basis
  • Below Degree Level: Successful completion of the East African Certificate of Education (EACE)/ Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with an average grade C or above
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of the East African Certificate of Education (EACE)/ Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE) with an average grade C or above. For health science related courses, students must achieve a minimum of grade C in Maths/Science
  • Postgraduate: Applicants with East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)/Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE), Applicants who have followed the A-Level or IB Diploma curriculum can apply for direct undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied, Applicants who hold a 2/3 year Polytechnic Diploma/ Advanced Diploma, which is equivalent to either HNC/HND standard will be considered on case by case basis for 2nd or 3rd year entry
  • Below Degree Level: EACE, COSC, UCE
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of the East Africa Certificate of Education (EACE)/ Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (COSC)/Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with average grade C or 6
  • Postgraduate: Applicants with an East African Advanced Certificate of Education​/ Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education will be considered on the same basis as UK A-Level applicants​, OR Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC), OR those have followed the A-Level / IB Diploma curriculum will be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
  • Below Degree Level: average grade 5 or above in the Zambia School Certificate
  • Undergraduate Entry: Applicants who have an average grade 5 or above in the Zambia School Certificate
  • Postgraduate: Applicants who have an average grade 5 or above in the Zambia School Certificate
  • Below Degree Level: Applicants who have O Levels with C grade minimum, including English and mathematic​s​
  • Undergraduate Entry: General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, or Cambridge Higher School Certificate
  • Postgraduate: General Certificate of Education Advanced Level, or Cambridge Higher School Certificate - both considered comparable to A level Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at Ordinary Level - is comparable to GCSE (grades A*-C) for every subject passed with A-C grades

Middle East and North Africa

  • Below Degree Level: Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination) with 60% average OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: A-Levels or International Baccalaureate OR American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following: SAT 1 combined score of 1100 or above and a 6 score in the essay, ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above OR Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination) plus recognised Foundation Year programme.
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: High School Diploma (year 12) with grade 14/20 or above. Iranian Pre-university Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with grade 12/20 or above
  • Postgraduate: Iranian Pre-university Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with grade 14/20 or above, A-Levels or International Baccalaureate with required UCAS points, Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom) with a GPA of 3.00 or above may be eligible for second year entry
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: Sixth Form Baccalaureat (Adadiyah) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English​​
  • Postgraduate: A Technician Diploma from a recognised institution in Iraq, A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate​, OR Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution in Iraq
  • Below Degree Level: International Foundation: Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR Baccaleureat Technique/ General score 10 including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Tawjihi + Foundation OR 2 year Diploma from a recognised institution, OR A-Levels or International Baccalaureate. OR American High School Diploma with GPA 3.0 (grade B average) plus one of the following: SAT 1 combined score of 1100 or above and a 6 score in the essay, ACT (American College Test) score of 20 or above, Advanced Placement Tests (Aps) with grade 3 or above in at least two relevant subjects. Tawjihi (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) plus recognised Foundation Year programme
  • Below Degree Level: General Secondary Education Certificate (​​Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) with at least 50% in total OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: General Secondary Education Certificate (​​Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) with at least 60% in total OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English PLUS 32 UCAS points
  • Postgraduate: Shahadat Al Thanwaya'Amma or High School Diploma PLUS Foundation course OR Diploma / Certificate from PAEET Institute, OR A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate OR Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution in Kuwait. Please note that Diploma / Certificate from PAEET College may be considered for a transfer onto Year Two of an undergraduate degree
  • Below Degree Level: International Foundation: Baccalauréat General / Baccalaueat Technique with grade of 12 OR Shahadat Al Thanwaya'Amma OR 5 GCSEs A-C grade
  • Undergraduate Entry: Baccalauréat General / Baccalaueat Technique with grade of 12 or above OR Shahadat Al Thanwaya'Amma OR 5 GCSEs A-C grade PLUS 32 UCAS points
  • Postgraduate: Al Thanwaya'Amma or High School Diploma PLUS Foundation course OR French Baccalaureate (Baccalauréat Général) / Diplôme de Technicien Supérieur / Diplôme with average grade of 13 or above, Diploma of Technical Licence / Licence Technique / Universitaire de Technologie with average grade of 13 or above
  • Below Degree Level: Tawjihi OR Thanwaya'Amma or Baccaleureat score 10
  • Undergraduate Entry: Baccalauréat General / Baccalaueat Technique with grade 12 OR 5 GCSE A- C plus 32 UCAS points
  • Postgraduate: Diplòme du Baccalaureat (Shahada-al-bachaloriat) OR Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technique with a grade of 14 or above
