University of Winchester Admissions

The University of Winchester warmly welcomes applications from international students from all over the world. With an acceptance rate of 69%, you'll find a diverse and supportive community here.

Academic Requirements

To be eligible for admission, you'll need to meet certain academic standards. For undergraduate programmes, you should generally have qualifications equivalent to A-Levels or an International Baccalaureate. Specific grade requirements may vary depending on the chosen course. Postgraduate applicants typically need a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum grade of 65% or a 2:1 (Honours) degree, depending on the programme. You will need to submit official transcripts from previous institutions as part of your application.

Language Proficiency

If your first language is not English, you'll need to demonstrate your proficiency by achieving the minimum score in one of the following tests:

• IELTS: 6.0 for undergraduate programmes (with at least 5.5 in Academic Writing), 6.5 for postgraduate programmes (with at least 5.5 in Academic Writing). Exceptions apply for certain courses, so it's always best to refer to the individual course pages.
• TOEFL: 560 (paper-based) or 220 (computer-based) for undergraduate programmes, 580 (paper-based) or 237 (computer-based) for postgraduate programmes.
• The sources do not provide information on a minimum Duolingo score.

Application Fees

The University of Winchester does not charge an application fee for international students.

Supporting Documents

In addition to your academic transcripts and language proficiency scores, you will need to include the following documents with your application:

• UCAS Online Application: This is the standard application platform for undergraduate admissions in the UK.
• Official Certificates Copies of your degree certificates and other relevant qualifications are required.
• Tuition Fee Deposit You'll need to pay a deposit to secure your place. The sources do not specify the amount of the deposit.
• Copy of Passport A copy of your passport is required for identification purposes.
• The sources do not explicitly require a Statement of Purpose, Letters of Recommendation, CV or Portfolio, or Character Fitness Addendum. You should check the specific requirements for your programme.

Work Experience

For some Master's programmes, applicants without a first degree but with 5-7 years of relevant work experience may be considered on an individual basis.