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Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

General Academic Requirements
For business subjects, AS/A Levels (40 UCAS points) for example AS Level BCC or A Level DE. For other subjects, A Levels (80 UCAS points), for example BB/CCD. Alternatively, a recognized foundation year or an equivalent overseas qualification.

Country Equivalents
The general admission requirements listed above are approximately equivalent1 to the following qualifications in selected countries. If your country is not listed, please contact your student advisor for further information.

Brazil Ensino Médio 70%+. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
Egypt GSEC (Thanawiya Amma) 70% - 80%. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
Ghana WASSCE B/C average. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
India Standard XII 50% - 55%
Jordan GSEC (Tawjihi) 75% - 85%. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
Kazakhstan Attestat 4/5
Kenya KCSE B/C average. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
Kuwait GSEC (Thanawiya) plus one year of further study.
Lebanon Baccalaureate 12-14. Some institutions at this level require a further year of study.
Malaysia STPM C/D grades in 2-3 subjects
Mexico Bachillerato 75%+. Most institutions at this level require one year of further study.
Morocco Baccalaureate 12 - 14.
Nigeria WASSCE B/C average
Qatar GSEC plus one year of further study.
Saudi Arabia GSEC (Tawjihiyya) plus one year of further study.
South Africa NSC Grade 5 (55% - 65%) in 5 subjects.
Turkey Lise Diplomasi 50% - 60%.
United Arab Emirates GSEC (Thanawiya) plus one year of further study.
United States High School Diploma GPA 2.0 - 2.5 plus 2 AP subjects (3,2).
Zambia Zambian School Certificate (ZSC) plus one year of further study.
Zimbabwe 2 A Level subjects (DD)

Other Requirements

English IELTS 6.0 (5.5 all skills) or equivalent. A wide range of English qualifications is accepted, including some high school English qualifications.

1 Institutions with entry levels similar to Birmingham City University International College usually accept the country qualifications listed. This assessment is provided for guidance only and should not be read as the official country-by-country admission requirements for Birmingham City University International College. All applications are considered individually and admission decisions are made solely at the discretion of Birmingham City University International College. If your application is successful, the admission requirements will be specified clearly in your offer letter.

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