Post on 27-Feb-2023
Country Qualification Diplomas (Northwood University) Academic
Requirements
NA A Levels + (GCSE O level) 2 x Grade C at GCE A-Level + AS grade C GCSE C’s in at least 3 subjects.
Should include Mathematics and English
NA International Baccalaureate
Diploma (IB)
Afghanistan Licence – Bachelor degree from a NARIC or government recognised institution.
60% (or GPA of 2.5 overall)
Albania Completion of high school
education with Certificate of
Maturity,
Satisfactory completion of one year of
additional study with good grades
Algeria de Brevet - السامي التقني مؤھل Supérieur Technicien
ةيجو ول ن ك ت ل ا تاس را د لل ليا لعا د ه معل ا وم لب د -Diplôme
A minimum score of 12/20 can be considered for
entrance to Bachelor programmes
Angola Pre-University Certificate Grade 10
Argentina Técnico Superior / Universitario minimum score of 7
Armenia Certificate of Completed
Secondary Education or Diploma
of Completed Specialised
(Vocational) Secondary Education
Secondary Education GPA 5.0 - 6.0
Australia VCE ATAR score or completion of
Foundation/Cert IV
Satisfactory
Azerbaijan IB or A levels
Certificate of Secondary
Education (Attestat) plus
satisfactory completion of one
year of additional study with
good grades
Successful completion
Bahrain Certificate of Secondary
Education (Attestat) plus
satisfactory completion of one
year of additional study with
good grades
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24
points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
(Diploma) الدبلوم Diploma provided study for at least 2 years.
Need at least a C grade overall, which is 70% or
higher (or GPA of 2.00/4.00)
Bangladesh Secondary Certificate / Intermediate Certificate will usually be accepted for undergraduate courses.
Polytechnic diploma
Applicants with a two year Bachelor degree from a NARIC or government recognised institution.
GPA of 3.5/5 or above in the Higher
Polytechnic diploma 70%
minimum score of 50%
Barbados The GCE Advanced level is comparable in terms of grading and equivalence to UK A levels.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE) or an Associate Degree.
minimum score of IV
Belarus Certificate of Completed Secondary Education GPA
or
Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
5.0 - 6.0
Benin Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Bhutan Certificate minimum score of 50%
Bolivia Técnico Superior / Universitario minimum score of 7
Botswana Cambridge Overseas School
Certificate plus satisfactory
completion of one year of
additional study
Certificate or Diploma University of Botswana
Average grade of C from the
Brazil Accounting and Finance/Business: Certificado de Ensino Medio
Engineering/Property Development/Computing: Certificado de Ensino Medio with
grade 6 average
min grade 7 average/Certificado de Ensino Medio with grade 7.5 average
Science: Certificado de Ensino Medio with min grade 7 average / Certificado de Ensino Medio
grade 7.5 average (including Chemistry, Biology and Maths where required)
Brunei Brunei Cambridge A-
level/BDTVEC Diploma
minimum score of 50%
Burundi Candidature / Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures
minimum score of 60%
Cambodia Completion of high school
education plus satisfactory
completion of one year of
additional study
Cameroon Baccalauréat programme. minimum score of 10/20
Canada Alberta: General High School Diploma
average of at least 65% in five grade 12 courses
Canada British Columbia – Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma
require at least 5 Bs in grade 12 courses
Canada Manitoba – High School Graduation Diploma
require 5 credits at the 300 level in 4 subject areas with a minimum of 65% in each of these subject areas
Canada New Brunswick – High School Graduation Diploma
require an average of at least 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Newfoundland and Labrador – High School Graduation Diploma
require at least 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Northwest Territories – General High School Diploma
require at least 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Nova Scotia – High School Completion Certificate
require 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Nunavut – High School Graduation Diploma
require grades of 50%
Canada Ontario – Ontario Secondary School Diploma
require an average of at least 65% with 6 University level courses (U, U/C or M) including English
Canada Prince Edward Island – High School Graduation Diploma
require an average of at least 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Prince Edward Island – High School Graduation Diploma
require an average of at least 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Saskatchewan –Grade 12 Standing / Division IV Standing
require an average of 65% in five grade 12 subjects
Canada Yukon – Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma
require at least 5 Bs in grade 12 courses
Chile Técnico Superior / Técnico Universitario
China 高考– National University Entrance Examination (Gaokao)
Students with high scores in the Gaokao will be considered for entrance.
Successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with 60% average/Engineering and Computer Science 70%
Successful completion of a recognised Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) with 60% average/Engineering and Computer Science 70%
Colombia An Upper Secondary School Diploma - Bachillerato
Técnico Profesional
Tecnólogo Especializado
Good UK A-level Grades
International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB
Students who have completed the first year at a Colombian university may be eligible.
