Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Territories & Yemen

Postgraduate entry requirements for students from Bahrain, Lebanon, Oman, Palestinian Territories & Yemen.

Our Middle Eastern community

There are around 575 students from the Middle East currently studying at the University of Edinburgh.

Academic entry requirements for masters degrees

The minimum entry requirement is a good undergraduate degree from a recognised university.

CountryUK Bachelor Degree - First ClassUK Bachelor Degree - Upper Second Class (2:1)
Bahrain3.43.0
Lebanon90%80% or 15.0
Oman3.43.0
Palestinian Territories 80% or ‘Jayyid Jiddan’ / Very Good
Yemen 88%

You should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.

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Each application is considered individually as the personal statement is also an important part of the application. Where relevant, work experience may also be considered.

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Academic entry requirements for PhD degrees

Typically, entry to PhD study is based on a masters degree in an appropriate subject. 

Entry requirements vary between degree programmes and you should check you have the necessary qualifications before applying. Find the specific entry requirements for your chosen programme, as well as contact details for the relevant School/Institute, in our degree finder.

We recommend you contact potential supervisors and discuss your intended research before you apply. You will probably have to write a research proposal to apply for your PhD. Talk to your supervisor about whether you need to do this.

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English language requirements

If your first language is not English, you will also have to meet English language requirements to apply.

English language requirements vary between degree. Find the specific language requirements for your chosen programme in our degree finder.

Please note, you do not have to take a language test before you apply. If your application is successful you will receive a conditional offer requesting you provide your English language test results before the start date of your programme.

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Applicant support

Our representative for the Middle East is Aly Stewart.

You can contact us for advice and support by emailing:

futurestudents@ed.ac.uk

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