Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Why choose UEL?

  • Guaranteed scholarships: Saudi Arabian students can access automatic scholarships on most courses, with awards available up to £2,500.
  • Careers-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.
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate

Students must have passed a recognised International Foundation course OR one of the following with a classification of ‘good’ or above:

  • A Higher Technical Institute Diploma.
  • Undergraduate Diploma.
  • Junior Health College Diploma (for relevant degree programmes).
  • College of Technology Diploma (2 years).
  • An Associate Degree / Intermediate University Degree.
  • 1st year of a degree

Note: Some students may have attended Indian/Pakistani etc institutions – See respective country entry requirements.

Postgraduate

Students must hold a 4 year Bachelors Degree from a recognised university with a classification of ‘good’ or above or equivalent.

Note: Some students may have attended Indian/Pakistani etc institutions – See respective country entry requirements.

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.

English Language Qualifications

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL IBT
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE)
  • Oxford International English Test (OIETC)

Learn more about accepted English Language Qualifications.

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Name: Muhammad Babar

About: Muhammad 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.

 

Name: Arwa Mohamed Hany

About: Arwa is our MENA Recruitment Manager, an Arabic and English speaker based in Egypt. She has worked in education for ten years.

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Study abroad agents in Saudi Arabia

IDP Riyadh
Full address with postcode: Al Rabiea Tower - Carawan Hotel Building, Olaya Main Road (South) cross with Kherais 6th Floor, Office 601 PO Box 51104, Riyadh 11543, Saudi Arabia
Email address: info.riyadh@idp.com
Contact number with country code: +966112015010/12/13

JNS Education Consultant

Full address with postcode: 5th Floor, Gate (6), Alandalus Trading Center, Olayya Main Street, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia 
Email address: bm.riyadh@jnsedu.com 
Contact number with country code: +966 583675460

QOBOLAK for Commercial Services (KSA Branch)
Full address with postcode: 6239 King Abdulaziz Rd, Al Yasmeen Dist, Riyadh, 13326-2821, Saudi Arabia
Email address: info@qobolak.com
Contact number with country code: +966 (0)92 000 3502

QS StudentApply Ltd
Full address with postcode: 1 Tranley Mews, Fleet Road, NW3 2DG, London, United Kingdom
Email address: admissions.qsa@qs.com
Contact number with country code: +44 (0) 207 284 7200

SI-UK Saudi Arabia
Full address with postcode: Uthman Ibn Affan Rd, Al Izdihar District, Riyadh 12485, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Email address: riyadh@studyin-uk.com
Contact number with country code: 966-551658370

BESA Group
Full address with postcode: Saudi Arabia Al Sarh | Intersection of King Abdullah Road with Al-Takhassusi Road, Al Rahmaniyah District
Email address: info@besaeg.com
Contact number with country code: +966 53 190 4411

BESA Group
Full address with postcode: Sudan 71 Mecaa st, block no.15, Al-Ryad, Beside Barista café, Khartoum, Sudan
Email address: info@besaeg.com
Contact number with country code: +249 123 122 195

Counselling And Psychotherapy PGDip
Studying Positive Psychology at UEL helped shape who I am as a therapist today. The course materials and professors’ knowledge helped me build my own understanding of the subject, and the experience continues to influence my work in therapy and rehabilitation settings.”

Amna Yamani

Saudi Arabian student in MPhil PhD Applied Positive Psychology and Coaching Psychology

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