Equivalent qualifications - 2014 entry

The University of Leeds is a truly international university; each year approximately 5000 students from outside the UK choose to study with us.

International applications are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Full instructions on how to apply are available at www.ucas.com

We have many international students and we make offers with reference to most recognised national and international qualifications on an individual basis.

Country specific requirements can be found below. If your country or qualification does not appear in this list or you have any further queries, please contact the relevant admissions team.

All applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirements e.g. GCSE English with Grade C or higher, or TOEFL/IELTS. Where other English language qualifications are accepted, these are indicated below.

Country	Qualification	Standard Offer
Belgium	Diploma	Grade 10 to include 9 Mathematics and 5 in English.
Cyprus	Apolytirio of Lykeio	19/20 and A at A-level in a relevant subject + 17/20 in English.
Europe	European Baccalaureate	Score of at least 8.5 (or 85%) overall including 8-8.5 (or 80-85%) in Mathematics and 6 (or 60%) in English .
Finland	Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen (Matriculation Examination)	7 overall including 7 in Mathematics plus 3 (or B) in English
France	Baccalauréat	13.5 overall including 13 in Mathematics and 10 in English
France	Baccalauréat avec Option Internationale (International Baccalaureat)	13.5 overall including 13 in Mathematics and 10 in English
Germany	Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Abitur (High School Leaving Certificate)	1.2 overall including 13 in Mathematics and 10 in English
Greece	Apolytirio of Lykeio	19/20 including 19 in Mathematics plus 17/20 English
India	Higher Secondary School Certificates - Indian School Certificate (ISC) / Intermediate Certificate / Higher School Certificate / Higher Secondary Certificate / All India Senior School Certificate	85% overall including 85% Mathematics and 70% English
Ireland	Leaving Certificate passed at Higher / Honours level Grades A - C	A1A1A2A2A2A2 including Mathematics and English
Italy	Esame di Stato	85% overall including 80% Mathematics
Kazhakstan	Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (KSSOSO) (Considered equivalent to Advanced Vocational Certificate of Education (AVEC)/BTECNational Diploma Standard)	5 overall including 5 in Mathematics (Graded on a 1-5 scale with 5 being classed as "Excellent")
Latvia	Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Attestation of General Secondary Education)	Grade B overall (previous scale 8-9) including grade B Mathematics
Lithuania	Brandos Atestatas	9/10 overall with 85% in 3 exams at State Level including Mathematics excluding State Exam for English. TOEFL/IELTS required.
Malaysia	STPM (Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia - Malaysia Higher School Certificate)	AAA including Mathematics
Malaysia	INTI Diploma/Degree	60% overall with 60% for English and Mathematics modules
Netherlands	Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)	Grade 9 overall including 9 Mathematics and 6 in English
Norway	Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (formerly Examen Artium up to 1981)	Score of 6 including 6 in Mathematics with 3 in English
Pakistan	HSSC Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate	HSSC and FSC equivalent to GCSE - also supplemented by A-Levels (AAA as standard offer including Mathematics)
Poland	Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura (pre-2005)	Pass overall, Grades 5,5,5, in Mathematics, English and one other subject plus IELTS/TOEFL
Poland	Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura (post-2005)	Score of 90% overall - including 85% Mathematics - plus 70% for English at Advanced Level
Portugal	Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários (previously Certidão do Décimo Segundo Ano)	Score of 19.5 with at least 14 in English and 19 in Mathematics
Romania	Diplomă de Bacalaureat	9.5 overall including 9 for Mathematics
Spain	Título de Bachillerato	Grade 9 overall including 10 in Mathematics and 7 in English
Sweden	Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola	MGV (Exceptional) to include Mathematics and English
USA	(SATS) SAT1 and SATR	550 in each for 3 subjects for SAT1/SATR Plus Grade 5 for 3 Advanced Placement (AP) subjects including Mathematics
West Africa	West African Senior School Certificate (WASSCE)	GCSE level - sent to International Foundation Year
Worldwide	International Baccalaureate	35 points overall, with 18 points at higher level. Must include 5 for HL Mathematics
Worldwide	Cambridge Pre-University	D3, D3, D3 including Mathematics

We also welcome and accept students with a wide range of alternative UK qualifications.