Iran
Why choose UEL?
- Guaranteed scholarships: Iran students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
- Career-first university: UEL focuses on real-world skills, ensuring students graduate ready for global employment opportunities.
- Work placement opportunities: Many programmes include built-in work placements, internships, or industry projects to boost employability.
- Affordable London experience: Located in East London, UEL offers a traditional campus setting with direct Tube links to central London in just 35 minutes.
- Affordable tuition fees: Competitive tuition rates make UEL an accessible choice, with flexible instalment payment options available for international students.
- Flexible on-campus accommodation: Modern student housing is available directly on campus, with prices starting from £150 per week.
Entry requirements
Undergraduate
Students must have one of the following:
- Students must have passed a PUC (Pre-University Certificate - Peeshdaneshgahe) with a CGPA
of 14 or above. - Equivalent grades in the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) or the vocational 2 year post High
School Baccalaureate [Fogh-e-diplom or Kārdāni] can be considered
Postgraduate
Students must hold a Licence or Karshenasi Bachelors Degree with an overall average of 12 or above
(and no mark lower than 10) or As, Bs and Cs, or a CGPA of 2.7 or above.
Accepted English Language Qualifications
- IELTS Academic
- TOEFL iBT
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) PTE Academic
- Oxford International English Test (OIETC)
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.
Meet your Representative
Muhammad Babar, Regional Manager (MENA & Central Asia)
Muhammad Babar is our Regional Manager for the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and Central Asia, who is a former international student in the UK. Muhammad has extensive knowledge and experience in the Higher Education sector.
Agents
Study abroad agents in Iran
Edvoy Educational Services Ltd.
9 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3BE, UK (Head Office)
Email Address: admissions@edvoy.com
Telephone number: +44 (0)161 233 4295
Website Link: https://edvoy.com/
IDP Iran
Irsafam Institute No. 3, Sanaz dead-end Ghalandari St, Shariati Ave., Tehran
Email: info.tehran@idp.com
Telephone number: 982175292 / +982122246710
Website: Study Abroad and Overseas Education | IDP Education
I like my course because it consists of all the important materials that will help me to establish my own company and business after my degree.
Vedi Khajakia
Iranian Student BA (Hons) Business Management Marketing
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