Europe

Entry requirement information for countries within Europe.

Select your home country:

Albania

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Austria

Austrian Matura (Reifeprufung)

If your course requires AAA - a minimum overall score of 1 including no lower than 1.5 in any subject. Mathematics must be taken as a subject.

If your course requires AAB - a minimum overall score of 1.5 including no lower than 1.5 in any subject. Mathematics must be taken as a subject.

If your course requires ABB - A minimum overall score of 2 including no lower than 2 in any subject. Mathematics must be taken as a subject.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Belarus

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Belgium

Diploma Van Secundair Onderwijs

If your course requires AAA - an overall average of 8.5 out of 10 including a minimum of 6 out of 10 in Maths

If your course requires AAB - an overall average of 8 out of 10 including a minimum of 6 out of 10 in Maths

If your course requires ABB - an overall average of 7.5 out of 10 including a minimum of 6 out of 10 in Maths

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur 

If your course requires AAA - an overall average of 85% including a minimum of 75% in Maths.

If your course requires AAB - an overall average of 80% including a minimum of 75% in Maths.

If your course requires ABB - an overall average of 75% including a minimum of 75% in Maths.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts 

If your course requires AAA - an overall average of 18 out of 20 including a minimum of 16 out of 20 in Maths. 

If your course requires AAB - an overall average of 17 out of 20 including a minimum of 16 out of 20 in Maths. 

If your course requires ABB - an overall average of 16 out of 20 including a minimum of 16 out of 20 in Maths. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Bulgaria

Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie 

If your course requires AAA - an average of 5.8 overall and 5.6 in two Matura exams and a minimum of 4 in Maths if not taken as one of the Maturity exams.

If your course requires AAB -  an average of 5.6 overall and 5.6 in two Matura exams and a minimum of 4 in Maths if not taken as one of the Maturity exams.

If your course requires ABB - an average of 5.4 overall and 5.5 in two Matura exams and a minimum of 4 in Maths if not taken as one of the Maturity exams.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Croatia

Maturita 

If your course requires AAA -  Grade 5 overall in the Maturita with 5 in 3 Higher Level subjects. Plus 4 in Maths if not taken as a Higher Level subject.

If your course requires AAB -  Grade 4.5 overall in the Maturita with 5,5,4 in three Higher Level subjects. Plus 4 in Maths if not taken as a Higher Level subject.

If your course requires ABB -  Grade 4.5 overall in the Maturita with 5,4,4 in three Higher Level subjects. Plus 4 in Maths if not taken as a Higher Level subject.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Cyprus

Cypriot Apolytirion

If your course requires AAA - an overall average of 19 out of 20 in the Cypriot Apolytirion, plus two A Levels at grades AA.

If your course requires AAB - an overall average of 18 out of 20 in the Cypriot Apolytirion, plus two A Levels at grades AA.

If your course requires ABB - an overall average of 17 out of 20 in the Cypriot Apolytirion, plus two A Levels at grades AA.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Czech Republic

Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce)

If your course requires AAA - 1 overall, including Maths. Czech Language and Literature is not accepted.

If your course requires AAB -  1.5 overall, including Maths. Czech Language and Literature is not accepted.

If your course requires ABB - 2 overall, including Maths. Czech Language and Literature is not accepted.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Denmark

Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate

If your course requires AAA - An overall average of 11/12 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 9/12 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB - An overall average of 10/12 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 9/12 in Maths.

If your course requires ABB - An overall average of 9/12 in the Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate with 9/12 in Maths.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Estonia

Gumnaasiumi lopputunnistus and Riigieksamitunnistus 

If your course requires AAA - An overall average of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with an overall average of 90% in the Riigieksamitunnistus to include a minimum of 70% in State Exam Narrow Mathematics.

If your course requires AAB - An overall average of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with an overall average of 85% in the Riigieksamitunnistus to include a minimum of 70% in State Exam Narrow Mathematics.

If your course requires ABB - An overall average of 5 in the Gumnaasiumi loputunnistus with an overall average of 80% in the Riigieksamitunnistus to include a minimum of 70% in State Exam Narrow Mathematics.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

European Baccalaureate

If your course requires AAA - Successful completion of the European Baccalaureate with an overall average of 85% and a minimum of 75% in English and Maths. 

