Country-specific information
Some of our entry requirements are specific to particular countries, so take a look at the information and links below to check which qualifications you need to have before you can study at Manchester.
This page relates to undergraduate entry requirements only. If you are looking for postgraduate country information, or your country is not listed, please contact the relevant admissions team.
China
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao'.
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'GaoKao' for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Ecuador
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Bachillerato.
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Ecuadorian Bachillerato for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Egypt
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
General Secondary School Certificate.
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Egyptian General Secondary School Certificate for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Hong Kong
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate.
Entry requirements
- BEng - AAB (including Maths and Physics).
- MEng - AAA (including Maths and Physics).
Qualification
HKDSE.
Entry requirements
- BEng - 5, 5, 5 in electives including Extended Mathematics (Algebra and Calculus preferred) and Physics plus 5 in Compulsory Mathematics and 4 in English Language.
- MEng - 5*, 5, 5 in electives including Extended Mathematics (Algebra and Calculus preferred) and Physics plus 5 in Compulsory Mathematics and 4 in English Language.
India
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Year 12 CBSE or ISC.
Entry requirements
85% in the Indian Year XII examinations, with 85% in Mathematics and 85% in Physics. In addition, 65% in English Language.
Indonesia
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Surat Tenda Tamat Belajar Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (STTB:SMA).
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Surat Tamat Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas/STTB: SMA (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Iran
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe).
Entry requirements
- BEng - 18 overall with 18 in Maths and Physics subjects.
- MEng - 18 overall with 18.5 in Maths and Physics subjects.
Kazakhstan
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Attestat/Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education).
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Attestat/Svidetel' stvo o Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Kenya
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education.
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Malaysia
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia STPM, (Malaysian Higher School Certificate).
Entry requirements
- BEng - AAB (including Maths and Physics).
- MEng - AAA (including Maths and Physics).
Qualification
Year 12 programme - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC - Chinese) or Matriculation Certificate.
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Year 12 programme - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM/Certificate of Education) or Unified Examination Certificate (UEC - Chinese) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Qualification
3 year Diploma (after SPM).
Entry requirements
We consider applications from those taking a 3 year Polytechnic Diploma on an individual basis. Please email a full transcript of your education from high school onwards (including current study) to us for consideration.
Mauritius
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate.
Entry requirements
- BEng - AAB (including Maths and Physics).
- MEng - AAA (including Maths and Physics).
Nigeria
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE).
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE) or Senior School Certificate Education (SSCE) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Norway
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate).
Entry requirements
Overall average of 4.8 in the Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole including 5 in Mathematics and 5 in Physics plus 4 in one other subject and 4 in English.
Pakistan
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSC).
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate (HSSC) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Singapore
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
SIPCAL at H2 level.
Entry requirements
- BEng - AAB (including Maths and Physics).
- MEng - AAA (including Maths and Physics).
Qualification
NUS High School Diploma.
Entry requirements
We consider applications from those taking the NUS High School Diploma on an individual basis. Please email a full transcript of your education from high school onwards (including current study) to us for consideration.
Qualification
3-year Polytechnic Diploma.
Entry requirements
We consider applications from those taking the 3-year Polytechnic Diploma on an individual basis. Please email a full transcript of your education from high school onwards (including current study) to us for consideration.
Thailand
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6).
Entry requirements
Unfortunately, we are not able to consider the Mathayom Suksa 6 (M6) for entry onto year 1 of our courses. However, we may be able to consider you for Foundation Year studies.
Trinidad and Tobago
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE).
Entry requirements
- BEng - Pass The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination with grades 1, 1, 2 in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject at Unit 2 level.
- MEng - Pass The Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination with grades 1, 1, 1 in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject at Unit 2 level.
Turkey
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
Anadolu Lisesi.
Entry requirements
- BEng - Pass the Anadolou Lisesi with 80% overall and 85% in Mathematics and Physics.
- MEng - Pass the Anadolou Lisesi with 85% overall and 85% in Mathematics and Physics.
Uganda
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
The Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).
Entry requirements
- BEng - AAB (including Maths and Physics).
- MEng - AAA (including Maths and Physics).
USA
Undergraduate entry
Qualification
SAT 1.
Entry requirements
We do not accept SAT qualifications on their own.
Qualification
AP.
Entry requirements
- BEng - Pass Advanced Placement examinations with Grade 5 in Calculus BC, Grade 5 in Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject at Grade 4.
- MEng - Pass Advanced Placement examinations with Grade 5 in Calculus BC, Grade 5 in Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject at Grade 5.
