Cyprus: academic equivalencies

The University of Brighton requires all students to have met course specific entry requirements. Details of what your qualification is equivalent to in the UK is listed below.

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Undergraduate

We require an Apolytirion when awarded after six years of study or a Devlet Lise Diplomasi (State High School Diploma) plus an acceptable international foundation year or equivalent.

Equivalencies
A-levelComparable offerComparable offer
AAA 20 A = 19
AAB 19 A = 19
ABB 18.5 A = 19
BBB 18 B = 18
BBC 18 B = 18
BCC 17 B = 18
CCC 17 C = 17

Postgraduate

We require a four year Ptychio or a bachelor’s degree (post-2001). The grading scale ranges between 1-10, with 10 being the highest and 1 being the lowest, with a minimum pass mark of 5.

Equivalencies
Cypriot degree classificationAlternative nameEnglish translation or equivalent
8.5 Excellent 1st
7.5 Very good 2:1
6.5 Good 2:2

English language requirements

We will not accept a Cypriot English language qualification as meeting our minimum English language proficiency requirements. Find out more about our English language requirements.

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Degree preparation courses at the International College

If you complete your pathway course at the International College at the required level, you are guaranteed entry to a degree at the University of Brighton. Available degree subject areas include accounting and finance, art and design, business management, international hospitality management, law with business, international event management, and many more.

Find out more about the pathway courses on offer at the University of Brighton International College.

English language preparation courses at our Brighton Student Skills Hub

The Brighton Student Skills Hub provides a comprehensive range of academic English language preparation courses for students who need to improve their English before starting a UK university degree.

Successful completion of one of our English courses guarantees your progression to a degree course at the University of Brighton.

Find out more about our academic English language preparation courses.