Undergraduate
We require students taking the شه†اد†ة†ال†ث†ان†وي†ة†ال†ع†ا†م† (General Secondary Education Certificate) to take and successfully complete an international foundation year or equivalent.
Postgraduate
We require a ال ب كال وري وس (Bakalorius / bachelor’s degree) or ال ماج س ت ير (master's degree).
Grading systems vary according to institution. A percentage system is most commonly used, though some institutions in addition provide a letter grade and a GPA. A mark of 60% is the pass mark at most universities.
The grading system used at three universities is illustrated below.
Equivalencies
| An-Najah National University | Bethlehem University | Al-Quds Open University | GPA | English translation or equivalent |
|---|
| 90–100 |
90–100 |
90–100 |
4.0 |
Excellent = 1st |
| 80–89 |
85–89 |
80–89 |
3.5 |
Very good = 2:1 |
| 70–79 |
80–84 |
70–79 |
3.0 |
Good = 2:2 |
English language requirements
We will not accept a Palestinian 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, law with business, 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.