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.
Mechanical Engineering
Canada
Qualification
Alberta High School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects numbered 30 or 31 which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Canada British Columbia Secondary School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Nova Scotia High School Graduation Diploma
MEng/BEng
Pass with at least five grade 12 subjects which must include 90% in grade 12 Mathematics or Calculus (including grade 12 AP Calculus AB), 90% in grade 12 Physics and 85% in three further grade 12 academic subjects
Qualification
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
MEng/BEng
Pass with 90% overall and 88% from each of six grade 12 subjects at 4U or 4M which must include: Advanced Functions, Calculus & Vectors and Physics.
China
Qualification
Senior High School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Applicants who have completed the Senior High School Diploma are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
European Baccalaureate
Qualification
European Baccalaureate
MEng/BEng
Pass with 87% overall with scores of 9.0, 9.0, 8.5 in three written subjects, including Mathematics and Physics
France
Qualification
Diplôme du Baccalauréat Général (Science Pathway)
MEng/BEng
Obtain 17 out of 20 overall with 16, 16, 15 in Mathematics, Physics and one other subject
Qualification
Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB)
MEng/BEng
Obtain an average of 16 out of 20 with grades of 15, 15, 14 including Specialty Mathematics and Physics & Chemistry
Greece
Qualification
Apolytirion of Geniko Lykeio with PanHellenic examinations (or A-levels)
MEng/BEng
Pass with an overall average of 19 out of 20 including 19 in year 3 Mathematics and 19 in year 3 Physics. Along with either grades A*, A* in A Level Mathematics and Physics or scores of 19, 19 in Maths and Science Panhellenic Examination
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate
MEng/BEng
A*A*A including Maths and Physics
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of HE
MEng/BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
MEng/BEng
Obtain 5* in Core Maths and 5*,5*, 5 in Extended Maths (M1 Calculus and Statistics or M2 Algebra and Calculus), Physics and a fourth subject excluding Liberal Studies.
India
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by CBSE or ISC National Boards
MEng/BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 90% including 90% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 88% in the other.
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra or Tamil Nadu State Boards
MEng/BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 95% including 95% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 93% in the other.
Qualification
Grade XII examinations awarded by West Bengal State Board
MEng/BEng
Obtain an overall average of at least 85% including 85% in one of Mathematics (Applied Maths is not accepted) or Physics and 83% in the other.
Italy
Qualification
Diploma Di Esame Di Stato (on the scientific pathway)
MEng/BEng
Pass with an overall average of 95% including 95% in Mathematics and Physics.
Malaysia
Qualification
Malaysian Certifcate of Education - Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)
MEng/BEng
Not suitable for first year entry. Refer to Foundation Year.
Qualification
Malaysian High School Certificate - Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
MEng/BEng
Achieve overall GPA of 3.84 in STPM with grades AAA including Mathematics and Physics.
Qualification
3 year Diploma (after SPM)
MEng/BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Pakistan
Qualification
Pakistan High School Certificate
MEng/BEng
Applicants who have completed the High School Certificate are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Poland
Qualification
Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci (Certificate of Maturity)
MEng/BEng
Award of New Matura with an overall average of at least 80%, with 90% in two extended level subjects and 85% in another one. Extended subjects to include Mathematics and Physics.
Saudi Arabia
Qualification
l-Thanawaya Al-Aama or Tawjihi
MEng/BEng
Applicants who have completed the l-Thanawaya Al-Aama or Tawjihi are required to undertake a suitable, recognised Foundation Year. Please contact the department.
Singapore
Qualification
Singapore A-Level at H2 Level
MEng/BEng
AAA including Maths and Physics
Qualification
NUS High School Diploma
MEng/BEng
Accepted but assessed on a case by case basis. Please contact the Department.
Spain
Qualification
Titulo de Bachiller (LOGSE)
MEng/BEng
Pass with an overall average grade of 9.5 with grades of at least 9, 9, 9 which must include Maths and Physics plus one other subject.
Turkey
Qualification
Lise Diplomasi
Lycee Diploma
Turkish Private Anatolian High School diploma.
Must be attending a private high school on the University of Manchester's approved list.
MEng/BEng
Obtain Lise Diplomasi with 90% overall from the final three years. This must include 87% in Grade 12 Mathematics and 87% in Grade 12 Physics.
USA
Qualification
Advanced Placement (APs)
MEng/BEng
Pass with grades 5, 5, 5. This must include Calculus BC, Physics (Physics 2, Physics B or Physics C Mechanics are all accepted) and one other AP subject (excluding Calculus AB and Physics 1).