Northumbria University welcomes applicants from China with a range of qualifications across our pathway, undergraduate, postgraduate and research courses.
Please note that the following are general entry guidelines for students from China. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study, and some courses may have specific or additional entry criteria; full details are available in our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements and previous study information, not just your final course grading.
For details on our English Language Requirements and Pre-Sessional Courses visit our English Language Centre pages.
Although some courses have specific requirements for entry, Northumbria will consider any qualification for entry to its courses.
| For entry to: | You will need: | Grade Required: |
|---|---|---|
| International Foundation Programme | Senior Middle School Certificate | Successful completion of Senior Middle School 2 with a minimum average of 70% or higher, or successful completion of Senior Middle School 3 with a minimum average of 60% or higher |
| Year 2 Higher Secondary | 70% and above | |
| Year 3 Higher Secondary | 60% and above | |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | Senior High School Certificate | 80% |
| Academy of Art and Design, Tsinghua University | 65% | |
| China Central Academy of the Arts (CAFA) - Design Courses only | Two semesters full transcripts including H&C Assessment and Studio Assessment with average 70% | |
| Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (BIFT) - Design Courses only | All modules with Pass + P in final major project | |
| 2nd or 3rd Year Entry (depending on course and subjects taken) | 3 Year Diploma | 70% |
| 211/985 University | 70% average in undergraduate studies | |
| Non 211/985 University | 75% average in undergraduate studies | |
| Postgraduate Programmes (for courses requiring a 2:2 equivalent) | Bachelor Degree (4 Year) | 70% for courses requiring a 2:2. 75% for courses requiring a 2:1 |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree (4 Year) | 60% |
| Please see the link for the top 100 Universities in China | Click here |
Please note these are general entry guidelines. Actual requirements may vary depending on your chosen course of study and certain courses may have specific or additional entry requirements, full details can be found on our course directory. Decisions for entry will also be based on personal statements, previous study information and not just your final course grading.
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