These differ for each programme. If you have any doubts about whether you meet these requirements, contact us. We can also help if you cannot find your qualification or country on the list.
Joining us on campus
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to campus.
You can start your studies in 2022 with a UKVI-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), or an accepted alternative equivalent assessment, provided you meet 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.
UKVI-approved SELTS include:
Alternative tests accepted include:
Study Group is permitted to assess students’ suitability for entry onto programmes which are degree level and above under the registration for the UK Office for Students. You are therefore not required to have a UKVI SELT to obtain a Student Visa when you come to campus.
If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can join an English language preparation course first.
To progress to your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will be required to successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades.
| Country | Entry Requirements |
| Azerbaijan | Successful completion of Attestat/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) |
| Bahrain | Successful completion of Tawjahiya (Secondary school leaving cert) average grade of 80% or above, including relevant subjects |
| Bangladesh | HSC with overall GPA 3.25 or 55%, with 55% or above in Maths and English. Maximum age 21 years & 364 days |
| Belarus | Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 |
| Brazil | Successful completion of Ensino Medio in 5 or more subjects |
| Cambodia | Successful completion of Diploma of Upper Secondary school (year 12). Grade C in 5 or more relevant subjects |
| China | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average of 65% or above |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato in 5 or more relevant subjects |
| Ghana | Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate. Grades 1-6 (A - C) in 4 or more subjects |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 in a minimum of 4 academic subjects (grades will be assessed on a case by case basis) or HKDSE with minimum grades 223, must have Maths |
| India | Successful completion of Standard 10+1 at 70% or 10+2 at 55% or above |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 2 with average grade of 7.0 or SMU 3 with average grade of 6.5 (5 relevant subjects required) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with a minimum GPA of 14 including relevant subjects |
| Japan | Successful completion of Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko) at an average of 70% or above |
| Jordan | Successful completion of High School Certificate (Tawjihi) with 80% in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Attestat/Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Korea | Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects |
| Laos | Successful completion of Baccalaureat/11th grade with 5 passes in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) with average of 80% or 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 70% or above |
| Moldova | Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with minimum GPA of 7.0 |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Myanmar | Successful completion of Basic Education High school Matriculation (11 years). Minimum of 60% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects |
| Nepal | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with 60% or above |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-6 in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Oman | Successful completion of Thanawiya Amma (School Leaving Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with passes in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from top schools or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) with minimum pass mark of 80% in relevant subjects. |
| Russia | Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects |
| Singapore | Secondary 4: Term 2 or Mid-Year transcript - Grades of A- C achieved in 5 relevant academic subjects to include English and Maths |
| South Africa | Successful completion of Senior Certificate with 5 passes in relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | Successful completion of Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education with 6 O Levels at Grade B or above |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 75% or Senior High 3 at an average of 70% or above |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW5 (Mathayom Suska 5) with a GPA of 2.5 or MAW 6.0 with a GPA of 2.0 in 6 relevant subjects |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall with minimum 60% in relevant subjects |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya (School Leaving Certificate) with an overall passmark of 80% or above in relevant subjects |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade with a GPA of 7.0 |
| Uzbekistan | Successful completion of Attestat/11th grade |
| Venezuela | Successful completion of Titulo de Educacion Media General with min 13/20 in 5 relevant subjects |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 with a score of 7.0 or above |
IGCSE/GCSE/O-Level:
5 passes at A-C in relevant subjects (excluding native language). New grades 9-4 in English and Maths.
