Northumbria University welcomes applicants from Iran 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 Iran. 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 | 3 year High School Diploma (Nazari or Fani Herfei) | Average mark of 14/20 |
| 1st Year Undergraduate | 3 year High School Diploma (Nazari or Fani Herfei) plus one year pre-university programme (Peeshdaneshgahe) | Minimum mark of 14/20 |
| 2nd Year Undergraduate | Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom) | Minimum mark of 14/20 |
| Postgraduate Programmes | Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Licence or Karshenasi | Average mark of 13/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:2 equivalent Average mark of 15/20 for courses requiring a UK 2:1 equivalent |
| Graduate Certificate | Bachelor Degree (4 Years) Licence or Karshenasi | Average mark of 10/20 |
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.
