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Overseas Undergraduate Entry Criteria

Please refer to the tables below for the undergraduate entry criteria for students with overseas qualifications.

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The pathways below are the minimum entry standards that have been approved for admission and are correct at the time of publishing. If you have alternative qualifications, we encourage you to apply for individual assessments.

Bachelor's Degrees

Country Qualification Minimum achievement level (if appropriate)
All countries

(International qualifications)

 GCE ‘A’ Levels (taken in countries other than the UK) A minimum of 3 results with at least 1 grade at Level C or above. (General Studies is not to be used as one of the results.)
 
 Cambridge Pre-U 3 principal subjects, a GPR and evidence of numeracy
 
 Advanced Placement International Diploma (APID) At least 4 subjects with grades 3 or higher
 
 International Baccalaureate (IB) The diploma must be completed with a minimum of 24 points
Australia
 Completion of Year 12
Note: Some approved Foundation programme certificates and pre-university courses are acceptable.

ATAR score higher than 69.6 OP score lower than 14
Bangladesh
 Bangladesh Higher School Certificate (HSC)

Minimum GPA of 4 out of 5
Brazil
 Successful completion of at least one year at a recognised university Good passing grades
Canada
 Ontario Secondary School Diploma Overall average grade of 65%
 
 Quebec Grade 12 Certificate 60% average across 6 subjects, including English
Chile
 Successful completion of at least one year at a recognised university Good passing grades
China

Senior High School Graduation and Gokao, or

70% or better at Gaokao
 

Senior High School Graduation - plus one year of successful study (full time equivalent) at a recognised institution of university standing, or

Good passing grades
 

Completion of a 2 year diploma from a recognised institution

Good passing grades
 

Our preferred method of receiving academic documents from China is through CHESICC.

 
Denmark
 Hojere Forberedelseseksamen or Hojere Handelseksamen  
Fiji
 Fiji Form 7 Aggregate of 250 over 4 courses, with a minimum of 50 in English
 
 USP Foundation Year In either Arts, Business or Science with a grade average of B or higher and no grade lower than C in the 8 required courses.
Finland
 Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen  
France
 Diplome du Baccalaureat  
Germany
 Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeinen Hochschulreife  
Ghana
 GCE 'A' levels Three passes with one at C or better
Hong Kong
 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education

Score of 15, based on an aggregate of the applicant’s best five subjects (i.e. 5 subjects at an average of Level 3 in each subject.  Subjects must be from Core, Category A and Category C electives.
India
 All India Senior School Certificate (AISSC) – awarded by Central Board of Secondary Education Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling and a minimum average of 75%, and 60% in English
 
 India School Certificate (ISC) – awarded by the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations Applicants must have completed 12 years of schooling and a minimum average of 75% and 60% in English.
 
 One year of study at a recognised university Must have a B average or better or be ranked in the First Class or Division.
Indonesia
 Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) Minimum score 8.5
 
 Successful completion of at least one year at a recognised university  
Iran
 Successful completion of at least one year at a recognised institution of university standing. Good passing grades
Israel
 Bagrut (Matriculation), OR Minimum grades of seven in six subjects
 
 Mechina (university preparatory)  
Japan
 High School Diploma (Kotogakko) Minimum grade of B (= 4 out of 5)
 
 One year of successful study at a recognised university  
 
 Junior College Diploma Successful completion of programme of two of three years' duration
Kenya
 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education Minimum B average
Korea
 University entrance examination Minimum score 250
Kuwait
 General Secondary Education Certificate Overall average grade of 80% across academic subjects
Malaysia
 STPM Three Principal passes
 
 Malaysian Matrikulation Certificate (Matrikulasi) Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.5
  Unified Examination Certificate of the Malaysian Independent Chinese Secondary School system Maximum of 20 points over the best 5 subjects 
Mexico
 One year's successful bachelor degree level study at a recognised institution of university standing  Good passing grades
Netherlands
 VWO  
Papua New Guinea
 South Pacific Form Seven Certificate Three or more B grades plus Grade Five or better in PSSC English, and Grade Six or better in PSSC Maths
 
 USP Foundation Year In either Science or Social Science with a grade average of B or higher
 
