How to apply
Applications for EESS 2026 will open in late November 2025.
Academic entry requirements. Students interested in applying must be registered at another university, studying an engineering or physical science discipline, and be achieving an equivalent of UK 2:2 (50%) or US GPA 2.7. First year students who do not yet have grades should provide a transcript confirming the modules they're enrolled on and an academic reference.
English Language Requirements: Students not from a majority English speaking country must also be able to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The required level is IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.0 in each component) or equivalent. Acceptable equivalent test scores include:
- College English Test 6 (CET-6) with a score of at least 425.
- Duolingo English Test with a score of at least 95 overall with no component lower than 80.
Please visit our English Language Teaching Centre website for information about other test comparisons.
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