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We welcome students from nearly all over the world.

Here you'll find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, campuses, entry requirements, and agents in your country who can help you apply

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Entry requirements

For students coming from Brunei to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Passes in Brunei/Cambridge GCE O Levels and A Levels

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

• A recognised pre-Masters course

• Bachelors (Honors) Degree - at least a Second Class

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

James Hon Marketing Management

  • Location: Bandar Seri Begawan
  • Address: Unit 10, Bangunan Haji Abdul Rahman, Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei
  • Telephone: +673 223 0198
  • Email: [email protected]
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Indonesia to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • 1 year of Sarjana S1 degree with a CGPA of 2.7
  • Diploma D2 with very good grades

For entry to a master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • Sarjana S1 degree with a CGPA of 2.7 or above
  • Sarjana II S2 Magister degree

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

SUN Education Group

IDP Indonesia

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Malaysia to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • STPM with three Principal passes (two well-graded Principal passes may considered) in relevant subjects
  • Polytechnic or Post-secondary College Certificate in relevant subjects with Grade C/Credit
  • Matriculation Certificate (Matrikulasi) with a GPA of 2.5
  • UEC (Unified Examination Certificate) Senior Middle Level with an overall mark of 75% with B3 overall

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Three or four year Bachelors (Second Class Division 2)

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

AUG AusEd Consultants Services Sdn Bhd


IDP


Interstudy Education Consultants


MABECS

  • Location: SELANGOR
  • Address: B-3A-5 Block B West, Pj8, No 23, Jalan Barat, Seksyen 8, 46050, Petaling Jaya, Selangor
  • Telephone:603 7656 765
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website:www.mabecs.com

StudyExcel


MMS


PDVL Overseas Advisory

  • Location: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Lukut, Sarawak, Sabah
  • Email: pd-vl.com

UKEC

  • Location: UKEC Malaysia (Sunway)
  • Address: 7B, Nadayu 28 Dagang, Jalan PJS 11/7, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
  • Telephone: 603 5612 7213
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: https://my.ukec.com
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Philippines to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • 3 years of a Bachelors degree with an overall average of 2.75 or above

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelors degree from University of the Philippines, De La Salle University & University of Santo Thomas with grade 2.5

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

IDP

  • Location: Manila
  • Address: 16/F, Marco Polo Ortigas, Sapphire Rd, Ortigas Business Center, Pasig, 1600 Metro Manila
  • Website: www.idp.com/philipines

International Education Specialists

  • Location: Makati City
  • Address: 2/F Trafalgar Plaza, 105 H.V. De La Costa St., Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227
  • Telephone: 632 819 1001
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.inter-ed.com

Study International

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Singapore to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Singapore/Cambridge O Levels and A Levels with grade C
  • Diploma of Specialised Secondary education with good grades in a professional discipline relevant to the course applied for

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelors Degree - at least a Second Class

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

AUG AusEd Consultants Services Sdn Bhd

  • Location: Singapore
  • Address: UniEd Smart Study Centre Sdn Bhd, 7 Maxwell Road, #02-100 Annex B, MND Complex, Singapore 069111
  • Telephone: 65 6227 0385
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.augstudy.com

AS Edu Centre

  • Location: Singapore
  • Address: Kitchener Complex, Blk 809, French Road #03-182 Singapore Singapore 200809
  • Telephone: 65 6100 9800
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.asedu.net

IDP

  • Location: Singapore
  • Address: 4th Level RELC Building, 30 Orange Grove Road, Singapore 258352
  • Telephone: 65 6732 6988
  • Email: [email protected]

The Student Sport Company

  • Location: Southend-on-Sea
  • Address: The Hive Enterprise Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England SS2 6EX
  • Email: [email protected]
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Thailand to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • 1 year in a recognised Thai tertiary-level 4-year Bachelors programme (1st year in degree) - CGPA 2.5 or above
  • Associate Degree (completed within a university-sector institution)
  • Diploma in Vocational Education/ Higher CertificateStudents with lower CGPA scores may be considered (at the Faculty's discretion) if applicants have graduated from a good university or they have done particularly well in the relevant modules

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 4-year Bachelors or Professional Bachelors (in a discipline relevant to the subject area) with CGPA 2.3 - 2.5
  • Higher Diploma of Technical/Vocational Education are accepted for technical or professional programmes with minimum Grade B/Good/GPA 3.0

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

ABAC Study Abroad

Brilliant Life

  • Location: Bangkok
  • Address: 21/16 B Block, Rca, Rama 9 Road Bangkapi, Huaykhwang Bangok 10320
  • Telephone: +66 (0)2 641 4748
  • Email: [email protected]

IDP Thailand

OEC Global Education

WIN Education by Westminster

Education for Life Co. Ltd

SI-UK Bangkok

Hands on Education Consultants Co. Ltd

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Vietnam to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • College or university diploma - one year in a relevant degree with an overall average of 7.0
  • Associate degree/college diploma/Tot nghiep dai hoc - one year in a relevant degree with an overall average of 7.0

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bang tot nghiep dai hoc (Bachelors degree) with an overall average of 7.0
  • Thac Si Masters degree

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Alice Academy

Dong Thinh Consulting Co.Ltd (Hanoi)

Dream World Consultancy Centre for Oversea Studies

Duc Anh A&T

EasyGo Education

Edushine Vietnam Education

GetSet (Hanoi)

GSE (Hanoi)

IDP (Can Tho City)

  • Location: Can Tho, Danang, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Chau District
  • Website: www.vietnam.idp.com

INEC Co., Ltd

ISC-Education

ISD International Study Development Jsc

OEC Global

SI-UK Vietnam

Tri Cuong Investment and Educational Consultancy Company Limited

Vietint Education Joint Stock Company

Viet Intellectual Services Company

Vietnam Talent Corporation - VTCorp

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