Non-UK Students - Do You Have The Qualifications To Get Into A UK University?

u want to know whether your qualifications areyear foundation study programme in the UK before
enough to get you into a UK university, this article isentering undergraduate courses.
for you. Most UK Universities recognise qualificationsUndergraduate entry - holders of Vocational degree
from other countries, but it can be difficult to know(Semonshi) or Associate degree (Jungakushi).
if your qualifications will count.Postgraduate entry - holders of First degree
Know the System(Gakushi).
Entry to UK universities is managed by anMalaysia
organisation called 'UCAS' (Universities and CollegesSTPM: Equivalent to A Levels.
Admissions Service). UCAS has a 'Tariff' systemCanadian High School/Secondary School Diploma, 70%
which they define as:score minimum: Possible consideration for
“... a points system used to reportundergraduate courses
achievement for entry to higher education (HE) in aSouth Australian Matriculation, at least 72% with no
numerical format.”, which “...subjects below 12/20: Considered for undergraduate
establishes agreed comparability between differentcourses.
types of qualifications”, and “ ...Victoria Certificate of Education : Average grade of B
provides comparisons between applicants withrequired.
different types and volumes of achievement.”LCCI Intermediate: Approximate to the GCSE.
Source:LCCI Higher: Approximate to AS Levels.
Therefore your qualifications are given points and ifInternational Baccalaureate: Minimum 28 points
you acquire enough points you are acceptable.required for entry to undergraduate courses.
Speak the Same LanguageBTEC HND: Considered for entry into the second and
Practically all UK universities require a minimumthird year of relevant undergraduate courses.
standard of written and spoken English Language.College Diplomas and Higher Diplomas: Individually
Some universities provide language training but inconsidered for entry onto undergraduate.
general the qualification you require are:Singapore
For undergraduate courses: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550,Undergraduate study: Holders of the Singapore
TOEFL Computer based 213, HKALE Use of EnglishCambridge GCE Advanced level may be considered.
Grade C, HKCEE English Syllabus B Grade D.Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas / Diplomas and
For postgraduate courses: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL 575,Advanced Diplomas from recognised private colleges:
TOEFL Computer based 230.Considered for entry into year 2 or 3 entry of
But Do I Qualify?undergraduate courses.
We now provide specific examples of howHolders of the Bachelor Honours degree: Considered
qualifications from various countries are considered byfor postgraduate entry.
listing the overseas qualifications recognised byThailand
Manchester Metropolitan University, which specialisesM6 School Leaving Certificate with a recognised
in assisting overseas students.foundation qualification: considered for undergraduate
Please note that these are only guidelines –entry.
you should always gain confirmation from theInstitute of Technology and Vocational Education,
university you want to go to.certificate and diploma: Considered for entry to
Recognised Overseas QualificationsBachelor degree courses.
ChinaHolders of the Diploma of Vocational Education /
Senior Middle Three: Acceptable for entry onto thestudents having successfully completed the 1st year
Foundation Year programme.of a Thai degree course: Considered for entry to the
University Diplomas: Acceptable for entry into1st year of Bachelor degree courses.
Bachelor degree courses.Holders of the International Baccalaureate (IB)
University Degrees - Considered for entry intoDiploma or 6 IB Subject Certificates (including at least
Masters and Postgraduate courses.3 at higher level) with a minimum total of 28 points,
Indiaor A-levels obtained locally: Considered for entry to
Undergraduate programmes - 10 + 2 –Bachelor degree courses.
minimum of 70%.Bachelor degree: Considered for postgraduate
Postgraduate programmes - Bachelor degree: aprogrammes.
minimum of 60%.Korea
Hong KongHigh School Diploma: Considered for entry to
HK Certificate of Education / LCCI Intermediate:foundation year leading to undergraduate study.
Grades A, B, and C are generally to the UK 'GCSE'Junior College Diploma: Considered for undergraduate
school leaver qualification (except for Englishentry.
Language where Use of English on the HK ALE:Bachelor (Haksa) degree: Considered for
Grades A, B, C are generally considered to bepostgraduate entry
equivalent to the GCSE).Taiwan
LCCI Higher: Approximately equivalent to AS Levels.Senior High School or Vocational Senior High School:
HK Advanced Level Certificates: Equivalent to AConsidered for Foundation Year programmes.
Levels.Junior College Diplomas (2/3/5 year programme):
Vocational Certificates and Diplomas / Institute ofConsidered for Bachelor degree.
Vocational Education (IVE) Certificates and Diplomas /Junior College Diplomas (2/3/5 year programme) plus
University Higher Certificates and Higher Diplomas:more than 3 years relevant work experience:
Equivalent to BTEC National Certificates and DiplomasConsidered for Postgraduate/Masters’
– possible entry directly into the second orcourses.
third year of certain of our courses.First three years of a five year junior college diploma
Associate Degrees from the Hong Kongcompleted: Considered for Foundation Year.
University—SPACE, Hong Kong BaptistUniversity Degree: Considered equivalent to UK
University, City University, Lingnan University anddegrees and considered for Masters/Postgraduate
Hong Kong Polytechnic University: Possibly eligible forentry.
consideration for direct entry onto some advancedSummary
courses.As a non-UK student your qualifications may provide
Japanthe entry requirements for a UK University. We hope
Upper secondary School leaving Certificateour outline has proven useful to you.
(Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho). Require a one