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View of Mount Fuji and Chureito pagoda at sunset.View of Mount Fuji and Chureito pagoda at sunset.

Entry Requirements

General entry requirements for each level are provided below. Some programmes do also have additional course-specific requirements which can be found on the individual course pages. Please ensure you are able to fulfil the programme requirements and meet the academic standards expected before submitting an application. 

Foundation Year

  • Successful completion of Kotogakko with a GPA of 2.0

Undergraduate Study

  • Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) with GPA 4.0 or above with passes in 4 subjects
  • 4 Year Diploma/3 Year Associate Degree awarded by a Junior College/College of Technology with grade C/60% or above

Postgraduate Study

  • Advanced Diploma (authorised by NIAD institution) with 60% or above
  • Bachelor's degree with grade 60%
  • Applicants for the MBA should have 2 years work experience, although well qualified and motivated individuals without this will be considered

English language entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they have an appropriate level of English language to be eligible to study one of our foundation, undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The level of English required depends on the course applied for.

More information can be found in the Entry Requirements section.

Local Representatives

Country Liaison Officer

Hongchen
Email: china@chester.ac.uk
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