International Students

Being an international student is about more than simply getting a degree. We give you the opportunity to undertake your studies in a business-like environment, gain exposure to the financial services industry and become part of an international professional community.

London's status as one of the world's most important financial centres makes it the perfect place for aspiring banking and finance professionals to study. It is also one of the most exciting cities in the world to be a student, with an almost infinite array of things to see and do when you are not studying.

Find out more about life at The London Institute of Banking & Finance

Entry Requirements

Entry Criteria

Entry criteria can be found on each course page, but if your domestic high school qualifications do not meet our entry requirements, we recommend you undertake a foundation programme with our preferred provider INTO London.

Entry criteria for students joining our first year undergraduate degrees from INTO London

Foundation subject	Degree available	Length of programme	Overall score required	Compulsory subjects and grades	English language requirements
Accounting & Finance	Banking and Finance	9 - 12 months	60%	N/A*	6.0 overall with no element below 5.5
Accounting & Finance	Finance, Investment and Risk	9 - 12 months	60%	Maths or Economics at 70%	6.0 overall with no element below 5.5
Business, Management & Law	Banking and Finance	9 - 12 months	60%	N/A*	6.0 overall with no element below 5.5

*Evidence will be required of previous attainment in Maths equivalent to GCSE Grade B. In the absence of such evidence, students must have completed the Mathematics and Statistics module.

Accepted English Language qualifications

CEFR	IELTS	Trinity College ISE	Pearson PTE Academic	TOEFL iBT	Cambridge English Language Certificate in Advanced English	Cambridge English Language Certificate in Proficiency in English
B2	6.0 with no element below 5.5	ISE III at minimum Pass	56 (51)	75 (R-18, L-17, S-20, W-18)	Grade C or above	Grade C or above

†Figures in brackets represent the minimum score required in each component.

Please note:
• Only the TOEFL iBT taken outside of the UK can be accepted as a qualification for entry
• Trinity College ISE, TOEFL iBT and Pearson PTE Academic results are only valid for 2 years