  • Below Degree Level: International Foundation: Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination/GED) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination/GED) 60% OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Thanaweya A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate Examination/GED) plus recognised Foundation Year programme OR Diploma or Advanced Diploma level course will be considered for advanced entry to Year 2/Year 3 of an Undergraduate course. PLEASE NOTE! Students with Advanced Diploma and work experience may be considered for Advanced Standing Entry
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: General Secondary Education Certificate (Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama) with 60%+ – or any specialised Secondary Education Certificate OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grad​​e C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Postgraduate: Diploma in Technology (from a College of Technology), OR A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate, OR Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution in Qatar Please note that one or more years of study at a Qatari University may be considered for a transfer onto Year One or Two or Three of an undergraduate degree – please contact us for further details
  • Below Degree Level: Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Tawjihiyah (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Postgraduate: 2 year Diploma from a recognise​​d institution OR A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate OR Bachelor Degree from a recognised institution in Saudi Arabia

Asia

  • Below Degree Level: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with GPA 3.0 or equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths
  • Undergraduate Entry: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate​​ with GPA 3.0 plus
  • Postgraduate: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with GPA 4.0 considered for Year 1 entry
  • Below Degree Level: Successful completion of Year 2 of Chinese Senior High School 2
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2. For Health science related courses student must achieve a minimum of 60% in Maths/science
  • Postgraduate: Successful completion of Year 3 of Chinese Senior High School with 70% or above/ Chinese University Entrance Examination(Gaokao) with 60% or above/ Successful completion of Year 1 at Chinese University or College Graduation Diploma/ students who have completed a recognised Foundation Course
  • Below Degree Level: HKDSE grade in core or elective subjects with equivalent to UCAS tariff 32-48. HKDSE Level 4 overall with a minimum of 3 in each band English
  • Undergraduate Entry: HKDSE grade in core or elective subjects with equivalent to UCAS tariff 32-48. English Language Requirements: HKDSE Level 4 overall with a minimum of 3 in each band English
  • Postgraduate: UK Foundation Degree OR HKDSE grade in core or elective subjects with equivalent to 96 to 112 UCAS tariff depending on the programme.
  • Below Degree Level: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of All India or State Board HSC with minimum of 50% overall average. For Health science subjects students must achieve a minimum of 55% in Maths/science
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Polytechnic / College of Technology Diploma (3- to 4-years in duration). OR Students with good grades in their Indian Certificate of Education - awarded on completion of Standard X AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course. OR Students with 60% or above in their Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate / Pre-University Course - awarded on completion of Standard XII
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: Students need to have an upper secondary school leaving certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho)
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Upper Secondar​y School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course, Because of the wide range of Associate degrees and other Training / Vocational certificates available, each application will be viewed on an individual basis
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: High School Diploma / High School Graduation Equivalency Examination. Grade: High School Diploma 60%. English language requirements:
  • Postgraduate: UK Foundation Degree OR Junior College Diploma / Associate Degree, GPA 2.5 or 70% or Grade C OR Minimum 2 A levels at least 96 points OR At least 26 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB), depending on the program OR Students hold a High School Diploma supported by a strong portfolio or performance in sport and good IELTS may be considered for direct entry to a bachelor’s degree on a case-by-case basis
  • Below Degree Level: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with 50% pass​ OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate​​ with 50% pass
  • Postgraduate: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate 60% pass
  • Below Degree Level: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) Intermediate with 60% pass OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Intermediate with 60% pass (Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical stream in HSSC with 55% is also acceptable) OR equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Postgraduate: Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Intermediate in Pre-Engineering or Pre-Medical stream with 60% pass plus IELTS of 6.0, Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Intermediate Science/Humanities/Commerce stream plus recognised Foundation Course
  • Below Degree Level: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced level). OR Students with good grades in their Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Ordinary level), AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course. OR Students who hold a Diploma in Social Work / Higher National Diploma (HND) / Advanced Diploma in Social Work

South East Asia

  • Below Degree Level: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Cambridge GCE A levels/matriculation exams/ BDTVEC Higher National Diploma considered OR Cambridge GCE O level AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course.
