These are the general entry requirements for studying at Regent's.
For specific entry requirements based on your qualifications, you can find your country in the dropdown below.
General entry requirements
Personal statement
Your personal statement should consider the following:
- Why do you want to study this course or subject? (minimum 50 words)
- How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject? (minimum 50 words)
- What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful? (minimum 50 words)
English language requirements
You will need to meet a minimum English language requirement, and we accept a range of qualifications to evidence this. Please see the section below on this page for details.
If you do not have a relevant English qualification, we also offer a free English proficiency test to all Regent's offer holders.
Academic requirements
Integrated Foundation (Level 3)
Minimum 56 UCAS points or international equivalent as outlined below and deemed accepted by Admissions and UK ENIC.
Please check the specific course page for further details.
Undergraduate (Level 4)
Minimum 96 UCAS points / A level grades CCC or international equivalent as outlined below and deemed accepted by Admissions and UK ENIC.
Some courses require 64 UCAS points / A level grades CC, and some may also require an interview, audition or portfolio review. Please check the specific course page for further details.
Interested in transferring to Regent’s? See our available courses for Level 5 (Year Two) and Level 6 (Year Three) entry. Let us know in your application if you are working towards an International Year One Qualification.
Postgraduate (Level 7)
Minimum second-class UK undergraduate degree.
Equivalent international qualifications, as outlined below and deemed acceptable by Admissions & UK ENIC. Please find your country of study in the drop-down list below.
Exceptional entry (with three years of work experience) by academic referral only.
Entry requirements vary depending on your chosen course. Please see the specific course page for more details.
Requirements for international qualifications
| Integrated Foundation | Undergraduate | Postgraduate |
| International Baccalaureate Year 1 with minimum 24 points | Foundation Certificate with minimum 50% (where pass mark is 40%) | Pre-Master’s from an approved institution with a UK degree or equivalent at grade Pass |
| Middle Year Programme Certificate with 28 points with grade 3 or above | International Baccalaureate with 24 points | UK Bachelor’s degree with minimum 2:2 |
| International Baccalaureate with 16 points | French Baccalauréat General with minimum 11 points | Bachelor’s equivalent to UK Bachelor’s Degree (minimum 2:2) |
| European Baccalaureate with minimum 55% | European Baccalaureate with minimum 67% | |
| International GCSEs | International Advanced Level / GCE A Level | |
| BTEC qualification - results equivalent to 24 tariff points | BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with 96 UCAS points | |
| Qualifi Level 3 certificates with 96 UCAS points | ||
| IBCP (International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme) One IB Higher Level with a BTEC Diploma (results equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points) |
* Entry requirements may vary depending on your chosen course and are subject to approval by the Admissions department.
** If your qualification is not listed, apply online and upload your academic certificates for assessment.
Select your country
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Egypt
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Romania
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
For specific entry requirements based on your qualifications, find your country above or contact [email protected] if it is not listed here.
English language requirements
Information about English language requirements
All applicants are required to provide proof of English language proficiency on the CEFR (Common European Framework) scale, regardless of your nationality.
The grading system varies depending on level of study. See the dropdowns below for details.
Accepted providers of English tests
Please see below the English tests that we accept, and the required level to achieve, based on your level of study.
English certificates are subject to validity checks and approval by Admissions.
1. The Regent’s English test, Password Skills Plus, which is free of change for conditional offer holders:
| Foundation | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| Password Skills Plus | 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 |
2. Secure English Language Tests (SELT):
| Foundation | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| IELTS Academic* | 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 |
| LanguageCert Academic & Academic SELT* | Overall B2/60 with minimum 60/100 for each component | Overall B2/65 with minimum 60/100 for each component | Overall B2/70 with minimum 60/100 for each component |
| LanguageCert International ESOL B2 Communicator* | PASS in all skills | PASS with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component | HIGH PASS with a minimum score of 33/50 in each component |
| PSI Services (UK) Ltd* | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| PTE Academic* | Overall 59 with no skills less than 59 | Overall 64 with no skills lower than 59 | Overall 67 with no skills lower than 5 |
| TOEFL iBT* | Overall 72 with minimum Reading 18, Listening 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17 New grading system: | Overall 80 with minimum Reading 18, Listening 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17 New grading system: | Overall 88 with minimum Reading 18, Listening 18, Speaking 20, Writing 17 New grading system: |
| Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)* | Pass overall with no lower than ISE II Pass in any level | Merit overall with no lower than ISE II Pass in any level | Distinction overall with no lower than ISE II Pass in any level |
*Must be conducted in a test centre. Excludes home / online editions.
