For those students with insufficient command of English we offer English Language study at different levels in our English Preparatory programme. Employing the latest technological innovations of the highest standard to aid your learning, Girne American University Canterbury is a student led institution, ensuring that every student's need is catered for. A high standard of accommodation is available in the centre of Canterbury so you're next door to the vibrant student life the city has to offer. Canterbury is a world heritage site and has a scholarly tradition going back more than 1000 years. Home to three other universities, this historic city is equipped with the resources you need to enrich your learning experience.

Entry Requirements

To get onto an Undergraduate course a student needs to meet the following Academic and English Language entry requirements:

1.  Academic Requirements

A Higher Secondary School certificate

GAU accepts one of the following combinations of academic attainment

3 A levels and 1 GCSE at grade C and above

2 A levels and 3 GCSE's at  grade C and above

1 A level and 6 GCSE's at  grade C and above

8 GCSE's at  grade C and above

Grade 12 or 13 - High School completion certificate

Baccalaureate with a score of 55-69 - C or above

2.  English Language Requirements

For these applicants whose mother tongue is not English, we require a recent pass in the any of the following qualifications:

  • IELTS - minimum of 5.5 in all areas. Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
  • TOEFL iBT TEST - minimum of Listening - 21, Reading - 22, Speaking - 23 & Writing - 21
  • TOEIC - Minimum of Listening - 400, Reading - 385, Speaking - 160 & Writing - 150
  • Cambridge First English Certificate - minimum of Borderline in all areas. Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
  • Cambridge Advanced English Certificate - minimum of Weak in all areas. Listening, Speaking, Reading & Writing
  • Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) - minimum of Listening - 51, Reading - 51, Writing - 51 & Speaking - 51

If you have an English Language qualification not listed above please contact the GAU Canterbury Admission office to find out if it meets the English Language requirement.

Or if you do not have any English Language qualification you can take an English Language course here at GAU Canterbury, to bring you up to these levels.

Note: The University currently does not process applications through UCAS or any other clearing body and therefore any student with an educational background that does not meet the above criteria is encouraged to contact the Admissions Office for an assessment of their suitability to study on a particular degree programme. This is particularly applicable to mature students, those aged 25 and older and students who left full-time education before attaining any GCSEs or High School but who might have the relevant skills achieved through work to join a course.

For further information and guidance please contact on 01227 455556 or E-mail us at admission@gauc.org.uk

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