Coventry University Branch In Egypt | Admissions Criteria | Academic Year 2025-26
Admissions
- American Diploma
- Arab Countries Thanaweya
- IGCSE
- IB
- Canadian Diploma
- French Baccalaureate
- German Abitur
- Thanaweya Amma & STEM
Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for all degrees must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 2.0 based on all High School years.
For Engineering and Computing:
One Math course and one Science course are required to be covered during the last years of study, and English or English Literature are required from grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
For Design & Media, Business, and Psychology:
One Math course is required to be taken during the last years of study, and English or English Literature are required from grades 9, 10, 11, or 12.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Admission Criteria
For Engineering:
Applicants should have a minimum of 80%
- Scientific section – Math branch:
Pure mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics courses are to be taken.
*Statistics will not be considered as a Math course.
For Computing:
Applicants should have a minimum of 75%
- Scientific section – Math branch:
Pure mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics courses are to be taken.
or
- Scientific section – Biology branch:
Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses are to be taken in addition to one Math course.
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
For Design & Media, Business, and Psychology:
Applicants should have a minimum of 70%
- Scientific section – Math branch
or
Scientific section – Biology branch
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
or
- Arts section.
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
“The below criteria also applied to Nile Certificate”
Admission Criteria
All Applicants applying to all Foundation programs offered by Coventry University are requested to take 5 OL subjects with a minimum grade of a C and one AS subject with a minimum grade of a D or can apply with 8 OL subjects with a minimum grade of a C.
- These 5 OL subjects must include Math, English or English Literature and Science.
- The 8 OL subjects must include English, Math and Science.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Or if studied English as a First Language and received a minimum grade of C.
Admission Criteria
For Engineering and Computing:
Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 25 points with a minimum score of 4 in Maths and a Science subject.
For Design and Media:
Six subjects are required including Math. Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 24 points with a minimum score of 4 in Math.
For Business and Psychology :
Candidates must obtain a minimum score of 24 points with a minimum score of 4 in Math.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Or to receive a score of 4 in the English Language at Standard Level.
Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for all degrees must take a minimum of 6 subjects from Grades 11 & 12, with a minimum overall score of 50%.
For Engineering and Computing:
The 6 subjects must include Maths, English and any Science course.
For Design and Media:
The 6 subjects must include English and Maths.
For Business and Psychology:
The 6 subjects must include Math.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Admission Criteria
An overall score of 10 is required for all degrees.
For Engineering and Computing:
Subjects must include Mathematics, English and any Science subject.
For Design and Media:
Subjects must include English and Mathematics.
For Business:
One Math Subject is required.
For Psychology:
No specific subjects are required.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Or to receive a minimum score of 14 in English.
Admission Criteria
Applicants should complete the German Abitur with a minimum average of 3.5
For Engineering and Computing:
Subjects must include Math, English and any Science course.
For Design and Media:
Subjects must include English and one Math course.
For Business:
Subjects must include Math course.
For Psychology:
No certain subjects are required.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Or to obtain a score of 10/15 in Abitur English Language.
Admission Criteria
The required percentage for Thanaweya Amma is to be determined every year depending on the range and distribution of the announced results.
For Engineering:
- Scientific section – Math branch:
Pure mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics courses are to be taken.
*Statistics will not be considered as a Math course.
For Computing:
- Scientific section – Math branch:
Pure mathematics, Applied Mathematics, Chemistry, and Physics courses are to be taken.
or
- Scientific section – Biology branch:
Biology, Physics, and Chemistry courses are to be taken in addition to one Math course.
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
For Design & Media, Business, and Psychology:
- Scientific section – Math branch
or
Scientific section – Biology branch
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
or
- Arts section.
*Statistics will be considered as a Math course.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 5.5 and no less than 5.0 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (TOEFL iBT) with an overall score of 79 and no less than 18 in each band
Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for all degrees must have a minimum cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 based on all High School years, and a minimum score of 1100 on SAT 1 (no less than 550 in each band), or to take 2 APs with a minimum score of 3.0. Maths has to be one of the AP subjects for applicants applying for Computing, or to submit the American College Testing (ACT) exam with a minimum score of 25 in each band. No composite ACT score required.
