Saudi Arabia

The University of Greenwich welcomes students from Saudi Arabia 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 and
• To have completed 12 years of education and been awarded the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

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 and
• To have completed 12 years of education and been awarded the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate)

For entry to Year 1 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 good results in Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) or General Aptitude Tests (GATs), 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 Saudi Arabia or to Year 3 of some degrees if you have completed three years of a relevant degree in Saudi Arabia. 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 a recognised university

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.

English language courses

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

April

Dr Yehdago T Habtay, School of Engineering and Natasha Abreo, International Recruitment Officer will be attending the International Exhibition & Conference on Higher Education (IECHE)

19 - 22 April 2011

Tuesday 19 to Thursday 21 April 2011
From 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Friday, 22 April 2011
From 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Venue: Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Centre – RICEC King Abdullah Road, Next to Prince Salman Social Center, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

For further details please contact A2Z Management, Telephone: 00966-1-419-7662

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:

A2Z Management
Office 1, 1/F, Unit No.3
The Al Andalus Centre
Olaya Road, Riyadh

Tel: 966 14197662
Fax: 966 12153439
E-mail: arsalford@hotmail.com

OR

EDUCON
Madenah Road, Al-Khoraief Center
5th Floor, Office No. 507
PO Box 12891
Jeddah
21483

Tel: 966 2 69 20 983 / 966 564 16 56 60
Fax: 966 2 69 86 357 ext 111
E-mail: educon@educon.com.sa
Website: www.educon.com.sa