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ULSTER UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL

INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

The following details the approved entry requirements for all Ulster Business School programmes

offered by QAHE and available to international students or those presenting qualifications gained

internationally.

Prepared By: Martin Smith

Document Version: 8

Last Revision Date: 18 August 2016

Revision Basis: Refer to Document Change Control

Create Date: October 2014

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Entry requirements for applicants presenting international qualifications:

Albania Page 4 Armenia Page 5Australia Page 6 Azerbaijan Page 7 Bangladesh Page 8 Belarus Page 9 Bolivia Page 10Botswana Page 11 Brazil Page 12 Cameroon Page 14 China Page 15Colombia Page 16 Egypt Page 17 Eritrea Page 18 Ethiopia Page 19Georgia Page 20 Ghana Page 21 Hong Kong Page 22 India Page 23Indonesia Page 24 Iran Page 25 Iraq Page 26 Ivory Coast Page 27Jordan Page 28 Kazakhstan Page 29 Kenya Page 30 Kuwait Page 31Kyrgyzstan Page 32Malaysia Page 33 Mexico Page 34 Moldova Page 35Morocco Page 36Nepal Page 37 Nigeria Page 38 Oman Page 39 Pakistan Page 40Philippines Page 41 Russia Page 42 Saudi Arabia Page 43 Senegal Page 44Somalia Page 45 Sri Lanka Page 46 Sudan Page 47 Taiwan Page 48Tajikistan Page 49 Thailand Page 50 Turkey Page 51 Turkmenistan Page 52UAE Page 53 Ukraine Page 54 Uzbekistan Page 55

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USSR (Former Soviet Union States) Page 56 Vietnam Page 57 Zimbabwe Page 58Document Change Control Page 59

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COUNTRY ENTRY TO ULSTER PROPOSED INTERNATIONAL ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

ALBANIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Albanian qualifications, they must have at least a grade of 5 in Maths as part of the Dëftesë Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) (6 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).

International Foundation Programme

Students must have passed the Dëftesë Pjekurie ‐ Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an overall average of 6 or above (grade 5 or above in each subject).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore (Diploma of State Matura) with a Grade of 8 or above OR if lower must have one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access course OR The first year of their Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma) with an overall average of 7 or above. Students must have passed the Dëftesë Pjekurie ‐ Certificate of Maturity/Secondary School Leaving Certificate with an overall average of 6 or above (grade 5 or above in each subject) AND one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access course OR The first year of their Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma) with an overall average of 7 or above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of their Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma) in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Students who have completed their Diplomë Universitare (University Diploma) in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above may be considered for advanced entry (final year). Students who have completed their Diplomë Jo‐Universitare (Non‐University Diploma) in a relevant subject with an overall average of 7 or above may be considered for advanced entry (second year).

Grading System: A numerical scale of 1 ‐ 10 is used, with 5 being the minimum pass mark, 10 being the top of the scale.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare (First Level (University) Diploma) with an overall average of 7 or above. Students with a 5 or above may be considered for our Graduate Certificate.

Students who hold a Diplomë universitare Degree (pre‐Bologna) with an outstanding grades may be considered. Students with a 5 or above may be considered for our Graduate Certificate.

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ARMENIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Armenian qualifications, they must have at least a grade of 9 in Maths as part of the Certificate of (Complete) Secondary General Education (14 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must complete secondary education and hold the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat) and the Certificate of Unified Examination with at least a Grade C‐ (score of 8).

UG Programmes

Students must complete secondary education and hold the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (Mijnakarg Yndhanur Krtoutian Attestat) and the Certificate of Unified Examination with at least a Grade B (score of 15). OR Students must have passed the Diploma (Middle‐Level Professional Education). OR A recognised UK Foundation Diploma Students with qualifications prior to 2007 should also have completed a University entrance examination. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”.

Grading System:

Grade Rating Point 20 point grading system

A+ 95‐100 20

A 87‐94 19

A‐ 81‐86 18

B+ 78‐80 17

B 67‐74 15‐16

B‐ 61‐66 14

C+ 55‐60 13

C 46‐54 9‐12

C‐ 40‐45 8

D 0‐39 Fail

F Incomplete

S >40 Satisfactory

U <40 Unsatisfactory

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelor degree (Diplom bakalavri astichan) 2:2 equivalent if studied after 2004 to include an individual research project/dissertation. If studied before 2004, students must do the Graduate Certificate in Business course.

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AUSTRALIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Australian qualifications, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of their Year 10 certificates (varies across territories)


Students who have completed a Year 12 Certificate of Education but do not have Grade Cs or above, or do not have a University Entrance qualification may be admitted to the International Foundation Diploma in Business.

UG Programmes

Students must have received an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) (or prior to 2009 an appropriate University Entrance exam/qualification) along with a Year 12 Certificate of Education. (The title of each qualification differs depending on the region in Australia. The Grading system is different across the regions but overall we would expect average of Grade Cs or equivalent. Students with an AQF Certificate IV/Diploma/Advanced Diploma may also be considered for entry and subject to the qualifications obtained and level of these, advanced entry may be possible,

PG Programmes

Students must hold at least a Second Class (Lower Division) / Division B / Division 2 4 year Bachelor’s Honours Degree from a recognised university. A Student holding 3rd class honours degree or an Ordinary degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business course.

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AZERBAIJAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Azerbaijan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Orta Təhsil Haqqında Şəhadətnamə (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Orta Təhsil Haqqında Şəhadətnamə (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Orta Təhsil Haqqında Şəhadətnamə (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Orta Ixtisas Məktəbləri (Technical/Vocational College Diploma) with a Grade 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bakalavr Diplomu (Bachelor degree) with 70% or above if studied after 2004 to include an individual research project/dissertation. If studied before 2004, students must do the Graduate Certificate in Business course.

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BANGLADESH English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Bangladesh, they must have at least a grade of B in Maths as part of the HSC (A‐ in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed their SSC (Secondary School Certificate) with a CGPA of 3 and above AND their HSC (Higher Secondary Certificate) with a CGPA of 3.5/60%or above.

UG Programmes

Students must have passed their HSC with a minimum CGPA of 3.5/60% ANDmust have one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access course OR A 2 year Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall average of 50%. Grading System (New Since 2003): Letter Grade Class Interval Grade Point A+ 80 ‐ 100 5.0 A 70 ‐ 79 4.0 A‐ 60 ‐ 69 3.5 B 50 ‐ 59 3.0 C 40 ‐ 49 2.0 D 33 ‐ 39 1.0 F 0 ‐ 32 0.0 Grading System (Pre‐2003): 60‐100% 1st division pass 45‐59% 2nd division pass 33‐44% 3rd division pass 0‐32% fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold: A 4 year Bachelor’s Degree from BUET with a minimum overall average of 60% OR Master's degree (when following a three or four year Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall average of 50% Students who have completed a Master's degree (when following a two‐year Bachelor degree) or Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) may be eligible to join the Graduate Certificate.