The American High School Diploma with SAT’s, SATII’s or Aps, please refer to entry requirements for the USA.
pass mark of E = excelente) and an ICFES SABER 11 of 200+ (higher education entrance exam)
minimum score of 3.5 can be considered
completed the 2.5 - 3 years with GPA 70% and above or minimum grades of 3.5 – 4.0
based on UCAS tariff point equivalency, including subject specific requirements where appropriate)
Minimum of 24 points, depending on the programme applied for.
Cote d'Ivoire Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Croatia Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate)
grade 2 average
Cyprus Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio) with
grade 12 average or minimum score of 16.0
Czech Republic Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
grade 4 average
Democratic Republic of the Congo
UniHaven Foundation Level 3 Successful Completion
Ecuador Título de Tecnólogo minimum score of 14
Egypt ره زاال م ولب د – Al-Azhar Training Diploma
minimum of 65%
or
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
Estonia Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate)
grade 3 average
grade 3 average
Eritrea Diploma grade of B
Finland Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)
with grade 2 average
France Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Professionnel / Diplôme du Baccalauréat Technologique / Option Internationale du Baccalauréat
grade 10 average
Gabon Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Gambia General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
minimum grades of C
Georgia Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
GPA 5.0 - 6.0
Ghana General Certificate of Education West African A Levels/48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points/minimum of 24 points in the International Baccalaureate (IB)/Diploma from Polytechnic
Advanced Levels
Germany Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife / Abitur OR Fachgebundene Hochschulreife / Fachhochschulreife
grade 4 average
Greece Upper Secondary School (Lykeio) Leaving Certificate (Apolytirio)
grade 12 average
Guinea Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Guyana Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
a minimum score of IV
Students with a minimum score of IV in the 2-3 year Associate degree are eligible for entrance to Bachelor programmes.
Haiti Diplôme d’Etudes Supérieures minimum score of 6/10 or 60%
Honduras Diploma de Técnico / Diploma de Técnico Universitario
minimum score of 61% / 3 / bueno
Hong Kong HKDSE
A in the International Baccalaureate (IB)
9 points in 3 subjects
minimum of 24 points
Hungary Érettségi Bizonyítvány (Secondary Education Graduation Certificate)
grade 2 average
Iceland Stúdentspróf (from Gymnasium) achieved a minimum of 6/10
India Completion of All India or State Board HSC (XII)
Diploma (in an engineering/technology subject studied for 3 years)
50% average or 55% for Engineering/Computing
Ireland Irish Leaving Certificate studied at Higher / Honours level.
Indonesia Completion of SMA III grade 7.0 in 4 academic subjects
Iran Completion of High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate
grade average of 10 or above
Iraq Students will need to complete the UniHaven International Level 3 Foundation Year for entrance onto Level 4 diploma programmes:
Italy Diploma di Esame di Stato 60%
Japan 準学士/専門士– Associate degree / Diploma
Holders of an associate degree or diploma
minimum score of 65%
Jordan International Baccalaureate (IB) 48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Kazakhstan International Baccalaureate (IB) 48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the
average grade of 4.0
Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Kenya KCSE/CSE grade average of B in 5 subjects
Kiribati Students will need to complete the UniHaven International Level 3 Foundation Programme for entrance onto Level 4 diploma programmes.
Kuwait International Baccalaureate (IB)
/ ةم اعل ا هيئةلا هد ا عم نم دة اه ش/ م و لبد amoplDi - ب ي ر لتد ا و ق ي ب ط لت ا مي ل لتعل
Institute PAEET from Certificate
A diploma / certificate with from one of the following institutes:
Higher Institute of Telecommunication and Navigation (males and females)
High Institute of Energy (males only)
Institutes of Secretarial Studies and Office Management (males and females)
Institute of Tourism, Beauty and Fashion (males and females)
Special Training Courses (males and females)
Industrial Training Institute/Sabah Al-Salem (males only)
Industrial Training Institute/Shuwaikh (males only)
Constructive Training Institute (males only)
Nursing Institute (males and females)
Vocational Training Institute (males only)
Applied Education and Research Colleges
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
overall: 2.33 GPA OR at least 77% average OR C+ average
Kyrgyzstan Кесипчилик техникалык билим тууралуу диплом / Диплом о присвоении квалификации - Qualification Diploma / Junior Specialist Diploma
minimum score of 3
Laos International Baccalaureate (IB) Holders of a Bachelor degree or University Diploma from
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
a NARIC or government recognised institutions
Latvia Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
5 average
Lebanon Baccalaureat technique
General Secondary Certificate (Bacclaureat Libanais)
grade 14/Engineering and Computer Science
Grade 14 overall.
