University of Huddersfield International Study Centre

International Year One

International Year One

To study the International Year One you need to meet the following requirements.

  • 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 5.0 (minimum 5.0 in writing)*
  • Age: 18+
Country Qualification
Bangladesh Successful completion of High School Certificate at 55%
China (Mainland) Successful completion of Senior High 3 or Senior High 2 plus one year of further study.
China (Hong Kong) Successful completion of HKALE 2 A Level subject passes or 1 A Level plus 2 AS Level passes. Or, successful completion of HKDSE with minimum grades of 333 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
Ghana Successful completion of OND/Ghanaian A Levels or Polytechnic Diploma
India Successful completion of Higher School Certificate Standard 10+2 exams with average grade 45% or above
Indonesia Successful completion of SMU 3/Sikolah Menegah at grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects (7.0 in Math and Science)
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 (5th Grade, or lower if the student can demonstrate 1 further year of study) or Junior Vocational College Diploma
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 principal passes, or UEC with aggregate of not more than 42 points for 6 subjects including English. Or any recognised Malaysia foundation programme at 40%.
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
Taiwan Successful completion of SH3 at an average of 70% or SH3 plus 1 year of further study. Also part study of a diploma.
Thailand Successful completion of Mathayom 6 with GPA 3.0 (3.0 in Maths and Science subjects). Also 1 year post secondary study with a grade of 65%
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 with average grade 7.5 plus a further year of study (7.5 for Maths and Science subjects)

If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.

The Diploma Programme Course (IB Certificate), or A/AS Levels 22 / 120 UCAS points
Foundation programme 30% or above with one main course at 40%

*If you do not need a Tier 4 visa, or are exempted in another way, we can accept equivalent proof of English. If you are applying to study in the UK under the Tier 4 student route it may be necessary for you to submit a Secure English Language Test (SELT) as part of your visa application. Find out more about valid test providers and approved test centre locations for tests taken on or after 6 April 2015. To find out if you are exempt from the SELT requirement and to find out about acceptable English language tests please contact us.