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BELARUS English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Belarus, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi (Certificate of General Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi (Certificate of General Secondary Education)with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi (Certificate of General Secondary Education)with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Дыплом аб сярэдняй спецыяльнай адукацыi (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education) with a Grade 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Дыплом cпецыяліста (Specialist Diploma) with Grade 3 or above to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must hold a Дыплом магiстра (Master's degree) with Grade 3 or above to include an individual research project/dissertation. Students with a Дыплом бакалаўра (Bachelor degree) must undertake the Graduate Certificate in Business course.

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BOLIVIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Bolivia, they must have at least a grade of 36 in Maths as part of the Diploma de Bachiller Científico‐Humanístico OR Diploma de Bachiller Humanístico Pedagógico if studied before 2013 (50 for Accounting and Management). If completed after 2013, the equivalencies are 51 for Business Studies and 64 for Accounting and Management.


Students must have completed 12 years of study and received the Diploma de Bachiller with an average mark of 36 or above if completed before 2013, or 51 or above if completed after 2013.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed 12 years of study and received the Diploma de Bachiller with an average mark of 36 or above if completed before 2013, or 51 or above if completed after 2013 AND Completed a UK Foundation Degree OR UK A Levels OR one of the following Bolivian qualifications Diploma de Técnico Superior Título de Técnico Universitario Medio Título de Técnico Universitario Superior Grading System:

Pre 2013 From 2013

61‐70 Excelente 90‐100 Sobresaliente

50‐60 Muy Bueno 77‐89 Distinguido

26‐49 Satisfactorio regular 64‐76 Bueno

Less than 35 Fail 51‐63 Suficiente

0‐50 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold Licenciado / Título de (subject area) with a score of 64 or above and containing an element of independent research. Students with a postgraduate degree will also be eligible. Students who have a lower score or no independent research or who hold the Título de Bachiller Universitario may be eligible for the Graduate Certificate. Grading System:

90‐100 Sobresaliente

77‐89 Distinguido

64‐76 Bueno

51‐63 Suficiente

0‐50 Fail

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BOTSWANA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Botswana, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate (2 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate with an average grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Cambridge Overseas School Certificate AND one of the following:

A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR

Bachelor’s Degree (Part 1) OR

Diploma (3 year) from an affiliated institute of the University of Botswana OR

Higher National Diploma in Accounting and Business Studies (for Business related programmes only)

OR

Students must have completed 2 years of study at the University of Botswana with an overall average of 2.2 or above.

For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 3 years of study at the University of Botswana with very good results (2.1or above) or passed their Bachelor’s Degree (Part 1 and Part 2 in the old system), in a relevant subject, with a C (60%) or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading system: 1‐9 (with a minimum pass‐mark of 8) is used for all levels: 1 is the highest.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Master’s Degree with a C (60%) or above. A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

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BRAZIL English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Brazil, they must have at least a grade of 7 in Maths as part of the Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education) or the Certificado de Ensino Médio (Certificate of Completion of Average Education) (8 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education) or the Certificado de Ensino Médio (Certificate of Completion of Average Education) with good grades (6/7+ or Bom, Muito Bom, Excelente or B/C)

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Certificado de Conclusão de Segundo Grau (Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education) or the Certificado de Ensino Médio (Certificate of Completion of Average Education) with excellent grades (7+ or Muito Bom, Excelente or A/B) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2 to 3 years of a 4 year Bacherel/Licenciado or Professional Title in a relevant subject area with good grades: Bom, Muito Bom, Excelente; A/B; 7+ or CGPA 2.75 (out of 4) they may be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: No uniform grading system but most use a scale of 0‐10 with pass mark varying from 5 to 7.5.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a 4 year Bacherel/Licenciado or Professional Title with good grades: Bom, Muito Bom, Excelente; A/B; 7+ A Student with less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate.

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CAMEROON English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Cameroon, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the O Level or 10 in Baccalaureat (B at O Level or 12 in Bacc in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Baccalaureat with an overall score of 10 or above.OR The Baccalaureat Technique with an overall score of 10 or above. OR A Levels (120 UCAS points)

UG Programmes

Students much have completed the Brevet de Technicien Supérieur OR A Levels (240 UCAS points) Grading System: A‐F in English System, same as UK. 0‐20 in French system with 10 being the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students will be required to have successfully completed the Diplome d’Ingenieur, or the Diplome d’Etudes Superieures de Commerce. OR Students must hold a Licence/Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum overall score of 16 or above. Students who hold the Licence/Bachelor’s degree with lower marks may enter the Graduate Certificate course.

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CHINA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from China, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the Senior High School Diploma (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Senior Middle School Certificate/Diploma of Graduation with overall Hui Kao result grade C or above or transcript of 3 years with a 70% average OR 2nd year of Senior Middle School with an overall average of 80% OR 3 year Specialised Secondary School Certificate/Diploma with an overall average of 75% OR 3 year Vocational School Certificate/Diploma with an overall average of 75%

UG Programmes

The Senior High School Diploma (Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu ‐ Year 12) with a minimum score of 85 AND have passed the High School Graduation Examination with a minimum score of B or above. OR The Senior High School Diploma (Gaozhong Biye Zhengshu ‐ Year 12) AND have completed a Chinese University foundation / access programme (normally with an overall average grade of Pass/70% and minimum 55% in any given subject). OR The first year of a 4 Year University degree with an overall average of 70% OR The first year of 3 Year College Diploma with an overall average of 70% or above OR Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College / School (Zhongzhuan) OR Graduation Certificate ‐ Sub‐degree (Gaozhi) level For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: Applicants holding a 2‐year Specialised College Diploma or a University College Graduation Diploma with an average of 70% or above may be considered (at the Schools discretion) for direct entry into the 2nd year; Applicants holding a 3‐year Specialised College Diploma or a University College Graduation Diploma with an average of 75% or above may be considered (at the Schools discretion) for direct entry into the 3rd year. pplicants who completed the first 3 years of a 4 year University degree with an average of 75% or above may be considered for direct entry into the 3rd year. Applicants who have successfully an SQA HND (or equivalent) may be considered for entry to Year 2. Grading System: A‐D; C is highest pass mark.

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PG Programmes

Applicants must hold a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree, in a relevant area, from one of 211universities (University List is attached) with an overall average of 65 or above (it is quite difficult to get high marks from such universities). OR Applicants with a 4 year Bachelor’s degree, in a relevant subject area, from other universities and colleges must have an overall average of 70% or above. OR Applicants with Bachelor Degree, in a relevant subject area, with grades of 75 and above in self‐study degree examination will also be considered OR Applicants who have successfully passed a recognised China Pre‐Masters Programme, in a relevant subject area, with a Pass at 70% or above For entry to Graduate Certificate in Business applicants need to have passed one of the following: Applicants must hold a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree, in a non‐cognitive subject area. OR A Graduate Certificate (3 year Diploma – Zhuanke/Dazhuan/Gaozhi level) at 70% in a cognitive subject area. Students with qualifications from the following institutions would not normally be considered unless they have additional qualifications and relevant work experience: Employee’s College/University, Night College, The Party’s College/University, Correspondence College/University, CCRTVU.

