The University of East London, a careers-first institution with over 17,000 students from 135 countries, is committed to advancing knowledge and driving innovation for a positive impact. Established in 1892, it gained university status in 1992 and is located in East London, a culturally diverse region. The university has six faculties, offering over 173 undergraduate courses and 133 postgraduate courses. The academic framework is designed in collaboration with external partners, and research is participatory, inclusive, empowering, and impactful. The university is a global leader in equality and diversity, ranking as the top-ranking university in the UK and #2 globally for tackling inequality. It is also committed to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030, ranking in the top 3% for Gender Equality and the top 10% for Reducing Inequalities.
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University of East London
Why study at University of East London?
A Vibrant Campus in the Heart of London
- Immerse yourself in a diverse and multicultural community.
- Experience the excitement of London's cultural scene.
- Benefit from easy access to world-class attractions, businesses, and transportation.
- 57% of our students are the first in their family to attend university
- Our students represent over 160 different nationalities
- We have a growing postgraduate talent pool, making up 20% of our student body
Career-Focused Education
- Gain practical skills and knowledge that employers value.
- Learn from industry experts and experienced faculty.
- Benefit from strong partnerships with leading companies.
Entry Requirements
Proof of Qualifications.
English Language Requirement.
Accepted English Language qualifications:
- IELTS Academic
- IELTS for UKVI
- TOEFL iBT
- Pearson PTE Academic
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English
- Cambridge IGCSE
We do not accept:
- IELTS General
- TOEIC
- IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only English Language is accepted
- Duolingo
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarships and Bursaries:
- Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship (£27,750 over course duration)
- Dean Scholarship (£13,500 over course duration)
- ELSEF Scholarships (£1,000 in the first year only)
- UTC Scholarships (£1,500 in the first year only)
- Sports Scholarships (Up to £6,000 per year)
- Young Independent Student Bursary (up to £1,500 renewable yearly): Support for care experienced and estranged students.
- Engagement Bursary (Up to £3,000): Support for students from low-income households, targeting childcare, outside London travel, DSA computer equipment, and summer support costs.
- Progression Bursary (Up to £3,000): Support for students from low-income households, targeting final year course costs, graduate interview costs, and reasonable adjustment costs for students with disabilities undertaking co-curricular activities.
- Hardship Bursary (Up to £3,000): Support for students from low-income households facing unforeseen financial difficulties.
- Short Course Bursary
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(Tuition fee waiver): Support for students from low-income households undertaking UEL pre-entry short courses. - Helena Kennedy Foundation Bursaries
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(£2,250 over the duration of course): Support for disadvantaged students who have overcome significant barriers to continue with Higher Education.
Undergraduate Study Abroad Bursaries:
- Erasmus Bursary
- Going Global Bursary
Postgraduate Funding:
- Hardship bursaries for Home and International students (login required)
- Alumni Discount (up to 15% fee waiver)
- Asylum Seekers Postgraduate Scholarship (100% fee waiver)
- Early Payment Discount (5% fee waiver)
- Postgraduate Scholarship (50% fee waiver)
- Sports Scholarships (up to £6,000)
International Scholarship:
(Not applicable for UK students)
Scholarships range between £1000 and £3000 - off your first year's tuition fees- (depending on your course program).
- Chevening Scholarships
- Dean scholarship
- Competitive Scholarships
- The Commonwealth Scholarships Commission
- Sports Scholarship
Life at University of East London
Entry requirements for interantional students
Undergraduate:
For most countries, this is equivalent to 12 / 13 years of education at a High School / Secondary School. Some courses require you to have subject-specific subjects or submit a portfolio / attend an interview/test
.English Language Requirements for both Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses:
Accepted English Language Qualifications:
- IELTS Academic
- IELTS for UKVI
- TOEFL iBT
- Pearson PTE Academic
- Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English
- Cambridge IGCSE
We do not Accept:
- IELTS General
- TOEIC
- IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only English Language is accepted
- Duolingo
Postgraduate:
The English language entry requirement for the majority of postgraduate (Masters) programs is a minimum IELTS 6.0 or 6.5, or equivalent, depending on your chosen course of study. Specific requirements for your chosen course, including individual component scores, will be outlined on the course page.
Undergraduate
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
All students are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements e.g. IELTS, TOEFL IBT or Pearson Test of English (PTE)
LEVEL 2 MATHS (IF REQUIRED):
 Higher Secondary Certificate or Alim (awarded by Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board) Maths with 3.0 / 50% / BHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and a recognised International Foundation course or equivalent.
Exceptional students with GPA 4.5 in HSC / Intermediate Certificate (or First Class under previous grading system) and high grades in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) can be considered.
Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board) with an overall CGPA of least 3.0 (out of 4.) or 65%+.
LEVEL 3 SUBJECT SPECIFIC (IF REQUIRED):
- Foundation programme in a relevant subject / with relevant modules
- First year of a degree or Diploma in a relevant subject / with relevant modules.
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FOUNDATION YEAR / INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMME:
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Intermediate Certificate with GPA 3.0 / 50% / Grade B
Exceptional students with 4.5 in Alim (awarded by Bangladesh Madrasah Education Board) and high grades in Dhakil can be considered.
