Europe entry requirements

Here you will find country specific academic entry requirements for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate courses. Please note that these are guidelines only and Leeds Beckett University looks at each application on an individual basis.

Please select your country from the 'on this page' drop-down menu to see the entry requirements. If your country or qualification is not listed, please contact us via email at international@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.

Access to our undergraduate courses is primarily based on UCAS tariff points. As EU qualifications are not included in the UCAS tariff, the information below is provided as a guide of the grades which we require in order to consider your application. Please note that while every effort is made to keep this information up to date and accurate, changes may occur. For UK/Irish qualifications, please check the UCAS Tariff.

Austria Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden
  • Lower Second Class: Bestanden
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Reifeprufung / Matura from Berufsbildende Höhere Schulen (BHS)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: Mit gutem Erfolg bestanden
  • Lower Second Class: Bestanden
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Reifeprufung / Matura from Berufsbildende Höhere Schulen (BHS)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

Belgium entry requirements

  • Qualification: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs from the Flemish speaking community / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur from the French speaking community when awarded after six years of study / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts from the German-speaking Community
  • Grade: 60%
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree (after 2002) / Licence/Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas
  • Upper Second Class: 16-17 / 70%
  • Lower Second Class: 12-15 / 60%
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs from the Flemish speaking community / Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur from the French speaking community when awarded after six years of study / Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts from the German-speaking Community
  • Grade: 60%
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree (after 2002) / Licence/Licentiaat and other two cycle diplomas
  • Upper Second Class: 16-17 / 70%
  • Lower Second Class: 12-15 / 60%
  • English language: IELTS

Bulgaria entry requirements

  • Qualification: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Диплома за Cредно Oбразование) when awarded after four years of study.
  • Grade: 4.0
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor degree (after 2002)
  • Upper Second Class: 5 / Mnogo Dobur
  • Lower Second Class: 4 / Dobur
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie (Диплома за Cредно Oбразование) when awarded after four years of study.
  • Grade: 4.0
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor degree (after 2002)
  • Upper Second Class: 5 / Mnogo Dobur
  • Lower Second Class: 4 / Dobur
  • English language: IELTS

Croatia entry requirements

  • Qualification: Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) / Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education (Level VII/1 Diploma): 4-6 years)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / vrlo dobar
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / dobar
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Baccalaureus / Baccalaurea (Bachelor degree) / Diploma - Visoko obrazovanje (Advanced Diploma of Higher Education (Level VII/1 Diploma): 4-6 years)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / vrlo dobar
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / dobar
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Svjedodžba o Maturi (Matura Certificate)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

Cyprus Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Cyprus and Cyprus Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Cyprus and Cyprus Entry Requirements. 

Czech Republic Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce (Maturita)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bakalář (Bachelor degree after 2004)
  • Upper Second Class: B / 1.5
  • Lower Second Class: C / 2
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Vysvedceni o Maturitni Zkousce (Maturita)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bakalář (Bachelor degree after 2004)
  • Upper Second Class: B / 1.5
  • Lower Second Class: C / 2
  • English language: IELTS

Denmark entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Denmark and Denmark Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Denmark and Denmark Entry Requirements. 

Estonia entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Estonia and Estonia Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Estonia and Estonia Entry Requirements. 

Finland Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Lower academic degree)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / Erittain hyva
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / Hyva
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Matriculation examination (Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen)
  • Grade: 4
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Kandidaatti / Kandidat (Lower academic degree)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / Erittain hyva
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / Hyva
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Matriculation examination (Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen)
  • Grade: 4
  • English language: IELTS

France Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from France and France Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from France and France Entry Requirements. 

Germany entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Germany and Germany Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Germany and Germany Entry Requirements. 

Greece entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Greece and Greece Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Greece and Greece Entry Requirements. 

Hungary Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Alapfokozat (Bachelor Degree) / Eqyetemi Oklevel (University Diploma)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / jo
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / kozepes
  • English language IELTS

  • Qualification: Erettsegi Bizonyitvany / Matura
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Alapfokozat (Bachelor Degree) / Eqyetemi Oklevel (University Diploma)
  • Upper Second Class: 4 / jo
  • Lower Second Class: 3 / kozepes
  • English language IELTS

  • Qualification: Erettsegi Bizonyitvany / Matura
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

Italy Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Italy and Italy Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Italy and Italy Entry Requirements. 

Latvia entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Latvia and Latvia Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Latvia and Latvia Entry Requirements. 

Lithuania entry requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Lithuania and Lithuania Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Lithuania and Lithuania Entry Requirements. 