  • Below Degree Level: Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with overall 50% (Pass) OR 5 GCE O Levels (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: The equivalent of 5 GCE O Levels (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level plus
  • Postgraduate: Associate Degree with overall Pass, OR Two years of a Bachelors Degree with minimum 50% marks, Higher Diploma with overall Pass
  • Below Degree Level: Pass Senior High School Diploma with at least Grade 6.0 plus National Exam
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): Pass Senior High School Diploma with at least Grade 6.0 plus National Exam
  • Postgraduate: Senior High School Diploma (SMA/MA or SMK/MK) with Grade 7.0 plus National Exam, D1 or D2 Diploma with GPA 3.0 or above, D3 Diplomas with GPA 2.7 can be considered for Year 3 entry, A levels or IB equal to UCAS tariff requirement for individual course
  • Below Degree Level: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English OR Pass year 12 (SPM school leaver)
  • Undergraduate Entry: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level OR Pass year 12 (SPM school leaver)
  • Postgraduate: Singapore/Cambridge GCE A Levels will be considered against the standard UCAS tariff for each individual course, STPM or Matrikulasi Principal passes equivalent of UCAS tariff requirement UEC Unified Examination Certificate (Senior Middle Level) with 5 subjects at Grade B excluding Malay and Chinese languages
  • Below Degree Level: Basic Education Standard X Examination/Matriculation Examination with overall 50% (Pass) OR 5 GCE O Levels (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Foundation (with pathways): The equivalent of 5 GCE O Levels (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Associate Degree with overall Pass, Technical Institute Diploma will be considered for advanced entry onto the appropriate Undergraduate Degree programme on an individual basis
  • Below Degree Level: Pass Year 12 (MAW 6) with 50%+ OR the equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English and Maths plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Successfully complete MAW 6 with 50%+ AND complete a recognised Foundation Course, Singapore/Cambridge GCE A Levels will be considered against the standard UCAS tariff for each individual course, 24 points or more in the International Baccalaureate Diploma, Completion of Year 1 of a degree from a recognised university in Thailand, Higher National Diplomas will be considered for advanced entry into Bachelors degree programmes on an individual basis
  • Below Degree Level: Students need to have a senior high school leaving certificate or equivalent
  • Undergraduate Entry: Students need to have a senior high school leaving certificate or equivalent
  • Postgraduate: Students with good grades in their Senior High School Leaving Certificate AND who have completed a recognised Foundation Course. OR Holders of a good Junior College Diploma (M) from a recognised institution may be considered direct entry onto various levels of an undergraduate course on an individual basis
  • Below Degree Level: Successfully complete Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with GPA 6.0+ OR Grade 11 with GPA 8.0+ or above OR the equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successfully complete Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma (Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học) with GPA 6.0+ OR the equivalent of 5 GCE O Levels (Grade A-C) to include Maths and English plus 32 UCAS tariff points from at least 1 A level
  • Postgraduate: Upper Secondary School Graduation Diploma with Grades of 6.0 plus a recognised one year Foundation programme, Successful completion of Year 1 of a relevant four year honour's degree at a recognised institution in Vietnam will be considered, Students completing Grade 12 with GPA 8.0 or above and IELTS 6.0 will be considered for Year 1 entry, A College Diploma/Associate Degree (Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) will be considered for advanced entry to Year 2 of a relevant Bachelors degree programme

Europe

  • Below Degree Level: Diploma van secundair onderwijs/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des SekundarunterrichtsCertificat d'enseignement secondaire supérieur below 60%
  • Undergraduate Entry: Qualifications will depend on which area the student has studied in - Flanders (Dutch speaking) or Wallonia (French speaking). Flanders: Brevet de Aanvullende Secundaire Beroepsschool (secondary vocational education programme) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma standard Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs - is considered comparable to A level Wallonia: Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur - is considered comparable to A level Diplome d'aptitude a Acceder a l'enseignement Superieur - is considered comparable to A level Minimum overall average of 60% required.