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES:
Students must have passed one of the following:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) and a recognised International Foundation course or equivalent.
- Exceptional students with GPA 4.5 in HSC / Intermediate Certificate (or First Class under previous grading system) and high grades in Secondary School Certificate (SSC) can be considered
- Diploma (from the Bangladesh Technical Education Board) with an overall CGPA of least 3.0 (out of 4.) or 65%+.
Postgraduate
PRE-MASTERS: Â
POSTGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES: Â
- A 3 year or 4 year bachelor's (Hons) degree with at least a second division/class or CGPA 2.75 out of 4.0
- A master's degree with a minimum second class/division or CGPA 2.75 out of 4.0
Note:
The grading system for North South University, Daffodil University, American International University, BRAC and East West University varies.
Students with a 2 year BA/BSc will not qualify for entry to any postgraduate degree or pre-masters. A 3 year or 4 year bachelor's (Hons) degree with at least a second division/class or CGPA 2.75 out of 4.0
A master's degree with a minimum second class/division or CGPA 2.75 out of 4.0
Undergraduate
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS:
All students are required to meet our standard English Language Requirements e.g. IELTS, TOEFL IBT or Pearson Test of English (PTE) except for students who have studied in English medium, throughout their studies and achieved one of the following results in the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- All India Senior School Certificate
- Â Indian School Certificate
- Intermediate Pass CertificateHigher Secondary Certificate (HSC)
- Standard 12
- All India Senior School Certificate
- Indian School Certificate
- Intermediate Pass Certificate
ALL INDIA SENIOR SCHOOL CERTIFICATEÂ
 (including English Core; English Comm or Functional English)
 60% or above
NATIONAL EDUCATION BOARDSÂ (CBSE/CICSE):
 60% or above
STATE BOARDS:
(Maharashtra/West Bengal/Karnataka/Delhi/Tamil Nadu/Sikkim/Rajasthan/Madya Pradesh/ Seven Sisters of India (Assam, Arunchal Pradesh, Manipur, Maghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland/Tripura):
60% or aboveÂ
 Kerala State Board:
65% or above (from 2nd year i.e. Year 12)
ALL OTHER BOARDSÂ / STATE BOARDS:
- 70% or above Level 2 Maths (if required):
- Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) Mathematics (Year 12) with 50% or Higher.
- If Mathematics has not been taken in Year 12 then strong Year 10 Maths results will be acceptable (80%+). Year 12 Statistics and Accountancy will be accepted for RDBS courses with 60%+
LEVEL 3 SUBJECT SPECIFIC (IF REQUIRED):
Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSC) with grade B or 70% in subject specific course.
First year of a degree or Diploma in a relevant subject / with relevant modules. Foundation year / International Foundation Programme Â
 An aggregate score of over 50% / C1 in Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / All India Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Pass Certificate and a score of 50% in Mathematics. 3 or 4 year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) with 55% or above
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMMES:
Students must have completed one of the following:
- Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12 / All India Senior School Certificate / Indian School Certificate / Intermediate Pass Certificate with an overall average of 60%
- 3 or 4 year Diploma (from a State Board of Technical Education or in an Allied Health subject) with 55% or above Note: Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) includes AISSCE (All India Senior School Certificate) which is a year 12 award conferred by the CBE/CBSE exam board
Postgraduate
ADVANCED STANDING: Â
PRE-MASTERS: Â
POST-GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS: Â
- Gujarat Technological University: CGPA 5.8
- Amity University: CGPA 5.5
- Kannur University: B or above. (A = 75 to 89, B+ = 60 to 74, B =50 to 59)
- Postgraduate awards such as masters, D.Pharm, MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) would permit entry to suitable programmes.
Notes:
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) programmes do not give a final classification so a 'pass' would be acceptable.
On some degree certificates, the classification mentions two (or three parts). Part I (or Parts I and II) usually refer to compulsory language studies such as English and Hindi, or a regional language, while Part II (or Part III) refers to the major areas of study.
The standard pattern for a bachelor degree used to be two years of full-time study following 10 years of schooling and two years of intermediate study.
The two-year bachelor degree was offered at some universities in West Bengal up to 1999/2000, but it was gradually phased out in the other states starting in the 1960s. The present system is commonly referred to as the 10+2+3 pattern, requiring three years of study for a bachelor degree in arts, science and commerce. (Source: Nokut)
Provisional degree certificate can be accepted however they must be accompanies by final / official transcripts.
Undergraduate
Students must have one of the following:
- An Ordinary National Diploma (minimum second class lower)
- Until 1996: WAEC A levels (3 grades at C or above is recommended)
- Year 1 (level 100) of a relevant degree from a recognised university (see below)
- Bachelor of Technology (BTech) from a Polytechnic (18-month programme)
- A recognised International Foundation course
Postgraduate
Students must have one of the following:
- A bachelor's degree with a minimum second class lower from a recognised Nigerian University. OR Postgraduate Diploma (credit pass) NB - Some programmes may require a second class upper division.
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