Entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate pathways
The first step on your journey to a degree at the University of Aberdeen is to see what entry requirements you need to join us at the International Study Centre. After completing your course at the International Study Centre and achieving the required grades, you can then continue your studies on the degree of your choice at the University of Aberdeen.
Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent.*
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 4.5 (4.5 in writing, 4.0 in other skills)
Age: 17+
*For our Life Sciences pathway, you will also need to have studied Chemistry and one other Science or Maths subject. For the Physical Sciences and Engineering pathway, Maths and/or Physics may also be required.
| Country/region | Qualification |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 50% overall including 50% in relevant subjects. |
| Albania | Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 6. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 6. |
| Bahrain | Successful completion of Tawjahiya Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects. |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 3.0 overall (Relevant subjects GPA 3.0 if required) (Note 1: Maths at HSC is required for Engineering, Computing & Life Sciences pathway) |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 5.0 with relevant subjects at 5.5 or above. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade D in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Year 11 - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) |
| Cameroon | Minimum overall grade 10 in Baccalaureate or Certificat de Probation with 10+ in all relevant subjects or 4 x subjects A-D in O levels (including relevant subjects). |
| China (Mainland) | Year 11 (Senior High 2):60% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Business IFY Only: |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with average grade 60-65% in relevant subjects. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 50% with relevant subjects at 55% or above |
| Cyprus | Apolytirio with minimum grade average of 10/20. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall Average Minimum Grade 7 |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects. |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopian Uniiversity Entrance Exam Certificate, 55 in relevant subejcts with overall 300/700. |
| Ghana | Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects. |
| Greece | Apolytirion (Lykeio) - overall grade minimum 10/20. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 - Pass in 2 or more subjects or if 1 subject passes 5% above pass mark. HKDSE: 211 or 22 (Level 2 in relevant subject or Form 5 pass) |
| India | Year 10 (SSC) 65%, Year 11 50% or Year 12 (HSC) 40%. |
| Indonesia | SMU 2 or SMU 3: Grade 6.0. |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma (3 years). Passes in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Japan | 12th grade (higher secondary) completion -overall pass grades (45% + or approx GPA 2 on 5 scale). |
| Jordan | Successful completion of High School Certificate (Tawjihi) with 50% in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with minimum grade average of 3/5. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade E/50%/ Rank 7-9 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade D /60-69%/ Rank 6 CSAT: 8th Grade Korean High school Graduation Equivalency Exam - 60% inc relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a'ama General Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 3.0 |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 6.0/10 (grade C) and 5.0/10 (grade D) in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Macau | Form 5 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects Form 6 (all school): pass in 4 relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 3 passes with minimum grade D SPM/UEC school: Form 5 (Term 2 or Mid-Year or Final Year Transcripts) 3 passes with minimum grade D UEC Senior 2 / Senior Middle 2 with aggregate of not more than 36 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato at an average of 60%. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade – with minimum GPA 5.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 inc relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation: 40% Pass Overall with passes in 4 relevant subjects. |
| Namibia | NSCC Ordinary level, 4 subjects with grades A-D inc relevant subjects if taken. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination GPA 2.0 overall or Year 11 (School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 55%/GPA 2.6 overall or Year 10 (School Leaving Certificate): 65%/GPA 3.0 overall. |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of West African School Certificate (WAEC) or Senior School Certificate with grades 1-8 in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Oman | Year 12 (General Education Diploma): 50% each in 4 or more academic subjects including relevant subjects. |
| Pakistan | Year 10 (SSC): 60% overall or 65%(grade scale dependent) Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 55% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. Year 12 (HSC / Intermediate certificate(Part I & II)) or Polytechnic Diploma : 50% overall with passes in min 4 subjects. |
| Paraguay | Overall Average Minimum Grade 2.0/5.0 with minimum subjects 2.75/5.0 |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “B” (old 11/20) |
| Philippines | 70% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 75% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools. |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 60%. |
| Russia | Successful completion of Year 11/Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in 4 or more subjects. |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | Successful completion of O-Levels at DDDD in the relevant subjects (excluding Chinese / Malay / Tamil) or NA Level (academic) Average of 2 - 3 in five relevant subjects or Average of 3-4 in 4 relevant subjects + any further study at ITE (Institute of Technical Education). |
| Sri Lanka | 4 x O-levels. |
| Taiwan | Senior High 3 - average 50% GSAT - 28 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 50%) JCD 55% |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 3 |
| Thailand | Year 11 (MAW 5) completion with GPA 2.0 Year 12 (MAW 6) completion with GPA 2.0. |
| Turkey | Devlet Meslek Lisesi Diploması (State Vocational / Trade High School Diploma) Any at 50% overall inc relevant subjects. |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects. |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum of GPA of 4.5 |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 3.0 |
| USA | Year 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00 min. 4 subjects GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites. |
| Vietnam | High School Year 12: GPA 5.5 overall including maths 5.5 Science pathways require science subjects taken to be at 5.5 (year 12) and 6.0 (year 11). |
| Zimbabwe | O levels : 5 passes at A-D including relevant subjects. |
Other international qualifications
- IGCSE / GCSE / O-Level: 4 passes at 9-4, (A-C) in relevant subjects (including native language).
