China

Last updated
16/10/2024
Institutionally agreed
11/09/2023

Undergraduate

Qualifications we accept for undergraduate study

Gaokao (aka NCEE - National College Entrance Examination) and Senior high school

Subject-specific requirements from Gaokao:
75-85%.

Please note that some programmes require A Level Maths alongside the Gaokao.

We also accept the Maple Leaf World School Program (MLWSP) Diploma.

Subject-specific requirements from the MLWSP Diploma:
75-85%

Applicants not meeting these requirements (or those applying to School of Medicine or Dentistry courses) will be required to complete a foundation programme, such as the University of Leeds International Foundation Year, or other level 3 qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Typical entry requirements

75 - 82% in Gaokao
and
an overall average of 80% with at least 80% in relevant subject areas in senior high school Year 1 and Year 2 and obtain senior high school graduation certificate.

75-85% in MLWSP Diploma

English Language minimum for undergraduate study

You will need MLWSP Diploma English 12 module at 65% or above, IELTS 6.0 overall, GCSE English C or 4 or an equivalent qualification: Check which English language qualifications we accept.

Postgraduate

Qualifications we accept for postgraduate study

4 year Bachelor degrees.

The University of Leeds uses institutional lists when assessing applications from accepted Chinese institutions, and requirements may vary by school. Please check that your institution is accepted and that you meet the entry requirements before making an application.

Depending on the course you apply for, you may need to meet our standard entry requirement or our higher entry requirement.

For taught postgraduate courses offered by Leeds University Business School, the School of Computer Science, the School of Electronic and Electrical Engineering and the School of Law, and for all postgraduate research courses, you will need to meet the higher requirement.

For all other taught postgraduate courses, you will need to meet the standard requirement.

If we ask for 1st, you need:

Standard requirement: 80-90%, depending on your institution.

Higher requirement: 85%-95%, depending on your institution.

This requirement is typically for postgraduate research programmes and scholarships.

If we ask for 2.1, you need:

Standard requirement: 75%-85%, depending on your institution.

Higher requirement: 80%-90%, depending on your institution.

If we ask for 2.2, you need:

Standard requirement: 70%-80%, depending on your institution.

Higher requirement: 75%-85%, depending on your institution.

English Language minimum for postgraduate study

You will need IELTS 6.5 overall, GCSE English C or 4 or an equivalent qualification: Check which English language qualifications we accept.