If you do not meet the English language requirements for your pathway programme, you can join an Online English programme first.
To progress to your undergraduate or postgraduate degree, you will be required to successfully complete your pathway programme and achieve the required grades.
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 can start your studies with either 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.
A CAS for a Student Visa will only be issued if you have met the minimum language requirement of CEFR B2 in all skills, and the academic entry requirements for your chosen programme.
To study on the International Foundation Year you need to meet the following requirements:
| Country | Qualification |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 with 12 in relevant subjects |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 70% overall including 70% in relevant subjects |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (Secondary school leaving cert) average grade of 65%, with 65% in relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.5 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.25 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Engineering and Sciences) |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 13+ in all relevant subjects or 5 x subjects A-C in O levels (including relevant subjects) |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 5.0 in relevant subjects |
| China (Mainland) | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/ Year 11 Specialized secondary school (Medium level): 75% overall and a min of 60% in 3 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Year 12 (Senior High 3): 60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/Year 12 Specialized secondary school (Medium level): 65% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects). |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 7 |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall and with 60% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) level 1 min. 5 subjects grades A-C including relevant subjects (excluding native language) |
| Hong Kong | Form 5: Grade E, or Level 2 or Pass in 3 or more academic subjects. HKDSE: 222 (must have Maths for Science/Engineering and Economics pathway) |
| Ghana | Successful completion of the West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate average grade 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more subjects |
| India | Year 11: 65% overall including 55% in relevant subjects. Year 12 (HSC): 55% overall (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required can be taken from Year 10-Year 12) |
| Indonesia | Grade 7.0 SMU 2 or Grade 6.5 SMU 3 – (4 relevant subjects required) |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years) with overall GPA 14/20 including relevant subjects |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko - Year 12/Senior 3) with 55% or GPA 2.5. Year 11 (Senior 2) with 70%+ or GPA 3.5). |
| Jordan | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 60% in relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5 |
| Korea | SH3: Grade D/60-69%/ Rank 6 SH2: Grade C/70-79%/ Rank 5 CSAT accepted as SH3 grades Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 50%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 10 points and 12 in relevant subjects. 60% in General secondary certificate with 60% in relevant subjects. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 65% overall and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Macau | IGCSE/'O' Levels - Grade C in 5 relevant subjects inc English Completion of Form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with 65% average in relevant subjects |
| 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 | Bachillerato 70% + |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 with 12 in relevant subjects |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50% (Note: (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12) |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with 1-6 (A-C) in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 70% overall including 65% in relevant subjects |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of Higher Secondary Certificate at an average grade of 3-5 (60%) overall, with passes in 4 or more subjects with 50% minimum required for relevant subjects such as Maths and Sciences |
| Qatar | New certificate, QSSC - min. 5 subjects, all 5 grades A - Cs (minimum 70% in relevant subjects and overall in percentage scale) Thanawaya Ama Qatari (School Leaving Certificate) overall 65% and 65% in relevant subjects |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat/11th grade - Minimum GPA 3.8 (good or excellent grades in related subjects) |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) overall75%, inc 75% 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 |
| Sri Lanka | Sri lankan GCE O level: Grade C in 6 subjects including relevant subjects Sri lankan GCE A level: Grade D in 2 subjects including relevant subjects |
| Taiwan | SH3 / Year 12 55% or SH2 / Year 11 65%. Including Math 55% at SH3 or SH2. Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65% |
| Tunisia | Baccalaureate - minimum 10 points inc 12 in relevant subjects. |
| Thailand | Successful completion of MAW 6 with average GPA 2.0 in relevant subjects including Maths and Sciences or successful completion of MAW 5 with GPA 2.5 |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall with minimum 50% in relevant subjects |
| UAE | Tawjihiyya (School Leaving Certificate): An overall passmark of 75% or above, no lower than 65% in relevant subjects. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education – with minimum GPA 7 on 12 point scale |
| USA | Grade 11: 2.75 (77%) or Grade 12: 2.50 (74%) with minimum 4 academic subjects including relevant subjects at the same overall GPA GED: 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with average GPA 7.0 and minimum of 7.0 for Maths and Sciences subjects |
| Yemen | General Secondary Education Certificate = high school graduation. An overall passmark of 65% or above, inc 65% relevant subjects. |
*If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
| International Qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme | (if qualification attempted) 24 points (IB Certificate accepted, 24 points) (Subject pass level is 3) |
| AS level | 24 UCAS points (native language accepted |
| A Level | 88 UCAS points (native language accepted |
*If your qualification is not listed then please contact us for more information.
