Overseas qualifications

Australia

Relevant state (Year 12) High School Certificate, and normally a good ranking (over 90%) in the ATAR or UAI/TER/ENTER or a Queensland OP of 5 or below

Austria

Reifeprüfung or Matura with an overall result of 2.0 or better

Belgium

Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) or Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs with a good overall average

Bulgaria

Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with excellent final-year scores (normally 5.5 overall with 6 in key subjects)

Canada

High School Graduation Diploma. Specific requirements vary between provinces; contact Undergraduate Admissions for more information

China

Senior High School Graduation is suitable for entry to our foundation years

Cyprus

Apolytirion of Lykeion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. Additional A levels will strengthen an application. A score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion would be suitable for foundation-year entry

Czech Republic

Maturita with a good overall average

Denmark

Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) or studentereksamen with an overall average of at least 7 on the new grading scale (with higher averages required for more selective subjects)

Estonia

Gümnaasiumi Loputunnistus including at least three state examinations with very good scores

Finland

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

France

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Germany

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Greece

Apolytirion with an overall average of at least 18 or 19/20 will be considered for first-year entry. A score of 15/20 in the Apolytirion would be suitable for foundation-year entry

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) with grades of 5, 5, 4 in relevant electives. Hong Kong A levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas, would also be suitable for first-year (and, in the case of some higher certificates and higher diplomas, second-year) entry

Hungary

Erettsegi/Matura with good average

India

Standard XII results from Central and Metro Boards with an overall average of 75-80% (or better)

Iran

High School Diploma and Pre-University Certificate

Ireland

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Israel

Bagrut, with at least 8/10 in at least six subjects (including one five-unit subject)

Italy

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Japan

Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate is suitable for entry to our foundation years

Latvia

Atestats par Visparejo videjo Izglitibu with very good grades in state exams may be considered for first-year entry, but some subjects will require additional study

Lithuania

Brandos Atestatas with very good grades including scores of 80-90% in at least three state examinations (other than English)

Luxembourg

Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires

Malaysia

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), as well as various two- or three-year college or polytechnic certificates and diplomas, would be suitable for first- year entry. In some cases certain diplomas can provide direct entry into the second year

Netherlands

Voorereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), normally with an average of at least 7

Nigeria

Higher National Diploma, or one year at a recognised Nigerian University, or Professional Diploma (Part IV) from the Institute of Medical Laboratory Technology of Nigeria, or Advanced Diploma, plus a score of C6 or above in WAEC/SSC English

Norway

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table

Pakistan

Bachelor (Pass) degree in arts, commerce or science. Other qualifications would be considered for foundation- year entry only

Poland

Matura with three extended-level written examinations, normally scored within the 7th stanine or better

Portugal

Diploma de Ensino Secundario (normally with an overall mark of at least 16/20)

Romania

Diploma de Bacalaureat with an overall average of 8.5-9.5 depending on your degree choice

Singapore

A levels, as well as certain certificates and diplomas, would be suitable for first-year (and, in the case of some advanced diplomas, second-year) entry

Slovenia

Secondary School Leaving Diploma or Matura with at least 25 points overall

South Africa

National Senior Certificate with very good grades

Spain

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan A levels

Sweden

Refer to the Typical A level offers and their European equivalents table 

Switzerland

Federal Maturity Certificate

Turkey

Devlet Lise Diplomasi or Lise Bitirme is normally suitable only for entry to our foundation years, but very strong applicants may be considered for first-year entry

USA

We look at the applicant's full profile, including the high school graduation and Grade 12 GPA, any APs (where we would expect to see grades of 4/5), SAT Reasoning Test scores in Math, Critical Reading and Writing (normal combined requirement 1800) or ACT grades (normally looking for at least 26 in each of the four compulsory components and higher in key areas), and any SAT Subject Tests (normal requirement 600)