This programme is for international students who wish to progress to a University of Leeds bachelor’s degree.
On this page, you can find both academic and English Language requirements for your intended programme.
You can email our Admissions team at IFYAdmissions@leeds.ac.uk for more details about specific programme requirements or if you have questions about a qualification from a country or region not listed below.
Entry requirements by country or region
If you studied UK or international qualifications you can find details of entry requirements at the bottom of this page.
Algeria
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Angola
An average of 15 out of 20 in the Habilitação Literarias (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with at least 15 out of 20 in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Argentina
Scores of at least 7 out of 10 in the Bachillerato Especializado in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Azerbaijan
An average of 80% in the Grade 11 School Leaving Certificate with at least 4.0 out of 5.0 (or 80%) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Bahrain
An average of 85% in the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama/ General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Botswana
An average of 3 in the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education with at least 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Brazil
Obtain a score of at least 8 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme in the Certificado de Conclusão de Ensino Médio.
Cambodia
Diploma of Upper Secondary Education with minimum B overall and B in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Caribbean
Grade 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme in the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).
Chile
An average of 5 overall in the Licencia de Educación / Enseñanza Media, with at least 6 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
China
An overall average of 80% (grade B) with at least 80% (grade B) in relevant subject areas in Senior High School year 3. The same scores are also accepted from Year 2.
Colombia
An average of 70% in the Bachiller Académico, with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Costa Rica
Scores of at least 80% overall in the Bachiller en Educación Media with 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Cyprus
Scores of at least 8 out of 10 in the Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (High School Leaving Diploma) or 16 out of 20 in the Apolytírio Lykeíou, with required grades in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ecuador
Scores of at least 16 out of 20 in Título de Bachiller en Ciencias, with 16 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Egypt
An average of 85% in the Grade 12 High School leaving examinations with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Ghana
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior High School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Greece
Scores of at least 16 out of 20 in the Apolytirio Lykeiou (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Hong Kong
For students who have completed Form 5 of the HKDSE, an average mark of at least 60% in their HKDSE Form 5 School Report with marks of at least 60% in relevant academic subjects. For students who have completed Form 6 of the HKDSE, Level 3 overall and a minimum of Level 3 in relevant academic subjects.
India
An average of 65% in the Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate (All India Senior School Certificate, Higher School Certificate, Indian School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate or Pre-University Course) with at least 65% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Indonesia
An average of 70% in Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA/MA) with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Iran
An average of 15 out of 20 in the High School Diploma with at least 15 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Iraq
An average of 85% in the Certificate of Preparatory Education with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme
Japan
An average of 3 out of 5 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with at least 4 out of 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Jordan
An average of 85% in the Certificate of General Secondary Education with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kazakhstan
Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Completed Secondary Education (Attestat) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Kenya
Grade B average in the Kenyan Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with at least grade B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Kuwait
An average of 85% in the Shahadat-al-thanawia-al-a’ama (General Secondary School Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Lebanon
An average of 14 out of 20 in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 14 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Libya
An average of 80% in the Secondary Education Certificate with at least 80% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Macau
Scores of 70% overall in the Form 6 Certificate of Higher Secondary Education, with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Malaysia
Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): At least Grade B3 overall, with Grade B in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme. SPM (Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia): At least B overall, with Grade A in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Mexico
An average of 7 out of 10 in the Bachillerato General with at least 7 out of 10 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Morocco
At least 14 out of 20 overall (with 14 out of 20 in two relevant subjects) in the Attestation du Baccalauréat.
Myanmar
An average of 65% in the Basic Education High School Examination (also known as Matriculation Certificate), with at least 70% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Namibia
Excellent scores in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate (NSSC) - Higher Level, with grade 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Nigeria
Grade B3 average in the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with at least grade B3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Oman
An average of 85% in the Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Pakistan
An average of 70% in the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) or Intermediate Certificate with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Peru
An average of 13 out of 20 overall in the Certificado de Educación Secundaria Común Completa, with at least 13 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Philippines
A minimum of 85% in Grade 12 of the High School Diploma (Academic Track), with 85% in relevant subjects.