3. Non-SELT tests:
| Foundation | Undergraduate | Postgraduate | |
| Duolingo English Test | 100 Overall with minimum 100 in each skill | 110 Overall, with minimum 100 in each skill | 120 Overall, with minimum 100 in each skill |
| Oxford Test of English Advanced | 111 overall with no less than 111 in each section score | 126 overall with no less than 111 in each section score | 140 overall with no less than 111 in each section score |
| Password Skills Plus | 5.5 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5 | 6.5 overall with no component below 5.5 |
We also accept:
- KTE (Kaplan Test of English)
- Oxford International English language Level Online Test (ELLT) – in-person test only
- Cambridge B2 First (formerly FCE), Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly CAE), Cambridge C1 Business Higher & Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly CPE)
As fewer students submit these tests, please check the requirements for them with our Admissions team.
If you do not have the required grades for direct entry on to your degree programme, our pre-sessional English and Foundation courses can help you to achieve this level.
Guidance for native English speakers
UK or USA nationals are also required to provide proof of English proficiency with any of the below. The documents listed do not have an expiry date and will require validation by the Admissions department.
United Kingdom
- GCSE – Grade 4 (new grading system) or Grade C (previous grading system)
- A Levels – English Language or English Literature, Grade D
- Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree from the United Kingdom
United States of America
- High School Diploma (Grade 11 and above) – 70% / Grade D
- AP, SAT or ACT English (please provide your score report for validation)
- Bachelor’s degree from the United States
International English qualifications
| Qualification | Requirement | Validity |
| IB English A1 or A2 (Standard Level) | Grade 3 (Foundation) Grade 4 (Undergraduate, Postgraduate) | 5 years from IB Diploma date |
| IB English B (Higher Level) | Grade 3 (Foundation) Grade 4 (Undergraduate, Postgraduate) | 5 years from IB Diploma date |
| IB English B (Standard Level) | Grade 4 (Foundation) Grade 5 (Undergraduate, Postgraduate) | 5 years from Diploma date |
| IGCSE First Language English | Grade 3 (Foundation) Grade 4 (Undergraduate, Postgraduate) | 5 years from certificate date |
| Advanced Level English | Grade E (Foundation) Grade D (Undergraduate, Postgraduate) | 5 years from certificate date |
| International Foundation Certificate | Overall 55 (Foundation), 60 (Undergraduate) or 65 (Postgraduate) 5.5/6.0 in each section | 2 years from certificate date |
Entry requirements may vary depending on your chosen course and are subject to approval by the Admissions department.
If your qualification is not listed, please apply for your chosen course and upload your academic certificates for assessment.
Applying from Pakistan, Afghanistan or Nepal
You will need to provide proof of English proficiency by taking an acceptable Secure English Test (SELT). Please see UKVI guidelines for more information. Acceptable tests include: IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, LangCert Academic or PSI which meets our minimum entry requirements, or a regional English qualification we accept. Please note we do not accept home edition of tests.
If you do not meet the English requirements
If you do not meet the required English proficiency level, we recommend taking a look at our pre-sessional English courses with Regent's School of English.
These courses are designed to directly prepare you for degree-level study in the UK, help you settle into London before you move, and give you a taste for life at Regent's.
Select your country
- Albania
- Algeria
- Angola
- Australia
- Azerbaijan
- Bahrain
- Brazil
- Cambodia
- Canada
- China
- Colombia
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Cyprus
- Denmark
- Egypt
- France
- Georgia
- Germany
- Ghana
- Hong Kong
- India
- Indonesia
- Israel
- Italy
- Japan
- Kazakhstan
- Kenya
- Malaysia
- Mauritius
- Mexico
- Myanmar
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Pakistan
- Peru
- Philippines
- Portugal
- Republic of Korea (South Korea)
- Romania
- Serbia
- Singapore
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Thailand
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States
- Uzbekistan
- Vietnam
- Zimbabwe
If your country isn't currently listed, please contact us at [email protected]
