China
At UWE Bristol we are proud of our international reputation. With a thriving international community of students from over 140 countries worldwide, we are the perfect UK university to study at.

The experienced UWE Bristol International team will be happy to give you advice on the suitability of your qualifications for your chosen course.
Qualifications listed under each heading may satisfy UWE Bristol entry requirements to that level of study. This is not a guarantee of an offer of a place, which is at the University's discretion.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements, English language requirements and what to do if you don't meet our entry requirements.

Entry requirements
If you do not meet the requirements for our undergraduate degree courses, you may be considered for a foundation degree. Holders of Senior High School Certificate with a score of at least 70 will be considered for entry onto a UWE Bristol Art and Design foundation degree course. You can find more information on the creative industries foundation courses available.
For other courses, students have the option to undertake an international foundation or international year one course at our International College. Upon successful completion, these courses offer guaranteed entry onto a UWE Bristol degree course.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.

Entry requirements
If you have achieved the following, your application can be considered for the first year of a bachelor's degree:
- Senior High School Certificate with a score of at least 85%, or completed the GAOKAO with a minimum 72% overall average in the relevant subjects to the degree.
- completed one year of a degree programme at a Chinese university with 70%
The requirements listed above are the minimum requirements for entrance to UWE Bristol; competitive courses may have higher requirements.
Advanced entry onto a bachelor's degree can be possible in some cases with the following:
- completion of a three-year diploma with a score of at least 70%
- completed two or three years of a degree programme at a Chinese university with 70%
- a pass in the SQA AD with a minimum of BBC.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.

Entry requirements
Applicants with the following qualifications would be considered for entry to UWE Bristol's master's courses:
- bachelor's degree awarded by a Chinese university after four years of study with 70% (equivalent to a UK degree of 2:2).
Holders of a master's degree will be considered for doctoral (PhD) study.
Please note: where UWE Bristol has an academic agreement in place with an institution, greater flexibility in entry requirements for undergraduate and postgraduate courses may apply as outlined in those agreements.
English language requirements
To study at UWE Bristol you must demonstrate that your English level is high enough for university study. We accept a number of different Secure English Language Tests (SELT) for entry onto our degree courses, with IELTS being the most common. English language requirements vary slightly from subject to subject.
Please see a list of other acceptable English language qualifications.
What to do if you don't meet our entry requirements
If you do not quite meet our entry requirements, our International College offers a range of university preparation courses to teach you all you need to progress to UWE Bristol. We also have a pre-sessional English language course to get your English skills up to the standard required for entry to UWE Bristol.
Country manager

For UWE Bristol enquiries, please contact our experts:
Frank Yan
Country Manager - China
Brenda Wang
International Support Manager - China
Based in Beijing
Email: Brenda.Wang@uwe.ac.uk
Country representatives
Contact details for our representatives in your country. They can provide you with further information and assist with the submission of your application to UWE Bristol. They can also offer advice on visas, accommodation, scholarships, travel and more.
Representatives and contact details
Representative name |
Contact details |
---|---|
Amber Education China (Guangzhou) |
Contact: Wallace He |
Amber Education China (Shenzhen) |
Contact: Ringo Huang |
Amber Education China (Wuhan) |
Contact: Jessica |
Aoji Education Group (China) |
Contact: Beijing Office |
Beijing Peilian International |
Contact: Rongbo Shao |
Beijing Yulongshikong Education |
Contact: LIU Dachao |
Chengdu Can-Trust Education |
Contact: Peiran XIAO |
EIC Education |
Contact: EIC UK department |
Guangzhou Meiyu Education |
Contact: Yanny Yin |
IDP China |
Contact: Haidian Office |
Liu Cheng International Group Ltd |
Contact: Vera Shang |
OxBridge Holdings Inc |
Contact: Susan Feng |
Shanghai Shining Edu-Tech Co. Ltd |
Contact: Ms Zhang Jing |
Shanghai SISU |
Contact: Wuhan Office |
Shenyang Huameilun Education |
Contact: Kevin Chen |
Tin Chor International Limited |
Contact:Wang Min |
Wiseway Global Co. Ltd |
Contact: Wang Wei |
Funding and scholarships
Every year we offer a large number of scholarships to international students. Take a look at the full list of UWE Bristol International scholarships to find out more.
You may also want to consider other scholarships available from organisations independent of UWE Bristol.
Bristol and West of England China Bureau

The Bristol and West of England China Bureau is a growing network of people with an interest in China, building connectivity between our two countries.
They provide a platform for individuals in Bristol and the region to develop understanding and connect with like-minded individuals and offer activities that build friendships and strengthen and cultural ties.
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