International student applications
As well as helping you with your application, we'll talk you through the international fees you need to pay, and the funding available, our degree preparation programmes, and how to prepare for life in the UK.
We have tailored information for many individual countries so that you have all the information you need to make your application. Our country pages include information about entry requirements, visits to your country, scholarships and bursaries, and contacts for your country.
English language requirements
You need to have GCSE English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent).
If English isn’t your first language, you will find our IELTS requirements on our individual course pages.
If you do not meet the IELTS requirements then you may be able to take a pre-sessional English pathway that enables you to meet the conditions of your offer.
Further details of English language requirements:
- For applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) (.pdf)
- For applicants who do not require a Student visa, and Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (.pdf)
- For Health and Social Care and Physiotherapy applicants who require a Student visa (excluding Nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries) (.pdf)
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