Accepted English Language Qualifications by Country
The following list of English language qualifications by country exempts students from our standard IELTS 6.0 overall with no score below 5.5 entry requirement. Where a course requires a 6.5 IELTS or higher, you will be required to undertake a SELT.
For postgraduate courses, you will also need to provide a letter of attestation to confirm degree taught in medium of English with your high school qualification.
NOTE: If you are joining postgraduate level and do not have a bachelor’s degree (e.g., you have an HND, ACCA qualification), you will need to undertake a SELT.
| Country | English Qualification Accepted for IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Each Component) Requirements |
|---|---|
| Austria | Austrian Reifeprufung / Matura with 2 (gut) or above in both written and oral examinations |
| Belgium | Belgium Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs / Certificate d’Enseignement Secondaire / Superieur English Score of 80% / 16 out of 20 / grote onderscheiding / avec grande distinction |
| Botswana | Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Grade C |
| Brunei | Brunei-Cambridge General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level – C Grade |
| Bulgaria | Secondary School Diploma / Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie – (Диплома за Cредно Oбразование) 5 or above in National Exam |
| Cameroon | Cameroon O Level in English language Grade C or above |
| Cyprus | Apolytirio Lykeiou grade 17 |
| Denmark | Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) OR Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) OR Bevis for Hojere Handelseksamen (HHX) OR With minimum mark of 7 (or above) in Writing and Oral |
| Finland | Finnish Ylioppilastutkinto (English Component) 5 or above magna cum laude in English |
| France | International du Baccalaureat (OIB) English language min grade 10 OR Baccalauréat Général is also accepted at minimum grade 12 |
| Gambia | West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or NECO Senior School Certificate Grade C6 or 6 |
| Germany | Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur English – grade 12 or above |
| Ghana | West African Examinations Council (WAEC) or NECO Senior School Certificate Grade C6 or 6 |
| Greece | Apolyterion 17/20 in final average |
| Hong Kong | Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) English Grade 4 |
| Hungary | Advanced Level Mature (Erettsegi) Grade 4 in English or Eng Language |
| India |
60% overall in the English component of the CBSE or ISC Indian Standard XII. Postgraduate CSSHS courses require 80% in the English component of the CBSE or ISC Indian Standard XII examinations. If your board is not listed, you will be required to provide a SELT. Andhra Pradesh – Board of Intermediate Education, AP |
| Kenya | Grade C in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) – English component |
| Lativa | Atestatas par visparejo videjo izglitibu 8 or above (B2 Level) Brandos Atestatas or 75% in English state exam |
| Lithuania | Brandos Atestatas (Matura – state exam) 8 or above, OR English State Exam score of 75% or above |
| Malaysia | Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia / Certificate of Education grade C in (SPM) English 1119 |
| Mauritius | Mauritius CIE Higher School cert grade C in English component |
| Netherlands | Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) (Gymnasium A/B and Atheneum A/B) diploma 7 or above |
| Nigeria | West African Examinations Council (WAEC) OR NECO Senior School Certificate Grade C6 |
| Norway | Norwegian Vitnemal (English Component) Mark of 4 or above |
| Poland | Matura (Standard) with minimum 70% or above (Writing & Oral) |
| Portugal | Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários/Diploma de Ensino Secundário pass 14 or above |
| South Africa | South African National Senior Certificate 4/C in the English component |
| Spain | Titulo de Bachiller Grade 8 or above |
| Sweden | Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola / Avgangsbetyg minimum grade C / VG in English |
| Tanzania | Secondary School leaving certificate or the National form IV exam/Certificate of Secondary education (CSEE) Grade C |
| Uganda | Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) Grade 1-4 |
| Zambia | Zambia School Certificate Grade 6 |
| Zimbabwe | Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education (ordinary level) C |
NOTE: We will consider English language taken within other foundation providers linked to UK universities subject to evidence of IELTS equivalency scores and on a case-by-case basis.
UK Passport Holders
Applicants holding a UK passport and who have the high school English (First) language equivalency as accepted in our country requirements are exempt from English interviews and MO.
Countries Requiring an English Interview and Specific Requirements
| Country | Undergraduate IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Each Component) Qualification Below Plus English Interview |
Postgraduate IELTS 6.0 (5.5 Each Component) Qualification Below Plus Medium of Instruction (MOI) |
|---|---|---|
| Bangladesh (additional notes below) | HSC (12th) Grade A and above |
HSC (12th) Grade A and above Please check list of Bangladesh MOI Institutions below |
| Nepal | HSC Grade B+ and above / intermediate 70% or above | HSC Grade B+ and above / intermediate 70% or above |
| Pakistan (additional notes below) |
12th HSSC English 70% ONLY Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary, |
12th HSSC English 70% ONLY Lahore Board of Intermediate and Secondary, Please check list of Pakistan MOI Institutions below |
| Sri Lanka (additional notes below) | Sri Lankan GCE O level grade A OR Sri Lankan A level pass C (or 50%) |
Sri Lankan GCE O level grade A OR Sri Lankan A level pass C (or 50%) Please check list of Sri Lanka MOI Institutions below |
Private Universities:
- North South University (NUS)
- BRAC University (BRACU)
- East West University (EWU)
- Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)
- American International University-Bangladesh (AIUB)
- United International University
- IUBAT – International University of Business Agriculture and Technology
- University of Liberal Arts (ULAB)
- Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology
- Daffodil University
- Islamic University of Technology
- International Islamic University, Chittagong
- Shanto-Mariam University of Creative Technology
- BGMEA University of Fashion & Technology (BUFT) Dhaka and Chittagong
Public Universities:
- Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET)
- Dhaka University
- Khulna University of Science and Technology (KUET)
- Jahangirnagar University (JU)
- Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology (CUET)
- Bangladesh University of Professionals (BUP)
- Rajshahi University
- University of Chittagong
- Shajalal University of Science and Technology (SUST)
- Rajshahi University of Engineering & Technology (RUET)
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS)
- Government College University
- King Edward Medical University
- National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST)
- National College of Arts Public Lahore 6 Forman Christian College University (FCCU)
- Institute of Business Administration (IBA)
- University of Engineering and Technology
- Ghulam Ishaq Khan Institute of Engineering Sciences and Technology (GIKI)
- N.E.D University of Engineering and Technology
- National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences (FAST-NU)
- Dow University of Health Sciences
- Aga Khan Medical College Federal
- University of Health Sciences
- Air University Federal Islamabad
- Kinnaird College for Women
- Lahore College for Women University
- Baqai Medical University
- COMSATS Institute of Information Technology
- Institute of Space Technology (IST)
- Lahore School of Economics
- Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
- National Defence University (NDU)
- Beaconhouse National University, Lahore
- Bahria University, Islamabad
- DHA Suffa University
- Greenwich University Private Karachi
- University of Colombo
- University of Moratuwa
- University of Sri Jayewardenepura
- University of Kelaniya
- Open University of Sri Lanka
- University of Peradeniya