Preparatory Certificates
UPC Quick Links
Sample Tests
These sample tests give an approximate idea of the style and level of question you might be asked in your UPC entrance tests.
Click below to access online tests for UPCSE:
Click below to access online sample tests for UPCH:
How do I apply for the course?
Applicants will normally be completing Secondary/ High School qualifications that do not allow direct entry to UCL degree programmes.
Please view UCL's International Student pages see how qualifications are considered for Undergraduate Degree entry, by country.
Suitable UPC applicants will be holding excellent grades which will be demonstrated on school transcripts. Please see below for a list of country qualifications accepted for UPC entry and minimum grades required for you to be considered for a UPC course.
Applications are made directly to the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education at the correspondence address below. There is an application fee.
Documents required for application:
- Fully completed application form
- A teacher’s reference
- Copies of school transcripts
- An English language qualification (IELTS / TOEFL) - see English language requirements
- Copies of art work samples - for applicants wishing to follow the Architecture BSc pathway
Following the submission of the application documents listed above, suitable candidates will be contacted regarding their entrance tests.
We strongly recommend that all UPC applicants are familiar with the UPC sample entrance tests before applying for the course. The tests are an indication of the level and style of questions suitable applicants will answer on their entrance tests.
When should I apply for the course?
Places on the course are limited so you are advised to apply for
the course as early as possible. Applications are received throughout
the year.
What happens once I have sent my application ?
Once your application form and copies of all certificates
have been received, the UPC Administrator will contact you to arrange
for you to take the UPC entrance tests. On successful completion of the UPC entrance tests you will be contacted about your (telephone) interview.
What qualifications will I need before applying?
UCL UPC applicants will be expected to complete the appropriate High School Certificate or Diploma in their own country and have obtained, or are expecting to obtain, very good grades. We will consider the grades you have achieved to date and look at any predicted grades. We may contact your referee to check any predicted grades. By the time you start a UPC course, it is important that you have obtained your high school graduation certificate or diploma and have achieved excellent grades. A guide to the minimum national high school qualifications UPC applicants should submit evidence of, along with their UPC application form, is given below. Suitable applicants will then be contacted regarding their Entrance Tests.
| American / International School |
US High School Graduation Diploma GPA 3.4/4.0 Please note applicants for UPC courses will only be considered if they are taking fewer than 5 AP exams. To be eligible for consideration for a UCL degree programme directly students must have usually obtained passes in four, full-year Advanced Placement (AP) examinations at grades 4/5. |
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Arab States: Bahrain, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria |
Tawjahiya with overall average minimum of 85% |
| Azerbaijan | Senior High School Certificate with an average of 4.5 |
| China | High School Certificate Term 1, grade 3 with an average of 80% from key schools or 85% from other schools |
| Cyprus (Greek section) | Apolitirion with a minimum of 17/20 |
| Egypt | Thanaweya A’ama with grade average of 85% |
| Greece |
Apolitirion with a minimum of 17/20 The National Apolytirion may be accepted for entry to some degree programmes but it not acceptable for entry to programmes in law, medicine, engineering, economics or English. |
| India | Successful completion of Higher Senior School Certificate with grade average of 75% 65% for Maharashta, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal Boards |
| Iran | Diplom-Metevaseth (National High School Diploma) with grade average of 17/20 |
| Japan | Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (High School Certificate) with 5 relevant subjects at grade 4 or above. |
| Kazakhstan | Senior High School Certificate with an average of 4.5/5 |
| Kyrgistan | Senior High School Certificate with an average of 4.5 |
| Lebanon |
Lebanese Baccalaureat with a minimum of 16/20 or 80% |
| Morocco | Bacchalaureat with an average of 16/20 |
| Nigeria |
WASSCE or NECO with at least 5 relevant subjects at grade B3 minimum or the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) with 300+ points and at least 5 relevant subjects at grade C4 or above. |
| Pakistan | Middle School Report plus Intermediate Certificate with a minimum grade of 70%. |
| Russia | Senior High School Certificate with an average of 4.5 / 5. |
| South Korea | Senior High School Certificate with a minimum grade of 70%. |
| Taiwan | Senior High School Leaving Certificate with grade B (70%) in 5 relevant subjects. |
| Thailand | 12 years of education and the Mathayom M6 with a minimum grade of 3.2 or 80% |
| Turkey | Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma) with grades of 4.2 /5.0 |
| Ukraine | Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Seredniu Osvitu (Ukrainian High School Leaving Certificate) with a minimum grade of 10 / 12 |
| Vietnam | Senior High School Certificate with relevant grades of at least 8.0 |
To check if UCL will
consider your qualification for direct entry onto a UCL Undergraduate degree
please visit UCL's International Student pages.
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