Entry requirements
Students are normally 20 years of age or above.
*Please note the ISC only considers applications from 'overseas' students. Home/EU students are not accepted. Find a full definition of HEU students here.
English language level
The table below shows the minimum English Language level required for entry to the Pre-Masters Programme. If you don't have a current IELTS grade, you may still apply to the ISC. Please contact us to find out about alternative assessment of your English Language level.
All students' English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival, and study plans may be altered accordingly. (This may incur additional costs).
| Route to University study |
Equivalent English language level |
| Entry to the Pre-Masters |
IELTS: 5.5 in all elements
TOEFL (Internet-based test): Listening 21, Reading 22, Speaking 23, Writing 21
Pearson Test of English: 51 across all skills |
Academic entry requirements
The information below show the minimum academic levels required for entry to the Pre-Masters Programme.
- Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area
- Recognised degree in related field (eg Business Studies)
- Honours degree in any subject (eg BA International Relations)
| Country |
Qualification* |
| Bangladesh |
Recognised first degree - 4 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 45% or above |
| China |
Recognised first degree (4 years) |
| Ghana |
Recognised first degree |
| Hong Kong |
Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary). |
| India |
Recognised first degree - 3 year undergraduate BA (hons) at 40% or above |
| Indonesia |
Recognised first degree |
| Iran |
Recognised first degree |
| Japan |
Recognised first degree with 60% or above |
| Jordan |
Recognised first degree |
| Kazakhstan |
Successful completion of Bakalavar |
| Korea |
Recognised first degree with 70% or above |
| Libya |
Recognised first degree |
| Macau |
Recognised first degree (honours/ordinary) GPA 2.0 |
| Malaysia |
Recognised first degree |
| Nigeria |
Recognised first degree or HND (merit or distinction) |
| Pakistan |
Recognised first degree (at 45% or above) |
| Qatar |
Recognised first degree |
| Russia |
Recognised first degree, Bakalavar |
| Saudi Arabia |
Recognised first degree |
| Taiwan |
Recognised first degree or Bachelor Degree (at 60% or above) |
| Thailand |
Recognised Bachelor degree |
| Turkey |
Lisans Diplomasi or Muhendis Diplomasi at GPA 2.0 or above |
| UAE |
Recognised first degree |
| Ukraine |
Bakavalar |
| Vietnam |
Recognised first degree or Bachelors Degree |
* Applications may be considered on a case by case basis from students with qualifications not listed above, and/or with substantial, relevant work experience and/or advanced levels of English.
* If your qualification or country is not listed then please contact us for more information.
Home/EU student definition
HEU (Home/EU) students include:
- Permanent residents in the UK who have been resident in the UK for 3 years
- EEA (European Economic Area) migrant workers and their families in the UK who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- EU nationals and their children who have lived in the EEA for 3 years
- Refugees (recognised by the UK government) and their families
- People who have applied for asylum and have been granted leave to enter/remain, and their families
- The rules on whether you are classified as a ‘home’ or ‘overseas’ student are strictly defined by the British Government; universities do not have discretion.
Important note for applicants from the UK and European Union
There is a very high level of competition worldwide for degree places at Kingston University. Numbers applying from within the UK and the European Union region are especially high. Therefore, we do not accept Home/EU students. We recommend that these students join an A Level programme.
