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Undergraduate

Academic

For entry onto an undergraduate degree, applicants are required to have one of the following qualifications: i. Evidence Based Reading & Writing ii. Maths American College Testing (ACT): minimum composite score of 23 Advanced Placement Tests (AP): two subjects with a minimum score of 3 in each International Foundation Programme (from a recognised institution) International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 28 points A-levels (refer to course pages) ACT College Code: 8060. For more information on sharing your ACT scores with us, please check the ACT guidance.

English language

GCSE/IGCSE English language: C/4 or above | IELTS (Academic or UKVI), including IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR): 6.0 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component, unless stated otherwise on the specific course page | Indian Standard XII: | CISCE, CBSE, Maharashtra (01), Gujarat (Second Language - 013): 70% overall | Gujarat Board (First Language - 006): 60% overall | LanguageCert Academic/SELT: 65 overall with no component lower than 60 | Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 59 overall, and a minimum of 59 in each component | TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Home Edition): For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 75 Minimum section scores: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 4 Minimum section scores: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Writing: 4, Speaking: 4

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

For entry onto a postgraduate course, applicants are required to have: A Bachelor degree from a recognised institution with minimum GPA 2.7 or above

English language

IELTS (Academic or UKVI), including IELTS One Skill Retake (OSR): 6.5 overall, and a minimum of 5.5 in each component | LanguageCert Academic/SELT: 70 overall with no component lower than 60 | Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic): 62 overall, and a minimum of 59 in each component | TOEFL iBT (including TOEFL iBT Home Edition): For exams taken before January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 82 Minimum section scores: Reading: 18, Listening: 17, Writing: 17, Speaking: 20 For exams taken on or after January 21, 2026: Minimum total score: 4.5 Minimum section scores: Reading: 4, Listening: 4, Writing: 4, Speaking: 4 | Trinity Integrated Skills in English: ISE III with a Pass or above in all components

From University of Suffolk's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships

3 scholarships
Chevening Scholarshipspostgraduate
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Cost of living | Stipend | Accommodation | Travel tuition | Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes
Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for a Chevening Scholarship you must: Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Return to your country of citizenship for a minimum of two years after your award has ended. Have completed all components of an undergraduate degree that will enable you to gain entry onto a postgraduate programme at a UK university by the time you submit your application. This is typically equivalent to an upper second-class 2:1 honours degree in the UK but may be different depending on your course and university choice. Have at least two years (equivalent to 2,800 hours) of work experience. Apply to three different eligible UK university courses and have received an unconditional offer from one of these choices by the deadline listed on the application timeline.

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

For further information, please contact the university.

International Merit Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3undergraduate
Award
£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3,874)
Number of awards
Not specified
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
All intakes

The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.

Eligibility

Other eligibility requirements The University of Suffolk International Merit Scholarship (2025/26) is a scheme designed to reward international students who meet or exceed our published entry requirements (based on the country where you obtained your qualifications). The scheme is open to applicants of undergraduate and postgraduate-taught programmes delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus. The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study. Award Values Undergraduate programmes: £2,000 to applicants who meet the published entry requirements £3,000 to applicants who exceed the published entry requirements Postgraduate-taught programmes: £1,000 to applicants with a 2:2 (lower second) class equivalent bachelor’s degree £2,000 to applicants with a 2:1 (upper second) class equivalent bachelor’s degree £3,000 to applicants with a first class equivalent bachelor’s degree Important information Undergraduate students will be awarded the International Merit Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below) Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts. Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the International Merit Scholarship (2025/6), applicants must: Be classified as Overseas for fee purposes (international fees) Have applied for an undergraduate or postgraduate-taught programme delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus Have applied to commence studies in the 2025/6 academic year Be studying on a full-time basis Undergraduate applicants must be starting their studies in Year 1 (Level 4)

Academic excellence

How to apply

You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution

This is an automatic scholarship - scholarship awards will be notified to you via email once an offer of study has been made.

Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)undergraduate
Award
£4,000.00 (US$ 5,166)
Number of awards
50 per year (avg)
Who can apply
All International
Covers
Tuition fees
Study mode
full_time
Intake
January 2027

We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.

Eligibility

The University of Suffolk Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship is a new and exciting scheme to reward exceptional international applicants who have a strong track record of academic achievement and show a commitment to having a transformative impact both during their studies and after graduation. This scheme is aimed at students intending to pursue one of our eligible professional health degrees. We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year. Important information Undergraduate students will be awarded the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence in Health Scholarship in each year of study (excluding sandwich/placement/study abroad years - see terms and conditions below) This is not an automatic scholarship - eligible students will be invited to submit a scholarship application once an offer of admission has been made Scholarships are awarded as fee discounts Eligibility Criteria To be eligible for the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship (2025/6), applicants must: Have received a conditional or unconditional offer for a 360-credit undergraduate or 180-credit postgraduate-taught programme delivered by the University of Suffolk at the Ipswich campus Be studying on a full-time basis Have applied to commence studies in the 2025/6 academic year Be self-funding and classified as Overseas for fee purposes (international fees) Have applied for the Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship (2025/6) prior to the scholarship application deadline Undergraduate applicants must be starting their studies in Year 1 (Level 4)

Academic excellence

How to apply

You need to apply separately for this scholarship

In order to be considered for a scholarship, candidates must submit a scholarship application, which will be made available to eligible students once an offer of admission has been made.

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