For Undergraduate Year 1, Keele University's China country page lists two routes: the Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate plus Gaokao, or a recognised pre-university or foundation year course. The thresholds depend on the course group, and the page sets separate IELTS, Medicine and postgraduate conditions.
Undergraduate entry
Undergraduate Year 1: Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate, plus Gaokao. Or a recognised pre-university/ foundation year course.
- ABB-BBC courses: Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 80% overall plus Gaokao with 75%.
- BCC-CCC courses: Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 75% overall plus Gaokao with 70%.
Applicants to courses with a subject specific requirement will be considered on an individual basis.
Undergraduate English requirements
Undergraduate Year 1 English Requirements: IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each subtest.
Undergraduate Medicine requirements
Undergraduate Medicine Requirements: The Senior High School Diploma, Chinese University Entrance Examination or 'Gaokao' must be supplemented with GCE A-levels in Biology and Chemistry and another subject, with grade A in each. If you do not have Sciences and Maths at A level, you must have these at Gaokao for entry into Medicine. English Language requirements must be met.
Postgraduate degree classifications
Postgraduate 2.2: degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power - 70% required, and degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power - 75% required.
Postgraduate 2.1: degree awarded by institution with degree awarding power - 75% required, and degree awarded by Affiliated/Independent College with degree awarding power - 80% required.
Postgraduate English requirements
Postgraduate Courses English Requirements: IELTS English required unless you have completed at least 1 year of study at a UK University. Please check the requirement for your chosen course. Further information can also be found on the English Language page.
Foundation year
Our International Foundation Year is delivered on the Keele campus through Keele University International College. Please see the KUIC website for academic entry requirements.