Middle East and Africa
Middle and East Africa Entry Requirements
If you haven’t quite met the entry requirements for direct entry onto an undergraduate or postgraduate degree programme, the University of Chichester offers an International Foundation in Business and a 1- or 2-semester Pre-Masters.
These international pathway programmes, on successful completion, offer progression onto a selection of, respectively, undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses at the University of Chichester. Details here.
You can choose one of the following routes:
International Foundation Year (Business, Computing and Engineering)
International Year One (Business, Computing)
Pre Masters (Business, Computing)
Specific Countries
The dropdowns below contain the requirements per country
Undergraduate
- Completion of year 12 of high school Baccalauréat de l'Enseignement Secondaire)
OR
- (Baccalauréat Technique / Commercial)
PLUS
- Either one year of higher education
OR
- An International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
- Accept: Diplôme de (plus Professional Field) Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'Etat Licence
OR
- Diploma/Licence certificate showing a final average minimum mark of 12/20.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Grau de Bacharel 14/20 OR
- Portuguese Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários: 17-18
Postgraduate
- Grau de Licenciado 13/20
Undergraduate
- Tawjahiya (secondary school leaving certificate)
PLUS
- One year of higher education OR an international foundation year.
Postgraduate
4 year degree from the University of Bahrain or a private university, Minimum GPA 2.4
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
Master degree certificate and final transcript showing a final minimum average score of 60% (70% for some courses) C+, 2.2, or GPA 3/5.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- General Certificate of Education Advanced Level - CCC.
- Those students taking the Baccalauréat are usually required to successfully complete a recognised international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
- Licence / Bachelors with grades of 14 out of 20 or 70%.
OR
- We require a Maîtrise / Master's degree (without thesis) Diplôme d'Ingénieur..grade 11 or 2.7
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
- A four year bachelors degree (science discipline, from a public/private institution) with 70% or GPA 2.6 overall, (other disciplines, from a public/private institution) with 75% or GPA 2.8 overall
OR
- A bachelors degree from the American University of Cairo with 2.8 GPA or a B overall.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
- A four year bachelors degree (science discipline, from a public/private institution) with 70% or GPA 2.6 overall (Surrey ask for 2.8, Brighton ask for 2.5), (other disciplines, from a public/private institution) with 75% or GPA 2.8 (Surrey ask for 3.0, Brighton do not distinguish) overall
OR
- A bachelors degree from the American University of Cairo with 2.8 (Surrey as for 3.0) GPA or a B overall.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate with grades 3 or above
AND
- Successful completion of an international foundation year UK programme
Postgraduate
4 year Bachelor degree showing a minimum award of 2.2 (Hons).
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Pre-2019: High School Diploma 14/20 + Peeshdaneshgahe (Pre-University Certificate).
- Post-2019: a High School Diploma (min 14/20) + 1st year of a Bachelors degree (min. 12/20 overall) OR an associate degree (min 12/20) OR a recognised foundation year.
Postgraduate
Bachelor degree (Licence or Kar-shenasi/ Professional Doctorate/ Technology) showing a minimum award of 12 out of 20 / C / 2:2.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Adadiyah (Certificate of Preparatory Education/Sixth Form Baccalaureat)
PLUS
- A recognised international foundation year
Postgraduate
Master’s degree from a recognised higher education institution, or a bachelor’s degree from a prestigious recognised higher education institution. With Good / minimum 70%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Matriculation Certificate with at least 3 subjects at level 4 or 5 with 65% overall
OR
- A recognised International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
Bachelor degree showing an average minimum award of 65% or C.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Tawjihi (Secondary School leaving certificate)
PLUS
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
4 year bachelor degree showing a Minimum GPA of 2.5 (Good)
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
-
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) average of B+ in eight subjects including Maths and English
OR
- Diploma/Ordinary Diploma (Grade C)
OR
- Diploma in Technical Education Programme (Grade C)
OR
-
International Foundation Year or equivalent
Postgraduate
Bachelor’s (Honours) degree with a 2.2/C/50% or higher
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- General Secondary Education Certificate
PLUS
- International Foundation Programme
Postgraduate
4 year bachelor degree showing a minimum of 2.33
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
- Bachelor degree/ Licence (4 years or more) with a final average GPA of 70%, C or above
OR
- Diplôme d'Etudes Supérieures / Attestation d'Etudes Approfondies (awarded as a Postgraduate qualification)
OR
- A Maîtrise with a final grade of 13/20 or 65%.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Secondary Education Certificate
PLUS
- Successful completion of a recognised international foundation year.
Postgraduate
- Bachelor degree in Architecture, Engineering or Medicine (from a university) showing an average mark of 65%
OR
- Bachelor degree (from a university) showing an average minimum 75%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) with CCC
OR
- A Malawi School Certificate of Education
PLUS
- A recognised international foundation year.
Postgraduate
Master degree showing a minimum average score of 2.2, or 65%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- CCC in Cambridge Higher School Certificate.
