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University of The West of England [UWE] 2022-2023 Admissions: Entry Deadlines, Requirements & Application Process

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University of The West of England Admission 2022

Programs: The University of the West of England has over 600 undergraduate, postgraduate, professional, and short course programs spread over 14 departments. Explore! Programs at UWE.
Enrollment: The University had an enrollment 31,877 students including 22,927 undergraduates and 8,950 graduate students. The student population comprises 1,406 EU students and 3,867 international students.
Admission Intake: The University follows a semester-based calendar with intake in the months of January and September. The UCAS deadline for admission to University of the West of England UG programs is Wednesday, January 26, 2022. The deadline for postgraduate admissions, on the other hand, varies by program.
Financial Aid: University of the West of England offers a variety of scholarships for various international undergraduate and graduate students. One of the scholarship is Faculty of Health and Applied Sciences Dean’s Scholarship which offers students with 100% tuition fee. Also Check: Scholarships in UK.

Highlights

Application Portal	UG: UCAS portal PG: UWE Bristol Application
Application Fee	20 GBP for a single course; 25 GBP for multiple courses (UCAS applicants)
Mode of Payment	Online
Academic Calendar	Semester-based
Intake Season	Autumn, Spring
Mode of Program	Full-time/ Part-time/ Online
Total Enrollment	29,000
Financial Aid	Scholarships

University of The West of England Admission Deadlines

Application deadlines for undergraduate students are tabulated below. The deadlines for both international and domestic students are the same.

Type	Deadlines
UCAS Applications Open	26 January, 2022
UCAS Extra Opens	4 July, 2022
Final UCAS Deadline	30 June, 2022
UCAS Clearing Open	5 July, 2022

University of The West of England International Student Admissions

The University accepts students from all over the world and is diverse in nature with students coming from more than 140 countries. The application process for international undergraduate students is similar to domestic students apart from certain additional requirements for international students.

Application Portal: UCAS Portal | UWE Bristol Application
Application Fee: 20 GBP for a single course, 25 GBP for multiple courses.
Basic Admission Requirements:

A complete application.
Proof of English language proficiency.
Official institutional transcripts of academic records.
A university honours degree in case of postgraduate applicants.
Proof of financial sufficiency
Copy of valid passport
Country-specific entry requirements

Country Specific Requirements

Country	Requirements
India	For entry into undergraduate courses the students must have received at least 65% i.e. grade C in at least 5 subjects in the 12th standard from the following boards CBSE/ICSE/ WBCHSE. Students with lower grades may get admission in a foundation degree. Entry requirements for postgraduate courses vary from institution to institution and have been determined by both the length of the degree and the section of university (as defined by the NOOSR list): NOOSR Section 1 - 48% for a 3-4 year degree and 45% for a 5 year degree. NOOSR Section 2 – 55% for all degrees. NOOSR Section 3 – 60% for all degrees.
Bangladesh	For entry in year one of Bachelor’s in the areas of Computing and Business, the students of Bangladesh must have a GPA of 4.6 or more in their HSC or above 60% or more in a Polytechnic Diploma. Students of Bangladesh who want to study Law must have at least one A level. For entry into year two of a Bachelor’s Degree, the students must have achieved a GPA of 2.7 or more in a Bachelor’s of Arts/ Science/ Commerce. In order to get admitted in the postgraduate courses, the students must have a GPA of 2.7 or more from a top university or 55% in Masters of Arts/ Science/ Commerce or Engineering.
Sri Lanka	A student will be considered for the undergraduate course at the University if he/she has a Sri Lankan A-Level because Sri Lankan A-Levels are accepted as comparable to UK A-Levels. For admission to postgraduate courses, the students will get a direct admission if they hold a good bachelor's degree or a four-year degree from a recognised university in Sri Lanka.
Myanmar	For admission into undergraduate courses, the students must have an HNC, level 4 (NCC) or ABE level Diploma. Students who have completed 4 year Bachelor’s Degree with a grade of C+ and above or an ABE level 7 Diploma will be considered for postgraduate study.
Nepal	Students with Higher Secondary School Certificate with 75% marks are eligible for admission into undergraduate courses. Students who are awarded a first division bachelor’s degree from a recognized university are considered for a postgraduate degree.

Note: The requirements given above are the minimum requirements for the University but the competitive courses may have higher requirements.

