Iraq

 

 

If you have any questions about applying to, studying at, or living in Aberystwyth, do not hesitate to contact the regional officer for your country using the details below:

Contact: Jackie Jarocki
Email: jaj64@aber.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

 Level Entry Requirements
Foundation

Iraq Sixth Form Baccalaureate (Adadiyah) or Certificate of Preparatory Education with 65% overall.

Undergraduate
  • Successful completion of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate, Irawi Sixth Form Baccalaureate (Adadiyah) with a minimum 65% pass and International Foundation. 

  • GCE A levels (or equivalent). Offers can vary depending on the course but are typically in the range of 104 - 128 UCAS tariff points. Applicants with a recognised International Foundation Year will also be considered.

  • If you are studying the US or Indian curriculum, please find their entry requirements on their country pages: 

 
Postgraduate

The requirement for entry onto a Postgraduate course is successful completion of a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution. The average grades depend on the course chosen, with the minimum for some courses being 66.5%. You can find the breakdown below.

 

UK 2ii Honours standard

Good 2ii Honours

UK 2i Honours standard 

UK 1st Class Honours standard

 

Guide only as currently subject to individual assessment by the UK NARIC

 Masters: 60% Masters: 66.5% Masters: 70% Masters: 80%

 
English Requirements

IELTS: 6.0 - 7.5

If you require help or assistance with your English then our International English Centre will be pleased to offer assistance and guidance. The Centre offers an intensive full-time courses available before you commence your degree and provides ongoing support throughout the duration of your studies.

Please note each course may require specific entry grades from the qualifications highlighted above. Some courses may also require an additional portfolio or interview.

Scholarships

Award Value & Benefits Further Information

Aberystwyth Iraq Scholarship

(Undergraduate)
£2,000 tuition fee discount for every taught year of studies

Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.

Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship

(Postgraduate)
£2,000 - £3,000 tuition fee discount

Students with an equivalent of a UK First Honours degree will be eligible for a £3,000 discount.

Students with an equivalent of a UK Upper Second (2:1) or Lower Second (2:2) degree will receive a £2,000 discount. 

Students must be self-funded and not receive any other scholarships apart from the International Accommodation Award.

International Accommodation Award

(Foundation, Undergraduate and Postgraduate)

International students are eligible to receive inclusive university accommodation for each year of studies. Subject to availability. *Terms and conditions apply.

See our International Accommodation Award page for more information.

 

Caru Aber International Award
This award gives a £1,000 tuition fee discount to any international fee-paying students who spent a period of time studying with us as an associate student.

See our Caru Aber International Award page for more information.

AberDoc Scholarship Competition

(PhD students only)
Grant for up to 3 years covering fees and maintenance with access to a conference fund.

See our AberDoc Scholarship page for more information.

International Family Award
£1,000 tuition fee discount available to international fee-paying students who have a family member that has studied, or is studying, at Aberystwyth University.

See our International Family Award page for more information.

Chevening Scholarships

(Postgraduate)

 Chevening Scholarships provide full funding for a one-year Master’s degree in any subject.

See our Chevening Scholarship page for more information.

Departmental Awards

 Worth up to £500 per year.

See our Departmental Scholarships page for more information.

*For further information on scholarships and bursaries please visit our fees and scholarships page or contact the International Recruitment & Development Office at international@aber.ac.uk.

Agents

Aberystwyth University carefully selects overseas representatives and will only work with companies and individuals who meet our high standards of professionalism and service. For guidance on how to choose an agency please see the Student Guide to Choosing an Education Agent.

For further information, please also refer to the British Council's guidance for agents, the UKCISA Code of Ethics and the QAA's Quality Code for UK higher education.

Our Agents for Iraq:

 

Company Name Phone Number Email
Bridge International (+962)65810137 bridge@bridge.jo
BTEC Universities (+971)528997871 

asha@btec.ae
Education Zone (ezone) (+971)43910258 enquiry@ezone.com 
IDP +973 1710 1100

info.manama@idp.com 
International Placewell Consultants FZ LLC  +971504293760 

dubai@unidirection.com 
Markcon +44 20 3198 9603

info@markcon.org 
My Arman Education Group Ltd (+77)07459489139

internationalrelations@myarman.com
GESCO (+96)265562022

admin@gescoedu.com
Go To University  +971 552007539

 info@gotouniv.com 
TCL Global (+44)02392839210 

international@tclglobal.co.uk 
Uni Student University Entrance Services (unistudent) (+971)526551177 

info@unistudent.ae