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Become part of a truly global community, where students from 139 nationalities come together, and diverse cultures thrive every day. Experience an international learning environment at the heart of Europe’s innovation hub. Broaden your perspective, connect with a worldwide network, and get ready for a global career in a place that values diversity, creativity, and progress.

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Gain a competitive advantage through the option to include a placement year in many of our degree programmes. Apply your classroom learning in real-world settings by working with top companies and organisations, gaining valuable industry experience, professional skills, and connections that can launch your career. 

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At UEL, your education is just the beginning of an inspiring journey. You’ll become part of a diverse international community where cultures meet, ideas grow, and ambitions take flight. Our programmes blend academic excellence with practical experience, giving you the skills, confidence, and global network to stand out in today’s world.

Recognised worldwide as one of the UK’s most innovative and forward-thinking universities, UEL is where ambition meets opportunity. Recent surveys show that our international students are highly satisfied with their learning experience and career prospects, clear evidence of the lasting value of a UEL education.

Ready to bring your aspirations to life? Discover how UEL can empower you to shape your future with confidence, purpose, and a global perspective.

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Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Turkey

We accept: Devlet Lise Diploma/ Lise Bitirme Diplomsai with 70 per cent

Albania

We accept: New State Matura (Matura Shtetërore) with an overall score of 7 in the 2 compulsory and 2-3 optional subjects

Uzbekistan

We accept: O'rta Maxsus Ta'lim To'g'risidagi Diplom (Diploma of Post Secondary Vocational Education) with 'Excellent' (A'lo) grades (average of 5)

Kazakhstan

We accept: Diploma of Specialised Secondary Education (Кәсіптік орта білім туралы диплом) with Grade 4

Azerbaijan

We accept: Year 1 of their bachelor's/Licence degree with a minimum overall average of 65 per cent (or 3.5, if 5 is max)

Postgraduate

Turkey

We accept: 4 year bachelor - Lisans Diplomasi with Grade CGPA 2.5

Albania

We accept: Bachelor's degree (3 years, 180 ECTS) with a score of 7 or above

Uzbekistan

We accept: Specialist Diploma (post 1991) or a Magistr degree with 'good'.

Kazakhstan

We accept: Bakalavr or Specialist Diploma with an overall grade of 3/4

Azerbaijan

We accept: Bachelor's Degree with Grade 70-80 per cent or 'Good'

 

English language requirements

To study at UEL you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard for university study. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, with IELTS being the most common.

 

Accepted English Language Qualifications

We do not accept:

  • IELTS General
  • TOEIC
  • IGCSE / GCE O Levels in English Literature. Only English Language is accepted

 Learn more about accepted English language qualifications.

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Meet your representative

Muhammad Babar, Regional Manager MENA & Central Asia, m.babar@uel.ac.uk, WhatsApp: +44(0) 75 4232 1782.

Muhammad Babar is our Regional Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. He is a former international student in the UK. Muhammad has extensive knowledge and experience in the Higher Education sector.  

Watch the introduction video from Muhammad to find out more about the University of East London and how you can be supported throughout your student journey at UEL.

What our students say

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From the application process to enrolment, the recruitment team and student ambassadors were instrumental in helping me make the right choice. There is so much emphasis on ensuring students are career-ready, that I feel very confident about my plans post-graduation.

Sevde Ozdemir, Turkey, MSc Guidance and Psychological Counselling

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