Iran

Please note that these are general entry requirements. Some courses may have additional entry requirements such as previous work experience, submission of written work or previous study of a particular subject. Some courses, for example those in the faculty of Health and Social Care or MSc Marketing Communications and Public Relations, may require a higher level of English.

Undergraduate (Bachelor's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) since 1992 with a minimum mark of 60% (subject to English Language)
• High School Diploma (4 years) (prior to 1992) Provided an overall grade of 14 or above has been obtained. Individual subjects are at least GCSE C or above if grades of at least 10 have been achieved (except English language).

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) with scores of at least 51 in all 4 components
• IELTS 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT 78 with score of: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21 in each section

Postgraduate (Master's Degree)

Academic requirements

• Bachelor Degree (Licence or Karshenasi)
• University of Technology Degree
• Professional Doctorate

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)  with overall score of 57 and no less than 51 in any component
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL IBT with an overall score of 85 and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21

Apply online with the International Postgraduate Application form, or download the International Postgraduate Application form (PDF).

Send your application to:

The International Office
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

Postgraduate (Research Degree)

Academic requirements

Each application is assessed on its own merits but we do expect students to hold the following:

• Master's Degree (Karshenasi Ershad)

English Language requirements

• Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) Postgraduate 58 and no less than 51 in any component
• IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in each band)
• TOEFL 85 (internet) and the following minimum scores in the components: listening 21, reading 22, speaking 23, writing 21

Download the Postgraduate Research Application Form (PDF)

Send your application to:

The Graduate School
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester CH1 4BJ

British Council Office

British Council
North Entrance
British Embassy Compound
Shariati St., Qholhak
Tehran 19396 13661, Iran
Tel: + 98 (0)21 2200 1222, + 98 (0)21 2200 4060, + 98 (0)21 2260 4905
Fax: + 98 (0)21 2200 7604
Email: info@ir.britishcouncil.org