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COLOMBIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Colombia, they must have at least a grade of “Very Good” in Maths as part of the Bachillerato (“Excellent” in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Bachillerato with Excellent (Excelente) Results

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Bachillerato with Excellent (Excelente) Results AND have passed a higher education entrance exam (ICFES). OR A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR The First year of a university degree in the relevant subject area with an overall average of 3.0 or above. OR Técnico en ‘subject area will be stated’ (2½ year) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed the Tecnólogo Especializado en...(3 year) OR 2 years of a university degree in a relevant subject with an overall average of 3.0 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System (Since 2009): Desempeño superior Higher performance Excellent Desempeño alto High performance Very good Desempeño básico Basic performance Pass Desempeño bajo Low performance Fail Grading System (Prior to 2009): Excelente Excellent Sobresaliente Outstanding Aceptable Acceptable Insuficiente Insufficient Deficiente Poor

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Licenciado/Professional Title having completed a minimum of 4 years of study with an overall average of 3.0 or above. A student scoring less than 3 may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

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EGYPT English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Egypt, they must have at least a grade of 75% in Maths as part of the General Secondary School Certificate (80% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed their secondary education and hold the Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or the A1 Azher Secondary School Certificate with an overall average of 75% or above. Students who complete an American High School Diploma from the American International School of Egypt can also join the International Foundation Diploma in Business.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed their secondary education and hold the Thanaweya A’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) or the A1 Azher Secondary School Certificate with an overall average of 75% or above AND have passed one of the following:

a recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR

A Levels OR

a 2 Year Diploma from an Intermediate/Higher Institute Grading System: The minimum pass‐mark for subjects on the General Secondary School Certificate is 40% (of the maximum mark), except for Arabic and religion, which require 50%.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelors Degree from a recognised University with an overall CGPA of 2.75 or above. Students with a lower grade may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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ERITREA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Eritrea, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination with an overall average of C and no results should be below this. (Comparable with GCSE so absolute minimum we can accept).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate Examination with an overall average of C and no results should be below this AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Bachelor degree OR Certificate OR Undergraduate Diploma Grading System: A Excellent 4 75 – 100% B Very good 3 65 – 74% C Good 2 50 – 64% D Unsatisfactory 1 40 ‐ 49 F Failure 0 0 – 39 NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Eritrea. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have an Eritrean Secondary Education Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

No qualifications from Eritrea are suitable for entry to any of our Postgraduate or Graduate Certificate courses.

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ETHIOPIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Ethiopia, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed one of the following:

Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate

Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate

Middle Level TVET 10+2 Certificate

Middle Level TVET 10+3 Diploma

Advanced Diploma (12+3) Grades must be equivalent to a C.

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following: Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate with at least a score of 250; OR Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate with at least an average grade of C; OR Middle Level TVET 10+3 Diploma with a grade of C AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Advanced Diploma (12+3) OR Bachelor degree OR Diploma (12+2) Grading System: Ethiopian School Leaving Certificate – A‐E (Need at least a C) Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate ‐ 0‐400 (Need at least 250) NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Ethiopia. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have an Ethiopian Higher Education Entrance Qualification Certificate or Ethiopian General Secondary Education Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Master's degree.

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GEORGIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Georgia, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Diplomirebuli Spezialisti (Certified Specialist) with a Grade 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Bakalavris Khariskhi with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent)to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must have passed the Umaghlesi Ganatlebis Diplomi with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation.

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GHANA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Ghana, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the SSSCE (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students with good results (C6 and above) in at least 5 subjects from the WASSCE (WAEC) can be considered.

UG Programmes

Students must have 5 SSSCE passes with grade C or above to include Maths/English AND

Students must have passed a recognised Foundation/Access Course OR

A Levels OR

Students must hold the Certificate (Undergraduate University Programme; UUP) OR

an Ordinary National Diploma (CGPA of 2.7 and above) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed the Diploma (Undergraduate University Programme) or the Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A1 (excellent), B2 (very good), B3 (good), C4‐C6 (credit), D7/E8 (pass – we don’t accept it), F9 (fail).

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Second Class Bachelors (Honours) Degree from a recognised University (minimum CGPA of 2.7). OR a Postgraduate Diploma OR Students with an HND and a Postgraduate Diploma can be considered. A student scoring less may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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HONG KONG English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Hong Kong, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students with lower grades at A Level may be considered for direct entry to an International Foundation Programme.

UG Programmes

3 Hong Kong A Levels with grade D.OR 240 points from HK Diploma in Secondary Education For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: Grading System: A‐E (D is equivalent to a UK C)

PG Programmes

Students must hold a minimum of a Second Class Bachelors (Honours) Degree from a Hong Kong university

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INDIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from India, they must have at least 50%/55% in Maths as part of the HSC (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Applicants must have completed the HSC (year 12) with grades of 50% or above to include 50% in English and Maths.

UG Programmes

Applicants must have completed the HSC (year 12) as outlined below The Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE), Calcutta Board, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Maharashtra – 60% or above, to include 50% in Maths and English All other examination boards – 65% or above, to include 55% in Maths and English OR Applicants must have completed the SSC (year 10) with good grades to include Maths and English with a minimum of 60% AND hold a minimum of 3 A Levels For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If applicants have completed a 3 year Diploma in the relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry, second year. Grading System: Percentages Performance

assessment Grading of Central Board

CISCE

85%+, 80‐85%, 70‐80%

Excellent, Superior, Very good

A1‐A2, B1 one, two, three

60% ‐ 70% Good B2 Four50% ‐ 60% Satisfactory C1 Five 40% ‐ 50% Average C2 Six 35% ‐ 40% Pass D seven

PG Programmes

Bachelor’s degree (Honours or Special) ‐ Second Division (minimum length 3 years) OR Bachelor’s (Ordinary) Degree ‐ at least 60% Students with a lower score may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business

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INDONESIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Indonesia, they must have at least 7 in Maths as part of the Ijazah ‐ Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) (8 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Ijazah ‐ Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) (Certificate of Graduation from Academic/Islamic Secondary School) with an overall average of 8 or above. Students must have passed the D1 with an overall average of 8 or above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2 years of their Degree in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 2.7 or above OR the Diploma D2/D3/D4 with an overall average of 8 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry Grading System: A scale of 5‐10 is used. 6 being the lowest pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 2.7 or above. Students with a lower score may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business Grading System: A GPA is used.2.0 is lowest pass for Degree; 3.0 is Good (B) and 4.0 is excellent (A).

