Information for students from USA

If you have any questions about entry requirements and the suitability of your qualifications, please contact your regional team.

Undergraduate - Year 1

GPA Requirement

3.2+
Test optional / not required, unless the programme carries a specific subject requirement, which can be met with 2 AP exams in the subject area.

2.8 - 3.1
*SAT of 550 on each part, OR **ACT composite score of 23, OR 2 AP exams with 3+

2.7 or below
Can be considered for a Foundation Year. Must provide SAT of 550 on each part, OR ACT composite score of 23, OR 2 AP exams with 3+ Middlesex University's *SAT code is 3985 and **ACT code is 5277.

Other accepted qualifications

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

One year of college/university level study with a minimum GPA of 2.8

Undergraduate - Year 2 & 3

Students who have completed the two-year Associate degree may be eligible for advanced standing onto the second year of an undergraduate degree course.

Middlesex has a long history in supporting transfer students, read the US Community College Transfer Guide 2018 for all the information you need for transferring here.

Postgraduate

For general admission onto most postgraduate courses, applicants need to have completed a bachelors degree from an accredited university or college with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher.

If you are interested in a research degree, or would like to apply to a school that does not allow online applications, please contact us for the appropriate postgraduate application form.

We understand that knowing how you’ll fund your studies as an international student is something you’ll want to tick off your list as soon as possible. We’ve got plenty of support on budgeting to help you get the most out of your money and your university experience.

Find out more about fees and funding.

We are pleased to offer a range of international scholarships and merit awards to international students. Visit our scholarships page for a list of all scholarships that international students may be eligible for.

US student loan

Middlesex is licensed to administer and certify loan applications for the United States Department of Education (USDE) Direct Loan programme on behalf of eligible U.S. students.
The Direct Loan (Stafford loan) and Direct Loan Plus are educational loans borrowed from the USDE, with interest rates and other terms set by the U.S. federal government. Students must meet all applicable eligibility requirements in order to participate. You could be eligible to receive a US student loan. Visit our US Loan page for more information.

Middlesex scholarships and awards

If you're a talented student, you may be eligible for either our Regional or International Merit Award, which rewards students with up to £2,000 towards course fees for all taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses. We also have a limited number of £5,000 Academic Excellence Scholarship Awards available to North and South American students who have demonstrated high levels of academic excellence in their previous studies.

Visit our scholarships page for a list of all other Middlesex scholarships you may be eligible for.

How to apply

Students are only eligible to receive one scholarship award. The awards are for full undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses. Students must have applied to Middlesex and received an offer before they can apply for any of these scholarship awards.
To apply, please use our online application form.

Other scholarships

You can also apply for the British Government's Chevening Scholarships, and a variety of private agencies and charities for scholarships, bursaries and grants to study in the UK. For more information visit the British Council website or the UK Council for International Student Affairs website.

Marshall Scholarships

Marshall Scholarships finance up to 50 young Americans each year to study at graduate level in the UK in any field of study. Scholarships cover tuition fees, living expenses (including accommodation), airfare and other eligible allowances. Applications are normally open from early June through late September.

Fulbright scholarship

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program provides grants for individually designed study, research projects or for English Teaching Assistant Programs.  A candidate should submit a Statement of Grant Purpose defining activities to take place during one academic year in a participating country outside the U.S.

Gilman international scholarship

Recipients of the Gilman international scholarship receive up to $5,000 to apply toward study abroad or internship program. Applicant must be applying to a program or internship abroad eligible for credit at the student's institution of higher education in the US.

Student loans

Middlesex is licensed to administer and certify loan applications for the United States Department of Education (USDE) Direct Loan programme on behalf of eligible U.S. students. The Direct Loan (Stafford loan) and Direct Loan Plus are educational loans borrowed from the USDE, with interest rates and other terms set by the U.S. federal government. Students must meet all applicable eligibility requirements in order to participate.

The following requirements must be met in order for your visa application to be successful:

UKVI Requirements

• Submit an online application through the UKVI website. You will need to submit your valid CAS, payment of the visa fee and immigration health surcharge
• Upload the relevant supporting documents (passport, academic documents, evidence of meeting or being exempt from English language requirements, evidence of meeting financial requirements, ATAS certificate if required, TB test certificate if required)
• Biometric data collected at the visa application centre
• You must be able to provide evidence that you can meet the financial requirements if asked to do so, but you do not need to provide this evidence at the time of application

Successful applicants will receive an Entry Clearance vignette in their passport and will be able to collect their Biometric Residence permit in the UK.

Americas and Caribbean Regional Team

Our dedicated Regional Team provides tailored support to students from the USA. Our US-based advisors can advise on course applications, college transfers, study abroad opportunities, scholarships and loans, visa applications and much more.

Book a call: fill out this form to get a call back from the regional team at a selected time and date.
Email: americas@mdx.ac.uk
Phone: +44 (0)208-411-4101