United States of America
Entry requirements
The University of Bradford welcomes applications from students from the United States of America for all study levels. The information provided below is intended as guidance only. If you are in any doubt please contact the Admissions Office. You should be aware that meeting the grade requirements specified does not necessarily guarantee admission as there may be additional requirements you need to satisfy.
If your qualification or grading scheme is not listed below, please contact the Admissions Office with details of your qualification and we can assess your eligibility. Please send copies of any certificates, transcripts and statements of results when you request an assessment of a qualification.
The University publishes entry requirements based on UCAS tariff points and these are shown on the individual course pages – please see our course listings.
The table below shows how the University equates qualifications from your country to UCAS tariff points.
Foundation
The University of Bradford International College offers a Foundation Year to progress onto many of our degree programmes. Find out more about the courses available at our International College.
Undergraduate
| Qualification | 136+ UCAS tariff points | 120 - 135 UCAS tariff points | 96 - 119 UCAS tariff points |
|---|---|---|---|
| High School Graduation Diploma | Foundation Programme required | ||
| Advanced Placement Examination | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to 2 AP subjects with at least 5,4 | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to 2 AP subjects with at least 4,4 | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to 2 AP subjects with at least 3,3 |
| SAT Achievement Tests |
Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an overall SAT I score of 1290 including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 610 in Maths |
Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an overall SAT I score of 1280 including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 610 in Maths | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an overall SAT I score of 1270 including a minimum of 650 in Reading and Writing, and 610 in Maths |
| ACT | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an ACT grade of 28 | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an ACT grade of 27 | Applicants must have completed the US High School Diploma at 80% in addition to an ACT grade of 26 |
| Associate Degree | 3.5/4.0 | 3.0/4.0 | 2.5/4.0 |
International Baccalaureate Diploma:
The International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma is achieved by passing each of the required components and achieving a total IB point score of 24 or more. The IB Diploma does not attract UCAS Tariff points. However, the constituent qualifications of the IB Diploma do. The Tariff points for an IB Diploma can be calculated by adding together the Tariff points for each of its components. Note that the Creativity Action Service (CAS) component is not accredited and does not attract Tariff points.
IBO Certificate in Higher Level:
| Grade | Tariff points |
|---|---|
| H7 | 56 |
| H6 | 48 |
| H5 | 32 |
| H4 | 24 |
| H3 | 12 |
| H2 | 0 |
| H1 | 0 |
IBO Certificate in Standard Level:
| Grade | Tariff points |
|---|---|
| S7 | 28 |
| S6 | 24 |
| S5 | 16 |
| S4 | 12 |
| S3 | 6 |
| S2 | 0 |
| S1 | 0 |
IBO Certificate in Extended Essay:
| Grade | Tariff points |
|---|---|
| A | 12 |
| B | 10 |
| C | 8 |
| D | 6 |
| E | 4 |
Postgraduate
The entry requirement for a postgraduate taught course is typically equivalent to a UK Second Class Honours Second Division (2:2). For individual course requirements, please see the course details in our course listings.
The table below shows how the University equates qualifications from your country to UK degree classifications:
| Qualification | UK 1st Class | UK 2:1 | UK 2:2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor degree | 3.5/4.0 | 3.0/4.0 | 2.5/4.0 |
English Language Requirements
| Qualification | Requirement |
|---|---|
| US High School Graduation Diploma | Grade C or 70% or GPA 2.0 in English when studied at Grade 12 level |
Fees
See International fees for:
- Undergraduate students, e.g. BSc, BA, Foundation
- Postgraduate (taught) students, e.g. MA, MSc, MBA
- Research students, e.g. PhD, DBA
You will also find information about financial support and how to pay your fees through the links above.
If you aren't sure whether you need to pay International fees and you think you might be eligible for Home/EU fees, please see our Am I a Home student? page.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for international and EU students based on academic excellence, subjects, study level, and your country. Our scholarships can be found on our scholarships page.
Contacts
Dr Sheillah Chimungeni
Regional Manager (Sub-Saharan Africa and Americas)
- s.chimungeni@bradford.ac.uk
- Tel
- +44 (0) 1274 236822
- Mobile
- +44 (0) 7766242063
- Add Dr Sheillah Chimungeni
Fluent in English, Swahili, and Luhya. Sheillah will be happy to assist you with queries about studying at the University of Bradford.
If you would like to arrange a call-back from Sheillah, please complete a call-back form and a member of the team will be in touch within a few working days.