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IRAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Iran, they must have at least a grade of 12 in Maths as part of the High School Diploma (14 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a High School Diploma (Also known as Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education) and have studied this for 3 years with an average grade of 10.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a High School Diploma (Also known as Certificate of Completion of Secondary Education) and have studied this for 4 years with an average grade of 12 or above. OR Students must hold a Pre‐University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) with an average grade of 12 or above. OR Students must hold an associate degree (from a technical / vocational institute) (Kardani). OR Students must hold an associate degree (from a university / institute of higher education) (Kardani). Grading System: Numerical scale from 0‐20. 10 is the minimum pass mark. We expect at least a 12.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Professional Doctorate OR Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a grade of at least 14. Grading System: Numerical scale from 0‐20. 10 is the minimum pass mark.

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IRAQ English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Iraq, they must have at least a grade of 60% in Maths as part of the Sixth Form Baccalaureate (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a Certificate of Vocational Preparatory Education OR Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate (Also known as: Sixth Form Baccalaureate) with at least a 60% average.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a Certificate of Vocational Preparatory Education OR Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate (Also known as: Sixth Form Baccalaureate) with at least a 60% average. AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Diploma of Technician OR Bachelor degree Grading System: Numerical scale from 0‐100%. 50% is the minimum pass mark. We expect at least 60%. NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Iraq. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have a Certificate of Preparatory Education / Secondary School Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Master’s Degree.

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IVORY COAST

English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Ivory Coast, they must have at least 12 in Maths as part of the Diplome de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degre’/Baccalaureat (14 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Diplome de Bachelier de l’Enseignement du Second Degre’/Baccalaureat with good results (12‐13).

UG Programmes

A recognised UK Foundation/Access CourseOR 24 points at IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate) OR The Brevet de Technicien Superieur, Diplome d'Etudes Juridiques Générales (DEJG), Diplôme d'Etudes Universitaires Générales (DEUG, Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Littéraires (DUEL), Diplôme Universitaire d'Etudes Scientifiques (DUES), Diplôme d'Etudes Economiques Générales (DEEG), Diplôme d'Etudes Juridiques Générales (DEJG) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed their Licence in a relevant subject area may be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: The scale used in schools and in higher education institutions is between 0 and 20. The minimum pass‐mark is 10.

16‐20 très bien very good

14‐15 bien good

12‐13 assez bien quite good

11 passable average

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Maîtrise with an overall average of 14 or above from one of the following universities: University of Cocody; University of Abobo‐Adajame; University of Bouake. (These 3 universities were previously known as The University of Abidjan). Students with a lower grade or holding a Főiskolai Oklevél (College Diploma) may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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JORDAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE). For students presenting qualifications from Jordan, they must have at least a grade of 50% in Maths as part of either of the following secondary school qualifications: (Certificate of General Secondary Education) العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education) المھنية للفروع األردنية العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة


Students must complete secondary education and hold either of the following qualifications with at least a 50% average and 50% in each component: (Certificate of General Secondary Education) العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education) المھنية للفروع األردنية العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة

UG Programmes

Students must have passed (with at least 60%) one of the following: (Certificate of General Secondary Education) العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة (Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education) المھنية للفروع األردنية العامة الثانوية الدراسة شھادة AND have passed one of the following: (Community College Diploma) المجتمع كليات دبلومOR A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels OR Have completed the first year of a البكالوريوس (Bachelor degree) in Jordan with a GPA of 2.5 or above. Grading System: 50% is the minimum pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the البكالوريوس (Bachelor degree) with a score of 2.5 or above (or equivalent i.e. Good, Very Good or Excellent). Grading System:

3.65 – 4.00 Excellent

3.00 – 3.64 Very Good

2.50 – 2.99 Good

2.00 – 2.49 Satisfactory

Below 2.00 Fail

University of Jordan:

Letter GPA

A 4.00

B+ 3.50

B 3.00

C+ 2.50

C 2.00

D+ 1.50

D 1.00

E 0.00

*** If course complete prior to 1995/6, a score of 76% (Very Good) will be accepted.***

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KAZAKHSTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Kazakhstan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Oрта білім туралы аттестат (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must complete secondary education and hold the Сертификат ЕНТ (Единое Национальное Тестирование) (Certificate of UNT (Unified National Testing)) with a score of 3 or above.

UG Programmes

Students must complete secondary education and hold the Сертификат ЕНТ (Единое Национальное Тестирование) (Certificate of UNT (Unified National Testing)) with a score of 4 or above. OR Students must have passed the Кәсіптік орта білім туралы диплом (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education). OR A recognised UK Foundation Diploma Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Бакалавр дипломы (Bachelor degree) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must have passed the Мамаң дипломы (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent).

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KENYA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Kenya, they must have at least a C+ in Maths as part of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed a minimum of 6 subjects in the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a grade B average

UG Programmes

Students must have a minimum of 6 C Passes at KCSE AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR A Levels OR (University) Diploma OR Ordinary Diploma/Ordinary Technician Diploma For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2‐3 years of a Bachelor’s Degree, in the relevant subject, with a 2.2 or above OR hold the Higher Diploma/Higher Technician Diploma with good overall results they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A‐E; C+ is “average”

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree Students with a lower grade or may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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KUWAIT English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Kuwait, they must have at least a grade of 60% in Maths as part of the Shahadat Al‐Thanawaya Al‐Aama (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a General Secondary Education Certificate (Also known as: 'Shahadat Al‐Thanawaya Al‐Aama') with at least a 60% average.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a General Secondary Education Certificate (Also known as: 'Shahadat Al‐Thanawaya Al‐Aama') with at least a 60% average.

AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Diploma / Certificate from PAEET College OR Diploma / Certificate from PAEET Institute Grading System: A (90%) – F (D‐ 60% is the minimum pass mark.) NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Kuwait. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have a General Secondary Education Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree with a Very Good / 3.33 or above OR a Master’s Degree / Postgraduate Diploma / Graduate Diploma. Grading System: A (4.0) – F (D‐ 1.0 is the minimum pass mark.) Students holding a lower a degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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KYRGYZSTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Azerbaijan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Аттестат о среднем (полном) образовании (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Аттестат о среднем (полном) образовании (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Аттестат о среднем (полном) образовании (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Кесипчилик техникалык билим тууралуу диплом / Диплом о присвоении квалификации (Qualification Diploma / Junior Specialist Diploma with a Grade 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Бакалавр диплому / Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree)with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must have passed the Адистик диплом / Диплом специалиста (Specialist Diploma with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent). OR Students must have passed the Магистр диплому / Диплом магистра (Master’s Degree) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent).

