Iran

Are you from Iran and looking to study in the UK? Find out the requirements you need to study an undergraduate or postgraduate degree at Canterbury Christ Church University.

Academic Requirements

Study Level Minimum Grade/Qualification
International Foundation Programme

High School Diploma with a minimum grade of 10 overall 

Undergraduate Degree
  • National University Entrance Examination (Kunkur) / Iranian Pre-University Certificate
  • (Peeshdaneshgahe) with a minimum grade of 12
  • Kardani associate degree with a minimum score of 14
  • 4-year High School Diploma with a minimum score of 14
Postgraduate Degree
  • Courses requiring a 2:2 will need a Bachelor’s degree (Licence or Karshenasi) with a minimum grade of 14.0 

English Requirements

All applicants for undergraduate programmes will need a minimum English level of IELTS or equivalent 6.0 overall, with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands. Some programmes require 6.5/7.0 – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For postgraduate entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in all other bands or equivalent. Some courses have a higher requirement – please contact the International Office if you are unsure of your course requirement.

For International Foundation entry all applicants will need a minimum of IELTS 5.0 or equivalent, with no less than 5.0 in writing and no less than 4.0 in all other bands.

If you have taken an IGCSE exam in English and have a Grade C, this will also usually be acceptable for most undergraduate courses.

We are also able to consider some non-UK English qualifications for entry. The International Admissions Team will advise if they are able to accept your English language qualification once you have applied.

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Agents from our international recruitment partner, InUni Global, are on-hand to provide in-country support, including help with your application, student visa and travel to the UK.

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