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Studying in Britain

Is the Bagrut enough?

What 17 UK universities ask of a Bagrut student, as each one writes it on its own page, with the link.

The rules in short

  1. 1

    90% or more with three 5-unit subjects opens the top group: Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial, LSE, St Andrews, and the top courses at Durham and Warwick.

  2. 2

    About 80 to 85% with three 5-unit subjects at 75% or more opens many strong universities directly.

  3. 3

    About 70 to 75%: some universities admit directly on some courses, such as Lancaster, Queen's Belfast and Queen Mary. Otherwise a foundation year comes first.

  4. 4

    Subjects at 5 units matter as much as the overall average. Most universities here write how many and at what mark.

  5. 5

    These universities ask for proof of English, usually with a test such as IELTS Academic, at a level that depends on the course. None of the pages we checked says the Bagrut English exam can replace it.

University by university

  • University of Oxford

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Bagrut with 90%, with at least three subjects at level 5”.
    English
    7.0 in each part; some courses ask for 7.5.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    A foundation year “may be accepted in certain circumstances”, but they recommend other qualifications.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Cambridge

    Bagrut for the first year
    Overall 90, “with 90 in a minimum of 3 Level 5 subjects”.
    English
    Not checked yet.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Imperial College London

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Overall score of 90% with high scores in at least three relevant subjects taken at the 5 unit level”. Some courses ask more.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • London School of Economics (LSE)

    Bagrut for the first year
    90% and three 5-unit subjects for the top courses, or 85% and three 5-unit subjects for the others.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Edinburgh

    Bagrut for the first year
    Arts, humanities and social sciences: 80/100 in each subject, 24 units in total, at least two 5-unit subjects. Science and engineering: 7/10 in each of six subjects, 24 units, Maths at 5 units with 70% (80% if the course requires Maths).
    English
    By course.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Manchester

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Considered for first year entry for most courses” (not Medicine or Dentistry): from 75% to 90% by course, with three 5-unit subjects.
    English
    Not checked yet.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    If not eligible for first year: an integrated foundation year in science and engineering, with subject-specific requirements.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Warwick

    Bagrut for the first year
    Seven subjects. Top courses: 90 in all, with two 5-unit subjects (one at 95) and one 4-unit subject. Other courses: 80 to 85 with similar rules.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The university's own International Foundation Programme, with direct application; its Bagrut rule is not on this page.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Bristol

    Bagrut for the first year
    From 80% to 90% by course, with “3 subjects at unit level 5 with a minimum grade of 75% in each”.
    English
    By course.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    An international foundation year with Kaplan; its Bagrut rule is not published.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Durham University

    Bagrut for the first year
    From 80% to 90% overall by course, with three level 5 subjects at 75% or more (80% for the top courses).
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    Durham International Study Centre; its Bagrut rule is not published.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Leeds

    Bagrut for the first year
    “75-90% overall with 85-95% in at least 3 level 5 subjects”.
    English
    6.0 overall.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Birmingham

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Achieved grade 8 or above in 6 subjects”, in the university's words. Birmingham writes the mark out of 10, so 8 is probably 80 out of 100; ask them before applying.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    Its foundation pathways are for students whose qualification does not allow direct entry; it will also consider grades slightly below its criteria.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Queen Mary University of London

    Bagrut for the first year
    From 70% to 90% by course, each with at least two 5-unit subjects.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    “We may also consider recognised Foundation qualifications.”
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Queen's University Belfast

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Considered for direct admission”: typically 70% to 85% by course. Where a grade B is required in a subject, 75% at the 5-unit level.
    English
    Normally IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL iBT 90; some courses higher or lower.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of St Andrews

    Bagrut for the first year
    Overall 90%, “including 90% in required subjects at unit 5 level”.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Lancaster University

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Pass with an overall average ranging from 70% to 90% across all units” (published for 2026 entry).
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • Loughborough University

    Bagrut for the first year
    At least 21 units. Offers are on the average of the best three 5-unit subjects, “78% to 92% depending on the course”, with no bonus points.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026

  • University of Strathclyde

    Bagrut for the first year
    “Considered for first year entry for most courses”; no percentage is published.
    English
    Not on the page.
    If the Bagrut is not enough
    The page names no other route.
    The university's pageChecked on 25/10/2026
  • These are the universities' published rules, not a promise of an offer. Rules change every year, so we reopen the link for each student before they apply.
  • Other universities publish no Bagrut rule on their pages. We do not name them here until they answer us in writing.

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