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We welcome students from nearly all over the world.

Here you'll find out about our undergraduate and postgraduate degree courses, campuses, entry requirements, and agents in your country who can help you apply

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Entry requirements

For students coming from China to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • a recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Chinese Senior Secondary School Graduation Certificate with 80% result performance
  • Chinese National College Entrance Examination (NCEE) (Gaokao) with 70% result performance
  • Graduation Certificate from a Specialised College (Zhongzhuan) or a Vocational Secondary School (Zhongzhi / Zhigao) with 70% result performance
  • successful completion of the first year of a recognised undergraduate programme with 70% result performance.

For entry to a Masters degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • a recognised pre-Masters course
  • 4-year Bachelor degree awarded by a recognised Chinese university (Prestigious/Regular/Private) with 70% result performance or above
  • successful completion of 3-year University-Level Diploma (Dazhuan / Gaozhi) in a relevant subject with a final average of 80% or above in a relevant subject PLUS a minimum of 3 years of appropriate post-graduate employment experience.

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Masters degree.

Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements.

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Amber Education (Hong Kong) Services Ltd

琥珀教育集团

360 Education Group

立思辰留学360

Aoji Education Consulting Co. Ltd.

澳际教育集团

Bright Can-Achieve PTE. Ltd.

加诚博教(北京)教育咨询有限公司

Decent Education Consulting Ltd

德信国际教育

EIC Education

启德教育

Global Education Alliance (GEA)

GEA国际教育联盟

Huatong Xinnuo Int’l Cultural Exchange Center Limited (Hti)

华通留学

IDP Education

IDP留学

IHorizon Group (HK) Ltd

51offer

JJL Overseas Education Consulting & Service Co. Ltd

金吉列留学

Liu Cheng International Group Ltd.

柳橙国际

New Oriental Vision Overseas Consulting Co. Ltd

新东方前途出国

斯芬克留学

Shinyway Education

新通教育

SI-UK Shanghai

SI-UK英国教育协会

UKEC

UKEC英国教育中心

UVIC Group

学无国界myOffer

Wiseway Global Co. Ltd

威久留学

Rossoarts

洛素艺术

Beijing Huanqiuyimeng Education Consultation Corp. (ACG)

ACG国际艺术教育

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Hong Kong to ARU

For entry to a Bachelors degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): minimum of Grade 433 in three subjects of the four core and two elective subjects taken. For some science courses if a specific subject area is required, minimum grade 3 in that subject is required.

For our BOptom (Hons) Optometry Year 1 entry, we accept:

  • HKDSE results of minimum of two Grade 5 in the science subjects (maths, physics, chemistry or biology) and another Grade 4 in at least one other subject.

We accept Associate Degree from a Hong Kong higher education institution into our relevant 2nd or 3rd year undergraduate or top up programmes.

For entry to a Masters degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • University Bachelor's degree with minimum of 2:2 or equivalent.

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

AAS Education Consultancy

博華海外升學中心

Amber Education

琥珀教育

Aston Education

  • Location: Wan Chai
  • Address: 5th Floor, Office Plus@Wanchai, 303 Hennessy Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
  • Telephone: +00852 28669933
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.aston.edu.hk 

British United Education Services

英倫海外升學中心

Da Di Overseas Studies Service Centre

大地海外升學服務中心

  • Location: Mong Kok
  • Address: Unit 702-703, 7/F, 700 Nathan Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong
  • Telephone: +852 2314 8312
  • Website: www.dadi.com.hk

GEA Global Education Alliance Limited

  • Location: Shatin, N.T
  • Address: Room B, 15/F Kings Wing Plaza 1, 3 On Kwan Street, Sha tin, N.T., Hong Kong
  • Telephone: +00852 21103571
  • Website: www.geaworld.org

GET Education Consultancy

香港環球教育培訓中心

  • Location: Sheung Wan
  • Address: Unit A, 9/F., Harbour Commercial Building, 122 Connaught Road Central, Sheung Wan
  • Telephone: 852-27307311
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.get.com.hk

IDP Education Limited Hong Kong

The Student Sport Company

  • Location: Southend-on-Sea
  • Address: The Hive Enterprise Centre, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England SS2 6EX
  • Email: [email protected]
Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Japan to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Successful competition of at least one year of undergraduate studies at a recognised university in Japan with a GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent
  • Associate Degree/Diploma

For entry to a master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • Bachelor degree awarded by a recognized institution in Japan with a  GPA of 2.8/4.0 or equivalent

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

ADF Inc

  • Location: Tokyo
  • Address: #405 Yamate Bldg "19-5 Udagawa Shibuya" Tokyo
  • Telephone: 3 5428 0308, 81-3-5428-0308, 81-3-3462-6500
  • Email: [email protected]

BEO

  • Location: Tokyo
  • Address: Tokyo to Okada Bldg, 4F, 1-19-8 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 150-0002 JAPAN
  • Telephone: +81 (0)3 5367 3315
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.beo.co.jp

BEO

  • Location: Osaka
  • Address: 3rd floor Inoi Building 2, 2-9-19 Shibata, Kita-ku, Osaka, 530-0012 JAPAN
  • Telephone: +81 (0)6 6371 1116 
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Website: www.beo.co.jp

Once in a Lifetime

SI-UK

SI-UK

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Entry requirements

For students coming from South Korea to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Successful completion of at least one year of undergraduate studies at a recognised university in South Korea with a CGPA of 2.8/4.0 or 3.0/4.5
  • Junior College Diploma

For entry to a master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-masters course
  • Bachelor degree awarded by a recognized institution in South Korea with a CGPA of 2.8/4.0 or 3.0/4.5

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

Dongsuh Education Centre

EDM Education

HMA Education

IDP Education

People Loving Education

SMART UHAK

UHAK People

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.

Entry requirements

For students coming from Taiwan to ARU

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • Junior College Diploma
  • Senior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate
  • Successful competition of at least one year of undergraduate studies at a recognised university in Taiwan with minimum 65%

If you are applying for a one of our Art & Design, Music, Drama or Performing Arts courses, we can also accept Senior High School certificate with a minimum of 70%.

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • Bachelor degree awarded by a National University in Taiwan with a minimum of 65%
  • Bachelor degree awarded by any other recognized institution in Taiwan with a minimum of 70%

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements. 

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above then  ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundationfirst year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

English requirements

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

Our Language Centre also offers the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas. Check our events page for dates or contact our country managers for more information.

Approved agents

GetSet

iDP

Index Education Services

OH! Study Education Consulting Centre

Oxbridge Consulting

StudyLink Educational Advisory Services

WIN Education

World Education Group (WEG)

Read more about check your country entry requirements and agents here.
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