The Diploma of the International Baccalaureate (IB Diploma) and the Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate)
26 points
| Country | Entry Requirements |
| 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 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 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B) plus completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies. Maximum age 22 years & 364 days |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + 1 further year |
| 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 inc relevant subjects. + 1 further year of study. |
| Cameroon | Not Specified - refer to admissions or Academic Manager |
| Canada | High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+ |
| China | SH3 with 80% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) SH2 with 70% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study with a pass; SH3 with a pass of 65% overall plus 55% in overall Gaokao results |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) =plus extra year study |
| Egypt | Thanawiya Amma 75% plus successful completion of 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 1 year of further study e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 333 - all subjects accepted |
| India | Year 12 HSC 60% |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20. Or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20. |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study to include inc 1 yr of study at Senmon Gakko (Some Business modules must be included for Business and Management pathways.) Or part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical Associate Degree / Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma / National Certificate. High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone, lower if there is one more year of further study.) |
| Jordan | High School certificate (Tawjihi) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Community College Certificate / Diploma / General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991). |
| Kenya | Kenyan Cert (KCSE) grades 1- 6 in 5 or more subjects |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: 4th Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| 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 evidence of 1 year of further study e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureate/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C inc relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points inc relevant subjects and further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study post completion of secondary school |
| Macau | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects inc 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% + 1 year HE (pass) |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year |
| Mongolia | High School certificate 70% plus evidence of further study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation = 11 years. Minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 2.00 |
| Nepal | Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) - 60% or above |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels minimum 80 credits with 60 achieved at level 3 and remaining 20, level 2, |
| 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 + 1 year of further study. |
| Pakistan | HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study Or HSC Grade 75% |
| 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 1 further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects + 1 year of further study inc.QABP at 77% (and specific requirements as above for Engineering) |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0) |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% + part study of Diploma. |
| Singapore | Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects, plus 1 year part study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Singapore/Cambridge A Levels – see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) 2 x C plus 1 x S. Or part completion of diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) + 1 year of further study |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 3.0 |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 60% overall |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| 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 Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| USA | SATs 500 in Reading and Writing & Maths PLUS 500 in two SAT II subject test Or ACT 24 overall Or 2 APs at grade 3 in relevant subject areas |
| Uzbekistan | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 and 1 further year study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr. |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Educacion Media General - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year |
| Vietnam | Year 12 GPA 7.5 + further study |
Other qualifications
International School System - all markets IB Diploma 29 points (Subject pass mark = 3), UCAS 160 points
| Country | Entry Requirements |
| 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 year of further study e.g specialist diploma/1st year of university degree studies |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 80% minimum plus evidence of 1 year of further study (e.g. 1st year of 2 year diploma) |
| Bangladesh | HSC grades 3.0-5.0 (60%/A&B) plus completion of 1st year of degree/diploma level studies. 50% min. required for relevant subjects ie. Maths and Sciences. Physics is required at year 11 for Engineering. |
| Belarus | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + 1 further year |
| 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 inc relevant subjects. + 1 further year of study. |
| Canada | High School Diploma Grade 12 65%+ |
| China | Gao Kao with overall grade 50% or SH3/Senior High 3 with 75% or above in 4 or more subjects, plus evidence of further studies/year 1 studies in Junior College Diploma (IF further year of study is not relevant, then High School maths grade must be 60% or higher for Business and Management). |
| Colombia | Bachillerato - 5 relevant subjects (Maths (B) Good or above required for Business and Management and Computing pathways) plus extra year study |
| Egypt | Thanawiya Amma 75% plus successful completion of 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 1 year of further study e.g. Polytechnic Diploma |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE- 333 from eligible subjects, inc one elective (Liberal Studies not eligible subjects) May consider 2 year Associate degree GPA 2.6+ , refer to HoC). |
| India | Year 12 HSC 70%+ |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20, or 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20. |
| Jamaica | Diploma, NVQ or 1st year degree level studies. |
| Japan | High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate plus evidence of further study to include inc 1 yr of study at Senmon Gakko (some Business modules must be included for Business and Management pathways). Part study of Junior College Diploma / Technical Associate Degree / Vocational Training Certificate / Diploma / National Certificate. (Case by case for centre referral only: High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate and evidence of further study but High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone, lower if there is one more year of further study.) |
| Jordan | High School certificate (Tawjihi) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Community College Certificate / Diploma / General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist Diploma. Diplom o srednem spetsialnom obrazovanii (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education until 1991). |
| Kenya | 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: 4th Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. |
| 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 evidence of 1 year of further study, e.g. Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of bachelors degree |
| Laos | Baccalaureate/11th grade - 5 subjects combining B and C inc relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points inc relevant subjects and further year of study |
| Libya | Secondary Education Certificate (General Secondary Schools) - 80% or above plus evidence of 1 year of further study post completion of secondary school |
| Macau | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 30 points for 6 subjects inc 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% + 1 year HE (pass) |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 7.0 (all good and excellent grades) + plus Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 plus further year |
