Entry requirements for European countries are calculated as equivalent to UK qualifications.
Please use the academic equivalents below as a guide, some of our degrees may require grades in relevant subjects or additional requirements such as an interview.
Please check the entry requirements on individual degree pages or email international@stmarys.ac.uk if you have any questions.
English language requirements
Please see our English language requirements page for more information on qualifications we accept.
Academic entry requirements
Albania
Diplomë e Maturës Shtetërore: 7 out of 10
Albania postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ALBANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
coming soon |
| 2:1 |
coming soon |
Austria
Reifeprüfung / Matura: overall grade of 2.6
Austria postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | Austrian DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
2 |
Belgium
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs: 6 out of 10
English language: Diplome d'acces a l'enseignment superieur / Diplome van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs 75% in English.
Belgium postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | BELGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
60% |
| 2:1 |
70% |
Bulgaria
Diploma za sredno obrazovanie: 4.6 overall
English language: Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie Grade 5 in English in State Examinations.
Bulgaria postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | BULGARIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
4.0 |
| 2:1 |
4.5 |
Croatia
Svjedodžba o Maturi: 3.6 overall
English language: Svjedodzba o Maturi grade 4.0 or better in English.
Croatia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CROATIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
Cyprus
Apolytirion: 17
English language: Apolytirion grade 17 or better in English.
Cyprus postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CYPRIOT DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6.5 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
Czech Republic
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce: 2.6
Czech Republic postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | CZECH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
2.0 |
| 2:1 |
1.5 |
Denmark
Bevis for Højere Forberedelseseksamen (HF) / Bevis for Studentereksamen: 7
English language: Grade 9 in English in the Studentereksamen/HF/HHX/HTX/IBB/Diplomingenior.
Denmark postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | DANISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
10 |
Estonia
Estonia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ESTONIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
European Baccalaureate
60% / 6 out 10
English language: an English grade of 6.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto: 5 in Matric exam
English language: Ylioppilastutkintotodistus/Studentexamensbetyg English grade 4.
Finland postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | FINNISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
5-point scale: 3
3-point scale: 1 |
| 2:1 |
5-point scale: 4
3-point scale: 2 |
France
Baccalauréat or Baccalauréat l'Option Internationale: 11/20 overall
English language: 14 out of 20 in English in the Baccalauréat, or 12 out of 20 in the Baccalauréat l'Option Internationale.
France postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | FRENCH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
10.20 |
| 2:1 |
11.00 |
Germany
Abitur: An overall grade of 2.6 or better
English language: 11 in English in the Abitur or 2/6 in English Language as a Leistungkurs.
Germany postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | GERMAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
2 |
Greece
Apolytirion: An overall grade of 16 or better
English language: Apolytirion grade 17 or better in English.
Greece postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | GREEK DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
Hungary
Érettségi Bizonyítvány: An overall grade of 4
English language: Érettségi Bizonyítvány grade 4 or better in English.
Hungary postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | HUNGARIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
3 |
| 2:1 |
4 |
International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma
28 points
English language: 4 at HL or SL, Syllabus A or B
Ireland
UCAS awards tariff points for grades awarded at Higher Level in the Irish Leaving Certificate. The points system is different to one used by the CAO. Please use the table below and refer to the guidance on UCAS website.
We will accept the Irish Leaving Certificate with points calculated from a minimum of four and a maximum of five subjects at Higher Level.
Students with lower grades are encouraged to apply for our degrees with a Foundation Year or contact us for more information.
We also accept QQI Level 5 Certificates and the PLC for entry onto our Bachelors degrees. Please email student.recruitment@stmarys.ac.uk if you have any questions about entry requirements or degrees.
Irish leaving certificate UCAS equivalent requirements
| Irish Leaving Cert Grade | UCAS Tariff Points |
|---|
| H1 |
36 |
| h3 |
30 |
| H3 |
24 |
| H4 |
18 |
| H5 |
12 |
| H6 |
9 |
Most of our degrees fall into three UCAS Tariff Bands. Please see the below examples of how Higher Level grades may meet our requirements:
Ireland higher levels UCAS equivalent requirements
| 112 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, h3, h3 |
| 104 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, H3, h3 |
| 96 UCAS Points |
H3, H3, H3, H3 |
Ireland postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | IRISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:1 |
Second Class Honours, Grade I |
| 2:2 |
Second Class Honours, Grade II |
Italy
Diploma di Esame di Stato: An overall grade of 65
English language: 80% in English in the Diploma Di Esame Di Stato.
Italy postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ITALIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
84 |
| 2:1 |
94 |
Latvia
Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību: An overall grade of 7
Latvia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LATVIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas: An overall grade of 7 out of 10
English language: Brandos Atestatas grade 8 in English B2 level.
Lithuania postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LITHUANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
Luxembourg
Fin D'Etudes: An overall grade of 45
Luxembourg postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | LUXEMBOURGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
14 |
| 2:1 |
16 |
Netherlands
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO): An overall grade of 7 out of 10
English language: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs grade 8 in English.
Netherlands postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | DUTCH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6 |
| 2:1 |
7 |
English degree classification: 2.2 Dutch degree classification: 6
English degree classification: 2.1 Dutch degree classification: 7
Norway
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole: 3.5 in each subject.
English language: Vitnemål grade 4 in English.
Norway postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | NORWEGIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
C |
| 2:1 |
B |
Poland
Matura: An overall grade of 60%.
English language: 70% in the English component in Matura.
Poland postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | POLISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
4 |
| 2:1 |
4.5 |
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundario/ Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários: An overall grade of 14 out of 20.
English language: Diploma de Ensino Secundario/ Certificado de fim de Estudos Secundários grade 14 in English.
Portugal postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | PORTUGUESE DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
13.00 |
| 2:1 |
15.00 |
Romania
Diplomă de Bacalaureat: An overall grade of 7.5.
English language: Diploma De Bacalaureat grade B2 in English in four of five components.
Romania postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | ROMANIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
Serbia
Diploma o Zavrsenoj Srednjoj Skoli (Diploma of Complete Secondary Education or Secondary School Leaving Certificate): Coming soon.
English language: Diploma o Zavrsenoj Srednjoj Skoli (Diploma of Complete Secondary Education or Secondary School Leaving Certificate) grade 4 in English.
Serbia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SERBIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
coming soon |
| 2:1 |
coming soon |
Slovakia
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške: An overall grade of 2.6.
English language: Vysvedcenie O Maturitnej grade 2 in English.
English degree classification: 2.2 Slovakian degree classification: 2.5
English degree classification: 2.1 Slovakian degree classification: 2.0
Slovakia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SLOVAKIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
2.5 |
| 2:1 |
2.0 |
Slovenia
Maturitetno spričevalo: An overall grade of 3.5.
Slovenia postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SLOVENIAN DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
7 |
| 2:1 |
8 |
Spain
Titulo de Bachillerato: An overall grade of 6.5 out of 10.
English language: 8 in in English in the Titulo de Bachillerato.
Spain postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SPANISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
6.2 |
| 2:1 |
6.7 |
Sweden
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola: An overall grade of 15 out of 20.
Sweden postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SWEDISH DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
G |
| 2:1 |
VG |
Switzerland
Certificat de Maturite/federal maturity certificate: An overall grade of 4.
Switzerland postgraduate equivalent requirements
| English DEGREE CLASSIFICATION | SWISS DEGREE CLASSIFICATION |
|---|
| 2:2 |
5-point scale: 3
6-point scale: 4
10-point scale: 6 |
| 2:1 |
5-point scale: 3
6-point scale: 5
10-point scale: 8 |