Please note: This information is provided as a guide only. Some courses may have specialised entry requirements that are listed on the relevant course page. Please check for any additional subject/course specific requirements before submitting your application.
Academic entry requirements
Type of course |
Qualification/grade |
| Undergraduate |
We would expect student from Japan to have completed a recognised foundation programme or passed the first year of university study with good grades in a related subject. |
| Four-year degree including a foundation year | Students who fall slightly below the standard requirements for an undergraduate course may be considered for an available or appropriate foundation year degree programme. |
| Postgraduate |
A completed bachelor's degree (four-year course) from a recognised institution Grade: 70%, or a GPA of 2.8, or an overall grade of B or above |
| International Foundation Programme |
A completed High School (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate) Grade: Overall grade of 2 or above |
Mathematics and English requirements
Subject |
Qualification/grade |
| English | Non-EEA nationals who require a Tier 4 student visa must provide a Secured English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS or Pearson PTE Academic qualification. Please see our English language requirements. |
| Mathematics (if applicable to your course) |
A pass in Mathematics in the Lower Secondary Leaving Certificate, or Special Training School Upper Secondary Certificate A grade of 3 or above |
Applying from Japan
Everything you need to know about applying to study with us from Japan, including details on how you can meet us in your own country and get in touch with local representatives.
ENIC and accreditation
UK ENIC offers a variety of services on the comparability of qualifications from overseas. These services have been designed to help migrants coming to the UK to work or study and who are applying through the UK’s points based system for immigration. Take a look at the Statement of Comparability from ENIC.
Providing your qualifications
Please be sure you're able to provide copies of official certificates of any qualifications you have taken when you make your application (please do not send us your original certificates). If any of your certificates or supporting documents (transcripts) are in a non-English language you will need to provide certified English translations alongside any official copies.