Lesotho Students will need to complete the UniHaven International Level 3 Foundation Programme for entrance onto Level 4 diploma programmes.
Liberia Associate Degree minimum score of 70%
Libya Higher Diploma Students with a minimum score of 65%
Lithuania Brandos Atestatas Grade 5
Macau International Baccalaureate (IB)
Senior Middle 3:
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points of 24 points
Minimum 60% (70% required for Engineering and Computer Science courses)
Madagascar Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Littéraires/Scientifiques or Diplô me Universitaire de Technicien Supérieur
minimum score of 12
Malta Secondary Education Certificate Grade 5 or Matriculation/Advanced Matriculation Grade E
Mauritius International Baccalaureate (IB)
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate and General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Malawi International Baccalaureate (IB)
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate / General Certificate of Education Advanced Level
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Malaysia STPM 2 passes at grade E, or UEC 4 passes at C8 or higher (not including Malay, English or Chinese)
Maldives UCLES A level / Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC)
Mauritania Brevet de Technicien Supérieur /Diplôme d'Études Universitaires Générales
minimum grades of 12
Mexico Técnico
American High School Diploma
a) OLD SATR (a.k.a. SAT I)
b) NEW SAT from March 2016
c) ACT
Plus one of the following:
a) OLD SAT
b) NEW SAT
A two year associate Diploma
minimum score of 71%
GPA of 2.7
with at least 1700 combined score
with at least a combined score of 1150
with a score of at least 26.
Three SAT Subject Tests of at least 550 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
Two SAT Subject Tests of at least 570 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown) At least three AP subjects in relevant subjects.
GPA of 3.3
Moldova Certificate of Completed Secondary Education
Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
Successful completion of the Diplomă de Bacalaureat
GPA 5.0 - 6.0
average of 5
Mongolia International Baccalaureate (IB)
Техникийн болосролын унэмлэх (Certificate of Technical Education)
A Certificate of Technical Education
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
minimum of 70% in each subject
Morocco Diplome du Baccalaureat, minimum of 5 subjects at grade 14
Mozambique Students will need to complete the UniHaven International Level 3 Foundation Programme for entrance onto Level 4 diploma programmes.
Myanmar International Baccalaureate (IB)
GAC (Global Assessment Certificate)
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
An average GPA 2.0 or 70–72%
Namibia Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (with Matriculation Endorsement)
Nepal Completion of HSEC 12 grade average of 60%
Netherlands Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) OR MBO Middenkaderopleiding
grade 6 average
New Zealand National Certificate in Education Achievement (NCEA):
Level 3 with 60 credits plus 20 credits at Levels 1 or 2
Nigeria International Baccalaureate (IB) or pass in National Diploma
Business Only:
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
6 C grades from Senior Secondary School (WAEC/NECO) examinations
Oman International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma Holders of a two to three year Diploma
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
minimum score of 65%, C+ or 2.3
Pakistan Completion of HSC (10+2) with grade average of 50%/65% Eng/Computing
Panama Técnico
American High School Diploma and:
a) OLD SATR (a.k.a. SAT I)
b) NEW SAT from March 2016
c) ACT
Plus one of the following:
a) OLD SAT
b) NEW SAT
Two-year associate Diploma
minimum score of 71%
GPA of 2.7
with at least 1700 combined score
with at least a combined score of 1150
with a score of at least 26.
Three SAT Subject Tests of at least 550 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
Two SAT Subject Tests of at least 570 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
At least three AP subjects in relevant subjects.
GPA of 3.3 is also acceptable for direct entry.
Paraguay Título de Tecnólogo Superior minimum score of 4
Peru Título de Profesional
American High School Diploma and:
a) OLD SATR (a.k.a. SAT I)
b) NEW SAT from March 2016
c) ACT
Plus one of the following:
a) OLD SAT
b) NEW SAT
International Baccalaureate (IB)
minimum score of 13
GPA of 2.7
with at least 1700 combined score
with at least a combined score of 1150
with a score of at least 26.
Three SAT Subject Tests of at least 550 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
Two SAT Subject Tests of at least 570 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
At least three AP subjects in relevant subjects
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Philippines Students will need to complete the UniHaven International Level 3 Foundation Year for entrance onto Level 4 diploma programmes.
Qatar International Baccalaureate (IB)
Academic Bridge Programme
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points in the
final grade Pass
Romania
Diplomă de Bacalaureat (Baccalaureate Diploma)
grade 6 average
Russia Certificate of Completed Secondary Education
Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education.