For Computing:
One Math course and one Science course are required to be covered during the last years of study.
For Design and Media
One Math course is required to be taken during the last years of study.
For Business
Business and Marketing/Business Administration/Advertising and Digital Marketing: No certain subjects are required.
Accounting and Finance/Finance and Investment: One Math course is required to be taken during the last years of study.
For Psychology:
One Math and one English course are required to be taken during the last years of study.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTS Certificate with an overall score of 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
ORΒ TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
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Admission Criteria
For Computing:
Software Engineering
IGCSE Requirements: 5Β GCSEs at gradeΒ 4/CΒ or above toΒ includeΒ EnglishΒ andΒ Mathematics.
3 A Level Subjects are required -A Level Requirements: BBC to include one from Mathematics, Physics,Β Chemistry, Further Mathematics, ComputerΒ Science, Computing or Design Technology.Β General Studies are excluded.
Computer Science and Ethical Hacking and Cybersecurity
IGCSE Requirements: 5Β GCSEs at gradeΒ 4/CΒ or above toΒ includeΒ EnglishΒ andΒ Mathematics
3 A Level Subjects are required – A Level Requirements: BBB to include one from Mathematics, Physics,Β Chemistry, Further Mathematics, ComputerΒ Science, Computing or Design Technology.Β General Studies are excluded.
For Design and Media:
Film Production/Product Design/International Fashion Business/Digital Media/Graphic Design/Interior Architecture & Design
IGCSE Requirements: 5 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above to include English and Math
3 A Level Subjects are required – A Level Requirements: BBC. No specific subjects are required.
For Business:
Accounting and Finance / Business and Marketing / Business AdministrationΒ / Finance and Investment
IGCSE Requirements: 5Β GCSEs atΒ A*-CΒ includingΒ EnglishΒ andΒ Math
3 A Level Subjects – A Level Requirements: BBC. No specific subjects are required.
Advertising and Digital Marketing:
3 A Level Subjects – A Level Requirements: BBB. No specific subjects are required.
For Psychology:
IGCSE Requirements: 5Β GCSEs atΒ A*-CΒ includingΒ EnglishΒ andΒ Math
3 A Level Subjects – A Level Requirements: BBB. Excluding General Studies.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTSΒ Certificate with an overallΒ score ofΒ 6.0Β and no less thanΒ 5.5 in each bandΒ (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
OrΒ to receive a minimum score of C in English as a first Language in IGCSE/GCSE.
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Admission Criteria
For Computing Courses:
| Course | Required Subjects | Minimum Score |
| Software Engineering | To include either of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at High Level. | 29 Points |
| Computer Science | To include either of Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at High Level. | 29 Points |
| Ethical Hacking and CybersecurityΒ | To include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at High Level. | 29 Points |
For Design and Media Courses:
| Course | Required Subjects | Minimum Score |
| Digital Media/Graphic Design/Interior Architecture and Design | No Specific subjects required. | 29 Points |
| Film Production/Product Design/International Fashion Business | To include Mathematics | 29 Points |
For Business and Psychology Courses:
| Course | Required Subjects | Minimum Score |
| Business Administration/Business and Marketing/Accounting & Finance/ Finance &Investment/Advertising and Digital Marketing | No specific subjects required. | 24 Points |
| Psychology | To include a total number of 15 Points at High Level | 30 Points |
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTSΒ Certificate with an overallΒ score ofΒ 6.0Β and no less thanΒ 5.5 in each bandΒ (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
OrΒ to receive grade 4 and above at standard level in IB English Language.
Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for all degrees must take a minimum of 6 subjects from Grades 11 & 12, with a minimum overall score of 60%
For Computing:
The 6 subjects must include Maths, English and any Science course.
For Design and Media:
The 6 subjects must includeΒ EnglishΒ andΒ Maths.
