Philippines

The University of Greenwich welcomes students from the Philippines 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:

• An IELTS of 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in each component or equivalent or TOEFL of 32 ibt or 97 cbt and
• To have completed 12 years of education and have a High School Diploma

For entry to our four year extended degree programmes in engineering, you will need

• 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 completed 12 years of education and have a High School Diploma

For entry to Year 1 of three year Bachelor degree programmes, you will need to pass the International Foundation Programme. Exceptionally, 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 1of 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 Philippines or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Philippines. 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 degree (minimum four years) from Philippines

International Pre-Masters Programmes are available to those who wish to prepare themselves for postgraduate study.

Certain programmes have special requirements. For example, applicants for the MBA programmes must have two to three years’ full-time management work experience after graduation at an appropriate level; and those for architecture need to submit a portfolio of their work.

English language courses

Summer pre-sessional English language courses and International Foundation Programmes are available.

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