Entry requirements
Entry requirements
To study a programme at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre, you will need to meet certain conditions, called entry requirements.
These requirements consist of:
- English language – this is the required Academic IELTS for UKVI score (or equivalent) that shows language proficiency
- Academic qualifications – these requirements are shown by country
- Minimum age – this is how old you need to be at the start of the course
- Nationality – all our programmes are available to international and EU students.
The admission requirements for international students vary per course at the University of Huddersfield International Study Centre.
Find the entry requirements needed for your programme:
- Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent academic study^ (see table below)
- English language: SELT (UKVI IELTS or Trinity Test) equivalent to IELTS 4.5 overall (min 4.0 in writing and no lower than 4.0 all other skills)*
- Age: 17+ (in the September or October of the academic year you wish to start at the International Study Centre). Must turn 18 before the start of your undergraduate degree
*To ensure that students are adequately prepared for the IFY Health & Human Science route, applicants should have studied Biology and two other relevant subjects such as Physics, Chemistry or Physical Education or Maths, at equivalent grade C + required for Health Science degrees.
For Engineering pathway, Physics is required for Engineering and relevant Science for other listed progression degrees.
| Country | Qualification |
| Bahrain | Successful completion of Tawjahiya Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an average grade of 60% in relevant subjects |
| Bangladesh | Year 12 (HSC): GPA 4.0 overall with passes in min 4 subjects and 3.75 in relevant subjects. Maximum age 21 years & 364 days |
| China (Mainland) | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 65% with a minimum of 4 academic subjects pass or above or Senior High 3 at an average of 60% or above. Specialised & technical school 70% and minimum of 4 academic subjects |
| China (Hong Kong) | Passes in 2 or more subjects from Form 5 or HKDSE with minimum grades 222 in relevant subjects |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 5 or Senior Middle 2 with average grade 60-65% in relevant subjects |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects |
| Ghana | Successful completion of West African School Certificate or Senior School Certificate - grades 1 - 8 (A - E) in 4 or more subjects |
| India | Year 10 (SSC) 65%, Year 11 50% or Year 12 (HSC) 40% |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 2 or SMU 3 with average grade of 6.0 (4 relevant subjects required) |
| 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 | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with passes in 4 or more subjects |
| Korea | SH3: : 8th Grade average in rank SH2: 7th grade average in rank or High School equivalency exam - 40% 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 |
| Libya | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Malaysia | SPM (Malaysia Certificate of Education) with 3 A-- C grades or above in relevant subjects |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with average grade of 65% or above |
| Morocco | Successful completion of Diplôme du Baccalauréat with grade average of 10 |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High School Examination/ Matriculation 4 passes over 40% to include relevant subjects |
| 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 | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Pakistan | Year 10 (SSC): 60% overall (if total marks are out of 1050 or 1100) or 65% overall (if total marks are out of 850). Year 11 (Intermediate Part I): 60% 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. (Note: 40% in relevant subjects required, must be taken from the year assessed.) |
| 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 | O-Levels at DDDD in the relevant subjects or NA Level (academic) Average of 2 - 3 in six relevant subjects |
| Sri Lanka | 4 x O-levels |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 60% or Senior High 3 at an average of 50% or above |
| Thailand | Successful completion of Year 11 (MAW 5) with GPA 2.0 or Year 12 (MAW 6) with GPA 2.0 in last two years, including 2.0 in Maths and Science |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 50% overall including relevant subjects |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihiyya School Leaving Certificate with 60% in 4 or more relevant subjects |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with a GPA of 4.5 |
| USA | Year 11: 2.50 or Year 12: 2.00. GED: 580 overall with 145 in 4 subjects, including prerequisites |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 with a GPA of 5.0 or Year GPA 6.0 |
International Year One
- Academic: One or more of the following:
- Excellent (senior) high school graduation grades
- Completed A Levels, IB or an internationally-recognised Foundation Year programme
- Completed the first year of an HND or Advanced Diploma
- In the first year of study on a relevant undergraduate degree
- Experience: Relevant work experience (for mature students only)
- English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI 5.5 (or equivalent)*
- Age: 17+
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
| Country | Qualification |
| Bangladesh | HSC with overall GPA 3.25 (55%), with 55% or above in Maths & English. Maximum age 22 years & 364 days |
| China (Mainland) | SH3 with 60% or above in 4 or more key subjects (including relevant subjects) SH2 with 65% or above in 4 or more key 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 |
| China (Hong Kong) | Successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 332 in 3 relevant subjects |
| China (Macau) | Successful completion of form 6 or Senior Middle 3 with average grade 70% in relevant subjects |