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MALAYSIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Malaysia, they must have at least a 6/C in Maths as part of the SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ‐ Malaysia Certificate of Education) (4/B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students with lower grades (see below) may be considered for entry to an International Foundation Programme

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia ‐ Malaysia Certificate of Education) with minimum grades of 6/C AND one of the following:

STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia – Malaysia Higher School Certificate) with grades A‐COR Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a GPA of 2.5 and above OR Polytechnic Certificate with high grades OR Community College Diploma OR UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) Senior Middle Level with an overall mark of 75% or above. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have passed 2 years of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject area OR hold a 3 year Polytechnic Diploma with good grades (CGPA 2.5 or above or equivalent) they may be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: 1/A; 2/A; 3/B; 4/B; 5/C; 6/C; 7/D; 8/E; 9G (8/E is the lowest pass grade).

PG Programmes

Students must hold a minimum of a Second Class Bachelor’s Degree. Students with a lower grade may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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MEXICO English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Mexico, they must have at least a 7 in Maths as part of the Bachillerato (8 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Bachillerato all scores of 7 or above.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed a recognised UK Foundation/Access Course. For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed the Preparatoria Tecnica, Bachillerato Tecnologico, Salida Lateral or Carrera Corta (2‐3 years leading to a Diploma or Titulo Técnico) in a relevant subject with an overall average of 8+ or bien, muy bien or excelente they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A 0‐10 scale, with 6 as the minimum pass mark is the most frequently used grading system. Alternatively a percentage scale is used at many institutions, with 70% as the pass mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Licenciatura or Professional Title (minimum 4 years of study) with a minimum overall average of 7+ or bien, muy bien or excelente.

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MOLDOVA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard EU English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting Moldovan qualifications, they must have achieved Grade 6 or above in Maths as part of the Diploma de Bacalaureat. (7 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting and Management). Students who have a Grade 7 or above in Maths, as part of the following are also deemed to have met the Maths requirement. (8 if wishing to study BSc Hons Accounting and Management). • Certificat de Absolvire a Ciclului Inferior al Liceului (Junior High School Graduation Certificate) • Certificat de Absolvire a Liceului (High School Graduation Certificate) • Diplomă/Certificat de Absolvire a Invăţământului Obligatoriu de 10 ani (Compulsory Education Graduation Diploma/Certificate (Grade 10))


Students must have completed their Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 6 and

above.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed their Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 7 and

above.

Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”.

Grading System: Grading is made on a scale of 1 to 10, with 5 as the minimum pass mark. This

excludes the higher education graduation examination, in which 6 is the minimum pass‐mark.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diploma de Licenta, Diploma de Inginer or Diploma de Architect with

grade 7 or above to include an individual research project/dissertation.

A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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MOROCCO English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Morocco, they must have at least a 12 in Maths from Secondary School (14 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Baccalaureat with an overall average of 12 or above (and no grade below 10).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following qualifications in a relevant subject Certificat Universitaire d’Etudes Litteraires (CUEL) Diplome d’Etudes Universitaires de Technologie (DEUT) Diplome d’Etudes Universitaires Generales (DEUG) Grading System: 10‐11 passable/average; 12‐13 assez bien/quite good; 14‐15 bien/good; 16‐20 tres bien/very good

PG Programmes

Students must hold one of the following qualifications: Maitrise Licence with an overall average of 12 or above Students with a lower grade may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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NEPAL English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Nepal, they must have at least a Division II in Maths as part of the School Leaving Certificate Exam (Divisions I in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Higher Secondary School Certificate with an overall average of 60% (First Division) or above.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Higher Secondary School Certificate with an overall average of 75% (Distinction) or above. OR Students must have completed the Proficiency Certificate with an overall average of 80% (Distinction) or above. OR Students must have completed the Diploma (from Tribhuvan University). Students with lower grades mush have passed a recognised UK Foundation/Access course. Grading System: Higher Secondary School Certificate Distinction 75 – 100% First Division 60 – 74% Second Division 45 – 59% Pass Division 35 – 44% Proficiency Certificate Distinction 80 – 100% First Division 65 – 79% Second Division 50 – 64% Pass Division 40 – 49%

PG Programmes

Students must either:

First Class/Distinction Bachelor’s Degree completed after a minimum of 4 years of study to include a piece of independent research, from a recognised university, with an overall average of 65% or above OR

Master's degree (following a four‐year Bachelor degree) OR

Master's degree (following a three‐year Bachelor degree) OR

Postgraduate Diploma Grading System: Distinction 80 – 100% First Division 65 – 79% Second Division 50 – 64% Pass Division 40 – 49% Students with a lower grade, or a 3 year Bachelor’s degree may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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NIGERIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Nigeria, they must have at least a C6 in Maths as part of the WAEC/NECO (B3 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students with good results (C6 and above) results in at least 5 subjects from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) can be considered.

UG Programmes

Students must hold at least 5 credit passes (4‐6) from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) AND have passed one of the following: a recognised Foundation/Access course OR a minimum of 2 Cambridge A Levels OR year 1 (level 100) of a recognised Nigerian degree course OR an Ordinary National Diploma (OND/ND) OR a National Certificate of Education Students with lower OND/ND grades or low Year 1 results may be considered for entry onto an International Foundation Programme.

For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students hold at least 5 credit passes (4‐6) from the SSCE (WAEC/NECO) AND hold a Higher National Diploma with at least a lower credit in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry.

*Classification: Distinction, Upper/Lower Credit and pass, look for at least a lower credit. Grading System (SSCE): A1 (excellent), B2‐3 (good), C4‐6 (credit), D7‐8 (pass), F9 (fail). Grading System (HND): Distinction, Upper/Lower Credit and pass

PG Programmes

Students must hold at least a good Second Class Bachelor’s Degree from a recognised Nigerian University A student holding a lower degree may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business

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OMAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Oman, they must have at least a D (50%) in Maths as part of the General Education Diploma (C (65%) in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold the General Education Diploma and the Certificate (شھادة).

UG Programmes

Students must hold the General Education Diploma and one of the following:

Diploma (الدبلوم ) Studied for at least 2 years with GPA of more than 2.3 and Grade Good

Higher/Advanced Diploma

UK Foundation Degree Grading System (General Education Diploma):

A 90‐100 Excellent

B 80‐89 Very Good

C 65‐79 Good

D 50‐64 Pass

F 0‐49 Fail

Grading System (Post School Diploma):

Letter Range Descriptive GPA

A 90‐100 Distinction 4.0

A‐ 85‐89 Very Good 3.7

B+ 80‐84 Very Good 3.3

B 75‐79 Good 3.0

B‐ 70‐74 Good 2.7

C+ 65‐69 Satisfactory 2.3

C 60‐64 Satisfactory 2.0

PG Programmes

Students must hold either a Bachelor Degree (including individual research) or a Graduate Diploma. Students must have achieved a GPA of at least 2.0.