If your course requires AAB - Successful completion of the European Baccalaureate with an overall average of 80% and a minimum of 75% in English and Maths. 

If your course requires ABB - Successful completion of the European Baccalaureate with an overall average of 75% and a minimum of 75% in English and Maths. 

Finland

Ylioppilastutkintotodistus Studentexamensbetyg (Matriculation Examination) 

If your course requires AAA - Successful completion with four subjects at grade 6, Eximia cum laude approbatur. Maths must be taken as a subject.

If your course requires AAB - Successful completion with four subjects at grades 6,6,5,5. Maths must be taken as a subject.

If your course requires ABB - Successful completion with four subjects at grades 6,5,5,5. Maths must be taken as a subject.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

France

France Baccalaureate General 

If your course requires AAA - 15 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

If your course requires AAB - 14 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

If your course requires ABB - 13 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

Option International Du Baccalaureat 

If your course requires AAA - 15 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

If your course requires AAB - 14 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

If your course requires ABB - 13 out of 20 overall with 13 in Maths and 13 in English. 

Germany

Abitur 

If your course requires AAA - 1.3 in the Abitur including a minimum of 12 in Maths and 13 in English.

If your course requires AAB - 1.4 in the Abitur including a minimum of 12 in Maths and 13 in English.

If your course requires ABB - 1.5 in the Abitur including a minimum of 12 in Maths and 13 in English.

Greece

Apolytirion plus Pan Hellenic

If your course requires AAA -  an overall average of at least 19 in the Apolytirion with a minimum score of 17 in Pan Hellenic Maths and 19 each in two further Pan Hellenic subjects. 

If your course requires AAB -  an overall average of at least 18 in the Apolytirion with a minimum score of 17 in Pan Hellenic Maths and 18 each in two further Pan Hellenic subjects. 

If your course requires ABB -  an overall average of at least 17 in the Apolytirion with a minimum score of 17 in Pan Hellenic Maths and 17 each in two further Pan Hellenic subjects. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Hungary

Matura (Érettségi) 

Successful completion of the Erettsegi with no lower than 5 in any subject and at least two subjects, including Mathematics, at Higher Maturity Level. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Iceland

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Ireland

Irish Leaving Certificate

If your course requires AAA -  6 Higher Level subjects at H2, plus a minimum of O4 in Maths and O4 in English.

If your course requires AAB -  6 Higher subjects at grades H2, H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, plus a minimum of O4 in Maths and English.

If your course requires ABB -  6 Higher subjects at grades H2, H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, plus a minimum of O4 in Maths and English.

Italy

Diploma di Esame di Stato

If your course requires AAA -  95% in the Diploma di Esame di Stato with no lower than 7 in Maths

If your course requires AAB -  90% in the Diploma di Esame di Stato with no lower than 7 in Maths

If your course requires ABB -  85% in the Diploma di Esame di Stato with no lower than 7 in Maths

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Latvia

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Lithuania

 Brandos Atestatas

If your course requires AAA -  an overall average of 9.0 and at least three state level examinations including Maths at 85% each. 

If your course requires AAB -  an overall average of 8.5 and at least three state level examinations including Maths at 80% each. 

If your course requires ABB -  an overall average of 8.0 and at least three state level examinations including Maths at 75% each. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Luxembourg

Diploma de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires 

If your course requires AAA -  an overall average of 50, and a minimum of 30 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB -  an overall average of 40, and a minimum of 30 in Maths.

If your course requires ABB -  an overall average of 40, and a minimum of 30 in Maths.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Macedonia

Drzcana Matura

If your course requires AAA -  An average of 4.7 in the Drzvana Matura with no less than 3 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB -  An average of 4.5 in the Drzvana Matura with no less than 3 in Maths.

If your course requires ABB -  An average of 4.5 in the Drzvana Matura with no less than 3 in Maths.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Moldova

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

The Netherlands

VWO

If your course requires AAA -  Average of 8.5 in the VWO with a minimum of 7 in Maths. 