- A levels/AS levels: 24 UCAS points (native language accepted).
- IB first year - 20 points or IB Certificate - 20 points.
- GED 600 overall with 150 in 4 academic subjects
You can start your studies with a UKVI- approved Secure English Language Test (SELT), provided you have met all the programme entry requirements.
The test results must have been achieved in the past 24 months and meet the minimum English equivalency score for your chosen programme.
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
You will need to obtain a SELT with the required minimum score to make a Student Visa application in order to come to the Centre.
International Year Two
Academic: Good high school graduate grades or equivalent plus one year of further study.^
English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all skills)*
Age: 17+
^For the Computing Science pathway, further study must include Maths or Computing Science. The progression to Medical Sciences requires Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry or combined/integrated science with evidence of Biology and Chemistry at highest level available in high school. Biology and Chemistry must also be studied in further year of study.
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
| Your country/region | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 |
| Bangladesh | - Year 12( Intermediate Certificate/Alim): GPA 3.25 overall and 3.25 in relevant subjects (Note 1: HSC Maths GPA 3.5 is required for Computing Science) (Note 2: For Business Management & Finance if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC to be accepted at GPA 3.5). |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.0 with relevant subjects at 7.0 or above OR 3500 in ENEM. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade B. |
| China | SH3 60% overall with 60% in Maths or 70% from SH2 SH2 75% overall with 70% in Maths |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 75% with relevant subjects at 75% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.5 with relevant subjects at 8.0 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects. For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects. |
| Ghana | WAEC/SSCE 2 Bs and 1 C grades. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 2,2,2. |
| India | Year 12 (HSC): 50% overall (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or 12). |
| Indonesia | SMU3 grade 7.5 (5 academic subjects required) or 1st year of university study with grade 2.0 and above. |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. |
| 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 For Maths requirement: accpet 3.0/5.0 in Maths I/Math A or 2.0/5.0 in Math II/ Math B or 2.0/5.0 in Maths III/ Math C (regardless Year of the subject taken). |
| Jordan | Thanwiyah Amma scores of 70%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects including Maths or Thanawiya Amma 60% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with overall grade average 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: Grade C/70%/Rank 4 Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. Also accept Korean CSAT at the same grades. Pass in High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. (Business related Diploma program) Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.5 and 4 in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 7.5/10. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat grades 12/20 including 10 in relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education Examination / Matriculation Examination Year 12 with minimum grade average of 60% including 60% in maths. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall. Relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12. |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE 2 x Bs and 1 x C. |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or 50% in relevant subjects required. |
| Panama | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects. |
| Philippines | Completion Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in an Academic Track with minimum overall average grade of 75% including 75% in Maths. |
| Qatar | High School Certificate 85% in relevant subjects plus 1 further year of study. |
| Russia (+Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus further year of study. |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% overall including 80% in relevant subjects plus 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). |
| 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. |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5/4.0 or (MAW6) GPA 2.0/4.0 + 1 year further study. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0. |
| USA | High School Diploma 2.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0. |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with GPA 6.0 with 6.0 in Maths from Year 12 or 7.0 from Year 11. |
Other international qualifications
- A/AS levels: 52 UCAS points (excluding all native language, apart from Chinese)
- IB Diploma Programme 24 points (IB Certificate not accepted) (Subject pass level is 3)
| Your country/region | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 |
| 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 | Certificado de Ensino Médio 7.0 with relevant subjects at 7.0 or above OR 3500 in ENEM. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school: 5 subjects minimum grade B. |
| China | SH3 60% overall with 60% in Maths or 70% from SH2 SH2 75% overall with 70% in Maths |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 75% with relevant subjects at 75% or above. |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias 8.5 with relevant subjects at 8.0 or above (flexible). |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and 60% in relevant subjects. For Engineering 80% overall and 75% in relevant subjects. |
| Ghana | WAEC/SSCE 2 Bs and 1 C grades. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE 2,2,2. |
| India | Year 12 (HSC): 50% overall (Note: 50% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or 12). |
| Indonesia | SMU3 grade 7.5 (5 academic subjects required) or 1st year of university study with grade 2.0 and above. |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) GPA 14/20 plus further year. |
