Middle East and North Africa
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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Undergraduate
Egypt
- Thanaweya A'ama: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Jordan
- Tawjihi: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Kuwait
- Thanawia Al A'ama: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- Advanced entry can be considered for students with diplomas from Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET)
Lebanon
- Lebanese Baccalaureate: 11/20 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- Lebanese Baccalaureate + SAT1 1070 or above for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- French Baccalaureate: 12/20 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Morocco
- Moroccan Baccalaureate: 10-14/20 for Foundation
- Moroccan Baccalaureate: 14/20 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- French Baccalaureate: 12/20 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Oman
- Thanawiya Amma: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelors
Qatar
- Thanawaya Al-Aama: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Advanced entry can be considered for students with diplomas from College of the North Atlantic and Community College Qatar
Saudi Arabia
- Tawjihiya: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
UAE
- Thanawaya Al-Aama: 60% for Foundation
- 3 x AS Levels: Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 for Foundation
- US High School Diploma: GPA 3.0 + SAT1 1070 for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- International Baccalaureate (IB): 25 points with minimum 15 at Higher Level for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- 3 x A Levels: Direct Entry to Bachelor's
- CBSE Indian Curriculum: 60% for Direct Entry to Bachelor's
Advanced entry can be considered for students who have studied one or two years at a university in the UAE.
Postgraduate
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Jordan
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Kuwait
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Lebanon
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Morocco
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Oman
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Qatar
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
Saudi Arabia
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
UAE
- Bachelor's degree: GPA of 2.5 / 4 or overall classification of "Good" or higher
- UK Bachelor's degree with Honours: Second Class, Second Division or higher
- US Bachelor's degree: GPA 2.5 / 4
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.
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
Learn more about accepted English language qualifications.
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

It is a career-focused university and I really feel that I have benefited from this. Alongside the theoretical, practical, & coaching aspects of my course, I have also had first-hand experience of working with global companies. It's been a real pleasure representing the university."
Yara Jbara, Lebanon, MSc Business Psychology