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September 2027
| Country | Qualification | Entry requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan | (دیپلوم) چهارده پاس Diploma | We are unable to accept Afghan Diplomas for this course. You may be able to apply for an undergraduate (Bachelors) degree. You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Afghanistan | لیسانس Bachelors degree | A Bachelors degree from an Afghan university can be used to apply to International College Dundee, not directly to Master's level courses You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Afghanistan | ماسټري Masters degree | A Masters degree from an Afghan university will be considered for entry to this course You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Algeria | Algeria Diplome d'Etudes Superieures | 15 - 16 / 20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Algeria | Algeria Diplome d'Ingenieur/Diplome d'Architecte d'Etat | 15 - 16 / 20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Algeria | Algeria Diplome de (subject area): when awarded in professional fields | 15 - 16 / 20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Algeria | Algeria Licence | 15 - 16 / 20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Angola | Angola Grau de Mestre | 15 - 17 / 20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Australia | Australia Bachelor (Honours) degree | 2:1 (Upper Second-Class Honours) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Bangladesh | Bangladesh Bachelor Degree (4 years - Tier1 University) | 3.0/4.0 or 60-74% 2nd class division You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Belgium | Belgium Bachelor Degree - comparable to British Bachelors (Honours) Degree | 70%/Avec distinction/met onderscheiding/ With distinction/very good/16/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Canada | Canada Bachelor Degree (Honours) | GPA 2.9 - 3.49 / 4.0 or 70-79% or B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Canada | Canada Bachelor Degree/Baccalaureat | GPA 2.9 - 3.49 / 4.0 or 70-79% or B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Canada | Canada First Professional Degree | GPA 2.9 - 3.49 / 4.0 or 70-79% or B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Canada | Canada Grade Professionnelle | GPA 2.9 - 3.49 / 4.0 or 70-79% or B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| China | 学士学位 (Bachelor degree) - Tier 1 Double First University | 70% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| China | 学士学位 (Bachelor degree) - Tier 2 Non Double First University | 75% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Cuba | Cuba Arquitecto | GPA of 3.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Cuba | Cuba Doctor/Ingeniero | GPA of 3.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Cuba | Cuba Titulo de Licenciado | GPA of 3.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Egypt | Egypt Bachelor Degree | 75% or GPA of 3.0/4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ethiopia | Ethiopia Masters Degree | Masters degree with a GPA of 3.2/4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| France | France Diplôme d'Ingénieur | 11.0-12.99 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| France | France Licence / Grade de Licence | 11.0-12.99 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| France | France Licence Professionnelle | 11.0-12.99 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| France | France Licence Professionnelle / Grade de | 11.0-12.99 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Germany | Germany Bachelor Degree | 1.6 - 2.5 / Gut (Good) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Germany | Germany Erste Staatsprüfung (Primarstufe / Sekundarstufe I) | 1.6 - 2.5 / Gut (Good) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Germany | Germany Fachhochschuldiplom / Diplom (FH) | 1.6 - 2.5 / Gut (Good) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Germany | Germany Zeugnis über den Zweiten Abschnitt der Ärztlichen Prüfung | 1.6 - 2.5 / Gut (Good) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ghana | Ghana Bachelor Degree | Second class upper degree or 60% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Greece | Greece Diploma from AEN | 6.5 - 7.9 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Greece | Greece Diploma/Degree from AEA/TEI | 6.5 - 7.9 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Greece | Greece University Degree/Diploma | 6.5 - 7.9 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Hong Kong, SAR of China | Hong Kong, SAR of China Bachelor Degree Honours | 3.0 - 3.39 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| India | India Bachelor Degree (in professional subjects) | 60-79% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| India | India Bachelor Degree (in professional subjects) (Tier 1 Institution) | 55-60% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| India | India Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce | 60-79% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| India | India Bachelor of Arts / Science / Commerce (Tier 1 Institution) | 55-60% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Indonesia | Indonesia Sarjana I, or 'S1' (Bachelor Degree) | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Iran | کارشناسی Bachelors degree | 15.00-17.45 (when studied for 4 years) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Iraq | Iraq Bachelor Degree (4 years - Tier1 University) | 75-89% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Italy | Italy Diploma Accademico di Primo Livello | 96-108 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Italy | Italy Diploma di Mediatore Linguistico | 96-108 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Italy | Italy Laurea | 96-108 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Italy | Italy Licenza di Accademia di Belle Arti | 96-108 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast Diplome d'Etudes Approfondies | Bien -or 14-15/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast Diplome d'Etudes Superieures | Bien -or 14-15/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast Diplome d'Etudes Superieures Specialisees | Bien -or 14-15/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast Maitrise | Bien -or 14-15/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Ivory Coast | Ivory Coast Masters Degree | Bien -or 14-15/20 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Jordan | Jordan Bachelor's degree | 3.00 - 3.64 GPA/Very good You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan Bakalavr | 3.3/4.0 or 4.25/5.0* *2:1 = 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0 if from 'Special Status' University You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan Magister | 3.3/4.0 or 4.25/5.0* *2:1 = 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0 if from 'Special Status' University You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kazakhstan | Kazakhstan Specialist Diploma | 3.3/4.0 or 4.25/5.0* *2:1 = 3.0/4.0 or 4.0/5.0 if from 'Special Status' University You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kenya | Kenya Bachelor Degree | Second class upper or 60% or a GPA of 3.0 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kuwait | Kuwait Bachelor Degree | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Kyrgyzstan | Kyrgyzstan Specialist Diploma | 4.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Malawi | Malawi Masters Degree | A Masters degree with 70% or marginal distinction You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Malaysia | Malaysia Bachelor Degree | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Mexico | Mexico Other | 8.0 - 8.99 / 10 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Mexico | Mexico Título (Profesional) de [subject area] | 8.0 - 8.99 / 10 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Mexico | Mexico Título de Licenciado | 8.0 - 8.99 / 10 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Nigeria | Nigeria Bachelor Degree | Second class upper degree or 60% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 or 5.0/7.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Norway | Norway Bachelorgrad (Bachelor Degree) | B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Norway | Norway Candidatus Magisterii (cand.mag.) | B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Norway | Norway Candidatus Realium / Candidatus Philologiae | B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Norway | Norway Siviløkonom (siv. øk.) (Economics degree) | B You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Occupied Palestinian Territories | Occupied Palestinian Territories Bachelor Degree | 80-84% or 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Pakistan | Pakistan Bachelor Degree (when studied for 4 years or less than 5) | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Pakistan | Pakistan Bachelor of Laws | 3.0-3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Pakistan | Pakistan Doctor of [medical subject] | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Russia | Russia Bachelor Degree | 3.4/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Russia | Russia Specialist Diploma | 3.4/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Saudi Arabia | Saudi Arabia Bachelor Degree | 75% or a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 3.5/5.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Serbia | Serbia Дипломирани / Diplomirani (Bachelor degree) | 8 / 10 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Singapore | Singapore Bachelor (Honours) Degree (NTU, NUS, SIM only) | B or a GPA of 3.0 /4.0 or 60% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Singapore | Singapore Bachelor Degree (SMU, SUTD only) | B or a GPA of 3.0 /4.0 or 60% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Spain | Spain Título Universitario Oficial de Graduado en [subject area] (Grado) | 6.7 - 7.7 (10pt scale) or 1.7 - 2.4 (4pt scale) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Spain | Spain Título Universitario Oficial de Licenciado en [subject area] (Licenciatura) | 6.1 - 6.7 (10pt scale) or 1.9 - 2.5 (4pt scale) You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Sri Lanka | Bachelor Degree (Special/Honours/Professional) | 65% to 69% or A- or 3.30 to 3.69 GPA You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Taiwan | Taiwan Bachelor Degree | 75 - 79% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Thailand | Thailand Bachelor Degree | 2.7 - 3.09 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Turkey | Turkey Lisans Diploması (Bachelor degree) | 3.0-3.49 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Turkey | Turkey Mühendis Diploması (Engineering degree) | 3.0-3.49 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Uganda | Uganda Bachelor Degree | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 or 60-69% You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| United Arab Emirates | United Arab Emirates Bachelor Degree | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| United Kingdom | UK undergraduate degree | A UK Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1) degree You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| United States | United States of America Bachelor Degree | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| United States | United States of America First Professional Degree (i.e. "Juris Doctor") | 3.0 - 3.49 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |
| Vietnam | Vietnam Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Đại Học / Bằng Cử Nhân (Bachelor degree) | 7.0 - 7.9 / 10 or 3.2 -3.5 / 4.0 You will need to have completed your RIBA Part 1 exams or an equivalent undergraduate degree in architecture at another university |