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Entry requirements

English language entry requirements

If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence that you can read, write, speak and understand English to a satisfactory level.

English language requirements, for the majority of our Bachelors and taught Masters courses, are normally a minimum of:

For some courses where communication is especially important the grades required may be higher and a minimum score in individual components may be requested.

Academic entry requirements

If you followed the Japanese system of education then this is our guideline for the normal entry requirements. Your application will be studied by an admissions tutor so it is important that you take the time to include information about your academic background and you as a person!

International Foundation Certificate

If you have completed 12 years of schooling in your own country and have achieved a minimum of IELTS (Academic) 5.0*, you now have the option of undertaking a one year BU International Foundation Certificate before entering a Bachelors (undergraduate) course.

* For some courses the IELTS requirement will be higher.

Undergraduate courses

  • Senmonshi (Technical Associate degree)
    Senmongakko graduates can be eligible for direct entry to UK undergraduate courses, depending on the subject.
  • Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
    Upper secondary school leavers generally require a one-year foundation study programme such as the BU International Foundation Certificate.
  • Jungakushi (Associate degree)
    Junior College graduates can be eligible for direct entry to UK undergraduate courses depending on the subject.

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Postgraduate courses

  • Gakushi (First Degree)
    Graduates of Gakushi who have studied the required subjects at undergraduate level, or who wish to enter a Master's course for which there are no subject requirements, may be eligible to enter a Master's course directly.

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • Master's degree (Shushi)
    Graduates of Shushi are eligible to apply for a Research programme in relevant fields of study.

How to apply for a research programme at BU.