Zambia
Welcome to students from Zambia
Here you will find important information for Zambian students on entry requirements, who to speak to and when and where you can meet our representatives in your country. For support through the application process or if you have any questions about this information, please contact us.
The University has a large community of more than 2,800 international students from more than 85 countries worldwide. In 2012/13 we had 27 Zambian students studying with us.
Entry Requirements
We typically require the following qualifications from Zambian students:
| Point of Entry | Academic Requirements * | Language Requirements * + |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation | School Certificate / General Certificate of Education with 5 x grades 1-6 | IELTS 4.5 with no less than 4.0 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 1) | Entry to year 1 requires completion of a foundation course with good grades | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Undergraduate (year 2/3) | There are no agreed progression routes, but if you're interested in applying to the University after part completion of a degree or completion of a diploma, applications will be individually assessed. | IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Pre-masters | Completion of a Master's degree with Credit (1.50 - 2.4) | IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.5 in any band |
| Postgraduate Taught | Completion of a Master's degree with Merit (2.50 - 3.49) | IELTS 6.0 or 6.5 (depending on course)with no less than 5.5 in any band |
*Some courses may vary and/or have specific requirements – for details of the entry requirements for your course, please see our Course pages or contact us to check your qualifications. Please note that all applications are assessed on an individual basis.
+For details of accepted English language qualifications please see our How to Apply page.