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PAKISTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Pakistan, they must have at least a C (50%) in Maths as part of the “Inter” (B (60%) in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a Second Division (60+ or grade C or above) in HSC/HSCC (Higher Secondary School Certificate or FSc (Federal Secondary Certificate) or FA (Federal Certificate in Arts) or I Com (Intermediate in Commerce also known as ‘Inter’)

UG Programmes

Students must have completed 12 years of secondary education obtaining either the HSC/HSCC, FSc or FA or ‘Inter’. AND Students must have completed a Bachelor degree of at least 2 years with greater than 50% average. This can be described as completion of Part I and Part II or 1st and 2nd annual examinations. OR A Levels OR A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students have completed 2 years of a 3‐4 year BBA, BSc or BCS Course with an overall average of 70+ in a relevant subject they may be considered for advanced entry (at the School’s discretion). Grading System: A+(1) 90+ A+(2) 85‐89 A+(3) 80‐84 A 70‐79 B 60‐69 C 50‐59 D 40‐49 E 0‐40

PG Programmes

Students must hold one of the following: A Second Division 4 year BBA, BSc, BCS, BEng or BEd (for relevant programmes) OR A First or Second Division 2 year Master’s degree and a 2 year Bachelor’s Degree A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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PHILIPPINES English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Philippines, they must have Maths as part of an associate degree. Consideration may be given to those with Maths at Grade A as part of their High School Diploma but these will be considered on an individual basis.


There is no qualification in the Philippines that would enable a student to undertake the International Foundation Programme as the High School Diploma is below GCSE standard, and the Associate Degree is GCSE standard (Level 2). Students who have commenced a Bachelor’s degree but not received a sufficient grade may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

UG Programmes

Students holding any of the following will be considered for direct entry to Year 1 of a degree programme: Bachelor degree; Bachelor degree from a Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University (See Naric for list); Bachelor degree in a professional or paramedical subject; Certificate / Diploma (postgraduate)

PG Programmes

Students must hold one of the following: A Master’s Degree from one of the following institutions: Asian Institute of Management (Magna Cum Laude) Ateneo de Manila University (Magna Cum Laude) De La Salle University (2.5 GPA) University of Santo Tomas (Magna Cum Laude) University of the Philippines (2.5 GPA) OR Master's degree from a Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University (See Naric for list) A student holding one of the following may be considered for entry onto the Graduate Certificate programme: Bachelor degree from one of the following institutions: Asian Institute of Management Ateneo de Manila University De La Salle University University of Santo Tomas University of the Philippines OR Bachelor degree from a Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University (See Naric for list) OR Certificate / Diploma from a Centre of Excellence or Prestigious University (See Naric for list)

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RUSSIAN FEDERATION


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Russia, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Аттестат о среднем (полном) общем образовании (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена) (Certificate of Unified State Examination) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Свидетельство о результатах ЕГЭ (единого государственного экзамена) (Certificate of Unified State Examination) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (базовый уровень) (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (basic level))with a Grade 3 or above. OR Диплом о среднем профессиональном образовании (повышенный уровень) (Diploma of Secondary Vocational Education (advanced level)) with a score of 3 or above. OR Диплом о среднем специальном образовании (Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education) with a score of 3 or above. OR Диплом о неполном высшем образовании (Diploma of Incomplete Higher Education) with a score of 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Диплом Бакалавра (Bachelor degree) OR Диплом Специалиста (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent).

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SAUDI ARABIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Saudi Arabia they must have at least a grade of 70% in Maths as part of the Tawjihiyah (80% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall average of 60% or above.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with an overall average of 60% or above AND have passed one of the following:

a recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma (for relevant degree programmes) OR College of Technology Diploma (2 years) OR Associate Degree For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: Students who have completed 2 years of a recognised Bachelors degree/an Associate Degree in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 3.0 or above OR students who hold the Higher Diploma (in a relevant subject) may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for direct entry to the 2nd year. The Grading System is: 90 – 100 Excellent 80 – 89 Very Good 70‐ 79 Good 60 ‐69 Pass 0 – 59 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of 3.0 or above from a recognised university. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business

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SENEGAL


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Senegal, they must have at least a grade of 10 in Maths as part of the Brevet de Technicien Superieure / Diplome d’Ingenieur Technolgie / Diplome Universitaire de Technologie (12 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the: Brevet de Technicien Superieure OR Diplome d’Ingenieur Technolgie OR Diplome Universitaire de Technologie. An overall score of 10 or above (and no grade below 10)

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the: Diplome d’Etudes Universitaires Generales OR Diplome Universitaire d’Etudes Litteraires OR Diplôme Universitaire d'Études Scientifiques Grading System: 10‐11 passable/average; 12‐13 assez bien/quite good; 14‐15 bien/good; 16‐20 tres bien/very good

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Diplôme d'Études Supérieures with a minimum overall score of 14 or above OR Maitrise OR Diplôme d'Études Supérieures Specialisées OR Licence/Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum overall score of 16 or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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SOMALIA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Somalia, they must have at least a grade of 60% in Maths as part of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least a 60% average.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least a 60% average. AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Post‐Secondary Diploma OR Laurea / Bachelor degree Grading System: 0‐100% (50% is the minimum pass mark.) NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Somalia. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have Secondary School Leaving Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

No qualifications from Somalia are suitable for entry to any of our Postgraduate or Graduate Certificate courses.

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SRI LANKA English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Sri Lanka, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the O level (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Sri Lankan O Levels to include Maths and English with a Credit/Distinction AND have at least one A Level with a total of 120 UCAS points.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Sri Lankan O Levels AND hold at least 2 A Levels (240 UCAS points). Three A levels at C represents approx. 240 UCAS tariff points. Grading System: Grading is A (Distinction); B (Very good pass); C (Credit); S (Ordinary Pass)

PG Programmes

4 year Bachelor’s Special Degree OR Students with a 3 year First or Upper Second Class Bachelor’s General Degree may be considered for direct entry into a postgraduate programme. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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SUDAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Sudan, they must have at least a grade of 60% in Maths as part of the Sudan School Certificate (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a Sudan School Certificate with at least a 60% average.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a Sudan School Certificate with at least a 60% average. AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR UK A Levels / Full Level 3 qualification OR Diploma (from a higher institution) OR Bachelor degree Grading System: A (80%) – F (D‐ 50% is the minimum pass mark.) NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Sudan. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have a Sudan School Certificate, then they require some Level 3 qualifications from the UK; a foundation degree; or if they have nothing else at all, 10 years + managerial/directorial work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelor’s degree and have scored at least 70% OR a Postgraduate Diploma. Students holding a lower a degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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TAIWAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Taiwan, they must have at least a grade of C/60% in Maths as part of the Senior High School Leaving Certificate (B/70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students who have passed the Senior High School Leaving Certificate with very good results (70% and above).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Senior High School Leaving Certificate with 70% average AND have successfully completed one of the following:

A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR The first year of their Bachelor’s degree with an overall average of 70% OR The Junior College Diploma (please see advanced entry) For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme students need to have passed one of the following: If students have completed 2 years of their Bachelors’ Degree in a relevant subject, with an overall average of 70% they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for direct entry to the 2nd year. OR Holders of the 5 year Junior College* Diploma (or a 2 year Diploma which is actually the final two years of the 5 year qualification) in a relevant subject with exceptional results may also be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: A‐E; 60%/C is minimum pass mark. A 80‐l00% B 70‐79% C 60‐69% D 50‐59% E (below 50)

