Russia

Country-specific entry requirements and information for undergraduate and postgraduate applicants.

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

  • Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (basic level) (from 1995)
  • Diploma of Completed Specialised Secondary Education (advanced level) (from 1995)


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

  • Specialist Diploma (completed after 1991)
  • Magistr


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:

  • Magistr (Holders of this award possess the formal requirements for PhD in the UK at institution discretion)


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  (internet) 85 and the following minimum scores in each component: 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


Local Representatives/Agents in Russia

School of Thought 2000
41 Stonelea
Halifax
HX4 0HD
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 845 217 93 44
Fax: +44 1422 82 31 21
Email: info@sot2k.com

Web: www.sot2k.com

British Council Office

Ulitsa Nikoloyamskaya 1, VGBIL
Moscow 109189.
Working hours: Monday - Friday,
0930 - 1800
Tel: +7 495 782 0200
Fax: +7 495 782 0201
Email: moscow@britishcouncil.ru