ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

a) Undergraduate studies
Most institutions in the UK consider the results in the High School leaving exams of your country for entry to undergraduate degree progammes depending on the country you are from. The following qualifications provide entry for most of the undergraduate courses at a range of universities:

• A-Level
• STPM
• International Baccalaureate (IB)
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
• Canadian Pre University Programme (Ontario Grade 13 certificate)
• South/Western Australian Matriculation Programme                                

If you do not achieve the desire grades to gain direct admission to a degree course, you could join courses that are known as the foundation programmes. These programmes usually last for one academic year. Another option is to join a Higher National Diploma (HND) programme or Foundation Degree (FdSc/FdA). Both are two year programme and roughly equivalent to the first two years of a degree programme. On successful complete of the programme you may be able to enter the second or third year of a relevant degree programme in the UK. You may be able to enter the 2nd/3rd year of relevant degree courses-known as advanced standing. A good advanced/higher diploma can get you into the 2nd year of most charter universities and the final year of some statue universities.

b) Postgraduate studies
You are required to have at least a higher second or first division in your bachelor degree programme. Some universities will insist on a first division. In addition some universities will accept students with lower marks if they have professional qualifications or good relevant work experience. There are some select courses that might require relevant work experience for a couple of years in a relevant field. 

c) MBA
Most of the MBA degrees require applicant to have some work experience (at least 2 to 3 years of full time work experience) in either a related field or at an appropriate managerial role. A good first degree and a good GMAT score are essential to support your application.

d) English Language Requirements
Candidates whose first language is not English normally need to have a qualification in English Language before they can be admitted to any course. IELTS and TOEFL are the English Language testing methods that are most favored. A general guide to the accepted English language entry requirements for most institutions is outlined below.

• IELTS of Band 6 for Undergraduate study and Band 6.5 for Postgraduate
• TOEFL 550(PBT)/213 (CBT) for Undergraduate study and 575(PBT)/235(CBT) for Postgraduate study.
• GCSE O-Level English - Grade C or above

Note:

• Medicine, Dentistry and Law usually require higher score.
• If you do not achieve the required English requirement, you may enroll in 1 semester/2 semesters Pre-sessional English before join the Undergraduate/Postgraduate study.

Month	Action
October onwards	Begin the application process
January onwards	Register for IELTS or TOEFL
June	You should have received the decisions from Universities. Note: UCAS application closing date on 30th June.
July	Make tuition fee payment. Start applying for Visa
August	Apply for Visa for late submission. Attend Pre-departure briefing Make Flights booking
September/October	Course starts

a) Undergraduate studies
Applications for undergraduate programmes are made online through UCAS (except January/February intake). However, V.K. Education Services has copies of application form for the following institutions, where international application can be made direct to University.

• University of Bedfordshire
• Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies
• University of Greenwich
• Northumbria University
• University of Sunderland
• Thames Valley University

Application to Anglia Ruskin University, University of East Anglia, University of Kent, The University of Sheffield and University of Ulster must be made via UCAS. If you need our assistance to apply to these institutions as well as others via UCAS, we will be happy to discuss your application with you.
In one academic year you can fill only one common UCAS application and choose a maximum of 6 different institutions/courses. Applications are accepted for a particular intake starting from the October of the previous year until 30th June (for International students) of the year of admission. UCAS charges £5 for processing your application is you choose a single institution/course and £15 if more than one institutions/courses. This can be paid by Credit Card, Bank Draft, Postal Order or UK cheque. There are exceptions of UCAS application:

• The closing date for applications to Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Science is 15 October preceding the year of entry
• Applications to Oxford and Cambridge must be made by 20th September preceding the year of entry, for those wishing to be interviewed in Malaysia.
  At undergraduate level, you can apply to Oxford OR Cambridge, NOT BOTH.
  In addition to the UCAS Online form, applicants to Oxford or Cambridge also need to complete a Preliminary Application Form
• Arts and Design – Please consult our student advisor
• If you are applying for a course which is competitive and popular, we would strongly advise that you apply by the 15th of January of the year of entry.

Late applications (after 30th June) are routed through a different procedure called Clearing. The procedures are slightly complicated and it is best to contact us.UCAS website is available at www.ucas.ac.uk

b) Postgraduate Studies
V.K. Education Services has copies of application form for the following universities. Your counselor may also be able to make an on-line application, on your behalf.

• Anglia Ruskin University
• University of Bedfordshire
• Birmingham College of Food, Tourism and Creative Studies
• University of East Anglia
• University of Greenwich
• Northumbria University
• University of Sunderland
• Thames Valley University
• University of Ulster
   

Once you have completed your application forms, you need to enclose the following documents with each application form:

• Certified copies of all diploma and degree certificates and transcripts (preferably from SPM onwards)
• Research topic outline (in the case of research programmes)
• Financial guarantee or sponsorship letter (if available)
• Two (unless stated otherwise) sealed confidential academic references
• Proof of English Language proficiency
   

Return these to us and we will courier your application documents to the UK, free of charge.