Country-specific information
Some of our entry requirements are specific to particular countries, so please read our guidance about which qualifications you will need to study at the Department of Materials at The University of Manchester. The entry requirements listed below are for September 2024 entry and are subject to review each academic year.
This page relates to undergraduate entry requirements only. If you are looking for postgraduate country information, or your country is not listed, please contact the relevant admissions team.
Please choose from materials or fashion below to see the specific requirements.
Materials science
Austria
Qualification
Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass with an overall mark of 1.4 to include three subjects at grades 1,1,1, which must include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The three subjects must be the “written” form.
BSc
Pass with an overall mark of 1.6 to include three subjects at grades 1,1,2 which must include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. The three subjects must be the “written” form.
Belgium
Qualification
Certificat d'Enseignement Secondaire
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass with 85% overall with 80% in three subjects to include two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
Pass with 80% overall with 75% in three subjects to include two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Brunei
Qualification
Brunei - Cambridge A Level
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
AAA - same as A Levels. Must include 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
AAB - same as A Levels. Must include 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Canada
Qualification
Canadian Alberta High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
Qualification
Canadian British Columbia Senior Secondary Graduation Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
Qualification
Canadian Ontario Secondary School Diploma
NOTE: The entry requirements are currently under review for 2024 entry – any applications already submitted for 2024 are on hold until the review is complete. Applicants are advised that the following information is subject to change. We advise waiting until this review is complete before applying. We will update this page with further information shortly.
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
Qualification
Canadian Nova Scotia High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
Qualification
Canadian Prince Edward Island High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
Qualification
New Brunswick High School Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
BSc
Overall average of 80% with 80% in each of six Grade 12 subjects, including 80% in Maths, Physics, and Chemistry. Please contact the department for a list of other acceptable subjects.
China
Qualification
High School Diploma (Huikao / Gaokao)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Unless taking A levels will only be suitable for Foundation Year
BSc
Unless taking A levels will only be suitable for Foundation Year
Estonia
Qualification
Gumnaasiumi Loputunnistus, including the Riigieksam
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Gumnaasiumi Ioputunnistus with a minimum of 4.4 overall out of 5, including 3 Riigieksamitunnistus State Examinations with 85% in Maths and either Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Gumnaasiumi Ioputunnistus with a minimum of 4.3 overall out of 5, including 3 Riigieksamitunnistus State Examinations with 80% in Maths and either Physics or Chemistry
Finland
Qualification
Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass with a minimum of 5 in each subject including at least grade 6 in three subjects which must include two from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Pass with a minimum of 5 in each subject including at least grade 6 in two subjects which must include two from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
France
Qualification
French General Baccalaureate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc
Overall average of 14 with 14 in at least 3 subjects including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry.
MEng
Overall average of 15 with 15 in at least 3 subjects including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry.
Qualification
Baccalaureat Francais International/OIB
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc
Overall average of 13 with 13 in at least 3 subjects including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry.
MEng
Overall average of 14 with 14 in at least 3 subjects including two of Maths, Physics or Chemistry.
