Entry requirements
We recognise a wide range of international qualifications gained in your home country or elsewhere. The University has minimum entry requirements that all students must meet. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications please find your country for details of country specific requirements and contact details for your local regional office who can advise you further
Standard undergraduate requirements
You must meet our standard academic entry requirements for an undergraduate course, or the overseas equivalent. You will also find any extra criteria on the individual undergraduate course pages.
Standard postgraduate requirements
You must meet our standard academic entry requirements for a postgraduate course, or overseas equiavalent - you will also find any extra criteria on individual postgraduate course pages.
English language requirements
The most common English language requirements for International students are:
- Undergraduate study: IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components) or TOEFL paper based 550 (no less than 4 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 80 (with no less than 17 in each component)
- Postgraduate study: IELTS 6.5 (with minimum 6.0 in all components) or TOEFL paper based 575 (no less than 4.5 in test of written English) or TOEFL internet based 90 (with no less than 19 in each component)
Please note that the validity of IELTS and TOEFL qualifications is 2 years. They cannot be verified after two years and, if expired, may not be accepted by UKBA.
Full details of English language requirements accepted by Middlesex.
For some undergraduate and postgraduate courses, for instance in nursing, a formal qualification in English is always required according to professional requirements. In these instances the details will be available on the specific course page.
In addition to the University’s entry requirements, the UK Border Agency (UKBA) also has its own requirements for students who require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK. In order to be eligible for a visa, applicants for courses which are below degree level (except pre-sessional English Language courses), must have taken a UKBA approved English Language Test and achieved the minimum grade which is stated.
Develop your language skills with us
For students who need to develop their language skills, we do offer English courses and a foundation programme to prepare you for your course. Full details are on our short study pages.
Additional course requirements
Some courses have specific entry requirements because of the specialist nature of the course and these will be made clear on the course’s web page. For instance, students applying for art, design or performing arts must also submit a portfolio along with their applications or be prepared to submit audition tapes or DVDs if not able to attend an audition at the university.
MBA applicants, as well as having a second class honours degree or above or an overseas equivalent qualification, must have a minimum of three years' managerial or professional experience in a full-time position since graduation.