| Japan | High School leaving certificate with 3.5 GPA or pass in High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate and further year of study. Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: pass in 4 (Grade B) subjects including pass in relevant subjects. |
| Jordan | Thanwiyah Amma scores of 70%+ overall and 70% in relevant subjects including Maths or Thanawiya Amma 60% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus successful completion of 1 year of further study (Community College Certificate/Diploma/General Vocational Secondary Education Certificate). |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with overall grade average 4.0. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | From SH3 graduates: Grade C/70%/Rank 4 Grade average in rank, with at least 4th grade in relevant/prerequisite subjects. Also accept Korean CSAT at the same grades. Pass in High School Diploma or Junior Vocational College Diploma. (Business related Diploma program) Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 70%+ including relevant subjects. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Kyrgyzstan | Certificate of Completed Secondary Education certificate/11th grade with graduation minimum GPA 4.5 and 4 in relevant subjects |
| Lebanon | Baccalaureate - minimum 13 points overall, including relevant subjects and further year of study. |
| Libya | Year 12 (GSEC): 80% overall and 50% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Macau | Form 6 (all schools): 65% average with relevant subject pass. |
| Malaysia | STPM or A Levels with 2 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate score of 30 points in 6 subjects. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 75% or 7.5/10. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat grades 12/20 including 10 in relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic Education Examination / Matriculation Examination Year 12 with minimum grade average of 60% including 60% in maths. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 60%/GPA 2.8 overall. Relevant subjects required, can be accepted from Year 11 or Year 12). |
| Nigeria | WAEC, SSCE or GCE 2 x Bs and 1 x C. |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 55% overall + 1 year of further study. Associate diploma and other diplomas not eligible. 50% in relevant subjects required. |
| Panama | Bachillerato Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.5/5.0. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects. |
| Philippines | Completion Senior High School Diploma (Year 12) in an Academic Track with minimum overall average grade of 75% including 75% in Maths. |
| Qatar | School Leaving Certificate 85% relevant subjects plus 1 year of further study. |
| Russia (+ Chechnya) | Attestat with minimum GPA 4.0 plus further year of study. |
| Saudi Arabia | High School 80% overall including 80% in relevant subjects plus 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). |
| South Africa | Senior Cert with Matriculation Endorsement : Five Passes - BBCCC (to include relevant subjects) or National Senior Certificate : Five subjects grades 66555 (to include relevant subjects). |
| Taiwan | SH3 (75%) or Senior High 3 (65%) plus 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%) plus 1 year of further Study. |
| Tajikistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 with 4 in relevant subjects |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5/4.0 or (MAW6) GPA 2.0/4.0 + 1 year further study. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 75% plus evidence of 1 year of further study. Part study of Specialist/University Diploma or Associate Degree. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0. |
| USA | High School Diploma 2.5. |
| Uzbekistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education (Grade 11) average grade 4.5 or Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0 |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with GPA 6.0 with 6.0 in Maths from Year 12 or 7.0 from Year 11. |
Other international qualifications
- BTEC level 3 Diploma - Min. 80 UCAS points
- Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Min. 72 UCAS points
- NCUK - 80 NCUK points overall, if EAP is taken - minimum 40% in EAP with no band less than 24 points
You can start your studies 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:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
- PSI Skills for English UKVI (4 components)
Alternative tests accepted include:
- Study Group English Language Preparation for undergraduate (UG) Studies (Online)
- Cambridge ESOL
- Pearson PTE Academic (non-UKVI) / Online
- IELTS Academic (non-UKVI) / IELTS Academic Online
- AS or A-Level English Language
- Level English, iGCSE, GCSE: English as a First Language
- iGCSE: English as a Second Language
- International Baccalaureate (IB) English: Standard
- International Baccalaureate English: Higher
- American HS Diploma English - WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English
- KCSE English
- Malaysia SPM English Language
- HKDSE English
- TOEFL iBT/ Home Edition
- Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)
- Canadian HS Diploma: English
- Irish Leaving Cert English
- IELTS One Skill Retake (must be taken within 60 days of the original test date)
- DuoLingo certificate (dated after 1st July 2024)
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.
Postgraduate pathway programmes
Pre-Masters Programme
Academic:
To study a Business degree at Aberdeen, you will need a good, recognised degree or advanced diploma in any discipline. Certain programmes, such as the MBA, require two years post-degree relevant work experience.
For a Law degree, you will need a good undergraduate degree or advanced degree in Law or a related discipline.
English language:
Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)*
Age:
20+
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
Academic:
You will need a good, recognised degree or advanced diploma in Engineering or Science. Applicants who do not meet this requirement may also be considered if they can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, in addition to a good degree.