  • Postgraduate: Qualifications will depend on which area the student has studied in - Flanders (Dutch speaking) or Wallonia (French speaking). Flanders: Brevet de Aanvullende Secundaire Beroepsschool (secondary vocational education programme) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma standard Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs - is considered comparable to A level Wallonia: Certificate d'Enseignement Secondaire Superieur - is considered comparable to A level Diplome d'aptitude a Acceder a l'enseignement Superieur - is considered comparable to A level Minimum overall average of 60% required.
  • Below Degree Level: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovaine (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) with 3 or above
  • Undergraduate Entry: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovaine (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) - is considered comparable to AS level; we will accept the Diploma for entry onto several of our programmes with a minimum overall grade of 4.5. For programmes requiring specific subject knowledge, additional Level 3 qualifications will be required. Diploma za Sredno Spetsialno Obrazovanie / Svidetelstvo za Profesionalna Kvalifikasia (Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education) - is considered comparable to AS level standard
  • Postgraduate: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovaine (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) - is considered comparable to AS level; we will accept the Diploma for entry onto several of our programmes with a minimum overall grade of 4.5. For programmes requiring specific subject knowledge, additional Level 3 qualifications will be required. Diploma za Sredno Spetsialno Obrazovanie / Svidetelstvo za Profesionalna Kvalifikasia (Diploma of Completed Secondary Specialised Education) - is considered comparable to AS level standard
  • Below Degree Level: Svjedodzba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades 2,2,2,2 from 4 subjects is required
  • Undergraduate Entry: Svjedodzba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades 2,2,2,2 from 4 subjects is required
  • Postgraduate: Svjedodzba o Maturi (Matura Certificate) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades 3,3,3,3 from 4 subjects is required
  • Below Degree Level: Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) pass
  • Undergraduate Entry: Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) minimum overall grade 15
  • Postgraduate: Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) - is considered comparable to AS level; we will accept the Apolytirio on several of our programmes with a minimum overall grade between 16 - 18.5.  For programmes requiring specific subjects, additional level 3 qualifications will be required
  • Below Degree Level: Maturitni Zkouska / Maturita
  • Undergraduate Entry: Maturitni Zkouska / Maturita - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 3 is required. Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce (School Leaving Certificate with Maturita from technical / vocational schools) - is considered comparable to BTEC National standard
  • Postgraduate: Maturitni Zkouska / Maturita - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 3 is required. Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce (School Leaving Certificate with Maturita from technical / vocational schools) - is considered comparable to BTEC National standard
  • Below Degree Level: Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)
  • Undergraduate Entry: Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum overall score of 3,3,3,3 in four best subjects is required
  • Postgraduate: Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum overall score of 4,4,4,4 in four best subjects is required
  • Below Degree Level: Diplome du Baccalaureat General
  • Undergraduate Entry: Diplome du Baccalaureat General - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 11 is required. Option Internationale du Baccalaureat - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 12 is required. Brevet de Technicien (BT) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma / Certificate / Award standard
  • Postgraduate: Diplome du Baccalaureat General - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 11 is required. Option Internationale du Baccalaureat - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 12 is required. Brevet de Technicien (BT) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma / Certificate / Award standard
  • Below Degree Level: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur pass
  • Undergraduate Entry: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 2.6 is required. Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C; including English, provided it has been taken as a Hauptfach / Leistungskurs, and a mark of 10 / gut has been obtained
  • Postgraduate: Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 2.6 is required. Every subject passed may be considered at least comparable to GCSE grades A*-C; including English, provided it has been taken as a Hauptfach / Leistungskurs, and a mark of 10 / gut has been obtained
  • Below Degree Level: Apolytirio of Lykeiou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
  • Undergraduate Entry: Apolytirio of Lykeiou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) - is considered comparable to AS level; we will accept the Apolytirio on several of our programmes with a minimum overall grade between 16 - 18. For programmes requiring specific subjects, additional level 3 qualifications will be required.
