Admission Requirements
To enter ICRGU courses students must meet both the Academic and English language requirements.
English Language Requirements*
The language of instruction at ICRGU is English. To enter an undergraduate or postgraduate pathway, you must be able to demonstrate you are suitably proficient in English. The table below lists the IELTS results (or equivalent) that you need to enter our courses.
Foundation/First Year Degree |
Pre-Masters |
IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
IELTS 6.0 or equivalent |
*Applicants for the Foundation leading to Health Sciences pathways will be required to hold an IELTS equivalent of 6.0 for progression onto the Health Sciences programmes. Please email info@ic.rgu.ac.uk for more details.
Accepted English Language Qualifications
Undergraduate Entry
Minimum equivalent qualifications we accept for entry into our undergraduate programmes excluding Health Sciences are:
Qualification |
Reading |
Writing |
Speaking |
Listening |
Overall |
IELTS Academic/UKVI |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
IELTS Indicator Test |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
ToEFL iBT, ToEFL iBT & MyBest or Special Home Edition |
18 |
17 |
20 |
17 |
80 |
Linguaskill |
165 |
165 |
165 |
165 |
170 |
PTE Academic |
51 |
51 |
51 |
51 |
56 |
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), Advanced (CAE) and First (FCE) |
162 |
162 |
162 |
162 |
169 |
Integrated Skills in English (ISE III) |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
Pass |
LanguageCert B2 Communicator (Writing/Listening/Reading Exam) |
- |
- |
- |
- |
90/150 |
LanguageCert B2 Communicator (Speaking Exam) |
- |
- |
28/50 |
28/50 |
|
BACIET English Test |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
5.5 |
Integrated Skills in English (ISE II) |
Distinction |
Distinction |
Distinction |
Distinction |
Distinction |
Cambridge - IGCSE - First language |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Cambridge - IGCSE - Second language |
B |
B |
2 |
A |
- |
Bellerby's Foundation Programme English |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
Kaplan Foundation Programme English |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
INTO Foundation Programme English |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
ONCampus Foundation Programme English |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
55% |
NCUK International Foundation Year / International Year 1 |
C |
C |
C |
C |
C |
Cambridge English GCE O level
- Singapore Syllabus 1128 - Grade C
- Mauritius Syllabus 1125 and 1126 - Grade C
- Brunei Syllabus 1120 - Grade C
- Malaysia SPM 1119 - Grade C
- All other countries, Syllabus 1123 - Grade C
We also accept some country specific English qualifications:
- West African Senior School Certificate (WAEC) with English at C6 or above
- Nigerian Examinations Council (NECO) with English at C6 or above
- Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education with English at Grade C or above
- Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) with English at Grade C6 or above
- CISCE (Council for Indian School Certificate Examinations) /CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) - (year 12) with English at 60% or above.
- HKDSE English Language at Grade 3 or above (Grade 4 for Health Sciences Pathway)
- MUET - Malaysian University Entrance Test - Band 4
- Zimbabwe Certificate of Secondary Education (ZIMSEC)/ Cambridge Higher School Certificate O Level - Grade C
Please contact our Admission Office at admission@ic.rgu.ac.uk for further details.
Pre-sessional English
ICRGU offers 20 to 25 hours a week of English language classes, for either ten or thirteen weeks directly before each academic intake. When you have satisfactorily completed all the class assessments, you will progress to your academic pathway. Students will receive a combined CAS with academic.
Undergraduate pre-sessional English |
Minimum 5.5 (with only one band at 5.0 all others 5.5) |
Postgraduate pre-sessional English |
Minimum 6.0 (with only one band at 5.0 all others 5.5) |
Undergraduate pre-sessional English |
Minimum 4.5 (no band below 4.0) |
Postgraduate pre-sessional English |
Minimum 5.0 (writing at 5.0 and no band below 4.5) |
Undergraduate pre-sessional English |
Minimum 5.0 (no band below 4.5) |
Postgraduate pre-sessional English
|
Minimum 5.5 (no band below 5.0) |
Academic Entry Requirements
The admission requirements listed below are a general guide for entry to pathways at various stages. ICRGU offers a personalised study plan for students based on their educational background. Our Admission Office considers each application individually and will make you an offer based on your student profile and desired area of study.
If you are unsure whether your qualifications and educational background are suitable, please complete and submit an application form. We will assess your application and respond as soon as possible. If you have any queries or need help to submit your application, please contact us, or one of our representatives. A table outlining the subjects required for the undergraduate degree programmes are detailed below. In addition, country-specific information is listed on the table that follows.
Accounting and Finance |
Maths or Accounting |
Architecture |
Maths or Physics Evidence of artistic ability ( 8-10 drawings, sketches or paintings) |
Art and Design |
Preferably Art and Design Evidence of artistic ability ( 8-10 drawings, sketches or paintings) |
Computing | Maths |
Construction and Surverying | Maths and a science |
Engineering | Maths and Physics |
Health Sciences |
Physiotherapy - Two of the following; Maths, Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
Radiography - Two of the following; Maths, Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
Occupational therapy - Maths and one of the following; Chemistry, Biology or Physics.