English language:
Academic IELTS for UKVI 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in writing and no skills below 5.5)*
Age:
20+
*Alternatives to Academic IELTS for UKVI accepted as proof of your English language level.
| Your country/region | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| 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 | Successful completion of Bachelors/Bakalavr degree with 55% average or a specialist Diploma. |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass). |
| China | Bachelor's degree (Max 1 year internship accepted): 60%+ overall. Undergraduate Graduation Certificate/Junior College Diploma (vocational or academic): A/B grades or 65% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 70% overall. |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree or 3 year HEI award in a related subject area. Score of 40-49% or GPA 2.0. HND with GPA 3.0. |
| Hong Kong | First degree (honours/ordinary) OR HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma all in a related subject area with GPA 2.5 +. |
| India | Recognised three or four year undergraduate degree (Honors or Regular pass) or 3 Year Diploma after class 12th: 50% overall plus significant professional experience or extra qualifications |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree, or a D4 Diploma with 2.0 or D3 Diploma with 3.0. |
| Iran | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
| Japan | Recognised first degree (C, 50%, 2.0/4) or 3-year associate degree. |
| Jordan | 4 Year Bachelor's Degree: GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale. |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma/Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) with grades 3/4/5. Recognised first degree. |
| Kenya | Recognised first degree in a related subject area (40-49%) or HND in a related subject (A/B grades/60%+/credit and distinction). |
| 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. |
| Libya | Higher Diploma in a related subject. |
| Macau | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 or HND, Honours Diploma, Associate Degree, Professional Diploma in a related subject Area with GPA 3 or higher. |
| Malaysia | Advanced Diploma or recognised first degree with an overall pass |
| 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. |
| Nigeria | Post-Higher National Diploma (Post-HND) / Full Professional Diploma. Bachelor Degree with Third Class Honours. Higher National Diploma with GPA of 2.50/4.00 or 3.50/5.00. |
| 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). ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6 |
| Philippines | Successful completion of Bachelor degree with GPA 2.0 or above |
| Qatar | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale. |
| Russia | Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma (4/5 years) with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree GPA 2.5/4.0 scale or 3.0/5.0 scale. |
| Singapore | Pass from a recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma or Singapore Diploma. |
| South Africa | Bachelor Honours Degree Professional Bachelor Degree with Third Class / 50%. Diploma National Diploma with 75%. |
| Sri Lanka | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 45% overall 3 Year Diploma: 65% overall. |
| Taiwan | Recognised first degree/Bachelor degree at GPA 2.0. |
| Tanzania | Recognised first degree in a related subject area 40-49%. |
| Thailand | Bachelor degree with 2.0 on the 4.0 scale or Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education or Associate Degree. |
| 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 or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.1 or above. |
| UAE | Recognised first degree. |
| Uganda | A three-year bachelor degree (four years for Engineering, Law and Pharmacy degrees) or 3 year HEI award in a related subject areawith GPA of at least 50-59% or C+ may be considered for entry. |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakalavr, Junior Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4/5 years) 3.5/5 or 6/12. |
| USA | Successful completion of degree GPA 2.0 on a 4 point scale. |
| Uzbekistan | Academic Lyceum Diploma with overall GPA 4.0 |
| Vietnam | Recognised First Degree with GPA 6.0 . Recognised Associate Degree or Higher Diploma with high grades (7.0+). |
You can start your studies 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:
- IELTS Academic for UKVI
- Trinity Integrated Skills in English UKVI
- Pearson PTE Academic UKVI
- LanguageCert Academic SELT
Alternative tests accepted include:
- English Language Preparation (Online)
- Cambridge ESOL
- IELTS Academic (Non-UKVI) / Online
- Pearson PTE Academic Non-UKVI
- TOEFL iBT / TOEFL iBT Home Edition
- Indian Standard XII (CBSE, BISCE, State Boards Only excluding Haryana & Punjab)
- O Level English, GCSE English Language, IGCSE English as a First Language
- iGCSE: English as a Second Language
- AS-Level (A-Level English)
- IB Diploma English
- American HS Diploma English (inc. AP curriculum)
- Canadian HS Diploma: English
- WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English
- KCSE English
- Malaysia SPM English Language
- HKDSE English
- Irish Leaving Cert English
- IELTS One Skill Retake (must be taken within 60 days of the original test date)
- DuoLingo certificate (dated after 1st July 2024)
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.
English Language Preparation Online for Pre-Masters
If you do not meet the English language entry requirements for your chosen Pre-Masters Programme, you can enrol on an English Language Preparation Online course prior to starting your programme. For the entry requirements, please see our English language preparation course.
What happens next?
Once you’ve chosen your pathway programme and seen what academic and English language grades you need, you can apply to join us. We offer support throughout the entire application process, as well as scholarships for a range of progression degrees.
