Coming to study from Singapore

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 Singaporean 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 one of the following, with a minimum grade dependent on which course you're applying for:

• GCE A levels taken in Singapore, with grades from BBB to AAA
• 3-year post O level polytechnic diploma, with a minimum grades from GPA 2.6 to 3.4
• UK A levels with grades from BBB to A*AA
• an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of between 28 and 38 points
• completion of a recognised foundation course in the UK, Australia or Canada

If you have any questions about the specific equivalence for your course requirements, please submit a question to the International Office.

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 rather than 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 need a bachelor's degree with a minimum grade dependent on which course you're applying for:

• a first class UK degree equivalent, with:
  • a GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0, or
  • a minimum honours degree with CAP of 4.5, plus a minimum grade of A- for the dissertation or major project for NUS graduates)
• a UK 2:1 degree equivalent, with:
  • a GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, or
  • a minimum honours degree with CAP of 4.0 to 4.49 for NUS graduates

See your course page for the exact requirement.

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.