We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world.
You must demonstrate that you meet the entry requirements for the programme that you wish to study. Your school-leaving certificate, college diploma, university degree or other qualifications may already meet the requirements; you should check the list of accepted qualifications for your country. If your country or qualification is not listed below, please contact the International Team.
All City of Glasgow College lectures and classes are taught in English. Applicants must demonstrate competence in English by meeting the English language proficiency requirements by submitting proof of having passed a UK Border Agency (UKBA)-approved Secure English Language Test (SELT.) You will be exempt from submitting a SELT if you:
- Are a national of one of the following UKBA-approved majority English-speaking countries; Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the United States of America OR
- Have completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a Bachelor's degree which was taught in English in a majority English-speaking country OR
- Have successfully completed a course as a Tier 4 (Child) student (or under the student rules that were in force before 31 March 2009, where you were granted permission to stay whilst under 18 years old) which was at least six months in length and ended within two years of the date that we will issue your visa documentation
Accepted evidence must be one of the following achieved within the past two years:
IELTS (Academic) score:
Or equivalent score in any UKBA-approved SELT for Tier 4 (eg. TOEFL, Pearson Academic, Cambridge ESOL)
* Some of our HNC programmes require higher English proficiency, please contact us for further information.
IELTS (Academic) score:
Or equivalent score in any UKBA-approved SELT for Tier 4 (eg. TOEFL, Pearson Academic, Cambridge ESOL)
* Some of our HND programmes require higher English proficiency, please contact us for further information.
IELTS (Academic) score:
Or equivalent score in any UKBA-approved SELT for Tier 4 (eg. TOEFL, Pearson Academic, Cambridge ESOL)
Please note that the minimum entry requirements to some programmes may be higher. In addition, each programme also has its own requirements on specific subjects.
Diploma from Vocational Secondary School or Skilled Worker School.
Senior Secondary School Certificate / National Senior High School Graduation Examination.
Hong Kong Certificate of Education / Project Springboard Certificate.
Hong Kong Advanced Level / Hong Kong Higher Level Certificate / Hong Kong Advanced Supplementary Level Certificate.
Successful completion of high school diploma.
Successful completion of one year in a recognised university.
High school diploma.
Results from Korean university entrance examination.
Indian Certificate of Secondary Education Examination / All India Secondary School Examination at Grade 10.
All India senior secondary school certificate with English at Grade 12.
Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate in Humanities and Commerce Groups.
Intermediate / Higher Secondary Certificate in Science, Pre-Engineering and Pre-Medical Groups or Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study.
Cambridge Overseas Certificate.
School Leaving Certificate Examination.
Higher Secondary Education Certificate.
Maw 6 with a score of 50% or above.
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study.
Certificate of secondary education; or Certificate of maturity.
Successful completion of one year’s tertiary study.
*If your qualification is not listed above, please forward copies of your certificates to the International Team who will assess and provide advice about your suitability.