GPA 3.5-4.0
Rwanda Certificat du Cycle Supérieur de l'Enseignement Secondaire / Advanced General Certificate of Secondary Education
Baccalauréat / Diplôme de Bachelier / Certificate of Higher Education
Students with a minimum score of 70%
minimum score of 50% or C-will be considered for entrance to a Bachelor programme.
Saudi Arabia International Baccalaureate (IB)
Diploma from a Technical College / Vocational Institute
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
minimum GPA of 2.5/5
Senegal Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Sierra Leone General Certificate of Education Advanced Levels
Singapore International Baccalaureate (IB)
Polytechnic Certificate from a recognised public institution
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
minimum score of 2.0, C or 60%
Somalia Post-Secondary Diploma studied with relevant subjects
minimum of 70%.
Slovakia Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate - Secondary School Leaving Examination)
grade 2 average
South Africa Completion of Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement)
minimum score of 70%
South Korea Completion of High School Diploma
Spain Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato grade 5 average
Sri Lanka International Baccalaureate (IB)
ANC American Education Centre Foundation Certificate. (Overall Pass)
48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Minimum 60% in Maths and Physics if applying for Engineering Courses
Sudan م و لبلدا – Diploma from a higher institution
minimum score of 60%
Swaziland Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate
Bachelor degrees of 2-3 years in duration
minimum of a 2:2
Sweden Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (Upper secondary school leaving certificate) OR Högskoleförberedande examen (Higher Education Preparatory Diploma)
grade E/10 average
Switzerland Certificat de Maturité / Certificat de Maturité Cantonal reconnu par la Confédération
Eidgenössisch anerkanntes kantonales Maturitätszeugnis / Maturitätsausweis
Attestato di Maturità / Attestato di Maturità Cantonale riconosciuto dalla Confederazione
minimum grade of 5/6 or bien
minimum grade of 5/6 or Gut
minimum grade of 5/6 or bene
Syria Associate – المجاز مساعد شهادة degree
Minimum of 60%
Taiwan Senior Middle School 3
GSAT
Vocational High School Senior Middle 3
60% average.
50%.
65% average.
Tajikistan Дипломи - Junior Specialist
Students with a minimum score of are eligible for entrance
Tanzania Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) /East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE):
2 subjects at grade E or above.
grade S or above in 2 subjects
National Form VI Examination /Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE):
Thailand Matayom 6 minimum average of 65% or above
Thailand Advanced Diploma/Associate Degree
GPA of 2.0 or grade C
Togo Baccalauréat minimum score of 10/20
Trinidad and Tobago
GCE Advanced level
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination
Holders of the Associate degree are eligible for entrance to Bachelor programmes.
minimum score of IV
Tunisia de teveBr - م اسلا ن ق تلا ل ه مؤ Supérieur Technicien
minimum score of 11/20
Turkey Devlet Lise Diplomasi or completion of Diploma level studies
average grade of 3.0
Turkmenistan Diplom yörite orta bilim barada - Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education
minimum score of 3 5
Uganda Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) /East Africa Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE)
2 passes at when grades 1-6 are obtained.
2 subjects at grade D or above
Ukraine Certificate of Completed Secondary Education or Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
GPA 7.0 - 8.0
United Arab Emirates
International Baccalaureate (IB) 48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
United States High School Graduation Certificate
2.5 score plus SAT's /AP /ACT examinations at grade D equivalent
Uruguay
Uzbekistan Certificate of Completed Secondary Education
Diploma of Completed Specialised (Vocational) Secondary Education
GPA 3.5 - 4.0
Certificate of General Secondary Education (Attestat) awarded after 11 years of study
Venezuela Técnico Superior Universitario
American High School Diploma and one of the following:
a) OLD SATR (a.k.a. SAT I)
b) NEW SAT from March 2016
c) ACT
Plus one of the following:
a) OLD SAT
b) NEW SAT
A two year associate Diploma
minimum score of 14/20
with a GPA of 2.7
with at least 1700 combined score
with at least a combined score of 1150
with a score of at least 26.
Three SAT Subject Tests of at least 550 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
Two SAT Subject Tests of at least 570 in each subject (with essential subjects being shown)
At least three AP subjects in relevant subjects.
with a GPA of 3.3 is also acceptable for direct entry.
Vietnam Successful completion of Year 12 with 6.0*
Zambia International Baccalaureate (IB) 48 new 2017 UCAS Tariff points or a minimum of 24 points
Zimbabwe ZIMSEC 2 passes/ A level grade D