 Senior High School Graduation - plus completion of a two-year diploma at a recognised university Good passing grades
Philippines
 High School Diploma (Academic Track) Minimum grade requirement of 85%
Russia
 One year of successful study at a recognised university Good passing grades
Samoa
 Foundation Certificates of the National University of Samoa Completed in one of Arts, Commerce, Education, General or Science. Minimum grades apply.
Saudi Arabia
 General Secondary Education Certificate, plus one year (full-time equivalent) of successful study at a recognised university Good passing grades
 
 Associate degree from a recognised tertiary institution  
Singapore
 H Levels A minimum of three H2 passes at C grade
 
 NUS High School Diploma  
South Pacific Countries
 South Pacific Form Seven Certificate

Grade 5 or better in PSSC English and grade 6 or better in PSSC maths, plus

3 or more B grades (minimum)
South Africa
 National Senior Certificate Successful completion of the certificate and eligible to enrol in a bachelor's degree at a South African university
Sweden
 Avgangsbetyg/Slutbetyg from: Gymnasieskola (Leaving Certificate from Upper Secondary School, three years) Pass or higher: G = Pass; VG = Distinction; MVG = Special distinction
Taiwan
 One year of successful study at a recognised university  
 
 Senior High School and a two-year Junior College Diploma  
 
 Junior High School and a five-year Junior College Diploma  
Thailand
 Mathayom 6 with a GPA of 3.2 or higher  
United Arab Emirates
 One year of successful study at a recognised university With good passing grades
United Kingdom
 'A' and ‘AS’ Levels GCSE Assessment on application
 
 BTEC/SCOTVEC A National Certificate or Diploma with at least 3 level III units with merit
 
 London Chamber of Commerce and Industry Examination Board (LCCIEB) Completion of a Third level qualification (3 subjects)
United States of America
 High School Diploma High School Diploma with a minimum of GPA of 2.5
Vietnam
 Viet Nam High School report (Học Bạ Trung Học Phổ Thông) and the National High School Graduation Examination (Kỳ Thi Tốt Nghiệp Trung Học Phổ Thông Quốc Gia)

A minimum GPA of 8.0/10.0 in each of the best four subjects (mandatory and elective subjects) shown in the G12 High School Report, and a pass in the National High School Graduation Examination

First-Year Pathway Diploma

Country or Overseas Qualification

Requirement
New Zealand

38 NCEA credits at Level 3 or higher (including three approved subjects with a minimum of 10 credits in each subject, plus UE literacy and numeracy)
OR
Any Lincoln First Level 4 programme with high achievement
Australia

Year 12 Certificate and ATAR of 62 or higher
Bangladesh

On application
Brazil

Certificado de Ensino Medio with an average of 7.0 in four academic courses
Brunei Darussalam

GCE A levels with passes in two academic courses with one at grade C, or better
China

Senior High School Graduation Diploma with overall average 75% over 3 years, excluding Politics and PE, or

Senior High School Graduation Diploma plus one year of further study at a recognised tertiary institution. Or

Senior High School Graduation Diploma plus 60% at Gaokao score
Fiji

Fiji Form 7 with an aggregate of 200 marks out of 400 over 4 subjects
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), at least two passes at level 4, or better
India

Year 12 All India Senior School Certificate with a minimum average of 60%
Indonesia

A minimum of 7.5 in Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA)
International Baccalaureate (IB)

On application. Minimum diploma score 22
Japan

Senior High School Graduation Certificate with a minimum overall average 3 out of 5 over three years
Malaysia

2 principal passes in STPM ; or

Malaysian Matrikulation Certificate (Matrikulasi) Cumulative minimum GPA of 2.0; or

UEC maximum score of 25 over 5 subjects
Middle Eastern Countries

Year 12 Secondary School Certificate with 85% average in academic subjects, including Maths
Nepal

School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI & XII) awarded by National Examination Board. Must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.8 out of 4 (= B). 
Nigeria

Five passes at C4 level or better in relevant subjects in West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Pakistan

One year successful study towards a bachelor degree at a recognised institution
Papua New Guinea