Germany
Qualification
German Abitur / Zeugnis der Allgemeine Hochshulreife
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
with an average of 1.3 overall and 13 in three academic subjects to include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
with an average of 1.4 overall and 13 in three academic subjects to include two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Greece
Qualification
Apolytirion / Pan Hellenic exams
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass with a minimum of 19 points overall. Plus BB at A Level (from Maths, Physics or Chemistry) OR Pass with a minimum of 19 points overall. Plus a minimum of 18 in two Pan-Hellenic examinations to include two from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Pass with a minimum of 18 points overall. Plus BB at A Level (from Maths, Physics or Chemistry) OR Pass with a minimum of 18 points overall. Plus a minimum of 18 in two Pan-Hellenic examinations to include two from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Hong Kong
Qualification
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education with Grades 5* in Extended Maths, 5 in Compulsory Maths, and grades 5,5 in 2 further subjects, one must Physics or Chemistry. This excludes Liberal Studies and English
BSc
Achieve 5*in Extended Maths, 5 in Compulsory Maths, and grade 5,4 in two further subjects, one of which must Chemistry or Physics. This excludes Liberal Studies and English
Qualification
Hong Kong Advanced Level Certificate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
AAA in three subjects which must include two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
AAB in three subjects which must inlude two from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
India
Qualification
HSSC Grade 12 - CBSE or ISC (other exam boards may be acceptable, please check with the department)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
HSSC Grade 12 with an overall average of 85% including 80% in 3 subjects including 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. A minimum of 75% in Core English
BSc
HSSC Grade 12 with an overall average of 80% including 75% in 3 subjects including 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. A minimum of 75% in Core English
Ireland
Qualification
Irish Leaving Certificate (New grading system)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Obtain grades of H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, with grade H1 in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
Obtain grades of H1 H1 H2 H2 H3 at Higher/Honours level in the Irish Leaving Certificate, with grades H1 and H2 in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Italy
Qualification
Diploma di Esame di Stato
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Minimum of 91 points overall including 85 in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
Minimum of 89 points overall including 85 in two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Lithuania
Qualification
Brandos Atestatas
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 95% in three state exams including two from Maths, Physics, or Chemistry.
BSc
Overall average of 90% in three state exams including two from Maths, Physics, or Chemistry.
Luxembourg
Qualification
Diplôme de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires (DFES)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Obtain an overall average of 85% in the Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with 85% in 2 of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Obtain an overall average of 80% in the Diplome de Fin d'Etudes Secondaires with 80% in 2 of Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Malaysia
Qualification
Malaysian A Level (STPM)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
AAA including 2 from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
AAB including 2 from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Qualification
Matrikulasi
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
AAAA including 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
AABB including 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Qualification
Insitut Teknologi MARA Diploma
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Successful completion of Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.4 including A grades in Maths, Physics and Chemistry modules
BSc
Successful completion of Diploma with a minimum GPA of 3.2 including A grades in Maths, Physics and Chemistry modules
Norway
Qualification
VVO - Vitnemal fra den Videregaende Skole (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass the VVO with a minimum GPA of 4.7 with Grades 5,5,5 in 3 academic subjects, two of which must be from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
Pass the VVO with a minimum GPA of 4.5 with Grades 5,5,4 in 3 academic subjects, two of which must be from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Poland
Qualification
Polish Matura / Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass Matura with marks of 80%, in three Extended Level written exams and 75% overall average from the other Basic and Extended Level subjects. Two of the Extended Level subjects must be from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Pass Matura with marks of 80%, 80%, 75% in three Extended Level written exams and 75% overall average from the other Basic and Extended Level subjects. Two of the Extended Level subjects must be from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
Portugal
Qualification
Diploma de Ensino Secundario
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Pass with overall average of 19 with 18 or above in Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
Pass with overall average of 18 with 18 or above in Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Romania
Qualification
Romanian Baccalaureate
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
Overall average of 9.0 with 9.0 in at least 3 academic subjects, two of which must be from Maths, Physics or Chemistry
BSc
Overall average of 8.5 with 8.5 in three subjects including two of Maths, Physics, or Chemistry.
South Africa
Qualification
NSC (National Senior Certificate or the IEB)
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
77766 including two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
BSc
77666 including two subjects from Maths, Physics and Chemistry
Turkey
Qualification
Lise Diplomasi
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
BSc
Award of the Lise Diplomasi from a private high school on the The University of Manchester approved list with 83% overall from Year 12 and a minimum of 83% in three academic subjects which must includes 2 from Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Applicants applying from Institutes not on the approved list will not be considered for year 1 entry
USA
Qualification
Advanced Placements
Entrance requirements for all undergraduate courses
MEng
5,5,5 including two subjects from Calculus BC, Physics and Chemistry. We do not accept Calculus BC and Calculus AB together. We require Advanced Placements to be in 3 distinct and different subject areas.
BSc
5,5,4 including two from Calculus BC, Physics and Chemistry. We do not accept Calculus BC and Calculus AB together. We require Advanced Placements to be in 3 distinct and different subject areas.