China

Undergraduate

Qualifications we accept for undergraduate study

Gaokao (aka NCEE - National College Entrance Examination) and Senior high school

Subject-specific requirements from Gaokao:
75-85%.

Please note that some programmes require A Level Maths alongside the Gaokao.

We also accept the Maple Leaf World School Program (MLWSP) Diploma.

Subject-specific requirements from the MLWSP Diploma:
75-85%

Applicants not meeting these requirements (or those applying to School of Medicine or Dentistry courses) will be required to complete a foundation programme, such as the University of Leeds International Foundation Year, or other level 3 qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate.

Typical entry requirements

75 - 82% in Gaokao
and
an overall average of 80% with at least 80% in relevant subject areas in senior high school Year 1 and Year 2 and obtain senior high school graduation certificate.

75-85% in MLWSP Diploma

English Language minimum for undergraduate study

MLWSP Diploma English 12 module at 65% or above, You will need IELTS 6.0 overall, GCSE English C or 4 or an equivalent qualification: Check which English language qualifications we accept.

Postgraduate

Qualifications we accept for postgraduate study

4 year Bachelor degrees.

The University of Leeds uses institutional lists when assessing applications from accepted Chinese institutions, and requirements may vary by school. Please check that your institution is accepted and that you meet the entry requirements before making an application.

If we ask for 1st, you need:

85%-95%, depending on your institution

If we ask for 2.1, you need:

80%-90%, depending on your institution

If we ask for 2.2, you need:

75%-85%, depending on your institution

English Language minimum for postgraduate study

You will need IELTS 6.5 overall, GCSE English C or 4 or an equivalent qualification: Check which English language qualifications we accept.