Entry requirements
Use this page to check the academic and English Language entry requirements for our undergraduate (Bachelor) degrees with an integrated International Foundation Year.
You can email the International Foundation Year Admissions team at IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for more details about specific International Foundation Year entry requirements or if you have questions about a qualification from a country or region not listed on this page.
Entry requirements by country or region
Africa
Algeria
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Angola
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Ensino Geral Certificado de Habilitações/ Certificado de Habilitações (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Benin
Achieve 14/20 overall and in relevant subjects of the Baccalauréat.
Botswana
An average of 3 in the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education with at least 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Burkina Faso
Baccalauréat/Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré with minimum grade average of 14/20.
Burundi
Achieve 14/20 overall and in relevant subjects of the Diplôme des Humanités Complètes.
Cape Verde
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Certificado de Habiltações Literárias 3°Ciclo with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Chad
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Congo (Democratic Republic)
An average of 80% out of 100% in the Diplôme d'État d'Études Secondaires du Cycle Long (academic streams) with at least 80% out of 100% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Djibouti
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat Général with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Egypt
An average of 85% in the Certificate of General Secondary Education with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Eritrea
An average of 70 out of 100 in the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination with at least 70 out of 100 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ethiopia
An average of 70 out of 100 in the Ethiopian Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination / The Ethiopian University with 70 two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Gabon
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Gambia
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ghana
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Guinea
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Diplôme de Bachelier du Second Degre / Diplôme de Baccalauréat Unique with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ivory Coast
An average of 14/20 in the Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement du Second Degré / Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with at least 14/20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kenya
Grade B average in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least grade B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Liberia
An average of 2 out of 10 in the Liberia Senior High School Certificate with 2 out of 10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Libya
An average of 80% in the Secondary Education Certificate with at least 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Madagascar
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Diplôme de Bachelier de l'Enseignement Secondaire with 15 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Malawi
An average of 2 in the Malawi School Certificate of Education with 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Mali
An average of 14 in the Baccalauréat with 14 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Mauritania
An average of 14 in the Baccalauréat with 14 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Morocco
At least 14 out of 20 overall (with 14 out of 20 in two relevant subjects) in the Attestation du Baccalauréat.
Namibia
Excellent scores in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) - Higher Level, with grade 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Niger
An average of 14 in the Baccalauréat with 14 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Nigeria
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Rwanda
An average of B in the Advanced Certificate of Education with B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Senegal
An average of 14 in the Baccalauréat with 14 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Sierra Leone
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Somalia
Grade 80% average in the West Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least grade 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
South Africa
An average of 5 overall in the National Senior Certificate with at least grade 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Sudan
An average of 70% (grade B) in the Secondary School Certificate with at least 70% (grade B) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Togo
An average of 14 in the Diplôme de bachelier de l'enseignement du troisième degré with 14 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Tunisia
Scores of 14 out of 20 overall in the Baccalauréat, with at least 14 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Uganda
Grade D average in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with grade D in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Zambia
Scores of at least 2 overall in Zambian High School Certificate, with 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
East Asia
China
An overall average of 80% (grade B) with at least 80% (grade B) in relevant subject areas in Senior High School year 3. The same scores are also accepted from Year 2.
Hong Kong
For students who have completed Form 5 of the HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education), an average mark of at least 60% in their HKDSE Form 5 School Report with marks of at least 60% in relevant academic subjects. For students who have completed Form 6 of the HKDSE, Level 3 overall and a minimum of Level 3 in relevant academic subjects.
Japan
An average of 3 out of 5 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least 4 out of 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Macau
Scores of 70% overall in the Certificado de Ensino Secundário Complementar (Senior Secondary Graduation Certificate), with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Mongolia
A minimum of 85% overall in the Certificate of Complete Secondary Education with a minimum of 85% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
South Korea
Overall rank of 4 out of 9 or at least 70% in the Senior High School Diploma, with scores of at least 75% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Taiwan
Please get in touch with the International Foundation Year Admissions team at IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for more details about specific International Foundation Year entry requirements.
