We recognise a wide range of qualifications from countries across the globe for entry to our courses. Each country has specific entry requirements. For non-European students, discover more about our required International Entry Qualifications
If you don’t have the qualifications for entry or need extra help with the English language, then we accept a number of courses for entry to our undergraduate degrees. Discover more about our range of Foundation Courses.
International students who do not meet direct entry requirements have the option of studying an International Foundation Year or a Pre-Masters programme at the Durham University International Study Centre.
Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at Durham University. Find out more about entry requirements for pathway programmes.
If you’re studying in one of the European countries listed, then you will find details of the grades you need to achieve in your qualifications below. Many of our courses have specific subject requirements as well, so please check your course information for these as well. If your country or qualification is not listed, then please Ask us.
Undergraduate
Postgraduate
The Batxelor is accepted with an overall 2.1
Neither the Albanian Dëftesë Pjekurie (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) nor the Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore (Diploma of State Matura) are currently accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Diplomë e Nivelit të Pare / Bachelor (First Level (University) Diploma / Bachelor's degree) with an overall mark of 8/10 or above
Master Shkencave (master of science) or the kandidat i shkencave with an overall mark of 8/10 or above
Please note the Diplomë universitare alone is not sufficient preparation for postgraduate study at Durham University.
The Armenian Certificate of Secondary General Education alone is not accepted for undergraduate direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
A Level Entry Requirements
Araratian Baccalaureate
A*A*A
A*AA
AAA
AAB
ABB
BBB
Bachelor’s degree (Diplom bakalari astichan) awarded after 2004, a Specialist Diploma (Diplom masnageti) or Master’s degree (Diplom magistrosi astichan) from an approved University with an average GPA of at least 3.3/4, 4.0/5, 80% or B+, depending on grading system.
Reifeprüfung / Matura (Allgemeinbildende Hoehere Schule)
Pass with high distinction (Mit ausgezeichnetem Erfolg bestanden) with the majority of subjects at grade 1 (sehr gut).
Specific subjects may be required at grade 1 depending on the degree programme
Pass with distinction (mit gutem erfolg bestanden) with the majority of subjects at least grade 2.
Bachelor’s Degree (3 years) with GPA 2.4 (gut)
The Атэстат аб агульнай сярэдняй адукацыi (Certificate of General Secondary Education) is not accepted for undergraduate direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
A Specialist Diploma or Master’s Diploma with a score of 8/10 or 4/5 from a well ranked institution.
Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur/Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts
85% or 8.5/10 or 18/20 overall with minimum of 90% or 9/10 or 19/20 in three subjects
90% or 9/10 or 19/20 may be required in specified subjects
85% or 8.5/10 or 18/20 overall
80% or 8/10 or 17/20 overall
70% or 7/10 or 15/20 overall
Licentiaat/ Licencié with 70% or 14/20
Bachelor degree with Distinction (or above)/ Bachelor degree with 72% or above
Diploma o položenom maturskom ispitu (RS) / Diploma o završenoj srednjoj školi (FiBH) (Secondary School Leaving Diploma)
5.0 overall
5.0 may be required in specified subjects
Diploma Visokog Obrazovanja/ Diplomirani (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education/ Bachelor degree) in an appropriate subject with a score of 9/10 or B, OR 4/5 from a well ranked public institution.
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie
5.8 overall, to include 3 examinations with 6 in two specified subjects
5.7 overall, to include 3 examinations with 6 in specified subjects
5.7 overall, to include 3 examinations
6 may be required in specified subjects
Бакалавър (Bachelor degree) / Професионален бакалавър (Professional Bachelor degree) with a minimum overall grade of 4.5/6 from an approved Univeristy.
Svjedodžba o Maturi (Certificate of Maturity) in conjunction with the Drzavna Matura
5 overall in the Svjedodžba, with at least 5,5 at Higher Level in specified subjects in the Drzavna Matura
5 overall in the Svjedodžba, with at least 5,4 at Higher Level in specified subject(s) in the Drzavna Matura
5 overall in the Svjedodžba, with at least 4 at Higher Level in the Drzavna Matura
Bachelor degree/Baccalaureus/Baccalaurea with 3/5 minimum
Apolytirion of Lykeion with A-Levels
Contact Department
18.5/20 or above in the Apolytirion and 2 A-levels with grades between A*-B
Ptychio (Bachelor degree) from an approved University with an overall grade of 7.5/10 or 3.9/4.
Maturitni Zkouška / Maturita
1 in three subjects, with 2 or better in all other subjects
1 may be required in specified subjects
1 in the majority of subjects, with 2 or better in all other subjects
1 in the majority of subjects, with no less than 2 in all subjects.
