Students from Iran at the University of Exeter
There are currently more than 500 students from the Middle East studying at the University of Exeter. Discover why international students choose to study with us and find out about our entry requirements, agent representatives, and funding opportunities.
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Entry requirements
The information below will allow you to check qualifications from your country or territory to see if they may be accepted for entry to the University of Exeter, and the equivalent grades required. Our course pages contain typical entry requirements that are commonly held by UK applicants. You can find out details on our English language requirements here.
Undergraduate entry requirements for students from Iran
If you have already completed your A levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma, you will be eligible for direct entry if you meet your chosen programme's entry requirements.
We also accept both the National University Entrance Examination (Kunkur) and the Iranian Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) for direct entry. In both cases, we require scores of at least 16.5 out of 20.
The National High School Diploma (Diplom-Metevaseth) is not sufficient for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes. If you hold this, you will be eligible to take a recognised Foundation programme, such as one of our International Study Centre International Foundation courses at Exeter's Streatham Campus.
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Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Iran
Postgraduate Taught
For direct entry onto our Masters programmes you will be required to hold a relevant Bachelors degree with a grade equivalent to a UK Second-class Honours (2:1 or 2:2). Check individual Masters courses for exact entry requirements.
If you are interested in our Finance Masters courses or Management Masters courses but do not quite meet our entry requirements, you may be able to gain entry by first attaining a Graduate Diploma via our International Study Centre.
| First Degree | Public universities | Private universities |
|---|---|---|
| 2:1 | 14-16 | 15-16 |
| 2:2 | 13 | 13-14 |
Postgraduate Research
For entry onto postgraduate research programmes (including PhD) you will need to hold a relevant Masters degree, supported by a strong research proposal.
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Agent representatives
The University of Exeter has agreements with independent representatives in your country, who would be pleased to tell you more about the University's programmes and assist you in making an application. Most of our representatives offer their services to applicants for free. Those that do charge a fee must make this clear from the outset of their consultation with students and issue appropriate receipts. If you have any concerns about whether an agent is an authorised representative of the University of Exeter, please contact us. We also welcome feedback on the services offered by our local representatives. Please see a list of agents operating in your country or territory below, or consult our list of agents operating globally or online.
Ghorashi, studying BSc Business and Management
"When looking at universities across the UK, Exeter really stood out to me as not only do they have an incredible and accredited Business School, but they are also really supportive of co-curricular/sport activities. Upon visiting the university, I was intrigued by the lecturers’ passion for the course, therefore all these reasons made me apply to Exeter and I’m incredibly happy I did.
It’s been the best three years of my life and I won’t forget the memories I’ve made here."
Scholarships and funding opportunities
We are investing over £7m in a range of scholarships to support international and EU students paying international tuition fees, who choose Exeter for their studies in 2026/27. This includes the Exeter Excellence Scholarship, recognising outstanding academic achievement and support students from around the world to take their place in our vibrant, global community.
Find out more about available scholarships and funding opportunities
Immigration and visa support
The International Student Support Office can provide you with advice on any immigration and visa matters you may need help with, including applying for your student visa.