  • Postgraduate: Apolytirio of Lykeiou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) - is considered comparable to AS level; we will accept the Apolytirio on several of our programmes with a minimum overall grade between 16 - 18.  For programmes requiring specific subjects, additional level 3 qualifications will be required.
  • Below Degree Level: Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
  • Undergraduate Entry: Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) - also known as Matura - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum pass in 5 subjects to include 3,3,3 to include two Advanced subjects
  • Postgraduate: Erettsegi Bizonyitvany (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate) - also known as Matura - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum pass in 5 subjects to include 3,3,3 to include two Advanced subjects
  • Below Degree Level: Esame di Stato
  • Undergraduate Entry: Esame di Stato - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum score of 70% is required
  • Postgraduate: Esame di Stato - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum score of 70% is required
  • Below Degree Level: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Attestation of General Secondary Education)
  • Undergraduate Entry: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Attestation of General Secondary Education) - is considered comparable to AS level. We will accept this qualification for several of our programmes with a minimum average of grade 7 (C) in at least 12 subjects. For programmes requiring a specific subject, additional level 3 qualifications will be required
  • Postgraduate: Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Attestation of General Secondary Education) - is considered comparable to AS level. We will accept this qualification for several of our programmes with a minimum average of grade 7 (C) in at least 12 subjects. For programmes requiring a specific subject, additional level 3 qualifications will be required
  • Below Degree Level: Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity) (from a Gymnasium or Secondary School)
  • Undergraduate Entry: Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity) (from a Gymnasium or Secondary School) - is considered comparable to AS level. We will accept this qualification for several of our programmes with a minimum grade 7.5 to include minimum 65% in 3 state exams.  For programmes requiring a specific subject, additional level 3 qualifications will be required
  • Postgraduate: Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity) (from a Gymnasium or Secondary School) - is considered comparable to AS level. We will accept this qualification for several of our programmes with a minimum grade 7.5 to include minimum 65% in 3 state exams.  For programmes requiring a specific subject, additional level 3 qualifications will be required
  • Below Degree Level: Matriculation Certificate Examination
  • Undergraduate Entry: Advanced Matriculation - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades DD at Advanced level required. Matriculation Certificate Examination (from the University of Malta) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades DD at Advanced level required.
  • Postgraduate: Advanced Matriculation - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades DD at Advanced level required. Matriculation Certificate Examination (from the University of Malta) - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grades DD at Advanced level required.
  • Below Degree Level: Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity) / Matura
  • Undergraduate Entry: Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity) / Matura - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum score of 65% required, to include at least two Advanced subjects at 55%.
  • Postgraduate: Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity) / Matura - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum score of 65% required, to include at least two Advanced subjects at 55%.