2 or better in all subjects
Bakalář (Bachelor degree) with 1.5; B (velmi dobre).
Studentereksamen (STX, HHX or HTX or HF)
Contact department
Minimum of 10/12 or above overall.
12/12 may be required in specific subjects
Bachelor degree / Candidatus Philosophiae (3 years) or Diplomingeniør (Engineer) with grade of 10/12.
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus (Secondary School Certificate) including the Rligieksum
Overall score of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with scores of 95%, 95%, 90% in 3 state (Riigeksam) exams
95% or 90% may be required in specific subjects
Overall score of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with scores of 95%, 90%, 90% in 3 state (Riigeksam) exams
Overall score of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with scores of with scores of 90%, 90%, 90% in 3 state (Riigeksam) exams
90% may be required in specific subjects
Overall score of 4.5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with scores of 90%, 90%, 85% in 3 state (Riigeksam) exams
Overall score of 4 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with scores of 90%, 85%, 85% in 3 state (Riigeksam) exams
Bakalaurusekraad with a grade of 4/ B.
A levels
Pass with overall result of 85%
Pass with overall result of 80%
Pass with overall result of 75%
Pass with overall result of 70%
Where specific subjects are required:
A* = 9 in the required subject(s)
A = 8.5 in the required subject(s)
B = 8 in the required subject(s)
Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen
Pass with 7776 in four subjects
7 may be required in specified subjects
Pass with 7666 in four subjects
7 or 6 may be required in specified subjects
Pass with 6666 in four subjects
Kandidaati/ Kandidat with 2/3 or 4/5.
Baccalauréat Général (including Option Internationale du Baccalauréat, OIB)
17 Très bien overall
17 may be required in specified subjects
16 Très bien overall
17 or 16 may be required in specified subjects
15 Bien overall
16 or 15 may be required in specified subjects
14 Bien overall
13 Bien overall
Licence (obtained since 2008)/Maitrise/ Diplôme d'Ingénieur / Architecte Diplômé d'État with 13/20.
The General Education Diploma (Sashualo Ganatlebis Atestasi) is not currently accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Bachelor’s degree (Bakalavris Khariskhi) /Specialist Diploma (Umaghlesi Ganatlebis Diplomi) when awarded after 4 years or more of study/ Master’s degree (Magistris Khariskhi) with an average GPA of at least 3.3/4, 4.0/5 or B+.
Abitur
At least 1.2 overall
13 may be required in specified subjects
At least 1.5 overall
12 may be required in specified subjects
At least 1.8 overall
At least 2.1 overall
First State Exam (Erstes Staatsexamen: Jura / Sekundarstufe II / Sonderpädagogische Lehrämter) - when awarded up to and including 2002/ Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I) / Bachelor’s (post-2002)/ Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung with overall grade of 2.4.
Ptychio (Bachelor degree) from a Public University with an overall grade of 7.5/10.
Ptychio (Bachelor degree) from a programme that is approved by ECPU from a private institution (where the institution is approved by Ministry of Education and Culture) with an overall grade of 3.9/4.
Erettsegi / Matura
5 final subjects taken in the Hungarian Matura. 95%, 90% in two Advanced level subjects and 85%, 85%, 80% in three Intermediate level subjects
May include any specified subjects at higher level.
5 final subjects taken in the Hungarian Matura. 90%, 90% in two Advanced level subjects and 85%, 80%, 80% in three Intermediate level subjects
5 final subjects taken in the Hungarian Matura. 80%, 80% in two Advanced level subjects and 80%, 80%, 80% in three Intermediate level subjects
5 final subjects taken in the Hungarian Matura. 80%, 80% in two Advanced level subjects and 80%, 80%, 75% in three Intermediate level subjects
5 final subjects taken in the Hungarian Matura. 80%, 80% in two Advanced level subjects and 80%, 75%, 75% in three Intermediate level subjects
Alapfokozat or Egyetemi Oklevél with 3/5.
Studentsprof (from Gymnasium)
Overall average score of 9.5
10 may be required in specific subjects
Overall average score of 9
Baccalaurreatus or Bakkalárpróf or Candidatus at 8/10.
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2
Specific subjects may be required
H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
H2,H2,H2,H2,H2
H2,H2,H2,H2,H3
H2,H2,H3,H3,H3
Esame di Stato
Overall average grade of 98% or above
90% or above may be required in specified subjects
Overall average of 95% or above
Overall average of 90% or above
Overall average of 85% or above
Laurea (a three-year bachelor’s degree)/Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello/ Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti/ Diploma di Istituto Superiore per le Industrie Artistiche with an overall grade of 90/110.