For Business and Psychology:
The 6 subjects must includeΒ Maths.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTSΒ Certificate with an overallΒ score ofΒ 6.0Β and no less thanΒ 5.5 in each band (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
Admission Criteria
Applicants applying for all Degrees are required to receive an overall score of 12.
For Computing:
Subjects must include Math, English and any Science course.
For Design and Media, Business, and Psychology:
Subjects must include English and one Math course.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTSΒ Certificate with an overallΒ score ofΒ 6.0Β and no less thanΒ 5.5 in each bandΒ (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
OrΒ to receive a minimum score of 14 in French Bac English.
Admission Criteria
Applicants should complete 6 subjects with a minimum average of 2.5
For Computing:
Subjects must include Math, English and any Science course.
For Design and Media, Business, and Psychology:
Subjects must include English and one Math course.
Required Documents
For Transfer Applicants: University Withdrawal Letter
IELTSΒ Certificate with an overallΒ score ofΒ 6.0Β and no less thanΒ 5.5 in each bandΒ (Academic or UKVI).
Or TOEFLΒ iBT: With an overallΒ score ofΒ 79Β and no lessΒ thanΒ 18Β in each band.
OrΒ to obtain a score of 10/15 in Abitur English Language.
Conditions for High Schoolers
All High Schoolers applying to the January 2024/2025 intake are required to hold or achieve at least one of the following:
- Studied a high-level course in high school and met the Admissions Entry Criteria set for each High School Certificate. *
- Completed an internship, obtained a letter and certificate for presentation, and met the Admissions Entry Criteria set for each High School Certificate. **
*Thanaweya Amma, STEM, and Arab Countries Thanaweya applicants are required to complete an internship, obtain a letter and certificate for presentation, and meet the Admissions Entry Criteria set for their High School Certificate.
** The Internship should be relevant to the major of choice to be mapped with semester 1 modules.
Note:
- High school applicants will be required to make up for any missed coursework from Semester One during the summer.
- Applicants applying to semester two will fill in an RPL Form (Recognition of Prior Learning) to check their eligibility for mapping the internship or High-Level course into semester two.
- Mapping may occur for multiple modules or internships, depending on the decision of the RPL Committee.
- RPL Form will be sent by email once your application is submitted.
- To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.
Note: Admission to the Design and Media School for the second semester is open to transfer students. High school graduates who are not transfer applicants must submit a strong portfolio as part of their application.
Conditions:
| Operating Schools | High Level Subjects | Internship(s) Relevant to the major of choice |
| Design and Media | Portfolio Assessment and Interview | Portfolio Assessment and Interview |
| Engineering | Partial RPL/ at least 1 Module with 20 crhs | Partial RPL/at least 1 Module with 20crhs |
| Computing | Partial RPL/ at least 1 Module with 20 crhs | Partial RPL/at least 1 Module with 20crhs |
| Business | Partial RPL/ at least 1 Module with 20 crhs | Partial RPL/at least 1 Module with 20crhs |
| Psychology | Partial RPL/ at least 1 Module with 20 crhs | Partial RPL/at least 1 Module with 20crhs |
Requirements for Transfer Applicants:
All transfer applicants applying to January 2024/2025 intake is required to hold or achieve at least one of the following:
- Completed semester 1 modules at the same level of the second semester that you are applying for.Β
- Studied a high-level course in high school.*Β
- Completed an internship and obtained a letter and certificate for presentation.**Β
*In case the approved modules of semester 1 were not sufficient, and the RPL committee had to map courses from high school.
** The Internship should be relevant to the major of choice to be mapped with semester 1 modules.
Note:
- The approval of all or partial modules depends on the decision of the RPL committee.
- Transfer applicants with Partial RPL to foundation Level will be required to make up for any missed coursework from Semester One during the summer. (Applicable for all schools except for Design and Media)
- Applicants applying to semester two will fill in an RPL Form (Recognition of Prior Learning) to check the eligibility of mapping the internship or High-Level course into semester two.
- Mapping may occur for multiple modules or internships, depending on the decision of the RPL Committee.
- RPL Form will be sent by email once your application is submitted.
- To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.