PG Programmes

Students must hold a good 4 year Bachelor’s Degree from a national or recognised private university* with an overall average of 70% or above. Students from a new private university* will be required to obtain 80% or above. OR Students who have completed a Junior College Diploma followed by a 2 year ‘top up degree’ from a national or recognised private university* with an overall average of 70% or above will be considered. Students from a new private university* will be required to obtain 80% or above. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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TAJIKISTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Tajikistan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Шаxодатнома дар бораи маълумоти миёна умуми (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed theШаxодатнома дар бораи маълумоти миёна умуми(Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Шаxодатнома дар бораи маълумоти миёна умуми (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Дипломи (Junior Specialist) with a Grade 3 or above. OR Students must have passed the Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) with a score of 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Дипломи дар бораи маълумоти оли (Specialist Diploma)with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must have passed the Диплом магистра (Master’s Degree) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent).

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THAILAND English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Thailand, they must have at least a grade of 60% in Maths as part of the MAW 6 (Higher Secondary School Certificate – Mathayom Suksa, M6) (70% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Applicants must have completed the MAW 6 (Higher Secondary School Certificate –Mathayom Suksa, M6) with good grades (2.5/65% and above) to be considered for entry to International Foundation Diploma in Business. OR Applicants must have completed the Certificate of Vocational Education with at least 50% in every subject.

UG Programmes

Applicants must have passed the MAW 6 (Higher Secondary School Certificate – Mathayom Suksa, M6) with 50% or above AND have successfully passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR The first year of a Bachelor’s degree at a recognised university with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or above OR 2.3 or above if studied at one of the following prestigious institutions: Assumption (ABAC); Mahidol (MUIC); Sirindhorn (SIIT); iBBA; Chulalongkorn; Thammasat; Prince of Songkhla; Chiang Mai; Silpakorn; Kasetsart OR Associate Degree with a minimum CGPA of 2.7 OR above OR 2.5 or above if studied at one of the following prestigious institutions: Assumption (ABAC); Mahidol (MUIC); Sirindhorn (SIIT); iBBA; Chulalongkorn; Thammasat; Prince of Songkhla; Chiang Mai; Silpakorn; Kasetsart OR Diploma in Vocational Education/Higher Certificate For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme:

Applicants have completed 2 years of their Bachelor’s Degree (with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 OR above OR 2.3 or above if studied at one of the following prestigious institutions: Assumption (ABAC); Mahidol (MUIC); Sirindhorn (SIIT); iBBA; Chulalongkorn; Thammasat; Prince of Songkhla; Chiang Mai; Silpakorn; Kasetsart) in a relevant subject they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for direct entry to the 2nd year.

OR Applicants holding the Higher Diploma of Technical Education/Higher Diploma of Vocational Education, from a recognised institution, in the relevant subject may be considered for advanced entry to Year 2. Grading System: 80‐100%/4/Excellent; 70‐79%/3/Good; 60‐69%/2/Fair; 50‐59%/1/Pass; 0‐49%/0/Fail

PG Programmes

Applicants must hold a 4 year Bachelor’s Degree, in a relevant subject area, with an overall GPA of 2.5 or above OR 2.3 or above if studied at one of the following prestigious institutions: Assumption (ABAC); Mahidol (MUIC); Sirindhorn (SIIT); iBBA; Chulalongkorn; Thammasat; Prince of Songkhla; Chiang Mai; Silpakorn; Kasetsart A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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TURKEY English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Turkey, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School diploma) OR Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) (4 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must hold a Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School diploma) OR Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) with at least a grade of 3.

UG Programmes

Students must hold a Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School diploma) OR Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Diploma) with at least a grade of 3 AND have passed the State University Entrance Examination (Ögrenci Secme Sinavi (ÖSS)) administered centrally by the Student Selection and Placement Centre (ÖSYM). OR Students must hold an Ön‐Lisans Diplomasi (Associate degree) Grading System: 0‐5 (2 is the minimum pass mark.) NB: Some GB Mature students present qualifications from Turkey. If they have met the entry requirements (above), they can be accepted. If they only have a Devlet Lise Diplomasi, then they may be considered for entry, provided they have some relevant recent work experience and/or recent relevant study.

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Lisans Diplomasi (Bachelor degree) with a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students holding a lower a degree may be considered for the Graduate Certificate in Business.

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TURKMENISTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Turkmenistan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed theШаxодатнома дар бораи маълумоти миёна умуми (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Şahadatnama orta blim hakynda (Certificate of Complete Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree OR Students must have passed the Diplom yörite orta bilim barada (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education)with a Grade 3 or above. Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Ýokary bilim hakynda şahadatnama (Specialist Diploma)with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) if passed after 2007 to include an individual research project/dissertation.

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UAE English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from UAE, they must have at least a grade of 70% in Maths as part of the Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) (80% in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have completed the Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with an overall average of 60% or above.

UG Programmes

Students must have completed the Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) AND one of the following: a recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR A Levels OR Associate Degree OR A University Diploma For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: Students who have completed an Associate Degree or 2 years of a recognised Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 2.7 or above OR students who hold the Higher College of Technology The Grading System is: 90 – 100 Excellent 80 – 89 Very Good 70‐ 79 Good 60 ‐69 Pass 0 – 59 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (having completed a minimum of 132 credit hours, with a CGPA of 2.7 or above) from a recognised university. A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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UKRAINE English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Ukraine, they must have at least a grade of 6 in Maths as part of the Aтестат про повну загальну середню освіту (Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education) (8in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must complete secondary education and hold the Сертифікат зовнішнього незалежного оцінювання (Certificate of Independent External Examination) with a score of 100 or above.

UG Programmes

Students must complete secondary education and hold the Сертифікат зовнішнього незалежного оцінювання (Certificate of Independent External Examination) with a score of 150 or above. OR Students must have passed the Диплом молодшого спеціаліста (Junior Specialist Diploma) OR A recognised UK Foundation Diploma Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System: 1‐12 with 12 being the highest. 4 is the minimum pass mark. For the Independent External Examination it is marked between 100 and 200 with no mark given if a student fails.

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Диплом бакалавра (Bachelor degree) with a score of 7 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation. If studied before 2007 only eligible for Graduate Certificate. OR Students must have passed the Диплом спеціаліста (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 7 or above (or equivalent). Students with a Диплом магістра (Master's degree) can also be considered.