Europe
Albania
An average of 8 in the Dëftesë Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with 8 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Belarus
Overall average of at least 8 in the Certificate of General Secondary Education and 8 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Cyprus
Scores of at least 8 out of 10 in the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (High School Leaving Diploma) or 16 out of 20 in the Apolytírio Lykeíou, with required grades in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Georgia
An average of 7 out of 10 in the General Education Diploma with at least 7 out of 10 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Greece
Scores of at least 16 out of 20 in the Apolytírio Genekoú Lykeíou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kosovo
An average of 4/5 in the Diplomë për Kryerjen e Shkollës së Mesme te Larte (Diploma of High School Graduation) with at least 4/5 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Moldova
An average of 7/10 in the DiplomÄ de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma) with at least 8/10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Russia
Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Secondary General Education (Attestat) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Ukraine
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education (Attestat) with an overall average of 9 and two relevant subjects at 9 (12 point scale).
Latin America
Argentina
Scores of at least 7 out of 10 in the Título de Bachiller in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Bolivia
Achieve 70/100 and in relevant subjects of the Diploma de Bachiller en Humanidades.
Brazil
Obtain a score of at least 8 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme in the Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio.
Chile
An average of 5 overall in the Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media, with at least 6 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Colombia
An average of 70% in the Bachiller Académico, with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Cuba
Scores of at least 80% overall in the Título de Bachiller with 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ecuador
Scores of at least 16 out of 20 in Título de Bachiller en Ciencias, with 16 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
El Salvador
An average of 7 out of 10 in the Título de Bachiller (academic) with at least 7 out of 10 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Guatemala
An average of 75% in the Bachillerato with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Honduras
An average of 70% in the Título de Bachiller Científico Humanista / Bachiller en Ciencias y Humanidades with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Mexico
An average of 7/10 in the Bachillerato General with at least 8/10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Nicaragua
An average of 76% in the Bachillerato en Humanidades with at least 76% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Panama
An average of 4/5 in the Bachillerato with at least 4/5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Peru
An overall average of Grade A across the Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa and a minimum of Grade A in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Suriname
Grade 8 average in the HAVO Certificate with at least grade 8 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Uruguay
Scores of at least 9 out of 12 in the Título de Bachillerato Diversificado and 9 out of 12 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Venezuela
Scores of at least 15 out of 20 in the Título de Educación Media General in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Middle East
Bahrain
An average of 85% in the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/ General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Iran
An average of 15 out of 20 in the High School Diploma with at least 15 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Iraq
An average of 85% in the Certificate of Preparatory Education/ Secondary School Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Jordan
An average of 85% in the Certificate of General Secondary Education with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kuwait
An average of 85% in the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (General Secondary School Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Lebanon
An average of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 14 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Oman
An average of 85% in the General Education Diploma with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Palestine
Scores of 80% overall in the General Secondary Education Certificate, with at least 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Qatar
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme or 90% in relevant subjects taken at Advanced level in grade 12 of the Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate (QSSC).
Saudi Arabia
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Syria
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate Examination with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Yemen
An average of 85% in the Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
North America and Caribbean
Caribbean
Grade 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).
Costa Rica
Scores of at least 80% overall in the Bachiller en Educación Media with 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Dominican Republic
An average of 80% in the Bachillerato with at least 80% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Puerto Rico
An average of B in the High School Graduation Diploma with B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
United States of America
High School Graduation Diploma with grade B/GPA 3.0 average and grade B in two degree specific subjects.
Oceania
Fiji
An average of 2 in the Fiji Year 12 Examination Certificate / Fiji School Leaving Certificate with 2 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Papua New Guinea
An average of 4.0 GPA in the Upper Secondary School Certificate with good grades in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Tonga
An average of 2 in the South Pacific Form Seven Certificate with 2 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
South Asia
Bangladesh
An overall average of 75% in the Higher Secondary Certificate with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Bhutan
Achieve 70/100 overall and in relevant subjects of the Higher Secondary Education Certificate (Class XII).
India
An average of 65% in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSE)/ Standard XII, CICSE, CBSE, West Bengal State Board, with at least 65% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Nepal
An overall score of 75% in the School Leaving Certificate Examination (Grade XI & XII) , with 75% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Pakistan
An average of 70% in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Southeast Asia
Cambodia
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with minimum B overall and B in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Indonesia
An average of 70% in Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA/MA) (Senior Secondary School) with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Laos
Scores of at least 7 out of 10 in the Upper Secondary School Diploma and 7 out of 10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Malaysia
Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): At least Grade B3 overall, with Grade B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme. SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia): At least B overall, with Grade A in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Myanmar
An average of 65% in the Basic Education High School Examination (also known as Matriculation Certificate), with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Philippines
A minimum of 85% in Grade 12 of the High School Diploma (Academic Track), with 85% in relevant subjects.
