Coming to study from Bangladesh

If you want to take an undergraduate course with us but do not yet have the qualifications needed to apply, we may offer a foundation course that will enable you to qualify and secure a place. 

The Bangladeshi equivalents for their entry requirements will depend on which of these one-year intensive introductions you apply for.  

They include: 

• the Foundation year for engineering, maths or physics, which prepares you to take up one of 19 undergraduate degrees in engineering, maths or physics
• the Science Foundation Year, which prepares you to take many of our science undergraduate degrees
• the OnCampus undergraduate foundation programmes, which are run by our partner and prepare international students for a variety of degrees, including art, business, the humanities, science, engineering and more 

Most of our undergraduate degrees take 3 years to complete full time and award a bachelor’s degree in the field you study.

To study with us at undergraduate level, you need either:

• an undergraduate degree of 2, 3 or 4 years from a recognised Bangladeshi University with grades from 55% to 70%, or
• completed a foundation year in the UK

Alternatively, we accept one of the following, with the minimum grade or score dependent on which course you're applying for:

• UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA, or
• an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 30 and 38 points

See your course page for the exact requirement.

The OnCampus pre-master's programmes prepare international students for studying at the master’s degree level. They take place over 2 semesters and focus on improving English language, study and research skills.

If you have a UK 2:2 degree equivalent but need a 2:1, successfully completing a programme will secure you a place on your chosen degree.

To apply for a pre-master's programme, you need:

• English language skills from 5.0 IELTS or equivalent (with no single element less than 5.0)

Our postgraduate taught degrees involve more advanced study and usually take 1 year, depending on the course. Degrees awarded include master’s degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.

To apply, you will need a 4 year bachelor's degree or successful completion of a 2 or 3 year bachelor’s degree followed by a 2 year master’s degree. All degrees must be awarded by a recognised university. 

• first-class UK degree equivalent, with a GPA of 3.4 out of 4.0 or 70%
• UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with a GPA of 3.2 out of 4.0 or 64%
• UK 2:2 degree equivalent, with a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or 60%

See your course page for the exact requirement.

If you have any questions about equivalencies for your institution, please submit a question to the International Office team.

To study for a PhD or research degree with us, you need all of the following:

• a 2:1 undergraduate honours degree
• a master's degree with merit
• a strong research proposal

Qualifying degrees must have been awarded by a recognised university.