China

The University of Greenwich has over 500 students from China studying foundation, undergraduate (Bachelor) degree, and postgraduate (Master’s) degree programmes.

To join our programmes you will need to meet both academic and English language entry requirements before you start the programme. You need not wait until you satisfy all the entry requirements before you apply to study with us.

Entry requirements

Foundation and undergraduate degrees

For entry to the International Foundation Programme, in either September or January, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education with a High School Diploma

For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in Engineering, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and
• To have completed 12 years of education with a High School Diploma

For entry to year one of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. If you have an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent and very good marks in your High School Diploma, you may be considered for Year 1 of a degree. You may also apply for Year 1 if you have completed the first year of a relevant degree.

Advanced standing to Year 2 is possible if you have completed two years of a relevant degree in China or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in China. You will need an IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Master’s degrees

For entry to our Master’s programmes, you will need to have:

• An IELTS of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent or
• TOEFL of 93 (with a minimum R22, L21, S23, W21) and to have a four year degree from China

An International Foundation Programme (Advanced) is available to graduates who have an IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent and who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.

Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, some MBA programmes require work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.

The University of Greenwich has established links with universities, colleges and institutions in several cities in China.

A member of the Business School is also based in Dalian, travelling and teaching at partner institutions. Other university staff frequently visit our Chinese partner institutions.

English language courses

The University of Greenwich has developed collaborations in many parts of the world. As one of the earliest UK universities establishing joint programmes in China, Greenwich now has academic partnerships with many Chinese institutions. For more details of our collaborations, please contact our China Representative Office in Shanghai.

The Shanghai Office has been assisting potential students in all aspects of the application process since 2003. The representative office provides a complete student support service to help students progress to the University of Greenwich.

The office also helps to create collaborations between Greenwich and Chinese institutions in all parts of China.

Tthe China office can help by:

• Advising institutions who wish to become potential partners of the University of Greenwich
• Advising applicants on suitable further study at the University of Greenwich, including pre-sessional English
• Assisting in the application process and keep students informed about the status of the application
• Providing free visa consultancy services
• Providing free assistance on accommodation and airport transfers
• Providing a free pre-departure service.

October 2011

Ken Holtom will be visiting our partner institutions:

Anhui University
Hefei

Hunan Agricultural University
Changsha

Heilongjiang Institute of Technology
Harbin

Yancheng Institute of Technology
Yancheng

Ken Holtom will also be visiting partner institutions in Shanghai and Beijing.

Simon Jarvis, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, will be in Changsha and Kunming.

Please contact our Representative Office for further details:
Telephone:  0086 (0) 21 5228 9652
Fax:  0086 (0) 21 5228 9653
E-mail: info@grechina.com

International Office

The International Office is a dedicated department, here to assist international students and guide them through the application process. Please do not hesitate to contact us at any time.

Telephone: +44 020 8331 8136
Fax: +44 020 8331 8625
E-mail: international@gre.ac.uk

Contact our local representatives for more information:

Bao Chen Ming
Suite B, Level 18, Jinjiang Sunny Mansion, 993 West Nanjing Road,
Shanghai 200041, P.R. China

Telephone: 0086 (0) 21 5228 9652
Fax: 0086 (0) 21 5228 9653
E-mail: info@grechina.com

Applications from China

Jinjiang Sunny Mansion,
993 West Nanjing Road
Shanghai 200041, P.R. China

Telephone: 0086 (0) 21 5228 9652
Fax: 0086 (0) 21 5228 9653
E-mail: info@grechina.com