  • Below Degree Level: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios -pass
  • Undergraduate Entry: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 14 is required
  • Postgraduate: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 14 is required
  • Below Degree Level: Rwanda National Examinations Council (Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education) with average 5 grade Cs
  • Undergraduate Entry: Applicants with Rwanda National Examinations Council (Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education) with average 5 grade Cs
  • Postgraduate: For applicants who follow A-Level or IB Diploma curriculum​
  • Below Degree Level: Titulo de Bachillerato
  • Undergraduate Entry: Titulo de Bachillerato - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 6.2 is required. Tecnico Especialista (Formacion Profesional - segundo grado) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma / Certificate / Award standard
  • Postgraduate: Titulo de Bachillerato - is considered comparable to A level. Minimum grade 6.2 is required. Tecnico Especialista (Formacion Profesional - segundo grado) - is considered comparable to BTEC National Diploma / Certificate / Award standard
  • Below Degree Level: Successful completion of the Devlet Lise Diplomasi. For Health science related courses, students must achieve a minimum grade C in Maths / Science
  • Undergraduate Entry: Successful completion of the Devlet Lise Diplomasi. For Health science related courses, students must achieve a minimum grade C in Maths / Science
  • Postgraduate: Students with a GPA of 4+ in their Devlet Lise Diplomasi may be considered for Undergraduate entry to some courses (contact the University for more information) OR a recognised Foundation Programme from a​ UK University OR A-Levels and the International Baccalaureate OR Bachelor Degree from a recognised intuition in Turkey

North and South America

  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: The equivalent of 5 GCSEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English.
  • Postgraduate: A recognised Foundation qualification will be considered for direct entry to Bachelor degree courses
  • Below Degree Level: n/a
  • Undergraduate Entry: Canadian High School or Secondary School Diplomas with an overall score of less then 60% in 5 subjects at grade 12
  • Postgraduate: Canadian High School or Secondary School Diplomas with an overall score of 60% or above in 5 subjects at grade 12 Holders of the Diplome d'Etudes Collegiales (from Quebec) or the Attestation d'Etudes Collegiales with an overall score of 60% or above should be considered for entry on to first degree programmes
  • Below Degree Level: n/a
  • Undergraduate Entry: Licencia de Ensenanza Media (Academica o Tecnica). OR the equivalent of 5 GC​SEs (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English.
  • Postgraduate: Licencia de Ensenanza Media (Academica o Tecnica) plus a recognised foundation programme, OR a recognised Foundation Programme
  • Below Degree Level: n/a
  • Undergraduate Entry: A Secondary School Diploma (lower or upper). OR Bachillerato with a good pass mark OR the equivalent of 5 GCS​​Es (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English.
  • Postgraduate: A Secondary School Diploma (lower or upper), Bachillerato with a good pass mark, the equivalent of 5 GCS​​Es (Grade C and above) to include Maths and English
  • Below Degree Level: N/A
  • Undergraduate Entry: Certificate of Preparatoria or Bachillerato OR the equiva​​lent of 5 GCSEs (Gr​ade C and above) to include Maths and English.
  • Postgraduate: Bachillerato General with a pass mark of 8+, OR International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 24 points, OR A-levels obtained in Mexico/elsewhere, OR a recognised Foundation Programme.
  • Below Degree Level:
  • Undergraduate Entry: High School Graduation Diploma with a grade C and no AP, AO class, Honors or community college credit to support specific A Level Requirement
  • Postgraduate: High School Diploma at B grade /3.0 CGPA / 80% average. For courses with specific A level subject requirement - will also need: - IB Certificate/ AP Exam score of 3+ /AP Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ /Honors Class (Grade 11 or 12) 3.5/85%+ OR Community College Credit – C+ OR High School Diploma C/2.4/70%+ AND one of the following:- SAT (1050+) /ACT 20+ / AP Exam grade 3+ / 2 x Honors level or AP level class (Grade 11 or 12) with a minimum of B+ / Community College/Dual Enrolment – C+