Year 12 Higher School Certificate or Upper Secondary School results with 85% average (or an average of A) over five courses, and a minimum C grade in Mathematics
OR
Successful two year diploma from a recognised instiution
Philippines

On application
Russia

Successful completion of Certificate of Unified State Examination
Singapore

Minimum of 3 H2 passes with at least 2 at grade C, or better
Solomon Islands

Pacific Senior Secondary certificate (Grade 3 or better)
South Africa

Successful completion of the National Senior Certificate with a matriculation endorsement for further study at either Higher Certificate, Diploma or Degree level
South Korea

Senior High School Diploma with a minimum average of 80% in four academic subjects, or better
Sri Lanka

GCE A levels with passes in two academic courses with one at C, or better
Taiwan

Senior High School Leaving Certificate with a minimum average of 85% across four courses
Thailand

Matayom 6  (Maw 6) with an average grade of 3.0 or better
United Kingdom

GCE A levels with passes in two academic courses with one at grade C or better
United States of America

High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum SAT score of 1110, or ACT 22
Vanuatu

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (Grade 3 or better)
Vietnam

Completion of Year 12 with a 7.0 average 
Western Samoa

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (Grade 3 or better)

Pathway Certificate (Foundation)

Country

Requirement
New Zealand

58 NCEA credits at Level 2 or higher (including 30 credits over three approved subjects plus UE literacy and numeracy)
Australia

Year 11 Certificate and ATAR of 50 or higher
OR
Queensland OP lower than 22 (with superior grades)
Bangladesh

On application
Brazil

Successful completion of High School (third year of second level)
Brunei Darussalam

GCE O level in four courses
China

Senior High School Graduation Diploma, or

Completion of year 10 and year 11 at Senior High School with a minimum overall average of 70%, excluding Politics or PE
Fiji

School Leaving Certificate, an aggregate of 200 out of 400, over four courses
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE), successful completion
OR
GCE O level, passes in four courses at D or better
India

Year 12 Senior School Certificate, average 50% in four courses
OR
Indian School Certificate, Second Division Pass
OR
Higher School Certificate, Second Division Pass
Indonesia

A minimum of 6.0 in Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) or completion of year 11 with an average score of 7.0
International Baccalaureate (IB)

On application. Minimum IB diploma score 18
Japan

Senior High School Graduation Diploma with a minimum average grade of 2 out of 5 over 3 years
Malaysia

Grade C or better in SPM; or

Successful completion of UEC 
Middle Eastern Countries

Year 12 Secondary School Certificate with 70% average in academic subjects
Nepal

School Leaving Certificate (Grade XI & XII) awarded by National Examination Board. Must have achieved a minimum GPA of 2.0 out of 4 (= C)
Nigeria

Five passes at C6 level or better in relevant subjects in West African Senior School Certificate Examination.
Pakistan

Year 12 Higher School Certificate 50% average in academic courses
Papua New Guinea

Year 12 Higher School Certificate or Upper Secondary School results with C average or better over five courses, and a minimum C grade in mathematics
Philippines

On application
Russia

Certificate of Secondary School: Attestat with three or higher in four academic courses, including mathematics
Singapore

GCE O level, passes in four courses
Solomon Islands

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (Grade 5 or better)
South Africa

On application
South Korea

Successful completion of Year 11 with a minimum overall average 70%
Sri Lanka

GCE O levels, C average in four courses
Taiwan

Senior High School Leaving Certificate 65% average in five courses
OR
Year 11, superior grades
Thailand

Matayom 6 (Maw 6) with an average grade of 1.5 or better; or, completion of Matayom 5 with an average of 3.0 or better in academic subjects
United Kingdom

GCSE or GCE O level, passes in four courses
United States of America

High School Graduation Diploma. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
Vanuatu

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (Grade 5 or better)
Vietnam

Completion of Year 12 with a 5.0 average; or completion of Year 11 with an 8.0 average in four academic subjects
Western Samoa

Pacific Senior Secondary Certificate (Grade 5 or better)

This list is not complete and is subject to ongoing review. Complete assessments are done on receipt of your application and documentation by Admission Staff at Lincoln University.