International Foundation Year in Business, Economics, Law and Social Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.0 in all other skills) or equivalent
International Foundation Year in Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing and 4.5 in all other skills) or equivalent
International Foundation Year in Life Sciences: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in all skills) or equivalent. For Healthcare-related degrees:Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.0, (minimum 6.0 in listening and 6.0 in writing)
Find the full application processes for BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science, BSc (Hons) Nutrition and Dietetics, and Health Care-related degrees here.
Please note: BVMSci (Hons) Veterinary Medicine and Science, and Health Care-related degrees are not available for progression from the January intake at the International Study Centre.
For the degrees listed below the IELTS entry requirements are: IELTS 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.0, 6.0 in listening and 6.0 in writing
To study on the International Year One you need to meet the following requirements:
Academic IELTS for UKVI entry level 5.5 with a minimum 5.5 in writing and 5.0 in other sub-skills
| Country | Qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 80% overall including 75% in relevant subjects + further year of study |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12 |
| Azerbaijan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with grades 5 |
| Bangladesh | - Year 12 (HSC) GPA: 3.75 overall (3.75 in English, 3.5 in relevant subjects) plus 1 year of further studies (degree/diploma) |
| Brazil | Ensino Medio - 5 subjects min (6.9 - 5.0 / regular / C / 3) + 1 further year |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 5.0 overall out of 7, including 5.0 in relevant subjects plus further year |
| China | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% average Inc. 60 in relevant subjects, and a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass plus further year of study Year 12 (Senior High 3): 75% average in a minimum of 4 academic subjects. GaoKao 60% |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevent subjects. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE- 333 including Maths |
| India | Year 12 HSC 65% (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from 0from Year 11 or Year 12) |
| Indonesia | 7.5 SMU 3 (5 relevant subjects require) OR 1st Year university study with grade 2.0 and above |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year . Or Pre Uni Year Peeshdaneshgahe 14/20, 1 year Kardani 14/20, or 2 year Kardani 13/20. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA accepted alone. If GPA lower than 3.5, one year of further study required after completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate - Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subject, including pass in relevant subject |
| 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 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: SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 with at least 70%/C in relevant/prerequisite subjects. High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. Or SH3 + 1 year of further study Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 75%+ inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC):overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects + 1 year of further study (e.g Vocational Training Centre Certificate/Diploma/part study of Bachelor's degree) |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points inc relevant subjects and further year of study |
| Macau | Cambridge Overseas Higher School Cert A-E (COHSC), part study of Diploma, Higher Diploma or Associate degree. Completion of High School with 70% average |
| 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 |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year HE (pass) |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 14 |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall (2.4/C+/50-59% (Pass) in relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12 |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1 - C6 in 5 or more subjects plus transcript/report of further study year |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects + 1 year further study (can be from Diploma/Technical Industrial College Diploma, 1 year Certificate, Higher/Advanced Diploma) |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 70% overall including 50% Maths Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 60% overall, including 50% Maths + 1 year of further study |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects + 1 year of further study |
| Russia | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus successful completion of 1 further year (= GPA 3.0) |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% including relevant subjects plus successfully completed 1 year of further year of study |
| Singapore | Singapore O Levels A1 – C6 in 4 subjects plus 1 year of study of Polytechnic Diploma / Polytechnic Certificate / Polytechnic Advanced Diploma. Or Singapore/Cambridge A Levels (any relevant subjects can be taken from school completion or A levels) – see UCAS points for assessment. H1 = AS level UCAS H2 = A levels UCAS |
| 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 GSAT - 40 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) Vocational High School Year 3: (75%) or Year 3 (65%) + 1 year of further Study |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.75 or GPA 2.0 + 1 year further study |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 60% overall |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% plus evidence of 1 year of further 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 plus Successful completion of 1 further year (can include the new National Multisubject test) |
| USA | High school Diploma: Min GPA 2.75 (grade C+, 77%) with minimum 4 academic subjects OR GED: 640 overall with 160 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites PLUS further year studies |
| Vietnam | Year 12 GPA 7.5 + further study |
| International Qualifications | |
| IB Diploma Programme | (if qualification attempted) 28 point |
| A/AS levels | 90 UCAS points (excluding native language) Other relevant subjects at school completion will also be considered to meet entry requirements |
For country-specific requirements please contact your local representative.
To study on the Pre-Masters programme you need to meet the following requirements:
Academic: Recognised degree – must be in related field for some subjects.
Country of residence/nationality: International students only may apply. Applications from HEU students* are not accepted – see note below.