Diplomë për kryerjen e shkollës së mesme të lartë is currently not accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Baҫelor / Baccalaureus (Bachelor Degree) from an approved Kosovan institution, with a GPA score of at least B or 9/10 (Very Good).
The Latvian Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu is currently not accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Postgraduate Taught
Bakalaura (obtained since 2003) with 8/10.
Liechtenstein Matura
6.0 overall including at least 6 in two subjects and 5 in one
6 or 5 may be required in specified subjects
6.0 overall including at least 6 in one subject and 5 in two
6.0 overall including at least 5 in three subjects
5 may be required in specified subjects
5.5 overall including at least 5 in two subjects and 4 in one
5.5 overall including at least 5 in one subject and 4 in two
Bachelor Degree / Dipl Ing (FH) - Fachhochschule Diplom / Dipl Arch (FH) / Magister Philosophiae with an overall grade of 5/6 or Good.
Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity from a Gymnasium or Secondary School)
Overall average 9.5 in the school matura, to include at least three state examinations at 95%, 95%, 90%
Specific subjects may be required at state level
Overall average 9.5 in the school matura, to include at least three state examinations at 95%, 90%, 90%
Overall average 9.5 in the school matura, to include at least three state examinations at 90%, 90%, 90%
Overall average 9 in the school matura, to include at least three state examinations at 90%, 90%, 80%
Overall average 9 in the school matura, to include at least three state examinations at 90%, 80%, 80%
Bakalauro Diplomas (Bachelor's Degree) or Profesinis Bakalauras (Professional Bachelor's Degree) with 9/10.
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires
Pass with an overall score of 48 or above
Pass with an overall score of 47 or above
Pass with an overall score of 45 or above
Pass with an overall score of 44 or above
A bachelor’s degree with a minimum 14/20 from an approved institution.
Advanced Matriculation (AM) / Matriculation Certificate Examination- (as examined by University of Malta (MATSEC) only)
Pass with AA at Advanced Level and AAA at Intermediate level. Excludes Intermediate Level in Systems of Knowledge
May include specified subjects at Advanced Level.
Pass with AA at Advanced Level and BBB at Intermediate level. Excludes Intermediate Level in Systems of Knowledge.
Pass with AB at Advanced Level and BBB at Intermediate level. Excludes Intermediate Level in Systems of Knowledge
Pass with AB at Advanced Level and BBB at Intermediate level. Excludes Intermediate Level in Systems of Knowledge.
Bachelor’s degree with a 2.1 from the University of Malta.
The Diploma de Bacalaureat is currently not accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Diploma de Licenţă (Diploma of Licentiate) with a score of 8/10 from an approved institution.
Diploma o polozenom maturskom ispitu
5,5,5,5
4 or 5 may be required in specified subjects
5,5,5,4
5,5,4,4
5,4,4,4
Diploma o završenim osnovnim akademskim studijama (Diploma of Completed Academic Undergraduate Studies) or Diploma primenjenih osnovnih studija (Diploma of Professional Undergraduate Studies) with overall grade of 8 and above, or B and above.
VWO (Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs)
Minimum of grade 8 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 9, 9, 8
9 or 8 may be required in specific subjects
Minimum of grade 8 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 9, 8, 8
Minimum of grade 8 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 8, 8, 8
8 may be required in specific subjects
Minimum of grade 7.5 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 8, 8, 7
Minimum of grade 7.5 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 8, 7, 7
Minimum of grade 7.5 overall plus three subjects with a minimum of grade 7, 7, 7
A bachelor’s degree or doctoraal with a 7 or 8 out of 10.
Macedonian Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura
An overall grade of 5.0
An overall grade of 4.0
Bachelor's with an overall grade of 9/10 from a recognised institution.
Norweigan Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (VVO)
Overall grade 5
Overall grade 4.5
Maths
Students applying for mathematics or science-based programmes which require mathematics and further mathematics at A- level will require VVO mathematics at R1 followed by R2 level
S2 mathematics is required for applicants to Social Science programmes which require Maths A- level
Bachelorgrad – Grade B (very good) or better.
Polish Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura
Overall average of 90% or above to include at least 3 advanced level courses, 2 of which are at 90% or above.
90% may be required in specified subjects
Overall average of 90% or above overall (to include at least 3 advanced level courses)
Overall average of 85% or above (to include at least 3 advanced level courses)
85% or 90% may be required in specified subjects
Overall average of 80% or above (to include at least 3 advanced level courses)
Licencjat / Inżynier (Bachelor degree) (post-2005) with an overall grade of B, 4.5/5 , 5/6 or Better than good.
Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários
Overall average score of 19 or above
19 may be required in specified subjects
18 may be required in specified subjects
Overall average score of 18 or above
Licenciado or Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados - DESE with 16/20, Bom com distinção (good with distinction).
