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UK
A Level:
AAB with 136 UCAS tariff points, including grade A in Mathematics or Further Mathematics
IB:
33 points total, including Higher Level Mathematics at grade 6.
GCSE:
A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English.
BTEC:
DD with an 'A' Level grade A in Mathematics.
Other suitable qualifications
Mixed qualifications: Please email us to check your combination and to find out what requirements we would have for your specific combination of qualifications.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City's undergraduate courses.
INTO City, University of London
Don't meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You'll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.
These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry. To prepare for this degree course, learn more about the International Foundation in Engineering and Mathematics and International Foundation in Actuarial Science.
Kaplan International College (KIC) London
City works in partnership with KIC London to provide a range of preparatory courses for international students. KIC London courses offer comprehensive support to students - including regular one-to-one tuition. Students who successfully complete the KIC London Foundation course at the required level have a guaranteed progression route to City, University of London degree courses.
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Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe GCE A Level is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Zambia
The School Certificate / General Certificate of Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Vietnam
Tot Nghiep Pho Thong Trung Hoc (Upper Secondary School Graduation Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan Certificate of Secondary Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Ukraine
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Uganda
Advanced Certificate in Education (UACE) is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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USA
Three Advanced Placements tests or three SAT Subject tests or a combination of the two
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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UAE
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate Examination)- students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Turkey
The Devlet Lise Diplomasi considered only for certain degree programs and only from certain secondary schools in Turkey.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Tunisia
Secondary certificate.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Thailand
Mathayom Suksa 6 (Senior High School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Tanzania
Certificate of Secondary Education (CSE)
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Taiwan
Senior High School Leaving Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Junior College Diploma
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Sweden
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).
Considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Spain
Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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South Korea
Korean High School Diploma students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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South Africa
The National Senior Certificate will be accepted for direct entry to certain undergraduate courses normally
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Slovenia
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Slovakia
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Singapore
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like-for-like basis.
Polytechnic Diploma students considered for year 1 or year 2 entry on a case-by-case basis depending on subjects taken and CGPA.
Please contact Admissions to confirm your eligibility and the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Serbia
Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Saudi Arabia
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Rwanda
The Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-level)
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Russia
The Attestat o Srednam Obrazov
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Romania
Diplomă de Bacalaureat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Qatar
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Portugal
Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the rquirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Poland
Świadectwo Dojrzałości (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Pakistan
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Oman
Thanawaya (General Education Diploma) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Norway
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (VVO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Nigeria
Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Netherlands
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Morocco
The Moroccan Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Attestation du Baccalauréat
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Mexico
Titulo Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Mauritius
The CIE A Level sat in Mauritius is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels sat in the UK.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Malta
Advanced Matriculation and Matriculation Certificate Examination are comparable to A Levels with the same grading system as UK A levels.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Malaysia
Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (Malaysian Higher School Certificate) considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
Senior Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) considered for direct entry. Typical grade requirements range between BBBBBB and AAAAAA.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Luxembourg
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Lebanon
Lebanese Baccalaureate - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Kuwait
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Kenya
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Kazakhstan
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Jordan
Thanawaya (Certificate of General Secondary Education) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Japan
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Senmonshi (vocational degree), Jun-Gakushi (associate degree) and Tanki Daigaku Shuryo Shoshois (Junior College Certificate of Graduation) considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Italy
Diploma de Esame di Stato. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Indonesia
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Diploma III & IV students considered for year 1 entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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India
Higher Secondary School Certificate (12th Standard) – CBSE, CISCE, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Tamil Nadu boards.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Iceland
Stúdentspróf. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Hungary
Érettségi. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE).
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Greece
Apolytirion plus two Pan-Hellenic examinations or two A levels. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Ghana
Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Germany
Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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France
Diplôme du Baccalauréat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Estonia
Gümnaasiumi loputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate).
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Egypt
Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Denmark
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Czech Republic (Czechia)
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Cyprus
Apolytirion plus Pancyprian examinations. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Croatia
Maturalna svjedodzba (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Columbia
Bachiller Académico/Technico
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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China
Senior High School Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Gaokao students with exceptional grades considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Canada
Canadian High School Diploma (all Provinces). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Cameroon
The Cameroonian GGCE is normally considered like for like with UK A levels.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Bulgaria
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Brunei
Brunei-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Brazil
- Certificado de Conclusao de Ensino Médio
- Certificado de Conclusao de Segundo Grau
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Botswana
Botswana National qualifications
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Belgium
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Bangladesh
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Bahrain
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) - students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Azerbaijan
General Secondary Education Certificate.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Austria
Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
Visa requirements
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- EEA nationals joining the programme in 2021 and EEA nationals joining from January 2022
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Argentina
Titulo de Bachiller.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Algeria
The Baccalaureat de l'Enseignement Secondaire
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Albania
Diplome e Matures Shteterore (Diploma of State Matura). Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course. Alternatively, IB, A Levels, or other European system will be considered.
Visa requirements
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
- Students on courses of more than six months
- Students on courses of less than six months
- Students on a pre-sessional English language course.
For more information see our main Visa page.
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Other
If you are unable to find your country equivalents in the above list, City will consider other international qualifications on a case by case basis.
Please contact the Admissions team for more details.