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Students from India

We welcome a large number of students from India and there is a vibrant community already here for you.

On this page you will find information about applying for courses at ARU and travelling from India to the UK to study.

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I met people from all around the world, and my overall experience was incredible. During my studies, I secured a placement at ARU as an International Marketing Assistant, which completely changed my life.

Neha Mishra, MSc International Business

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Courses for international students

Masters and MBA courses
Undergraduate courses
Research degrees

Entry requirements for students from India

For entry to a bachelor’s degree (year 1), we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised foundation programme
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma
  • International Advanced Levels (A Levels)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 50% from the West Bengal exam board
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 55% from the following exam boards: Delhi, Mumbai, Tamil Nadu, Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations New Delhi (CISCE), Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE)
  • HSC/Standard 12 with an overall average of 60% with at least 40% in a minimum of five subjects from any other exam board

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above, ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundation, first year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

For entry to a Master’s degree, we will consider the following qualifications:

  • A recognised pre-Masters course
  • 3 year Bachelors or 4 year Bachelor Engineering or Technology, minimum division 2 (50% - 59%) in relevant subjects
  • 4 year Bachelor of Laws complying with above for entry to LLM
  • Bachelor’s degree from the University of Delhi or the University of Calcutta with 45%

For entry to a research degree, we will consider overseas qualifications equivalent to a UK Master’s degree. Please visit our postgraduate research pages for more information on the application requirements.

The above is a guide only and not all qualifications are listed. There may be additional course requirements, such specific subjects or grades, a portfolio or an interview, for example. These requirements will be detailed on each individual course page.

If you don't hold one of the qualifications above, ARU College can help. ARU College provides foundation, first year and pre-Masters courses, designed to prepare you for entry to your chosen degree.

If English is not your first language you will need to be able to show you have the required level of English language. This is so we can ensure you'll be able to follow your course.

Our standard entry criteria for undergraduate courses is IELTS 6.0 or equivalent, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Our standard entry criteria for postgraduate taught and postgraduate research courses is IELTS 6.5, with nothing lower than 5.5 in any of the four elements (listening, speaking, reading and writing).

If you don't meet our English language requirements, our Language Centre offers a range of courses which could help you achieve the level required for entry onto a degree course.

We also offer the English Language Proficiency Test (ELPT) in the UK and overseas.


Visas, fees and applying

Immigration and visas
Fees, funding and scholarships
How to apply

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Agents can help you with applications, visas and the transition to university.

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Austin is ARU's regional manager for India.

[email protected] You can also email the India team with general enquiries.
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