If your course requires AAB -  Average of 8.0 in the VWO with a minimum of 7 in Maths. 

If your course requires ABB -  Average of 7.5 in the VWO with a minimum of 7 in Maths. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Norway

Vitnemal Videregaende Opplaering 

If your course requires AAA -  An overall score of 5 in the Vitnemal Videregaende Opplaering including grades 5, 5, 5 in three final year subjects. Plus grade 4 in English and 4.5 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB -  An overall score of 5 in the Vitnemal Videregaende Opplaering including grades 5, 5, 4 in three final year subjects. Plus grade 4 in English and 4.5 in Maths.

If your course requires ABB -  An overall score of 5 in the Vitnemal Videregaende Opplaering including grades 5, 4, 4  in three final year subjects. Plus grade 4 in English and 4.5 in Maths.

Poland

Matura 

If your course requires AAA -  an overall score of 85% and three extended level subjects at 85%, 85%, 85% including 75% in Basic Level Maths if not taken at extended level.

If your course requires AAB -  an overall score of 85% and three extended level subjects at 85%, 85%, 80% including 75% in Basic Level Maths if not taken at extended level.

If your course requires ABB -  an overall score of 85% and three extended level subjects at 85%, 80%, 80% including 75% in Basic Level Maths if not taken at extended level.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Portugal

Diploma de Ensino Secundario 

If your course requires AAA -  An average of 18.5 overall in the Diploma de Ensino Secundario, with 16 in Year 12 Maths or 17 in Year 11 Maths if not taken in the final year.

If your course requires AAB -  An average of 18 overall in the Diploma de Ensino Secundario, with 16 in Year 12 Maths or 17 in Year 11 Maths if not taken in the final year.

If your course requires ABB -  An average of 17.5 overall in the Diploma de Ensino Secundario, with 16 in Year 12 Maths, or 17 in Year 11 Maths if not taken in the final year.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Romania

Romanian Baccalaureate

If your course requires AAA -  an average of 8.7 in the Romanian Baccalaureate with 8 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB -  an average of 8.5 in the Romanian Baccalaureate with 8 in Maths.

If your course requires ABB -  an average of 8 in the Romanian Baccalaureate with 8 in Maths. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Russia

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Serbia

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.

Slovakia

Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) 

If your course requires AAA -  an overall average of 1 in the Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske with no subject below 1.5. Mathematics must be taken as one of your subjects. 

If your course requires AAB -  an overall average of 1.5 in the Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske with no subject below 1.5. Mathematics must be taken as one of your subjects. 

If your course requires ABB -  an overall average of 1.5 in the Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skuske with no subject below 1.5. Mathematics must be taken as one of your subjects. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Spain

Titulo de Bachiller 

If your course requires AAA -  an average of 9.0 overall and a minimum of 6 in Maths. 

If your course requires AAB -  an average of 8 overall and a minimum of 6 in Maths. 

If your course requires ABB -  an average of 7 overall and a minimum of 6 in Maths. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Sweden

Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan 

If your course requires AAA -  Successful completion of the Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan with 10 subjects at grade A, and grade C in Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2. 

If your course requires AAB -  Successful completion of the Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan with at least 5 subjects at grade A and another 5 subjects at grade B, plus grade C in Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2. 

If your course requires ABB -  Successful completion of the Fullstandigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan with 10 subjects at grade B, and grade C in Mathematics 1 and Mathematics 2. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Switzerland

Maturitatszeugnis or Maturite Federale 

If your course requires AAA -  an overall average of 5.1, including a minimum of 4.0 in Maths.

If your course requires AAB -  an overall average of 5.0, including a minimum of 4.0 in Maths. 

If your course requires ABB -  an overall average of 4.5, including a minimum of 4.0 in Maths. 

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Turkey

We may consider applications with the Lise Diplomasi from a reputable school

Other applicants will need an acceptable UK-based foundation programme. Please email the Undergraduate Admissions Office at ugadmissions.seed@manchester.ac.uk for further information.

You will also need to meet our English Language requirements.

Ukraine

You will need acceptable qualifications such as A-levels or the International Baccalaureate, or you will need to complete a recognised international foundation year course. We also require you to meet our English language requirements.