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Two unrecognizable tourists walk along the walkway atop the Great Wall of China. Two unrecognisable tourists walk along the walkway atop the Great Wall of China.

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application.

Foundation Year

  • Successful completion of Senior High 2 at an average grade of 70% or Senior High 3 at an average grade of 65% or above

Undergraduate Study

  • UK foundation/pathway course with a pass mark of 50% and above.  Engineering courses require an additional mark of at least 55% in a Maths module. 
  • China 3 year National Senior High School Certificate with 75% or above
  • China 3 year National Senior High School Certificate with 75% or above at Huikao
  • Gaokao (University Entry Exam) with good grades 
  • Senior Technical College or Vocational School (Zhongzhuan) with a minimum average of 75% or above
  • Dazhuan considered for entry to 3rd year UG
  • BFSU Foundation Year at 60% or above
  • Dongfang International Centre for Education Exchange Top University Foundation Course 60% or above
  • East and West International Education (EWIE)/ Wiseway Global International Foundation Certificate at 60% or above

Postgraduate Study

  • Bachelor's degree with 68% or above
  • East and West International Education (EWIE)/ Wiseway Global International Pre-Masters Programme at 60% or above
  • Dongfang International Centre for Education Exchange Top University Pre-Masters Programme at 60% or above
  • Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

English Requirements:

  • IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

Local Representatives

Further Information

China Team

Hello, we are Jin and Hongchen, the University of Chester Liaison Officers for China. We are based in both China and Chester. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the University and the courses we offer. We will do what we can to make your application process as smooth as possible and prepare you for life in Chester. Don’t forget to check out our WeChat account!

Email: china@chester.ac.uk
WeChat: UoCChina