Qatar
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Education Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme or 90% in relevant subjects taken at Advanced level in grade 12 of the Qatar Senior Schooling Certificate (QSSC).
Russia
Scores of at least 4 out of 5 in the Certificate of Secondary Complete General Education (Attestat) in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Saudi Arabia
An average of 85% in the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Singapore
Cambridge A Level with at least D grades in relevant academic subjects.
South Africa
An average of 5 overall in the South African National Senior Certificate with at least grade 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
South Korea
Overall rank of 4 out of 9 or at least 70% in the Senior High School Diploma, with scores of at least 75% in two subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Sudan
An average of 70% in the Sudan School Certificate with at least 70% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Syria
An average of 85% in the General Secondary Certificate with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Taiwan
An average of 75% in the Senior High School Leaving Certificate with at least 75% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Thailand
At least grade 3 in the Certificate of Secondary Education (MAW6) with 3 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Tunisia
Scores of 14 out of 20 overall in the Baccalauréat, with at least 14 out of 20 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Turkey
Turkmenistan
An average of 4 in Complete Secondary Education with at least 5 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Uganda
Grade D average in the Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) with grade D in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
United Arab Emirates (UAE)
An average of 85% in the Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
United States of America
High School Graduation Diploma with grade B/GPA 3.0 average and grade B in two degree specific subjects.
Ukraine
Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education (Attestat) with an overall average of 9 and two relevant subjects at 9 (12 point scale).
Venezuela
Scores of at least 15 out of 20 in the Título de Educación Media General in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Vietnam
An average of 7.0 in year 11 with at least 7.0 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
Yemen
An average of 85% in the Al-Thanawiya (General Secondary Education Certificate) with at least 85% in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree.
Zambia
Scores of at least 2 overall in Zambian High School Certificate, with 2 in subjects that are relevant to the intended undergraduate degree programme.
UK and International qualifications
AS Levels
Students who have completed AS Levels will be considered for the International Foundation Year if they have achieved a grade B in at least two subjects. Specific subjects will be dependent on the chosen degree path of progression.
International Baccalaureate
Students who have completed the International Baccalaureate will be considered for the International Foundation Year if they have reached a minimum Grade of 26 points overall with grade 4 at Standard Level or 3 at Higher Level in two subjects. Specific subjects will be dependent on the chosen degree path of progression.
English language requirements
Arts and Social Science, Business and Healthcare routes
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS Indicator.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Academic Online score of 60 with a minimum of 59 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition Overall score of 80 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL Paper-delivered Test.
- LanguageCert International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) B2 Communicator (either the online or test centre test) or Language Centre International ESOL SELT (Secure English Language Test) B2 with a minimum 36 in each component. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as first or second language at grade C or 4.
- IB (International Baccalaureate) – English (standard or higher level) at grade 4.
- A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
- HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
- West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
Design, Engineering and Science routes
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Academic or IELTS for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration) (Academic) or IELTS Online overall score of 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. We do not accept IELTS Indicator.
- PTE (Pearson Test of English) Academic or PTE Academic UKVI or PTE Academic Online overall score of 59 with a minimum of 59 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based Test) or TOEFL iBT Home Edition overall score of 72 with 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking and 19 in Writing. Please note that we do not accept TOEFL MyBest scores and we expect candidates to have met the relevant requirements from a single TOEFL test. We cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study. We do not accept the TOEFL Paper-delivered Test.
- LanguageCert International ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) B2 Communicator (either the online or test centre test) or Language Centre International ESOL SELT (Secure English Language Test) B2 with a minimum of 33 in each of Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing. Please note that we cannot accept results from these tests that are over two years old at the start date of the course you intend to study.
- IGCSE (International General Certificate of Secondary Education) English as first or second language at grade C or 4.
- IB (International Baccalaureate) – English (standard or higher level) at grade 4.
- A suitable Cambridge English qualification with at least 169 overall and no less than 162 in any component. B2 First is the most relevant to these scores but we also accept C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency.
- HKDSE (Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education) English at Grade 4.
- West African Examinations Council (WAEC) West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) with English at grade C6.
Find out about other accepted English qualifications by country/region.
If you don't meet these requirements, you could study with our Language Centre to improve your English to the level required.