Entry requirements for Chile

Entry onto our courses will depend on the qualifications you have been awarded in Chile and your English language ability.

Foundation programmes

If you have graduated from the national high school system, you may be required to successfully complete an International Foundation Year before entering our undergraduate courses.

Undergraduate courses

For entry to our undergraduate programmes, you will need to successfully complete an acceptable international foundation programme or have good A-Levels or International Baccalaureate grades or successfully complete years 1 or 2 of a bachelor's degree at a recognised University in Chile.

Postgraduate taught courses

You will need to have completed either the Grado de Bachiller, Grado de Licenciado, or Titulo (Profesional) de [subject area] with a final GPA grade of at least 5/7 or 60%.

Postgraduate research courses

There are a number of possible entry routes to our postgraduate research courses. We will consider applicants who have successfully completed a master's from a recognised institution.

In some cases, applicants may be required to complete a Master's course at Cardiff University prior to embarking upon PhD studies.

English language

A relevant English Language qualification is also required. If you are unsure of your qualifications or entry requirements, please contact us.