University foundation courses on-campus for international students
"I chose LSBU because of the vast opportunities offered to international students and the availability of facilities."
Eddie Aimienwanu
Nigeria
BEng (Hons) Chemical & Process Engineering
London South Bank University
International Undergraduate Foundation
Academic entry requirements
Each application submitted to FoundationCampus will be assessed on its own merits. We have provided a breakdown which is indicative of the course entry requirements for applicants from a number of countries below.
If your country is not mentioned below or you require further clarification please contact us and we will be delighted to assist you.
| Country | Qualification | Normal minimum score / grade required |
| Arab States | Tawjihiya / Thanawia / General Secondary School Cert | 55% average |
| Bangladesh | HSC | 50% average |
| China | Senior High School Graduation Certificate | 60% average |
| Hong Kong | Completion of Form 5 (HKCEE) | Three passes, minimum grade D, with IELTS 4.5 or equivalent HKCEE Grade 2/3 in English |
| India | CBSE or ICSE | 50% average |
| Indonesia | Senior School Leaving Certificate | 50% average |
| Japan | Upper Secondary School Certificate | Grade 2 average |
| Kazakhstan | Certificate of secondary education (grade XI) | Average of 4.0 in relevant subjects |
| Kenya | KCSE | Grade D average |
| Korea | School leaving certificate | 60% average |
| Malaysia | MICSS | C/D grade average |
| Nigeria | SSCE | Average grade C6 or above |
| Pakistan | Intermediate Certificate | C/D grade average |
| Russia | Certificate of Secondary Education | Grade 2 average |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Leaving Certificate | 60% average |
| Thailand | Mathayom 6 | GPA 2.0 |
| Turkey | State / Private High School Diploma | 50% average |
| Vietnam | Completion of Year 12 | Grade 5 average |
Please note the above entry requirements are indicative. Admissions decisions are at the discretion of FoundationCampus. If your qualifications are not listed here please contact us.
English language entry requirements
Applicants need to provide evidence that they have the English language skills necessary to take an active part in the Programme from the beginning.
Those whose level of English is below the following standards are normally required to undertake additional preparatory studies in English before starting the International Undergraduate Foundation Programme.
Find out more about the English Language Preparation Programme.
| Examination | Minimum entry level |
| GCSE / IGCSE | Grade C |
| TOEFL | Computer based score: 153 Internet based score: 49 |
| IELTS | 4.5 |