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UZBEKISTAN English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Uzbekistan, they must have at least a grade of 3 in Maths as part of the O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) (4in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students must have passed the O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the O'rta Ma'lumot To'g'risida Shahodatnoma (Certificate of Completed Secondary Education) with a Grade of 3 or above AND have completed a UK Foundation Degree Students with qualifications prior to the break‐up of the USSR, please refer to entry requirements for “Former Soviet Union States”. Grading System:

5 Excellent

4 Good

3 Satisfactory

2 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Diplomi (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation. OR Students must have passed the Magistr Diplomi (Master's degree). Students who hold a Bakalavr Diplomi (Bachelor degree) must do the Graduate Certificate in Business course.

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FORMER SOVIET UNION STATES

If students are presenting qualifications from a former USSR country, please check if the qualification is pre or post‐independence. If post‐independence (1991 on) then refer to the country specific guides but if pre 1991 then refer to these requirements.


All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from USSR (pre‐1991), they must have a grade of 3 or above in Maths as part of the Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education).


Students must have passed either the Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education) with a score of 3 or above OR Диплом начального профессионального образования (училище) (Diploma of Initial Vocational Traning (from school)) with a score of 3 or above;

UG Programmes

Students must have passed one of the following: Aттестат о среднем образовании (Certificate of Secondary Education) with a score of 3 or above; Диплом начального профессионального образования (училище) (Diploma of Initial Vocational Traning (from school)) with a score of 3 or above; AND Have passed a University Entrance examination OR undertaken a recognised UK Foundation Degree or approved Level 3 qualification. OR Students must have passed either the Диплом об окончании колледжа по второи ступени (College Completion Diploma (Second Level)) OR Диплом об окончании среднего специального образования (Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education) Grading System:

2‐5 System 0‐10 System 0‐20 System Interpretation

5 9‐10 18‐20 Excellent

4 7‐8 13‐17 Good

3 5‐6 8‐12 Satisfactory

2 0‐4 0‐7 Fail

PG Programmes

Students must have passed the Диплом специалиста (Specialist Diploma) with a score of 4 or above (or equivalent) to include an individual research project/dissertation.

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VIETNAM English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Vietnam, they must have at least a grade of 7 in Maths as part of the Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate (8 in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management). If students do not have the Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate they need at least 7.5 in Maths at Year 12 to meet this requirement.


Students must hold an Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ng Hiep Pho Tong) with excellent grades (7.0 and above).

UG Programmes

Students must have passed the Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ng Hiep Pho Tong) AND have passed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR The first year of a relevant degree (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) with an overall average of 7.0 or above OR College Diploma / Associate Degree / Tot nghiep dai hoc Students without the Upper Secondary Graduation Certificate (Bang Tot Ng Hiep Pho Tong) must have completed 12 years of secondary education and have completed one of the following: A recognised UK Foundation/Access Course OR The first year of a relevant degree (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) with an overall average of 7.0 or above OR College Diploma / Associate Degree / Tot nghiep dai hoc For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: Decisions should be made on a case by case basis. If students have completed 2/3 years of a degree in a relevant subject (look at individual modules) with an overall average of 7.0 or above they may (at the School’s discretion) be considered for advanced entry. Grading System: Same across all levels and is based on a 10 point scale. The minimum pass mark is 5.

PG Programmes

Applicants must hold one of the following: A Bachelor’s Degree (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) with an overall average of 7.0 or above OR A Master’s Degree (Thac Si)

For entry to our Graduate Certificate in Business applicants must hold either: A Bachelor’s Degree (Bang Tot Nghiep Dai Hoc) with an overall average of 5.0 or above OR A Bachelor’s degree from RMIT Vietname with a GPA of over 1.0.

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ZIMBABWE English and Maths requirements

All students applying for an Undergraduate or Postgraduate degree or the Graduate Certificate at QAHE are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements. Students must also provide evidence that they satisfy the requirements for Maths (i.e. equivalent to a Grade C in GCSE. For students presenting qualifications from Zimbabwe, they must have at least a grade of C in Maths as part of the GCE O Level/CSC (B in Maths for BSc Hons Accounting and Management).


Students with low A Level or Diploma results may be considered for entry onto an International Foundation Programme.

UG Programmes

Students must hold 6 credit passes at GCE O Level/CSC AND have passed one of the following:

a recognised UK Foundation/Access course OR

GCE A Levels/CHSC OR

a National Certificate of Education OR

a National Diploma For advanced entry to an Undergraduate Degree Programme: If students hold at least 6 credit passes at O Level/CSC AND hold either a Higher National Diploma OR have completed 2 years of a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant subject with a CGPA of 2.7 or above they may be considered (at the School’s discretion) for advanced entry. Grading System: A‐E

PG Programmes

Students must hold a good Second Class (CGPA of 2.7 or above) Bachelor (Honours) Degree from a recognised university. List of Recognised Higher Education Institutions (NARIC) 1. Africa University, Mutare 2. Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE), Bindura 3. Catholic University in Zimbabwe (CUZ), Harare 4. Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT), Chinhoyi 5. Great Zimbabwe University (GZU), Masvingo 6. Masvingo State University, Mashonaland 7. Midlands State University (MSU), Gweru 8. National University of Science and Technology (NUST), Bulawayo 9. Solusi University, Bulawayo, 10. University of Zimbabwe, Harare 11. UZ‐College of Health Sciences, Bulawayo 12. Zimbabwe Open University (ZOU), Harare A student holding a lower award may be considered for the Graduate certificate in Business.

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DOCUMENT CHANGE CONTROL

This section is intended to track all amendments to the entry requirements.

DATE COUNTRY CHANGE

18.02.2015 Brazil Requirement for applicants to undergraduate courses to have completed a “Vestibular” have been removed as this is a non‐standard University entrance exam used to filter out the large number of applicants to Brazilian universities rather than to assess academic ability to undertake a course of study.

18.02.2015 Egypt Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

18.02.2015 Nepal Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

01.04.2015 Vietnam Included entry qualifications for students from RMIT Vietnam (an Australian University).

01.04.2015 Australia Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

29.06.2015 Armenia

Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

29.06.2015 Azerbaijan


29.06.2015 Belarus


29.06.2015 Georgia


29.06.2015 Kazakhstan


29.06.2015 Kyrgyzstan


29.06.2015 Moldova


29.06.2015 Tajikistan


29.06.2015 Turkmenistan


29.06.2015 Ukraine


29.06.2015 Uzbekistan


29.06.2015 USSR (Former Soviet Union States)


29.06.2015 All Removed requirement for applicants wishing to study MSc International Business to have a degree in a business related subject.

15.01.2016 Philippines Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

15.01.2016 Russia Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

07.03.2016 Jordan Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

14.04.2016 India Amended Maths requirements from 60%/65% at HSC to 50%/55%.

14.04.2016 Pakistan Amended entry requirements following re‐assessment by NARIC.

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14.04.2016 Nepal Reworded the entry requirements for postgraduate entry.

14.04.2016 Bangladesh Amended entry requirements following re‐assessment by NARIC.

14.04.2016 Bolivia Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

18.08.2016 Oman Entry requirements added for all levels of study.

18.08.2016 Vietnam Amended entry requirements following re‐assessment by NARIC.