Dietetics - Chemistry. |
Life Sciences | Biomedical/Bioscience – Maths and Biology Nutrition/Forensic – Maths and Chemistry |
Nursing | Nursing - Maths and one of the following; Chemistry, Biology or Physics |
Pharmacy | Maths and Chemistry |
Country Specific Academic Entry Requirements
Country | Undergraduate - Architecture, Surveying, Engineering, Life Sciences, Nursing Health Sciences and Pharmacy |
Undergraduate - Accounting and Finance, Art and Design, Business and Management, Communication and Media and Computing |
Postgraduate - Pre-Master's |
Azerbaijan |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.2 |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.0 | Successful completion of bachelor’s degree or equivalent. |
Angola |
Habilitações literárias with a minimum of 5 subjects passed and an overall grade average of 12 |
Habilitações literárias with a minimum of 5 subjects passed and an overall grade average of 12 | Successful completion of bachelor’s degree or equivalent. |
Bangladesh Pakistan |
Completion of HSC: GPA of 2.00 or grade C with no less than 45% in any subject |
Completion of HSC: GPA of 2.00 or grade C with no less than 45% in any subject |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree (Honours) or equivalent |
China |
Completion of Senior Middle 2: Minimum 70% |
Completion of Senior Middle 2: Minimum 65% |
Bachelor degree or Completion of 2 year diploma (DaZhuan) or equivalent |
Ghana |
SSCE: 5 passes at C6 |
SSCE: 5 passes at C6 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Gulf Cooperation Council States |
Foundation entry: Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 60% average (with special subjects at 75% or above)
Year one entry: Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 70% |
Completion of Tawjahiya/Thanawiya: minimum 65% |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree with GPA 2.0 |
Hong Kong (Form 4/5) |
Consistent average of 55% in Forms 4 and 5, including English, Mathematics and relevant Science |
Minimum average of 40% in Forms 4 and 5 (depending on school banding) including English and Mathematics where required |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Hong Kong |
Pharmacy: 5 passes with Chemistry at a 3 Architecture: 5 passes with Maths or a relevant science (ideally Physics) at a 3 Life Sciences: 3,3,2 including a relevant science Engineering/Computing: 3,3,2 including Maths and Physics (Engineering) |
Business: 2,2,2 Accounting: 2,2,2 including Maths |
|
India |
Entry requirements for our undergraduate programmes will vary depending on the course you wish to apply for, your Year 12 examination board, and subjects taken.
CBSE or CISCE English at 60% or above can be accepted in lieu of another English test such as IELTS.
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Entry requirements for our undergraduate programmes will vary depending on the course you wish to apply for, your Year 12 examination board, and subjects taken.
CBSE or CISCE English at 60% or above can be accepted in lieu of another English test such as IELTS. |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent.
We understand that the majority of candidates from India have been taught in English throughout their education.
Please see the IELTS requirements above for more information.
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Indonesia |
Completion of Year 11 or Year 12: Grade average 65% |
Completion of Year 11 or Year 12: Grade average 60% |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
International Baccalaureate |
Completion of IB Certificate |
Completion of IB Certificate |
- |
Iran |
Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass overall |
Year 3 High School Diploma: Pass overall |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Jordan |
Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 70% average |
Completion of Tawjihiyya (Secondary School Certificate): minimum 65% average |
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent: minimum GPA 2.2 |
Kazakhstan |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.2 |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.0 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Kenya and East Africa |
KCSE / CSE: 5 passes |
KCSE / CSE: 5 passes |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Korea |
Senior Middle 2 with GPA 2.0 or rank 6 |
Senior Middle 2 with GPA 2.0 or rank 6 |
|
Malaysia |
SPM: 3 passes - minimum grade C |
SPM: 3 passes with minimum grade D |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Myanmar |
Completion of basic Education High School Examination Matriculation: pass overall |
Completion of basic Education High School Examination Matriculation: pass overall |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Nigeria |
SSCE: 5 passes at C6 |
SSCE: 5 passes at C6 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree, Nigerian HND* or equivalent. |
Russia |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.2 |
Successful completion of Attestat (Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11) with an average grade of 3.0 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Singapore |
Sec 4: Pass Overall |
Sec 4: Pass Overall |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
South Africa |
Completion of Year 11 |
Completion of Year 11 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Southern African Education System |
O Levels: 5 passes from grades A-C |
O Levels: 5 passes from grades A-C |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Sri Lanka |
Completion of Year 11 with GCE O Levels or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCE O Levels from grades A-C |
Completion of Year 11 with GCE O Levels or equivalent: Minimum 5 GCE O Levels from grades A-C |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Tanzania |
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE): Grade C or above |
Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC)/East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE): Grade C or above |
Successful completion of a bachelor's degree with 2nd class honours (lower) or above |
Thailand |
Matayom 5: GPA 3.0 |
Matayom 5: GPA 3.0 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Turkey |
Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi: Completion of High School Certificate |
Devlet Meslek Lise Diplomasi / Lise Diplomasi / On-Lisans Diplomasi: Grade 3 (65%) and above |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
United Kingdom |
5 GCSE passes: grade C or better |
5 GCSE passes: grade C or better |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Uganda |
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): when grades 1-6 are obtained |
Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE): when grades 1-6 are obtained |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
USA |
High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 |
High School Diploma: GPA 2.0 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Venezuela |
Bachillerato with an overall average grade of 60% |
Bachillerato with an overall average grade of 60% |
Successful completion of a 4-year bachelor's degree with an average GPA of 5 on a scale of 10 or 2.5 on a scale of 5 |
Vietnam |
Completion of Year 11: GPA 6.5 |
Completion of Year 11: GPA 6.5 |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
Zimbabwe |
ZIMSEC: 5 passes at A-C |
ZIMSEC: 5 passes at A-C |
Successful completion of bachelor's degree or equivalent |
*Nigerian HND - subject specific.
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