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.
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
Holders of the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, with an average of at least a B or 80%, will be considered for Foundation Pathways. For the Engineering and Physical Science Pathway at least a B or 80% is also required in Mathematics.
Students completing Senior Secondary School at Year two should present a transcript of results and a letter from the school confirming completion of Senior Secondary School.
Students completing Senior Secondary School at Year three should present a transcript of results and the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate.
Please visit the Birmingham Foundation Pathways website for more information.
Undergraduate
We will consider students who have completed GAOKAO for entry to our Undergraduate Programmes. Please refer to our GAOKAO entry requirements for further information.
Holders of the Chinese High School Certificate/Senior Middle School Graduation and a suitable foundation programme, and holders of two/three year Diplomas, with a good performance (80% average or above) from a recognised institution, will be considered for entry to undergraduate programmes.
If you have taken A level or IB diploma, please refer to the course you are interested in on our course finder and you will find entry requirements.
If you have taken exams which are from another country's national education system (e.g. the Arbitur from Germany or SAT and AP exams from the USA) you should consult that specific country page on our website for entry requirements.
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
Students with a bachelor’s degree (4 years minimum) may be considered for entry to a postgraduate degree programme. However please note that we will only consider students who meet the entry guidance below.
Please note: for the subject areas below we use the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) , Shanghai Ranking 2023 (full table), and Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023.
需要具备学士学位(4年制)的申请人可申请研究生课程。请根据所申请的课程查看相应的入学要求。 请注意,中国院校名单参考软科中国大学排名2022(总榜), 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜),以及软科中国艺术类高校名单2023.
MSc International Business 国际商务硕士课程入学要求
Group 1 一类大学
grade requirement 均分要求75%
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- Project 985 Universities
39所“985工程”院校
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Group 2 二类大学
grade requirement 均分要求80%
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- Universities ranked in the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前100的大学
- Universities in the ‘Project 211’ (excluding the ones in Project 985)
非‘985工程’的其他‘211工程’院校
- We will also consider the 2 additional universities below:
以及以下两所大学:
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 中国社会科学院大学
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Group 3 三类大学
grade requirement 均分要求85%
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- Universities ranked in the top 101 to 150 in the Shanghai Ranking Best Chinese Universities Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)101-150位的大学
- We will also consider the following 7 specialist Business universities:
同时也包括以下7所院校:
Nanjing University of Finance and Economics 南京财经大学 Beijing Technology and Business University 北京工商大学 Zhejiang University of Finance and Economics 浙江财经大学 Shanghai University of International Business and Economics 上海对外经贸大学 Shandong University of Finance and Economics 山东财经大学 Tianjin University of Finance and Economics 天津财经大学 Nanjing Audit University 南京审计大学
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Business School all other programmes (excluding MBA and MSc International Business)
商学院其他课程(MBA与国际商务课程除外)入学要求
Group 1 一类大学
grade requirement 均分要求75%
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- Project 985 Universities
39所“985工程”院校
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Group 2 二类大学
grade requirement 均分要求80%
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- Universities ranked in the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前100的大学
- Universities in the ‘Project 211’ (excluding the ones in Project 985)
非‘985工程’的其他‘211工程’院校
- We will also consider the 2 additional universities below:
以及以下两所大学:
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 中国社会科学院大学
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Group 3 三类大学
grade requirement 均分要求85%
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- Universities ranked in the top 101 to 150 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)101-200位的大学
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School of Computer Science – all MSc programmes 计算机学院硕士课程入学要求
Group 1 一类大学
Grade requirement 均分要求75%
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- Project 985 Universities
39所“985工程”院校
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Group 2 二类大学
grade requirement 均分要求80%
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- Universities ranked in the top 100 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前100的大学
- Universities in the ‘Project 211’ (excluding the ones in Project 985)
非‘985工程’的其他‘211工程’院校
- We will also consider the 2 additional universities below:
以及以下两所大学:
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 中国社会科学院大学
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Group 3 三类大学
grade requirement 均分要求85%
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- Universities ranked in the top 101 to 150 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或 软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)101-150位的大学
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College of Social Sciences – courses listed below 社会科学学院部分硕士课程入学要求
MA Education (including all pathways)
MSc TESOL Education
MSc Public Management
MA Global Public Policy
MA Social Policy
MA Sociology
Department of Political Science and International Studies 全部硕士课程
International Development Department 全部硕士课程
Group 1 一类大学
Grade requirement 均分要求75%
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- Project 985 Universities
39所“985工程”院校
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Group 2 二类大学
grade requirement 均分要求80%
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- Universities ranked in the top 200 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前200的大学
- Universities in the ‘Project 211’ (excluding the ones in Project 985)
非‘985工程’的其他‘211工程’院校
- Universities ranked in the top 11 in the Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023
软科中国艺术类高校名单2023排名前11的艺术类院校
- We will also consider the 2 additional universities below:
以及以下两所大学:
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 中国社会科学院大学
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Group 3 三类大学
grade requirement 均分要求85%
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- Universities ranked in the top 201 to 500 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或2023(总榜)201- 500位的大学
- Universities ranked in the top 12-30 in the Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023
软科中国艺术类高校名单2023排名前12-30位的艺术类院校
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All other programmes (including MBA) 所有其他硕士课程(包括MBA)入学要求
Group 1 一类大学
Grade requirement 均分要求75%
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- Project 985 Universities
39所“985工程”院校
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Group 2 二类大学
grade requirement 均分要求80%
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- Universities ranked in the top 200 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或软科中国大学排名2023(总榜)排名前200的大学
- Universities in the ‘Project 211’ (excluding the ones in Project 985)
非‘985工程’的其他‘211工程’院校
- Universities ranked in the top 11 in the Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023
软科中国艺术类高校名单2023排名前11的艺术类院校
- We will also consider the 2 additional universities below:
以及以下两所大学:
University of Chinese Academy of Sciences 中国科学院大学 University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences 中国社会科学院大学
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Group 3 三类大学
grade requirement 均分要求85%
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- Universities ranked in the top 201 to 500 in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或2023(总榜)201- 500位的大学
- Universities ranked in the top 12-30 in the Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023
软科中国艺术类高校名单2023排名前12-30位的艺术类院校
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Group 4 四类大学
We will consider students from these institutions ONLY on a case-by-case basis with minimum 85% if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience.
来自四类大学的申请人均分要求最低85%,并同时具有出色学术背景,优异的专业成绩,以及(或)相关的工作经验,将酌情考虑。
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- Universities ranked 501+ in the Shanghai Ranking 2022 (full table) or 2023 (full table)
软科中国大学排名2022(总榜)或2023(总榜)501位以后的大学
- Universities ranked in 31-35 in the Shanghai Ranking of Chinese Art Universities 2023
软科中国艺术类高校名单2023排名31-35位的艺术类院校
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Please note:
- Borderline cases: We may consider students with lower average score (within 5%) on a case-by-case basis if you have a relevant degree and very excellent grades in relevant subjects and/or relevant work experience.
如申请人均分低于相应录取要求(5%以内),但具有出色学术背景,优异的专业成绩,以及(或)相关的工作经验,部分课程将有可能单独酌情考虑。
- Please contact the China Recruitment Team for any questions on the above entry requirements.
如果您对录取要求有疑问,请联系伯明翰大学中国办公室 china@contacts.bham.ac.uk