Postgraduate
Bachelor degree showing a minimum award of 2.2 (Hons) Class II, Division ii or above.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Students with Diplôme du Baccalauréat) need a recognised international foundation year
Postgraduate
- Bachelor degree (Licence/Matrise)
OR
- Diplôme d'Ingénieur d'État showing a minimum GPA of 12/20 (AssezBien).
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Senior Secondary School Certificate (SSSC) or a West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC) plus
- Successful completion of first year of a bachelor degree or
- Ordinary/Higher Diploma GPA 3.0/5.0 or 2.5/4.0 or
- a recognised International Foundation Programme
Postgraduate
Bachelor (Honours) degree certificate showing a minimum GPA of 2.5/5.0 or 55%.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Completion of High School (General Secondary Education Certificate)
PLUS
- Successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
- Bachelor degree showing an average minimum award of 2.4 out of 4.0 from prestigious universities (below) and 2.6 from others:
- Sultan Qaboos University
- Sohar University (Private University)
- Dhofar University (Private University)
- Nizwa University (Public college of technology)
- Buraimi University (Private college)
- Sharqiyah University
- Muscat College
- Caledonian College of Engineering
- Gulf College
- College of Banking and Financial studies
- Oman Medical college
- German University of Technology in Oman
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Successful completion of an International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
For courses that require a UK 2:2, you must achieve a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.0.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Thanawiya (High School Leaving Certificate)
PLUS
- Either successful completion of first year of a bachelor degree (2.5)
OR
- An International Foundation Programme
Postgraduate
4 year bachelor degree with a minimum GPA 2.5/4 or 3/5
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- GCE Advanced Level CCC
OR
- Students with the WASSC will need a recognised International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
Bachelor degree showing a minimum 2:2 Honours degree.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Senior Certificate (with matriculation endorsement) with A-Level equivalences as follows (check course pages for A-Level entry requirements):
- CCC: BBCCC or 66555
- BCC: BBBCC or 66655
- BBC: BBBBC or 66665
- BBB: BBBBB or 66666
- ABB: ABBBB or 76666
OR
- a recognised international foundation year or equivalent
Postgraduate
- 4-year Bachelor (Honours)
OR
- Bachelor of Laws/Bachelor of Engineering 2:2 or 60%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- International Foundation Year
Postgraduate
- Honours degree, Second Class - Division Two (60%, B, 3.20 - 3.39, Very Good) or higher
OR
- University of Sudan with a 2.1. Masters degree with a minimum of B grade.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- General Secondary Certificate (Al Shahâda al-Thânawiyya al-Ämma)
PLUS
- Successful completion of a recognised foundation year.
Postgraduate
- Bachelor degree (Licence/Al-Ijâza fi) from a recognised university with a final grade of 60% from a State University
OR
- 70% from a Private University
OR
- Master degree certificate showing an average minimum mark of 60%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- National Form VI Examination / Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education (ACSE)
OR
- A Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC) / East African Advanced Certificate of Education (EAACE) with grades CCC
Postgraduate
Bachelor’s degree or a master’s degree from a Tanzanian university showing 2:2
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Completion of the Baccalauréat
PLUS
- A recognised international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
Diplome d’Ingenieur/Docteur en Medecine/Licence/Maitrise showing an average minimum award of 12 ('Assez Bien').
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE)
OR
- An East African Advanced Certificate of Education
OR
- A Cambridge Overseas Higher School Certificate (COHSC).
Grades CCC,10-11, or (D) Average
Postgraduate
Bachelor degree showing a minimum award of a 2.2 (Hons) / Class IIii / GPA 3.0 or above
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Tawjihiyya (General Secondary Education Certificate Examination)
PLUS EITHER
- Successful completion of first year of a bachelor degree (2.5)
OR
- An International Foundation Programme
Postgraduate
4 Year Bachelor degree showing a minimum GPA of 2.5 / 75%
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Students that have completed the School Certificate/General Certificate of Education need to successfully complete an international foundation year
Postgraduate
Master degree certificate from a recognised Zambian university showing an average final award of B, GPA 3.0/4.0 or B+,1.5/2.5 depending on the scale or 65%.
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
Undergraduate
- Cambridge Higher School Certificate
OR
- A General Certificate of Education Advanced Level.
Assessment of individual subjects is on a scale ranging from A(a), the highest; to E(e), the lowest.
Grade requirements by subject will be the same as the standard UK A Level criteria
Postgraduate
We require a Bachelor degree (Honours) when awarded after three or four years of study. With a minimum of 60% / 2:2 / Lower Second Division
MPhil or PhD
The normal requirement for an MPhil is a good honours degree (First or Upper-Second class) or a relevant Masters degree. For a PhD the normal entry requirement is an MPhil.
Chichester runs a Pre-PhD Research Study Programme whereby applicants register for six tutorials at low cost in order to carry out various feasibility studies, including some testing of interest, materials, methods and resolve.