Required Documents:
- Original computerized Birth Certificate.
- Copy of National ID & Passport.
- Personal Statement.
- Recommendation Letter.
- Military Forms (2 & 6) β for Males.
- Official High School Transcript/Certificate.
- Copy of American Diploma (for American Diploma only)
- Final University Transcript
- Description of Courses
- Grading Scheme
- University Withdrawal Letter
- To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.
Conditions:
| Operating SchoolsΒ | Foundation Year |
| Design and Media | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L3/ Partial = Portfolio Assessment and Interview |
| Engineering | Full/Partial RPL (min 20 crhs) for Semester 1 Modules of L3Β |
| Computing | Full/Partial RPL (min 20 crhs) for Semester 1 Modules of L3Β |
| Business | Full/Partial RPL (min 20 crhs) for Semester 1 Modules of L3Β |
| Psychology | Full/Partial RPL (min 20 crhs) for Semester 1 Modules of L3Β |
Conditions for Transfer Applicants
All transfer applicants applying to the January 2024/2025 intake are required to hold or achieve at least one of the following:
- Completed semester 1 modules at the same level of the second semester that you are applying for.
- Studied a high-level course in high school. *
- Completed an internship and obtained a letter and certificate for presentation.
*In case the approved modules of semester 1 were not sufficient, and the RPL committee had to map courses from high school β This option is not applicable for Design and Media School.
** The Internship should be relevant to the major of choice to be mapped with semester 1 modules.
Notes:
- The approval of all or partial modules depends on the decision of the RPL committee.
- Transfer applicants with Partial RPL to the foundation Level will be required to make up for any missed coursework from Semester One during the summer.
- Applicants applying to semester two will fill in an RPL Form (Recognition of Prior Learning) to check the eligibility of mapping the internship or High-Level course into semester two.
- Mapping may occur for multiple modules or internships, depending on the decision of the RPL Committee.
- RPL Form will be sent by email once your application is submitted.
- To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.
Conditions for Transfer Applicants:
| Operating Schools | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 |
| Design and Media | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L3/ Partial = Portfolio Assessment and Interview | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L3/ Partial = Portfolio Assessment and Interview | Not Allowed |
| Engineering | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L4 | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L5 | Not Allowed |
| Computing | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L4 | Full RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L5 | Not Allowed |
| Business | Full RPL/Partial RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L4 | Full/Partial RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L5 | Not Allowed |
| Psychology | Full RPL/Partial RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L4 | Full/Partial RPL for Semester 1 Modules of L5 | Not Allowed |
Required Documents:
- Original computerized Birth Certificate.
- Copy of National ID & Passport.
- Personal Statement.
- Recommendation Letter.
- Military Forms (2 & 6) β for Males.
- Official High School Transcript/Certificate.
- Copy of American Diploma (for American Diploma only)
- Final University Transcript
- Description of Courses
- Grading Scheme
- University Withdrawal Letter
To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.Β
2025/26 Scholarships
IELTS (Academic or UKVI)
*Your IELTS report is valid for two years only. The report you submit for admission must be valid up to the beginning of the academic year.
*You can submit your Online Application without submitting your IELTS report and Portfolio; however, both must be submitted before the Final Acceptance screening stage.
Or TOEFL Internet Based Test (iBT)
NOTE: We do not accept TOEFL My Best Score to meet requirement, and we do not accept the Paper test.
We are always keen to facilitate the Admissions process for our applicants; therefore, you can now book your IELTS test at TKH Campus with IDP.
For further details and requirements, contact us by email viaΒ admissions@tkh.edu.eg
Transfer Students β Admission Requirements
Transfer Applicants who wish to apply for our upcoming intake should submit the documents below along with their Online Application for the Admissions Committee to be able to review your file.
- Final University Transcript
- Description of Courses
- Grading Scheme
- University Withdrawal Letter
To learn more about RPL rules and regulations, please click here.
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Application Portal
Go directly to TKH application portal and submit your application.
For further details and eligibility requirements, contact us by email viaΒ admissions@tkh.edu.eg