| Colombia | Successful completion of Bachillerato with 5 relevant subjects including Maths or ICFES in 4 relevant subjects including Maths at 60% plus extra 1 Year study |
| Egypt | Year 12 (GSEC): 55% overall and with 50% minimum in relevant subjects plus further year of study |
| Ghana | Successful completion of OND/Ghanaian A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma |
| India | HSC with 55% and 50% or above in Maths, English and relevant subjects |
| Indonesia | Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 6.5 in 4 academic subjects |
| Iran | Successful completion of High School Diploma 11/20 and Pre University year (Peesdaneshgahe) 12/20 |
| Japan | Successful completion of High School/Upper Secondary School leaving certificate at 3.0 GPA |
| Jordan | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus one further year of study |
| Kazakhstan | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education plus a further year of study or part study of a Specialist Diploma. |
| Korea | Successful completion of High School Diploma (6th Grade) or Korean High school graduation equivalency exam - 50%+ inc relevant subjects |
| Libya | Successful completion of Secondary Education Certificate with average of 60% or above plus a further year of study |
| Mexico | Successful completion of Bachillerato with 75% or 65 plus one year HE (pass) IB: 22 points & IELTS 5.5 |
| Malaysia | Successful completion of STPM or A Levels with 2 grade D, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 42 points for 6 subjects inc English Any recognised Malaysia foundation programme - 40% |
| Myanmar | Basic Education High school Matriculation = 11 years. Minimum of 60% achieved overall, inc 60% in 4 relevant subjects + 1 further year of study. Further year can include GAC - GPA 1.00 |
| Nepal | Year 12 (HSC or School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI and XII)): 55%/GPA 2.6 overall |
| Nigeria | Successful completion of National Diploma/Advanced Technical Certificate |
| Pakistan | Successful completion of High Secondary Certificate with average of 55% |
| Qatar | Successful completion of Thanawaya Aam Qatari plus a further year of study or part study of Diploma/Technical Certificate |
| Russia | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/Certificate of Secondary Education with a GPA of 3.5 plus a further year of study |
| Saudi Arabia | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus a further year of study or part study of a Diploma |
| Sri Lanka | Sri Lankan GCE A level: Grade C in 2 subjects or Grade S in 3 subjects, including relevant subjects |
| Taiwan | Successful completion of SH3 70% or 1 year of completed further study if below 70% |
| Thailand | Successful completion of M6 with GPA 2.3 |
| Turkey | Successful completion of Devlet Lise Diploması (High School Completion) - 65% overall |
| UAE | Successful completion of Tawjihi plus further 1 year of study or part study of Diploma. Also part study of specialist diploma |
| Ukraine | Successful completion of ATTESTAT/11th grade with minimum GPA 6.5 plus a further year of study |
| Vietnam | Successful completion of Year 12 GPA 6.5 (lower grades require further year of study) |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
Pre-Master’s
- Academic: One or more of the following:
- Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
- Recognised degree in related field (e.g. BSC Business Studies)
- Honours degree in any subject (e.g. BA International Relations)
- English language: Academic IELTS for UKVI score of 5.5 (with 5.5 in all subskills)*
- Age: 20+
*If you do not need a Student visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English.
| Country | Qualification |
| Bangladesh | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% or above |
| China (Mainland) | 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 |
| China (Hong Kong) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) in related subject area |
| China (Macau) | Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 in related subject area |
| Egypt | 4 Year Bachelor's degree: 50% or GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Ghana | Recognised first degree or HND in related subject area |
| India | Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 40% or above |
| Indonesia | Recognised first degree or D3/D4 Diploma |
| Japan | Recognised first degree with 50%, Associate Degree or 3-year JCD with 60% in a related subject area |
| Kazakhstan | Recognised first degree, Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Kazakh Diploma (4-5 years) |
| Korea | Recognised first degree - 60%, grade D, GPA 1.0 |
| Malaysia | Recognised first degree, Advanced Diploma, Polytechnic Certificate or College Diploma in a related subject area |
| Nepal | 4 years+ Bachelor's Degree: 40% overall or 3 Year Bachelor's Degree (B.Com or Equivalent): 55% overall |
| Nigeria | Recognised first degree or HND in a related subject area |
| Pakistan | Recognised first degree (Hons or regular degree) or Dimploma or 2 year undergraduate at 55% |
| Russia | Recognised first degree or a Bakalavar, Specialist Diploma or Kazakh (4-5 years) |
| Saudi Arabia | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Sri Lanka | 3 or more Years Bachelor's Degree: 40% overall or 3 Year Diploma: 55% overall |
| Taiwan | 5 year Junior College Diploma holders |
| Thailand | Recognised Bachelor degree, Higher Diploma of Technical or Vocational Education |
| Turkey | Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi with a GPA 2.0 from all schools |
| UAE | Recognised first degree, GPA 2.0/4.0 scale or 2.5/5.0 scale |
| Ukraine | Recognised first degree, Bakavalar, Specialist Diploma or Ukrainian Diploma (4-5 years) |
| Vietnam | Recognised first degree, associate degree or High Diploma with pass |
If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
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