This map links to pages which detail information on a country by country basis, including the qualifications from institutions within particular countries which are recognised for entry to British Universities. Select a region from the map below Middle East

Bahrain Iran Jordan Kuwait Libya Oman Saudi Arabia UAE Other Countries

BAHRAIN - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the TAWJAHIYA (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will be considered, on merit, for entry to the Foundation courses at most of our Partner Universities in the UK.

Holders of the Diploma from Bahrain University, or the Associate Degree from the College of Health Sciences, will be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree courses.

Holders of the with a minimum total of 28 points, or A - Levels, obtained locally, will be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree courses.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree from Bahrain University will be considered for graduate study. This will normally be a graduate diploma or a taught Masters degree.

Holders of a Masters degree may be considered for PhD studies.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

IRAN - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the Concours who have completed a suitable foundation programme and obtained a recognised foundation qualification will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of the Fogh-Diplom or Kardani qualification will be considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Holders of the Licence or Kardani/Karshenasi qualification will be considered for direct admission to Bachelor degree courses.

In exceptional cases exemptions to first degree courses may be considered. Candidates with appropriate work experience may be considered for entry to postgraduate courses.

Holders of the Fogh-Licence or Kardani/Karshenasi Arshad qualification will be considered for entry to postgraduate study.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

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JORDAN - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the Tawjihi General Secondary Education Certificate can be considered for entry on to foundation year degrees in most our partner universities.

Applicants holding the Tawjihi and a recognised foundation/access qualification will be considered for entry to Bachelor Degree courses.
Holders of al-Shamel Intermediate diploma may be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree courses.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum 28 points or A levels studied in Jordan, will be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree courses.

Holders of a good Bachelors degree will be considered for taught graduate courses.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

KUWAIT - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al-A'ama (General Secondary School Certificate) may be considered, on merit, for entry to the Foundation/Access/Bridging courses in most faculties except medicine.

Holders of the Diplomas in Applied Business Studies/Applied Technology or the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of 'A' levels, obtained in Kuwait, are considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree from Kuwait University will, be considered for graduate study. This will normally be a postgraduate diploma or a taught Masters degree.

Holders of a Masters degree may be considered for PhD studies.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

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LIBYA - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of a General Secondary Certificate will be considered for entry to foundation courses for entry to the Foundation/ Access/ Bridging courses in most faculties except medicine.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum 28 points will be considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Holders of a Bachelor degree will be considered for admission to Bachelors degree courses. Exceptionally strong candidates will be considered for exemptions.

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for entry to postgraduate studies, normally a taught Masters degree.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

OMAN - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the Thanawiya amma (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) may be considered for entry to the Foundation/Access/ Bridging courses in most faculties except medicine.

Diploma holders from Oman Technical Industrial College (OTIC) may be considered for admission to first degree courses or Foundation/Access/Bridging courses in the Faculties of Pure Science and Engineering - where appropriate.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Holders of 'A' levels obtained in Oman will be considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree from Sultan Qaboos University may be considered for graduate study. This will normally be a postgraduate diploma and taught Masters degree.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

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SAUDI ARABIA - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the General Secondary Education Certificate (TAWJIHIYAH) who have completed a suitable foundation programme and obtained a recognised foundation qualification will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

In exceptional cases applicants with very strong performance in these examinations may be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum 28 points, or 'A' levels obtained in Saudi Arabia, will be considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree will be considered for postgraduate study. This will normally be a postgraduate diploma or a taught Masters degree.

Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for Ph.D studies.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - RECOGNITION OF QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of the Secondary School Certificate (TAWJIHIYYA) who have completed a suitable foundation programme and obtained a recognised foundation qualification will be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of the Higher Secondary School Certificate - standard 12 awarded through the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) or the India Council for School Examinations (ICSE), will be considered for entry to for entry to the Foundation/Access/Bridging courses in most faculties except medicine.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 28 points or `A' levels studied in the UAE are considered for admission to first degree programmes.

Higher College of Technology diploma holders may be considered for admission to Bachelor degree courses.

Holders of a good Bachelor degree will be considered for postgraduate study. This will normally be a postgraduate diploma or a taught Masters degree. Holders of a Masters degree will be considered for Ph.d studies.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

RECOGNITION OF INTERNATIONAL QUALIFACTIONS:

Holders of recognised foundation qualifications will be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree courses.

Holders of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma or six IB subject Certificates (at least three at the higher level), with a minimum of 28 points will be considered for admission to Bachelor Degree programmes.

If you are studying for a UK Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) qualification, 'Distinction' or 'Merit' grades at the National Diploma level or similar grades following completion of the first year of the Higher National Diploma are required for undergraduate entry.

Holders of a good Bachelor (Honours) degree will be considered for entry to graduate study.

The above list is for guidance only and is not conclusive. Students unsure about the acceptability of their qualifications should contact UniAdmission, with full details of their educational background, we will also provide you with details of the required subjects and grades for each course.

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