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.
| Your country | Academic qualification(s) you need |
| Afghanistan | Secondary school certificate : 70% overall including 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Albania | Secondary school Leaving Certificate (year 11) overall average grade 7 including 7 in relevant subjects. Diploma of State Maturita (year 12) overall grade 7. |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 10 inc 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 Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering (Note 2: For Business, Economics Accounting & Real Estate, Humanities, Law & Social Science if student does not have Maths at HSC then Maths at SSC to be accepted at GPA 3.5). |
| Brazil | Certificado de Ensino Médio 6.0 with relevant subjects at 6.5 or above. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school - Grade C in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) Year 11 - Grade B in 4 subjects (include relevant subjects) |
| Chile | Enseñanza Media/Licencia de Educación grade 4.5 overall out of 7, including 4.5 in relevant subjects. |
| China | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and min 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects)/ Year 11 Specialized secondary school or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 75% overall and a min of 60% in 4 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 or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 65% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects). Or Huikao with 70%. |
| Colombia | Bachillerato 60% with relevant subjects at 65% or above |
| Ecuador | Titulo de Bachiller En Ciencias overall grade 7.5 with minimum 7 in relevant subjects |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 60% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects. Cert of Nile International Secondary Education (CNISE) level 1 min. 5 subjects grades A-C including relevant subjects (including native language). |
| 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. |
| Hong Kong | Form 5 (all school): Pass in 3 relevant subjects or if 2 subject pass 5% above pass HKDSE: 221 in 3 relevant subjects (Level 2 in relevant subjects or Form 5 Pass) |
| India | Completion of Year 11 60% or Year 12 (HSC) 50%. |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.0 or above or SMU 2 at an average of 6.5. |
| Iran | Transcript of High School Diploma Theoretical stream (3 years) required Min. overall GPA requirement is 14 inc relevant subjects. |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School certificate (Kotogakko)/Upper Secondary School Equivalency Examination: Year 12/Senior 3: overall avarage 55% + or GPA 2.5 on 5 scale Year 11/Senior 2: overall average 70%+ or GPA 3.5 on 5 scale. |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% including relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education (Grade 11) with grade average 4 and 5. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades C to E in 4 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade D/60%-69%/ Rank 6 overall and in relevant subjects Where SH3 is accepted also accept Korean CSAT at the same Rank SH2: Grade C/65%/ Rank 5 overall and in relevant subjects |
| Kuwait | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 70% including relevant subjects. |
| Laos | Upper Secondary School Diploma / Baccalaureate: 4 subjects consisting of GPA 7.0/10 (grade B) and 6.0/10 (grade C) in relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion Secondary Education Certificate with average of 80%. |
| Macau | Form 5 (all schools): 60%+ average with relevant subject pass Form 6 (all schools): 55%+ average with relevant subject pass |
| Malaysia | UEC with aggregate of not more than 34 points for 5 relevant academic subjects inc English & Mathematics. SPM school: Form 5 - A-C grades in 4 subject. |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato at a average of 75% and above. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10/20 including 10 in relevant subjects. |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 50% (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. |
| Pakistan | Year 11 entry: 70% - 50% min. required for relevant subjects ie. Maths and Sciences. HSC grades: 55%. |
| Paraguay | Overall Average Minimum Grade 3.0/5.0 |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “A” (old 14/20) |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari with average grade 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 4.0. |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and no lower than 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Singapore | 4 A-C grades O Level (accept mother tongue languages) or Year 1 of Diploma/University course with GPA 1.8. |
| 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. Grades A (80-100% = Highest/4), B (70-79% = Average/3). C (60-69% - Pass/2). 3 Year JCD: 60% GSAT - 33 from 4 relevant subjects (for relevant subject requirement: can refer to SH3 subject result 75%) Vocational High School Year 3: 55% or Year 2: 65%. |
| 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 or Year 11 - GPA 2.75 or Year 12 2.5. |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi with average of 80% and minimum of 70% in relevant subjects. |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with a minimum GPA of 7.0. |
| 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. |
| Uzbekistan | Certificate of General Secondary Education, 11 years - minimum GPA 3.0 including relevant subjects. |
| Vietnam | Secondary School Graduation/Year 12 completion*/National University Entrance Examination with a score of 5.0+ or Year 11 with GPA 6.0 overall. |
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 International ESOL 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 | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Year 11). |
| 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 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade B. |
| China | Year 12 (Senior High 3)with 65% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subject and no further year study requirement);/ Year 12 Specialized secondary school or secondary technical vocational school (Medium level): 70% overall and a min of 60% in 4 academic subjects (including relevant subjects) Or 50% overall plus 50% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results. |
| 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). |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevent subjects. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE- 332 from eligible subjects, inc one elective (relevant subject requirement Level 2 or Form 6 pass). |
| India | Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12). |
| Indonesia | 7.0 SMU 3 (4 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. |
