The University of Greenwich welcomes students from USA on its programmes. View the entry requirements and contact us for further information.

University of Greenwich: A home for all international students


Meet our international student Allison and find out why she’s enjoying her student life at Greenwich. Learn more about joining the University of Greenwich as an international student.

22,000+ international students from over 100 countries 

Ranked No. 1 the best UK university by StudentCrowd Awards 2023

Awarded Gold in 2023 TEF results

The University of Greenwich is a place with no limits on what you can achieve. For over 130 years we have been helping students to explore their talents and reach their personal and academic goals. We are a friendly and welcoming community where international students make up around 30% of our student population. So, whichever campus you are on, you’ll soon feel at home. Plus, all our student accommodation is open to international students.

We’ll be by your side with whatever you need, ensuring that you’re cared for and supported while you’re a student with us. If you’re eligible, you can apply for a scholarship or bursary, contributing up to £5000 towards your tuition. You could also earn money by taking on part-time work at the university through our Student Ambassador Scheme.

Whatever you’re interested in, you’ll find a course that’s right for you. We offer career-focused degrees in many subject areas, including business, law, architecture, computing, design, education, health, engineering, science, humanities and social sciences. You’ll find our standard entry requirements for most courses below. Some courses may have different entry requirements so please visit the relevant course page for more details.

Why choose Greenwich?


Located in historic campuses in London and Kent, we provide industry-relevant courses that are accredited by professional bodies. You'll benefit from our modern study facilities, including advanced laboratories and libraries.

Entry requirements

Academic entry requirements

We are test optional for our Undergraduate courses.  For standard entry, you will need to have the following:

  • High School Diploma with a minimum GPA 3.2 or GED with a minimum grade of 175

For students with a GPA 2.8 or GED of 165, you will also need ONE of the following:

  • ACT - Grade 22 or above
  • AP - Grade 3 or above in 2 advanced placement tests
  • SAT - 1050 in SAT with minimum of 500 in each section (Post-March 2016) or 1650 (pre-March 2016)
  • IB - modules with a minimum points of 18

Some Bachelor's degrees allow advanced entry to year 2 or year 3, depending on your study history. If you have completed an Associate Degree in the US, you might be able to transfer directly onto year 2 of our Bachelor's programmes. For more information please contact international@gre.ac.uk.

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at school/college to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English language entry requirements

If you do not hold a US passport, you might be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

For non-US nationals completing the US High School Diploma, English can be met by passing one of the following modules at Grade 12: Communication, Composition, Fiction, Journalism, Language, Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare, Writers, Writing or similar.

For further details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

Academic entry requirements

For entry to our Master's programmes, you will need to have met the following:

  • Bachelor degree with a minimum GPA 2.8 for UK 2:2 OR with a minimum GPA 3 for UK 2:1

For some courses, you will need to have studied relevant subjects at university to be eligible. Our admissions team will determine this once you apply.

English language entry requirements

If you do not hold a US passport, you might be required to provide evidence of English language proficiency.

For non-US nationals completing the US High School Diploma, English can be met by passing one of the following modules at Grade 12: Communication, Composition, Fiction, Journalism, Language, Literature, Poetry, Shakespeare, Writers, Writing or similar.

For further details on English language requirements, please see our English Language Requirement page.

Pre-sessional English programmes are only available to students that have completed a UKVI IELTS. Please visit our Pre-sessional English course page for more information.

As an international student that has studied abroad before, I can wholeheartedly say that I have never felt more welcome and accepted than at University of Greenwich. I have attended every class with the greatest interest, and loved every minute. I couldn’t have chosen a better university.

- Marla Mata, Graduate of MSc Financial Management and Risk

Greenwich has one of the most interesting curricula among London universities and offers the opportunity to learn all schools of thought, equipping you with a number of tools.

- Craig Joseph, BA Business Economics

The magic of the University of Greenwich is its ability to make an individual feel like they belong to a community...

- Natalia Andrea Dorado Castaneda, BSc Business Computing

How to apply

For help with applications or any enquiries, please get in touch with Adam Austin (International Recruitment Officer for the Americas and UKI)

Undergraduate courses

International applicants who wish to study at undergraduate (Bachelor‘s) level can either apply through one of our trusted agents below or direct to us via UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service).

Postgraduate courses

International applicants who wish to study at postgraduate (Master’s) level with us can either apply directly using our online application form or through one of our one of our trusted agents below.

Agents

The University of Greenwich is committed to the UK Agent Quality Framework (AQF) and pledges to create and maintain the highest standards of agent management, ensuring the UK remains the leading study destination for international students.

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