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Entry requirements and information for students applying from Austria.
Entry requirements
Use the tabs below to see the entry requirements for your chosen course.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Reife und Diplomprufung / Matura from Berufsbildende Hohere Schulen (BHS) | 2.5 or lower |
| Reifeprufung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Hohere Schulen (4 years) | 2.5 or lower |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need:
- Grade 2 or lower in English language
If you do not hold this you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
For courses requiring any level degree
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | Pass |
| Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) | Pass |
For courses requiring a 2:2
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | 3.90 |
| Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) | 3.90 |
For courses requiring a 2:1
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | 2.90 |
| Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) | 2.90 |
For courses requiring a 1st class degree
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Bachelor Degree | 1.50 |
| Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) | 1.50 |
For some postgraduate courses, you need a degree in a related subject. You can check this on the individual course page.
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@yorksj.ac.uk.
For information about applying for a research degree, visit our Research degree pages.
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence.
For most courses, you should have IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
Minimum entry requirements
| Qualification | Grade |
|---|---|
| Reife und Diplomprufung / Matura from Berufsbildende Hohere Schulen (BHS) | 4 |
| Reifeprufung / Matura from Allgemeinbildende Hohere Schulen (4 years) | 4 |
If you do not see your qualifications listed or would like more information, please contact our Admissions team at admissions@yorksj.ac.uk
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language you must show evidence of your English language competence. You need:
- Grade 2 or lower in English language
If you do not hold this you need an equivalent qualification.
If you do not currently meet the English Language standard for your chosen course, we have a Presessional English course that can help you.
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