Luxembourg Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Diploma de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires
  • Grade: 40
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor (studied after 2002) / Diplome d'etudes Superieures Specialisees
  • Upper Second Class: 12-15.9 / (assez) bien
  • Lower Second Class: 11-11.9 / passable
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Diploma de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires
  • Grade: 40
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor (studied after 2002) / Diplome d'etudes Superieures Specialisees
  • Upper Second Class: 12-15.9 / (assez) bien
  • Lower Second Class: 11-11.9 / passable
  • English language: IELTS

Malta Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Bachelor (Honours) degree
  • Upper Second Class: Upper Second Class
  • Lower Second Class: Lower Second Class
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Advanced / Matriculation Certificate Examination
  • Grade: C
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor (Honours) degree
  • Upper Second Class: Upper Second Class
  • Lower Second Class: Lower Second Class
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Advanced / Matriculation Certificate Examination
  • Grade: C
  • English language: IELTS

Netherlands Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (University Preparation Education) (VWO)
  • Grade: 7
  • English language: 8

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: 7 / Ruim voldoende
  • Lower Second Class: 6 / Voldoende
  • English language: VWO 7

  • Qualification: Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (University Preparation Education) (VWO)
  • Grade: 7
  • English language: 8

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: 7 / Ruim voldoende
  • Lower Second Class: 6 / Voldoende
  • English language: VWO 7

Norway Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Norway and Norway Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Norway and Norway Entry Requirements. 

Poland Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Poland and Poland Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Poland and Poland Entry Requirements. 

Portugal Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Licenciado / Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE)
  • Upper Second Class: 16-17 / Muito bom
  • Lower Second Class: 14-15 / Bom
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios
  • Grade: 14
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Licenciado / Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE)
  • Upper Second Class: 16-17 / Muito bom
  • Lower Second Class: 14-15 / Bom
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundarios
  • Grade: 14
  • English language: IELTS

Romania Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Romania and Romania Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Romania and Romania Entry Requirements. 

Slovakia Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Bakalár (Bachelors degree)
  • Upper Second Class: C / 2 / 79-85%
  • Lower Second Class: D / 2.5 / 72-78%
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skusker/Maturita
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bakalár (Bachelors degree)
  • Upper Second Class: C / 2 / 79-85%
  • Lower Second Class: D / 2.5 / 72-78%
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Vysvedcenie o Maturitnej Skusker/Maturita
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

Slovenia Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Maturitetno spričevalo(Matura Certificate)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University degree)
  • Upper Second Class: 8
  • Lower Second Class: 7
  • English Language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Maturitetno spričevalo(Matura Certificate)
  • Grade: 3
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Diploma o pridobljeni univerzitetni izobrazbi (University degree)
  • Upper Second Class: 8
  • Lower Second Class: 7
  • English Language: IELTS

Spain Entry Requirements

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Spain and Spain Entry Requirements. 

For the most up-to-date information, please see our pages on students from Spain and Spain Entry Requirements. 

Sweden Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Bachelor degree / Kandidatexamen
  • Grade: Godkänd with a minimum of 90 credits
  • English language: Avgangsbetyg VG or GPA 4

  • Qualification: Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (Secondary Leavers Certificate for Upper Secondary Education)
  • Grade: G or GPA 12.5
  • English language: VG or GPA 4

  • Qualification: Bachelor degree / Kandidatexamen
  • Grade: Godkänd with a minimum of 90 credits
  • English language: Avgangsbetyg VG or GPA 4

  • Qualification: Avgangsbetyg / Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskola (Secondary Leavers Certificate for Upper Secondary Education)
  • Grade: G or GPA 12.5
  • English language: VG or GPA 4

Switzerland Entry Requirements

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: 4
  • Lower Second Class: 4
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Certificat de Maturité / Certificat de Maturité Cantonal reconnu par la Confédération (French speaking) / Attestato di Maturità Cantonale riconosciuto dalla Confederazione (Italian speaking) / Eidgenössisch anerkanntes kantonales Maturitätszeugnis or Maturitätsausweis (German speaking)
  • Grade: 4.5
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Bachelor Degree
  • Upper Second Class: 4
  • Lower Second Class: 4
  • English language: IELTS

  • Qualification: Certificat de Maturité / Certificat de Maturité Cantonal reconnu par la Confédération (French speaking) / Attestato di Maturità Cantonale riconosciuto dalla Confederazione (Italian speaking) / Eidgenössisch anerkanntes kantonales Maturitätszeugnis or Maturitätsausweis (German speaking)
  • Grade: 4.5
  • English language: IELTS

english language requirements

Find out more about our English language requirements and the qualifications we accept.

In addition, for European applicants the Duolingo English Test is accepted for direct entry to Bachelor’s and Master’s courses. The following grades would be required:

  • Score of 105-115 overall (no skill below 95) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 no skill below 5.5
  • Score of 105-115 overall (no skill below 105) for courses requiring IELTS 6.0 no skill below 6.0
  • Score of 120-125 overall (no skill below 105)  for courses requiring IELTS 6.5 no skill below 6.0

IELTS (International English Language Test Score) is the main English language qualification we ask for, although we do accept equivalent qualifications. For more information, please visit the English Language Requirements page.