London is home to more than 120,000 Chinese people, including many students. This means that there is an exceptionally vibrant sense of Chinese culture in the capital.

The information below covers entry requirements, contact details, travel information and extra suggestions for Chinese students thinking about studying with us at the University of Roehampton.

Entry Requirements

At the University of Roehampton, we accept a range of international qualifications for entry to our programmes.

For Chinese students joining one of our pathway programmes, we accept the qualifications in the table below.

If you are unsure regarding your eligibility, please contact us and one of our team will be able to discuss your qualifications with you.

Programme Qualifications English language requirement
International Foundation Programme Completion of Senior Secondary School Year 3 with 60% average.  Completion of Senior Secondary School Year 2 with 70% average. Gao Kao Certificate not required. 3 term programme: IELTS 4.5 (with no single element below 4.0) from a UKVI Approved centre

2 term programme: IELTS 5.0 (with no single element below 4.5) from a UKVI Approved centre

For more information on the country equivalences for the International Foundation Programme, check here.

Scholarships & bursaries

Scholarships are available, and will be issued on a case-by-case basis, based on your academic performance, work experience, English level and motivation for study.

Meet us in your country

Throughout the year our team travel to China for events and to meet with students.

Once dates are confirmed, the details of our trips will be available so you can arrange to meet our team in country. In the meantime, please feel free to contact us by using our enquiry form.

Your regional team

Our regional team are available to help you with any questions you may have about studying a pathway programme with the University of Roehampton.

Carrie Yang
Regional Manager

Email

Carrie.yang@qa.com

Telephone

+44 (0)121 616 7427
Wayne Liew
International Officer

Email

Wayne.liew@qa.com

Telephone

+44 (0)121 616 7452

Studying in London

Chinatown

Chinatown, located in the heart of London’s Soho is home to a wide variety of Chinese shops and restaurants. London’s Chinatown provides a taste of China to London’s Chinese community as well as residents and tourists alike. Chinatown is located on Gerrard Street, near Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square underground stations.

Here is where you can find a range of Chinese restaurants and supermarkets, including:

Restaurants

  • Four Seasons – known for Hong Kong-style Cantonese roast duck and their specials menu
  • Barshu – spicy Sichuan specialities (on nearby Frith Street)
  • Feng Wei Shi Tang – authentic Sichuan food
  • Little Lamb Hotpot – cook meat, seafood and veg in hot stock (on nearby Shaftesbury Avenue)

Supermarkets

  • New Loon Fung
  • New Loon Moon
  • SeeWoo Supermarket

Travelling in London

Travelling to the Campus

London is well connected to the rest of the world with several international airports. The biggest airports are London Gatwick and London Heathrow.

From London Heathrow: approx. 60 mins

  • From London Heathrow, follow signs for the Underground
  • Take a Piccadilly line train, eastbound to Hammersmith station
  • At Hammersmith station, walk approximately 4 minutes to Hammersmith Bus Station
  • Get the number 72 bus
  • Alight at the University of Roehampton Main Entrance (12 stops)

From London Gatwick: approx. 60 mins

  • From London Gatwick, follow signs for the Train station
  • Take a train to Clapham Junction
  • Take a train from Clapham Junction to Barnes
  • At Barnes, you can either walk to the campus (20 mins) or take the 72 or 265 bus

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