Middle East
Entry requirement information for countries within the Middle East.
The minimum entry requirements for admissions to our undergraduate courses are listed by country below. The requirements stated may vary depending on the grading system used by the institution. If your country is not listed, or if you have any additional queries, please contact our undergraduate admissions team.
These entry requirements are a guide only and the details may vary depending on your personal circumstances, the content of your application and the course you are applying for.
Select your home country:
Bahrain
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Tawjahiya for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Iraq
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Iraqi school-leaving qualifications for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Israel
You will need to pass at least six subjects in the Israeli Bagrut with an overall average of 85%, including three subjects studied at 5 unit level.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
Jordan
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Jordanian Certificate of General Secondary Education and the Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Kuwait
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the school-leaving qualification in Kuwait for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Lebanon
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Lebanese Baccalauréat for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Oman
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also ned a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Thanawiya Amma for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Qatar
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, o you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the Qatari school-leaving qualification for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
Saudi Arabia
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the school-leaving qualification from Saudi Arabia for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.
United Arab Emirates
You will need an acceptable qualification such as A-levels or International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete an acceptable UK-based foundation programme.
You will also need a suitable English Language qualification equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall with no lower than 6 in any component.
We do not accept the school-leaving qualification from the United Arab Emirates for direct entry to our undergraduate courses.