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Keele accepts students with school-leaving qualifications from all overseas countries for entry to undergraduate (bachelor) degree courses. The actual grades you require in particular subjects will vary according to the degree course you wish to study. You will also require an English language qualification.
If you do not meet the requirements for entry to one of our degree courses you can apply for a place on our Foundation Diploma or Foundation Year.
Some of the qualifications we accept are as follows, listed alphabetically by country.
| Country | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Bahamas | Associate degree from College of Bahamas |
| Bahrain | Tawjahiya (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Brunei | Matriculation examination |
| Canada | High School graduation diploma |
| China | Senior High School Graduation Examination (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Colombia | Bachillerato (International Foundation Degree Programme only); ICFES - students with very good performance in ICFES will be considered for entry on to three year degree programmes |
| Cyprus | Apolyterion (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Cyprus (North) | Devlet Lise Diplomasi (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Egypt | Thanaweya A'ama (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Greece | Apolyterion (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Hong Kong | Certificate of Education, higher level certificate in some subjects, Advanced level certificate, final diploma from Hong Kong University |
| India | Good performance in 12th Standard - English Medium Boards |
| Israel | Bagrut |
| Kenya | Certificate of Education KCE, Advanced Certificate of Education KACE, Certificate of Secondary Education KCSE (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Malaysia | Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Final Diplomas of Mara Institute of Technology, University Technoliji Malaysia, Ungku Omar Polytechnic Ipoh |
| Norway | Vitnemal:den videregaende Skole |
| Romania | Diploma de Bacalaureat |
| Saudi Arabia | Tawjihijah (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Singapore | Singapore/Cambridge GCE Advanced Level, final diplomas from Ngee Ann, Nanyang, Singapore and Temasek Polytechnics |
| South Africa | Matriculation Certificate/Senior Certificate (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Switzerland | Maturitatszeugnis/Certificat de Maturité/attestato di Maturitat |
| USA | Satisfactory performance in SAT and two APTs, completion of the first year of an approved degree course at an accredited university |
| Venezuela | Bachillerato (International Foundation Degree Programme only) |
| Zimbabwe | Cambridge Higher School Certificate, completion of part one of a degree course at the University of Zimbabwe |
If your first language is not English you must provide evidence of a recognised qualification in English Language, such as IELTS, TOEFL iB or PTE Academic.
If you have taken a school qualification in English we may be able to accept this: please email us for advice.
For specific English Language requirements please see below:
Undergraduate English Language Requirements
Yr 1 entry: 6.0 overall, (with minimum of 5.5 in each subtest)
Yr 2 entry: 6.0 overall, (with minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing subtests)
Yr 3 direct entry: 6.0 (with minimum 6.0 in reading and writing subtests)
Direct Yr 3 entry students not meeting minimum entry requirements will be able to gain access via an appropriate pre-sessional course.
Yr 1 entry Law: 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest)
For students studying Medicine, Physiotherapy, Pharmacy a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required.
For a comparison of English Language qualifications meeting Keele's entry requirements, please consult the English Language Table
For students entering the International Degree Programme the following is required: IELTS 5.5 (with subtests of 5.5).
Pre-Sessional English Language Programmes for Entry to Keele University
If you have taken one of the English language qualifications but did not achieve the grade you needed, you can study on a pre-sessional English Language course before you start your degree studies. Keele has links with two language colleges: English in Chester and Walsall College.
If you require a Visa to study at Keele it will be issued by UKBA on the basis of you achieving the required language competencies by the end of the pre-sessional course, but could be withdrawn if you fail to make satisfactory progress.
The International Admissions team will help you apply for a pre-sessional course if you need this.
English Language Support
When you start your studies at Keele we will assess your English language standard so that we can recommend language modules for you to take in Year 1 as part of your degree course. You do not pay any additional fees for these. You can also speak to staff in the English Language Unit
