We consider all applicants on the basis of their academic achievement and potential, relevant experience, English language proficiency and suitability for the course. In addition to the general entrance requirements listed below, there are usually individual subject requirements for each particular course.

For more information please go to Country Specific Information

Undergraduate study (BA / BSc / EFdA / FdSc)

Entry requirements vary from course to course but international applicants for most courses require the equivalent of a minimum of two A-level passes with relevant grades.

You may need to complete an international foundation course before entering an undergraduate degree if you have not completed 13 years of primary and secondary education.

If you need support with English language study, or to undertake a Foundation programme, please contact our Admissions team on +44 (0)1243 816002 or email admission@chi.ac.uk and they can discuss with you Foundation options that can lead to a University of Chichester degree.

You may be interested to view the English language and Foundation programmes at our sister institution, Chichester College: www.chichester.ac.uk/International/Course-recommendations

You may wish to check the equivalence between your qualifications and the UK system with the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) www.naric.org.uk

Please contact the Admissions Office admissions@chi.ac.uk to find out if your qualification is suitable. Completion of an international foundation course may be required in some cases.

Postgraduate study (MA / MSc / PGDip)

International applicants for postgraduate degrees should hold the equivalent of a good honours degree from a British university or an institution of similar standing. Please contact the Admissions Office (admissions@chi.ac.uk) to find out if your degree qualification is equivalent /suitable.

You may also wish to check the equivalence between your qualifications and the UK system with the UK National Academic Recognition Information Centre (UK NARIC) www.naric.org.uk

English language requirements

All non-native speakers of English are required to provide evidence of their ability in the English language in order to study for a university qualification in the UK. The standard entry requirements are listed below. We advise you to check these requirements now as you may be required to sit one of the examinations listed before you can receive an unconditional offer of a place.

Undergraduate:

• Ascentis Anglia Proficiency level - normally Merit (Pass may be considered for degrees including International English Studies)
• IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing and no component less than 5.5 (IELTS 5.5 for degrees including International English Studies)
  OR
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score of at least 50 (42 for degrees including International English Studies)
  
• TOEFL: IBT: 87 (minimum component scores: Listening - 21; Reading - 22; Speaking - 23; Writing - 21)
  
• Cambridge Proficiency / Advanced: A - C

Postgraduate:

• IELTS: 6.5 overall with 6.0 writing (with no component less than 5.5)
• Pearson Test of English (Academic): a score of at least 60
  
• TOEFL: IBT: 95 (with no less than 23 in any component)
  
• Cambridge Proficiency A - C / Advanced: A - B
• A bachelor degree taught in a majority English speaking country