China

The Courtauld Institute of Art’s globally-focused curriculum is reflected in its diverse student body. We encourage applicants from all over the world to apply for one of our esteemed programmes.

Entry requirements for students applying from China

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of two years of a degree-level programme at a Chinese university recognised by The Courtauld, with an average of: B+, 85% or a Cumulative GPA of 3.45/4.00%

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s degree (学士学位) with a minimum weighted average mark of 90% from a recognised institution.
  • Equivalent to a good 2:1 in a UK first degree

If your country’s qualifications are not listed, please contact us at international@courtauld.ac.uk – we will be happy to provide a grade equivalency

English Language Requirements

  • International English Language Testing System Academic (IELTS Academic / for UKVI) with an overall bandwidth of 7.0 or above, with no less than 6.5 in Reading and Writing (must be taken within 2 years of the start of the programme)
  • Cambridge English C1 Advanced: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing
  • Cambridge English C2 Proficiency: 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in Reading and Writing

Please visit the English Language Requirements page for more information and criteria, as well as further foreign language requirements.

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