| 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 | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects. |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 or SH3 + 1 year of further study. High school equivalency exam - 75% or Junior College Diploma accepted. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus 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. |
| Mexico | Bachillerato 90% or 75% + 1 year of Higher Education with a pass. |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat grades 12/20 including 10 in relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Basic High School Matriculation= Minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| 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 | Successful completion of WAEC, SSCE or GCE grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| Pakistan | Year 12 (HSC/ Intermediate certificate(Part I & II))): 65% overall or 50% in relevant subjects required. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects. |
| 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. |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5. |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% with 80% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0. |
| USA | High School Diploma plus evidence of 1 year of further study such as Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 3,3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjects at grades 4,4. |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.5. |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0. |
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 | Academic qualification(s) you need to have |
| Algeria | Bacc de l'Enseignment Secondaire with grade average of 12. |
| Azerbaijan | Certificate of Complete Secondary Education (Year 11). |
| 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 7.5 with relevant subjects at 7.5 or above OR 4000 in ENEM. |
| Cambodia | Diploma of Upper Secondary school : 5 subjects minimum grade B. |
| China | Year 11 (Senior High 2): 70% overall and minimum 60% in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) plus successfully completed further year of study with a pass. Year 12 (Senior High 3): 65% overall and minimum 60% in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects). Or 50% overall plus 50% in relevant subjects for Gaokao results. Specialised schools may be considered on a case by case basis. |
| 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): 75% overall and 50% in relevant subjects plus further year of study. |
| Ghana | West African Higher School Certificate with at least 3 'B' grades. Must include B in relevant subjects. |
| Hong Kong | HKDSE - 332 from eligible subjects, including one elective (relevant subject requirement Level 2 or Form 6 pass). |
| India | Year 12 HSC 60% (Note: 55% in relevant subjects required, can be taken from any year from Year 10, 11 or Year 12). |
| Indonesia | 7.0 SMU 3 (4 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. |
| 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 | Year 12 (GSEC): 70% overall and 50% in relevant subjects |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of Secondary Education with grade 4 & 5 across all subjects plus evidence of further study. |
| Kenya | Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE): grades A – C+ in 5 or more subjects, including relevant subjects. |
| Korea | SH3: Grade C/70%/ Rank 4 or SH3 + 1 year of further study. High school equivalency exam - 75% or Junior College Diploma accepted. |
| Kuwait | Year 12 (GSEC): overall 80% and 60% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| 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 90% or 75%, plus 1 year HE (pass). |
| Moldova | Attestat/11th grade min GPA 9.0. |
| Morocco | Diplôme du Baccalauréat grades 12/20 including 10 in relevant subjects. |
| Myanmar | Just Basic High School Matriculation minimum 70% achieved overall, including 60% in 5 relevant subjects. |
| 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 grades A1-B3 in 5 or more subjects. |
| 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. |
| Peru | Secundaria Común Completa – GPA “AD” with “A” in Math for related subjects. |
| Philippines | 80% pass in High School Diploma from list of top schools or 85% pass in High School Diploma from all other schools plus 1 further year of study. |
| 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. | |
| Thailand | High School certificate (MAW6) GPA 2.5. |
| Turkey | Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 55% overall. |
| UAE | High School certificate (Tawjihiyya) 80% with 80% in relevant subjects, plus further year of study. |
| Ukraine | Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education with a minimum of GPA of 8.0. |
| USA | High School Diploma plus evidence of 1 year of further study such as Associate Degree/ Professional Diploma or Advanced Placement exams. 2 APs from Group A subjects at grades 3,3 OR 2 APs from Group B subjects at grades 4,4 . |
| Uzbekistan | Secondary School leaving certificate/11th grade graduation with minimum GPA 4.5. |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 7.0. |
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
- LanguageCert ESOL / LanguageCert International ESOL
- 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 entry requirements
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 | 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 (Max 1 year internship accepted) : A/B grades or 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education/Top-up with Bachelor's degree recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Adult Education/Self-taught Education with Junior College Diploma recognized by MoE of China: 60% overall. Higher National Diploma : 60% overall achieved. Part-time qualifications are acceptable. Accepting Bachelor's degree/ Junior College Diploma if recognized by MoE of China for Vocational education. Accepting Higher Education qualifications of 5 years, 2/2.5 years if recognized by MoE as a HE qualification equivalent. |
| 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 first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 45% (Hons) and 50% (Regular Pass). |
| 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 | Recognised first degree or Advanced Diploma in a related subject area (A, B & C/2.0+). |
| 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 | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate degree with overall of 50% (Hons) and 55% (Regular Pass), 4 Year Undergraduate (Any) 50%, ACCA 9 papers, HND Level 6 |
| Philippines | Grade of “Good” or above in recognised first degree from one of the Top 5 Universities. |
| 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. |
| 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
- LanguageCert ESOL / LanguageCert International ESOL
- 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.