English Proficiency Test Score

Test	Requirements for Undergraduates	Requirements for Graduates
Cambridge CAE and CPE	169 overall and a minimum of 162 in each skill.	176 overall and a minimum of 162 in each skill.
Duolingo English Test	100	110
IELTS	Overall score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component.	Overall score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component
Language Cert	B2 Communicator Pass in the Language Cert International ESOL.	B2 Communicator High Pass in the Language Cert International ESOL.
PTE Academic	Overall score of 50 with at least 51 in each component.	Overall score of 58 with at least 51 in each component.
TOEFL (iBT)	Overall score of 80 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.	Overall score of 90 or above, including a minimum of 17 in Listening and Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

Visa Process for International Students

Applicants can start applying for a visa to study in the UK three months prior to the classes. A tier 4 student visa is required to study as a full-time student at an institution in the UK. The following documents must be arranged for submission during the process:

A copy of valid passport.
Two passport size photographs.
Biometric information as a part of the application process.
Evidence of sufficient funding.
Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) statement.
Police registration certificate.
Only Tier 4 (General) visa students undertaking postgraduate level study in certain areas will need an ATAS certificate.
Medical certificate

The following steps must be followed in order to obtain a visa:

The online application for student visa to study in UK must be filled and submitted with an application fee of 348 EUR.
Upon approval, the candidate will be called to the nearest visa application centre for collection of biometrics and photographs as proof of residence permit;
The applicant must collect the same biometric residence permit within 10 days of arriving at the UK;
The visa takes approximately three weeks to reach the applicant, if all criteria has been appropriately fulfilled.

University of The West of England Undergraduate Admissions

University of the West of England welcomes students from all over the world to attend their undergraduate courses. It provides courses in the fields of Accounting, Criminology, Geography, Healthcare and many more.

Where to Apply: UCAS Portal
Application Fee: 20 GBP for a single course, 25 GBP for multiple courses.
Admission Requirements:

Two A-levels or equivalent qualifications like one of the following:
A BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma; or
International Baccalaureate; or
Irish Highers; or
Access to higher education diploma.

University of The West of England Graduate Admissions

University of the West of England offers postgraduate courses to students from all over the world. There are master’s degrees like MBA, MA and MSc. Other options are available in the form of certificates and diplomas. There are other short courses available and various research degrees as well for postgraduate study.

Where to Apply: UWE Bristol Application
Application Fee: No application fee
Admission Requirements:

An honors degree at 2.2 from a recognised institution in a relevant field.
Proof of English language proficiency
Official institutional transcripts
Interview
Work experience
Proof of financial sufficiency

Some specific entry requirements for graduate programs offered by the university are given in the table below:

Criteria	MBA	M. Sc in Business Management	M. Sc in Civil Engineering	M. Sc in Digital Marketing	M. Sc in Information Technology
Academic Qualifications	A honors degree of 2.2 from a recognised institution	A good honors degree with minimum 2.2 in any subject or equivalent professional business qualification	A honors degree at 2:2 or above preferably in Civil Engineering or related discipline	A honors degree with minimum 2.2 in Marketing or related field	A honors degree with 2.2 in relevant field and knowledge of computing
English language	IELTS score of 6.5, no band less than 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5, no band less than 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5, no band less than 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5, no band less than 5.5	IELTS score of 6.5, no band less than 5.5
Deadline	Three weeks prior to program start date	Three weeks prior to program start date	Three weeks prior to program start date	Three weeks prior to program start date	Three weeks prior to program start date
Transcripts	Required	Required	Required	Required	Required
Work Experience	Required, at least 18 months post graduate organizational experience	Not required	Not required	Required, 2 years industry experience in marketing related field	Recommended
Interview	Required	Not required	Not required	Not required	Not required
Study mode	Full-time	Full-time, part-time, study support	Full-time, part-time	Full-time	Full-time, part-time
Duration	1 year	1 or 3 years	1 or 2 years	1 year	1 or 2 years

The University of West of England has laid down all admission requirements and parameters briefly on the website. The university takes approximately 4-6 weeks to evaluate the application after submission of the application, supporting documents and handling fees. The selection board will evaluate the application on a flexible parameter that includes academic records, extracurricular activities, quality of letters of recommendation and letter of motivation along with scores on the standardized tests taken before the admission. To increase chances of securing a seat at the university, the candidate must ensure submission of documents on time and following all mentioned instructions.

After submission of the application form and handling fees, the applicants can check the status at ‘UWE Bristol Welcome Website’ or the UCAS track which is an online portal. This portal can be accessed through the unique credentials provided to the applicant. If the candidate has been selected for admission to the university, they will be informed via e-mail and post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Ques. How long does it take to process an application at the University of the West of England?

Ans. The process takes about 24 hours after the submission of term time address for eligibility check .After this application can be submitted and the permit can be printed.

Ques. When will applications for admission to the University of the West of England in 2021 be available?

Ans. For both undergraduate and postgraduate courses, the applications will be available from the end of September.

Ques. Whom can I contact if I have an admission related inquiry?

Ans. The applicants can get in touch with the office of admissions via international@uwe.ac.uk.

Ques. Can my application fee and tuition deposits be refunded if I am unable to obtain a student visa?

Ans. Yes, if it is concluded that all documents and deposits made for the visa are valid but have been rejected even then, a refund will be initiated. However, an administrative fee of 500 EUR will be reserved by the university.

Ques. What to do if I cannot apply for a student visa due to the pandemic?

Ans. Applicants must have already applied for a visa as it should be applied for three months prior. However, if not applied, applicants must wait for further notice.