| Mongolia | High School certificate 70% plus evidence of further study. Part study of Certificate of Vocational Education/bachelor/university diploma. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation = 11 years. Minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 5 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study. |
| Nepal | Completion of 1st year of degree / diploma level studies / Post-Proficiency Certificate / Post-Higher Secondary Education Certificate |
| New Zealand | NCEA - Level 3 = equivalent to A Levels minimum 80 credits, with 60 achieved at level 3 and the remaining 20 at level 2 |
| 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 + 1 year of further study. |
| Pakistan | HSC grade 60% plus successful completion of 1 year of further study Or HSC Grade 70% |
| 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 1 further year of study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects + 1 year of further study inc. QABP at 77% |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0) |
| Rwanda | Rwandan Advanced GCSE - 3 subjects 70% (Grade B) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% + part study of Diploma |
| Singapore | Diploma from a polytechnic GPA 2.6. A levels accepted, see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS, H2 = A levels UCAS. |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement = Five Passes - BBCCC (relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate = Five subjects grades 66555 (relevant subjects) |
| Sri Lanka | A Levels (international or local - Sri Lanka General Certificate of Advance Level Education) - 2 x D or above or 3 x E or above. Part completion of diploma level studies. |
| Taiwan | SH3 (80%) or Senior High 3 (75%) + 1 year of further study |
| Tanzania | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate A-E / National Form VI exam / Technical College Certificate / Diploma/ Advanced Diploma |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) plus evidence of 1 year of further study. International Baccalaureate 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) - 70% overall |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| 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 Successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 5.0) |
| USA | High School certificate plus evidence of 1 year of further study.Or High school plus evidence of Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 5,3 or 4,4 or 4,3, 3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjectsat grades 4,4 with 1 from group A at grade 3 (please see UCAS tab for list of Group subjects). |
| Uzbekistan | Completion of Attestat and 1 further year study of diploma of post secondary education, specialist diploma and Bakalavr. |
| Venezuela | Titulo de Bachiller (Bachiller de la Republica) - 5 subjects min 13/20 + 1 further year |
| Vietnam | Year 12 GPA 7.5 + further study |
Other qualifications
International School System - all markets IB Diploma 29 points (Subject pass mark = 3), UCAS 160 points
| Country | Entry Requirements |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree (4/5 years) |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 50%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 55%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50% |
| Belarus | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0 |
| China | Pre-Masters Programme and Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme: Full time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme: Completed year 2 of a 3-year Diploma or 3/4 of a 4/5 year of a recognised first degree in a related field or equivalent. Partial transcripts are required from the diploma or degree studies. Students are allowed to submit the final year transcripts and degree/graduation certificate before the end of Pre-Masters. Average grade: 70% of at least 2 years transcript for 3 year diploma students or 60 % of at least 3 year transcript for 4 year degree students |
| Egypt | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree |
| Hong Kong | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary), Associate Degree/Higher Diploma/Professional Diploma in a related subject with GPA 3.0 |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 45%, 3 Year Undergrad (Regular Pass) 50%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or a D4 Diploma (A-4 excellent/B-3 good) |
| Iran | Recognised first degree |
| Japan | Recognised first degree (60%+) or 3-year associate degree (70%) |
| Jordan | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 70%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) with GPA 2.0 |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| Mexico | Recognised Bachelor Degree at 70% or above |
| Moldova | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Specialist or other HE Diploma with minimum GPA 7.0 |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 12 |
| Myanmar | 4 Year Bachelor Degree 60% |
| Nepal | Recognised first degree (45% plus) |
| New Zealand | Recognised Bachelor's Degree |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree |
| Oman | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree - 3 Year Undergraduate (Hons) 50%, 3 Year Undergraduate (Regular Pass) 55%, 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%, |
| Philippines | Recognised first degree with good or above (from top 5 universities) |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Russia | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, with minimum GPA 4.0 |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Singapore | Recognised first degree with GPA 2.0+ |
| South Africa | Successful completion of Senior Certificate with 5 passes in relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree (45% plus) |
| Syria | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Taiwan | Pre-Masters Programme and Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme: Recognised first degree/Bachelor Degree with an overall GPA 2.0+ Online Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme: Completed year 2 of a 3-year Diploma or 3/4 of a 4/5 year of a recognised first degree in a related field or equivalent. Partial transcripts are required from the diploma or degree studies. Students are allowed to submit the final year transcripts and degree/graduation certificate before the end of Pre-Masters. Average grade: 70% of at least 2 years transcript for 3 year diploma students or 60 % of at least 3 year transcript for 4 year degree students |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor Degree,GPA 2.3, Higher Diploma or Associate Degree with high grades |
| Turkey | Recognised first degree (Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi) GPA of 2.1 |
| UAE | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, with minimum GPA 7.0 |
| Uzbekistan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, ( 56%+) |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.5+ |
*Alternatives are accepted for the English language requirement.
‡Students may need to complete the University of Strathclyde’s specific form for fee assessment purposes.
^Students from China and Taiwan currently studying a diploma or a degree may be eligible for an earlier entry route.
If you do not meet the requirements for your chosen programme you can choose to study for 10 or 20 weeks of Online Pre-Sessional English or for 1 or 2 terms of English language preparation beforehand.
10 weeks
1 term
2 term
10 weeks
20 weeks
English for Pre-Masters (for our two-term Pre-Masters Programme)
Preparation for Study (for our 12 week Accelerated Pre-Masters Programme)†
10 weeks
10 weeks
20 weeks
10 weeks
20 weeks
^Students on the English language course do not need to take an additional IELTS test at the end of their course to progress on to their Pre-Masters Programme. You will be assessed on your Academic English Skills (AES) grade at the International Study Centre (you will be required to achieve a minimum of 40% in all areas).
†You can study your English language course (1 term only) and the Pre-Masters Programme with one visa.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. This may incur additional costs.
The English language entry requirements stated are for information regarding entry to the course. If you are applying to study in the UK under the Student student route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application. If you don’t have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the International Study Centre. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.
Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.
Additional English language training is available if you need it. Our English Language Preparation course will improve your English language skills up to the required level.
Find out more on the programme page