Singapore
Cambridge General Certificate of Education Advanced Level with at least C grades in relevant academic subjects.
Thailand
At least grade 3 in the Certificate of Basic Education (MAW6) with 3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Vietnam
An average of 7.0 in year 11 with at least 7.0 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Turkey, Caucasus and Central Asia
Afghanistan
An average of 80% in the Grade 12 Graduation Certificate (academic) with 80% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Armenia
Overall average of at least 14 in the Certificate of Unified Examination with 14 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Azerbaijan
An average of 80% in the (Tam) Orta Tahsil Haqqinda Attestat (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) with at least 4.0 out of 5.0 (or 80%) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kazakhstan
Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (Attestat) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Kyrgyzstan
Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education and 4 out of 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Tajikistan
An average of 4 in the General Certificate of Secondary Education with 4 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Turkey
At least 60% (3 out of 5) overall in the Devlet Lise Diplomasi, with at least 70% (4 out of 5) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Turkmenistan
An average of 4 in Complete Secondary Education with at least 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Uzbekistan
Umumiy o'rta ta’lim to'g'risida attestat/ shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education): Marks of 4 or above overall with 4 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Entry requirements for those with UK and International Baccalaureate qualifications
IGCSE
We will consider students who have completed a minimum of five IGCSEs with a grade 7 or A, including in relevant subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.
AS Levels
We will consider students who have completed AS Levels and achieved a grade B in at least two subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.
International Baccalaureate
We will consider students who have completed the International Baccalaureate and reached a minimum Grade of 26 points overall with grade 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher Level in two subjects. The specific subjects will depend on the intended undergraduate degree programme.
English language requirements
Arts and Social Science, Business and Healthcare routes
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) taken at a test centre with overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. You must meet the requirements through a single IELTS test, or via a single test and One Skill Retake. We do not accept IELTS Indicator.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI taken at a test centre with 60 overall and no less than 59 in any component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept PTE Academic Online.
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) taken at a test centre with overall score of 80 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition or the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
- LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert Academic SELT (Secure English Language Test) taken at a test centre with 65 overall and no less than 60 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test) Global of 6 overall with no less than 5 in each component. We cannot accept results from a test that is over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- Oxford Test of English Advanced with 126 overall, and no less than 111 in each component.
- IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as First or Second language at C/4. GCSE English Literature may be considered in certain circumstances for some courses.
- IB (International Baccalaureate) – English A (first language) Literature or Language and Literature – 4 at higher level (HL) or 5 at standard level (SL). English B (second language) – 5 at HL or SL.
- A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
- HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
- West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
- Advanced Placement tests: AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition at 3.
- A Levels, AS Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: English Language or Literature. A minimum grade C is required.
Design, Engineering and Science routes
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) taken at a test centre overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. You must meet the requirements through a single IELTS test, or via a single test and One Skill Retake. We do not accept IELTS Indicator
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI taken at a test centre with 59 overall and no less than 59 in any component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept PTE Academic Online.
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) taken at a test centre with overall score of 72 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL iBT Home Edition or the TOEFL iBT Paper Edition.
- LanguageCert Academic or LanguageCert Academic SELT (Secure English Language Test) taken at a test centre with 60 overall and no less than 60 in each component skill. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- Oxford ELLT (English Language Level Test) Global 5 overall with no less than 5 in each component. We cannot accept results from a test that is over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- Oxford Test of English Advanced with 111 overall, and no less than 111 in each component.
- IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as First or Second language at C/4. GCSE English Literature may be considered in certain circumstances for some courses.
- IB (International Baccalaureate) – English A (first language) Literature or Language and Literature – 4 at higher level (HL) or 5 at standard level (SL). English B (second language) – 5 at HL or SL.
- A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
- HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
- West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
- Advanced Placement tests: AP English Language and Composition or English Literature and Composition at 3.
- A Levels, AS Levels, Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: English Language or Literature. A minimum grade C is required.
We might also accept an English language qualification from your country, which you can find among our admission qualifications.
If you don’t meet these requirements, you could study with our Language Centre to improve your English to the level required.
