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Taiwan
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:
- Successful completion of one of BU’s Preparatory English Programmes
- IELTS (Academic) 6.0, or
- TOEFL (internet based) 80.
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 Taiwanese 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 either a Senior High School or Senior Vocational High School Leaving Certificate will be required to complete a one year foundation programme such as the BU International Foundation Certificate.
- Students holding a Junior College Diploma from Taiwan will be considered for direct entry into the first year of an undergraduate course.
- Students with a Junior College Diploma from a prestigious college/department in Taiwan may be considered for second year entry of an undergraduate course.
How to apply for an undergraduate course at BU.
Postgraduate courses
- Bachelors Degree from a National University in Taiwan. Students with a Bachelors Degree from another institution can still be considered if they have achieved high grades.
How to apply for a postgraduate course at BU.
Research programmes
- A postgraduate degree
How to apply for a research programme at BU.