Age: 20+
1 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
2 semester programme: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills), or equivalent
| Country | Qualification |
| Algeria | Grade 10 overall in 3 year License, Diplome d'Etudes Universitaires Appliques, Diplome d'Etudes Superieures or grade 10 in Master a cursus de Licence Integree |
| Australia | Successful completion of degree with overall Credit, GPA 4 on 7 point scale, 50% |
| Azerbaijan | Recognised first degree (4/5 years) Bakalavr or a specialist Diploma in a related subject area with at least 50% |
| Bangladesh | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (Hons): 50% overall 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass): 55% overall 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (Any): 50% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall (NOTE: Diploma only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school) Fazil degree not accepted. |
| Belarus | Bachelor Degree (Bakalavr) with 7/10 or Specialist Diploma or HE Diploma with at least 3/10 |
| Botswana | Bachelor's degree (5 years) with 4.4/5.0 (First class/Distinction)* Postgraduate Diploma Pass |
| Brazil | Successful completion of Bachelor degree |
| China | Full time studies Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall Full time studies Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Full time studies Junior College Diploma (Max 1 year internship accepted): 70% overall |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachelor degree |
| Egypt | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree : 50% or GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Gambia | Bachelor degree with (A+ to A-/3.70-4.30/excellent grades only) |
| Georgia | Bakalavris Diplomi (bachelor's degree) / Specialist Diploma with 55% overall (sufficient) |
| Ghana | Bachelors degree or HND in related subject with 3rd Class |
| Hong Kong | Any recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 + |
| India | Bachelors degree three year (Regular pass) 50%, or Bachelor degree three years (Hons) or four years 45% |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree, or a D4 Diploma with 2.0 or D3 Diploma with 3.0 |
| Iran | Bachelor's degree (Licence / Karshenasi) with 10/20 |
| Japan | Recognised first degree (C, 50%, 2.0/4) or 3-year associate degree (60% but need to check level of school) |
| Jordan | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree:60% or GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Kazakhstan | Bachelor's degree with 2.33/4.0 / C+ |
| Kenya | Successful completion of an ordinary Bachelors degree with average grade 45% or HND in a related subject area (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction) |
| Korea | Bachelor’s degree with grade average 60%+. Grade C or of 2.0 on the 4.5 scale or 2.0 on the 4.3 scale |
| Kuwait | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree with overall GPA 2.0/4.0 scale |
| Lebanon | Successful completion of Bachelors degree with GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale |
| Libya | Bachelors degree with 60% overall |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.3 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher |
| Malaysia | Bachelors degree Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
| Mongolia | Successful completion of 4 year Bachelor degree with minimum GPA 2.7 |
| Morocco | Recognised first degree (Licence / Licence d'Études Fondamentales / Licence Professionnelle / Diplôme du Cycle Normal / Diplôme de Doctorat en Pharmacie / Diplôme d'Écoles Nationales de Commerce et de Gestion), lengths of study vary with programme, 10/20 |
| Myanmar | Successful completion of 4 year Bachelor degree - 50% |
| Nepal | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall Masters' Degree: Pass |
| New Zealand | Bachelor's degree with C overall |
| Nigeria | Bachelor's degree or HND in a related subject area (Distinction/Upper Credit only) |
| Oman | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Pakistan | 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Hons): 50% overall 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (Regular Pass): 55% overall 4 Year Bachelor's Degree (Any): 50% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall (NOTE: Diploma only accepted if taken after Year 11 or 12 of school). |
| Qatar | Undergraduate Degree pass |
| Russia | Specialist Diploma Baklavar with 3.0/5 GPA overall. |
| Saudi Arabia | Bachelors degree with 2.5/5.0 or 1.5/4.0 |
| Singapore | Successful completion of Bachelor degree or Polytechnic Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+) |
| South Africa | Successful completion of Bachelors degree (3 year programme) with 55% or above |
| Sri Lanka | Recognised first degree (45% plus) or 3 year Diploma or equivalent (65% plus) |
| Sudan | Bachelor Honours degree : GPA 2.0/4.00 or 3rd Class or 50% |
| Taiwan | Bachelors degree with grade average of 50% or CGPA 2.0+ |
| Tanzania | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma/HND in a related subject area (A grades, 70%+/excellent) |
| Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education, or Associate Degree or Diploma of Vocational Education with high grades |
| Tunisia | Recognised first degrees (Bachelors degree (Licence), 3 years of study / Diplome Nationale d' (Architecture / Ingenieur) / Docteur en (Medecine / Veterinaire) / Maitrise), 10/20 |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi / Mühendis Diplomasi (bachelor's degree) 2.1/4 GPA overall. |
| UAE | Undergraduate degree pass |
| Uganda | Bachelor's degree pass or HND in related subject with 1-2/Distinction/65%+ |
| UK | UK Degrees - 3rd Class |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, or Ukrainian Diploma with grades 3,4,5 |
| Uzbekistan | Specialist Diploma (any) or Bakalavr with 65% |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Bachelors degree with overall grade 6 or GPA 2.0+. Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+) |
*If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
