The following information is for guidance only and should be used together with the University's general entrance requirements and any specific degree programme requirements.
Please note: If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (eg the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult the country specific section for that country for qualification equivalence information. If you are unsure about the acceptability of your qualifications for entry to Birmingham please contact us for further details.
English Language
You will need to demonstrate a certain level of English language, either through an English test such as IELTS, TOEFL or PTE, or we may be able to accept your previous or alternative qualifications as evidence. Please view the entry requirements for specific programme requirements, and details on our presessional English language courses.
Foundation Pathways
At least Grade B3 in the Malaysian Unified Examination Certificate (UEC), with at least grade B3 in Mathematics for our Engineering and Physical Sciences pathway, or grade B3 in Biology for for the Medical, Life and Geo Sciences Pathway. 1 year of study of STPM with grades of 'good' may also be considered. Also SPM with B average.
For further information see the Birmingham International Academy website.
Undergraduate
The University will consider students who have taken A Level examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB) for entrance to undergraduate programmes.
Sigjil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysian (STPM)
STPM is considered equivalent to A-levels and is acceptable for admissions to the first year of an undergraduate programme. Grades equivalent to the A-level requirement should be achieved in three out of the five subjects studied.
Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Programme
Holders of the Malaysian Ministry of Education Matriculation Certificate in Science can be considered for entry to year one of Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics.
Certificates in Accountancy
Students with Certificates in Accountancy can be considered for entry to year one of the Accountancy, Economics, and Money, Banking and Finance programmes, provided a minimum GPA of 3.5 is obtained. In addition, a candidate must reach the appropriate level of English requirement for the particular course.
Canadian Pre-University (Ontariao Grade 13)
A pass in 6 OACs (minimum of three at grade B, and three at grade C) is generally acceptable for admission to the first year of an undergraduate programme, although, some programmes may require higher grades.
South Australia Matriculation Programme (SAM)
For candidates offering the South Australian Matriculation qualification, a TER of between 90 to 98 is required.
Diploma and certificate
If you have completed a 2 year certificate or diploma at a local college, you may be considered for admission to undergraduate programmes in some subjects.
If you have obtained a 3 year diploma it is sometimes possible to gain 'advance standing' to the second year of some undergraduate programmes.
Direct entry to second year
Taylor's University
The University has various twinning programmes with Taylor's University which can allow Taylors students entry into year 1, year 2 or year 3 of an Undergraduate Degree course, depending on their choice of subject and GPA score. Degree courses available through twinning agreements are: Biosciences, Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering.
We have a longstanding relationship with Taylor’s University (TU), and many students have joined us for a variety of Engineering and Computer Science programmes. Students from TU can enter Year 2, or Year 3 of a number of programmes. For more information please refer to the table below, or contact the TU University Placement Services office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
Taylor's specific requirements
| Programmes successfully completed at Taylor's University |
University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for |
| Year 1 Mechanical Engineering |
Year 2 entry:
- BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2)
- BEng Civil Engineering (1+2)
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3)
- MEng Civil Engineering (1+3)
- MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3) |
| Year 1 Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
Year 2 entry:
BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2)
MEng Mechatronic and Robotic Engineering (1+3) |
| Year 1 Computer Science |
Year 2 entry:
BSc Computer Science (1+2)
MSci Computer Science (1+3) |
| Years 1 and 2 Chemical Engineering |
Year 3 entry:
- MEng Chemical Engineering (2+2) |
| Years 1 and 2 Mechanical Engineering |
Year 3 entry:
- MEng Mechanical Engineering (2+2)
|
| Years 1 and 2 Electronic and Electrical Engineering |
Year 3 entry:
- MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (2+2)
|
UCSI
Students from UCSI are able to join Year 2 of the following Birmingham programmes:
- BEng or MEng Mechanical Engineering
- BEng or MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering.
For more information please contact the UCSI Global Engagement Office, or eps-international@contacts.bham.ac.uk.
USCI specific requirements
| Study successfully completed at UCSI |
University of Birmingham programmes students are eligible to apply for |
| Year 1 of Bachelors of Mechanical Engineering with Honours programme |
Year 2 entry:
BEng Mechanical Engineering (1+2)*
MEng Mechanical Engineering (1+3) |
| Year 1 of Bachelors of Electrical and Electronics Engineering with Honours programme |
Year 2 entry:
BEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+2)
MEng Electronic and Electrical Engineering (1+3)
|
INTI College and Prime College
Students from INTI College and Prime College may be considered for direct entry to the second year of our Engineering programmes.
HELP Institute
Students from HELP Institute may be considered for direct entry to the second year of Computer Science programmes and those students completing the LSE Diploma may be admitted directly to the second year of Economics and Money, Banking and Finance programmes.
Direct entry from other colleges is unusual. If you are a student of any other college and you wish to be considered for second year entry, you must submit your full transcript and a copy of the syllabus you have followed so that we can assess your suitability.
Please note:
- For Medicine country specific requirements, please visit our Applying to Medicine website.
- For Dentistry, please see the general entry requirements listed on the Dental Surgery course page.
- Our BNurs and MNurs Nursing courses are only available to home/EU students.
Postgraduate Taught
Holders of a Bachelors degree from a recognised Malaysian institution (usually achieved with the equivalent of a second class upper or a grade point average minimum of 3.0) will be considered for postgraduate study at Diploma or Masters level.