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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 Russian 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

  • Students who have completed the (Attestat) Certificate of Secondary Education at grade 11 will be required to complete a one year foundation programme such as the BU International Foundation Certificate.

How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.

Top-up courses

  • Bakalavr: suitable for entry to a one year (final year) Bachelor Honours degree top-up programme.
  • Specialist Diploma (completed before 1991).

How to apply for a top-up course at BU.

Postgraduate courses

  • Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991)
  • Magistr
  • All of the above are equivalent to a UK bachelors degree and allow direct entry onto a taught postgraduate course.

How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.

Research programmes

  • A Postgraduate Degree

How to apply for a research programme at BU.