Diplomă de Bacalaureat
Pass with at least 9.5 in two subjects plus at least 9.0 in one subject
9.5 or 9.0 may be required in specific subjects
Pass with at least 9.5 in one subject plus at least 9.0 in two subjects
Pass with at least 9.0 in three subjects
9.0 may be required in specific subjects
Pass with at least 9.0 in two subjects plus at least 8.5 in one subject
Pass with at least 9.0 in one subject plus at least 8.5 in two subjects
Pass with at least 8.5 in one subject plus at least 8.0 in two subjects.
Diplomă de Licenţă (awarded since 2003) with 8/10.
The Russian (Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11 is currently not accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Bachelor Degree or Specialist Diploma with 4/5.
Диплома о стеченом среднем образованиy / Diploma o stecenom srednem obrazovanju (Diploma of Completed Secondary Education) / Matura (less than 5 years)
Overall average score of 5
5 may be required in specified subject(s)
Diplomirani with 8/10or Diplom Visokog Obrazovanja with GPA 3.5/5.0 or 2.75/4.0’ from a recognised University in Serbia.
Maturitná skúška / Maturita
výborný (1) in the majority of subjects, and at least 4 subjects should be taken
85% or above maybe be required in specified subjects
Bakalár awarded since 2005 with grade B /1.5.
Slovenian Matura / Secondary School Leaving Diploma
Pass matura with 55555 in individual subjects
Higher level mathematics or higher level in a language may be required for some programmes at grades 6-8, depending on the undergraduate course. In such a case, this grade would replace one of the specified grades
Pass matura with 55554 in individual subjects
Pass matura with 55544 in individual subjects
Pass matura with 55444 in individual subjects
Pass matura with 54444 in individual subjects
Pass matura with 44444 in individual subjects
University Diploma (Univerzitetni diplomant) with a grade 9.
Curso de Orientación Universitaria (COU) / Título de Bachillerato
Overall 9 or above plus 9 in 2 specified subjects
9 may be required in specified subjects, and some departments may require the Science and Technology strand
Overall 9 or above
Universitario Oficial de Graduado with 7.5 out of 10.
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola (previously Studentexamen) (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
2500 credits taken with an overall score of 19.5 including AAB in specified subjects
2500 credits taken with an overall score of 19.5 including ABB in specified subjects
2500 credits taken with an overall score of 19.0 including BBB in specified subjects
2500 credits taken with an overall score of 18.0 including BBB in specified subjects
2500 credits taken with an overall score of 16.0 including BBC in specified subjects
Bachelor’s degree with VG (Väl godkänd) - Pass with distinction.
Federal Maturity Certificate/ Maturitätszeugnis/ Certificat de Maturité/ Baccalauréat/ Attestato di Maturità
Overall score of 5.5 with 6 in specified subjects
6 or 5 may be required in specific subjects
Overall score of 5 with 5 in specified subjects
5 may be required in specific subjects
Overall score of 4.5
Diplôme/Diplom/Diploma/Diplôme d'État/Staatsdiplom/Diploma di Stato/Licence/Lizentiat/Licenza with an overall a grade of 5 out of 6, or 8 out of 10, or 2.5 out of 5 (where 1 is the highest grade).
Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) or Lise Bitirme Diplomasi (Private High School Finishing Diploma)
Final year (year 12) grade of 86% or higher – provided the school is on the approved high school list
85% may be required in specified subjects
Final year (year 12) grade of 85% or higher – provided the school is on the approved high school list
Final year (year 12) grade of 84% or higher – provided the school is on the approved high school list
Final year (year 12) grade of 83% or higher – provided the school is on the approved high school list
Final year (year 12) grade of 82% or higher – provided the school is on the approved high school list
If you are unsure whether your school is on our approved high school list for the Turkish Diplomasi please contact us here to confirm.
Students studying IB, American APs/SATs, or other recognised international qualifications in addition to the Turkish Diplomasi will ordinarily be made an either/ or offer on both systems.
Lisans Diplomasi with a GPA of 3.0+ depending on institution ranking, from an approved institution. Please note this GPA requirement will be lower or higher depending on the institution ranking; please contact us here to confirm our normal GPA requirement for your institution.
The Ukrainian Certificate of Secondary School Education (Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu) is currently not accepted for direct entry to any of our bachelor degree programmes. Candidates should take a foundation course, or other suitable programme such as A-levels.
Dyplom Bakalavra with GPA 3.5/4, 4.5/5 or 11/12. Applicants with the Dyplom Magistra can be accepted for postgraduate studies providing a minimum GPA of 3/5 or 7/10.
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