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UCEM is home to a vibrant and global community of students from over 100 countries on 6 continents, and we are extremely proud of our diverse international community.
Joining UCEM means studying at a British institution with great industry recognition, multiple global accreditations, a proud heritage and excellence in teaching – and you can do this from anywhere in the world.
Why international students choose UCEM
Founded in London in 1919, UCEM offers Real Estate, Property and Construction students the highest quality supported online learning; enhancing their academic knowledge, employability, and career prospects. UCEM programmes are recognised and accredited by professional bodies including RICS, CIOB, CABE and HKICM.
What’s more you can study from anywhere in the world without the need for a visa and access your learning from home or a global office location.
When you become a student at UCEM, you become part of a global learning community. We are an international institution with students in more than 100 countries and many members of our academic staff also have strong international links too.
With easy access to our tutors who have extensive professional industry experience, we give our students, and the companies they work for, the skills to compete and succeed on a global scale.
Our support services are designed to ensure that you receive all the help you need during your time with us. Whether this is advice on your application, questions on funding, study options or your career.
We’ll also work closely with you to identify valuable opportunities to enhance your career and offer you the chance to become part of the Built Environment’s global network of practitioners, teachers and professional bodies.
If you would like more information about UCEM’s support for international students or international activities, please email international@ucem.ac.uk
How to meet the language requirements
All UCEM programmes are taught and assessed in English. You will therefore be required to demonstrate adequate proficiency in the language before being admitted to a programme.
Undergraduate programmes
For undergraduate study you should possess one of the following:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature, or an equivalent qualification.
- Grade 5.5 or above, with at least 5.5 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 79 or above in the Internet option, 213 or above in the computer-based option or 550 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong.
Postgraduate programmes
For postgraduate study you should possess one of the following:
- GCSE Grade 4 (or C) or above in English Language or English Literature, or an equivalent qualification.
- Grade 6.0 or above, with at least 6.0 in the reading and writing modules, in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) academic test administered by the British Council
- 88 or above in the Internet option, 230 or above in the computer-based option or 570 or above in the paper-based option, of the Teaching of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) test
- Grade C or above in English (Language or Literature) at A/S Level
- A cognate sub-degree (Level 5) qualification taught and assessed in English from the University of Hong Kong or City University of Hong Kong.
Applicants with a Bachelor’s degree that has been taught and examined in the English medium can be considered for entry in the absence of the English language qualifications detailed above.
How to meet the entry requirements
The entry requirements for our Undergraduate and Postgraduate programmes are the same for both UK and international students. Please refer to the programme specific pages for more information. To demonstrate your eligibility please complete our online application form and upload copies of your qualification certificates and/or transcripts.
UCEM utilise a service called UK NARIC to determine the equivalency of international qualifications. UK NARIC is the National Agency responsible for providing information, advice and opinion on vocational, academic and professional skills and qualifications from all over the world. As the National Agency, managed on behalf of the UK Government, they provide the only official source of information on international education and training systems and wide-ranging international qualifications and skills attained from outside the UK.
To discuss your eligibility, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@ucem.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)118 921 4696.
How to apply
Please use our online application form to apply for one of our programmes at UCEM. Our application form is very easy to use and the video below will guide you through every step of the application process.You can save your application at any time and come back to complete it later. Remember to ensure you submit your application by the relevant application deadline. Application deadlines can be found on the programme specific webpages. Click to see our undergraduate programmes, or to see our postgraduate programmes.
Please read the information below before starting your application.
Before completing your application please ensure you are familiar with the programme entry requirements and time commitments. These can be found on the relevant programme page on our website. If you have any questions at this stage, please contact the Enquiries team via live chat or via the contact us page.
Please provide as much information as possible when completing the application form. You should ensure you have details of all your qualifications and employment history to hand as you will be asked to provide this information when completing the form.
You will also be required to provide the following supporting documentation with your application form:
- Verified* proof of identification
- Verified* qualification certificates
- CV or resume
- Academic transcript and syllabus information (if you wish to apply for credit transfer/exemptions)
*For more information on how to get your documents verified, please refer to our FAQs.
Please note that we are unable to assess your application without copies of your qualification certificates. You will be prompted to upload these documents at the relevant section of the application form. If you are unable to upload your documents you can log back in to your application form and upload them later.
- You will be notified by email when your application has been received by the Admissions Team. You should receive an initial decision on your application within 10 working days.
For more information about the application process, please watch our short video here on how to apply to UCEM.
We are fully committed to respecting your privacy. Any personal information which is given will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality, in accordance with the Data Protection Act 2018 and GDPR. Read our full Data Protection Policy.
Applying through International Representatives:
If you are applying through one of our local representatives, they will be able to help you complete your application form and also help with any queries you may have. Find out more about our international representatives.
Enquiries
If you would like to discuss your eligibility before submitting your application, you can contact the Admissions Team at admissions@ucem.ac.uk or telephone +44 (0)118 921 4696.
International representatives
In some countries, we work with carefully selected representatives who can give you additional information about our programmes and studying with us, and provide guidance and support throughout your application process.
If you are contacting us from an area where we have a representative, we may pass your details to them so that they can provide local assistance. We will only use your data to process your enquiry/application, which may in some circumstances mean we share your details with third parties. Your personal information will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality. Read our full privacy policy here (opens in a new window).
Cayman Islands
Representative name
Cayman Institute of Technology- CIT
Dr. Jeremiah Ransome GMM, MH,Dip. Ed.
2 Spinner Way, Red Bay George Town Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
Contact details
Tel: +1 345 924 9286
Mobile: +1 345 928 9826
Email: cit@instruction.com
Ireland
Representative name
Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)
Mr. James Lonergan
38 Merrion Square East, Dublin 2, Ireland
Contact details
Tel: (+353) 1644 5501
Email: jlonergan@scsi.ie
Nigeria
Representative name
Johnbull Amayaevbo & Co
Johnbull Amayaevbo
Suite D230, Ikota Shopping Complex, Victoria Garden City, Kekki-Lagos
Contact details
Tel: +234 8077504477
Email: info@johnbull-amayaevbo.com
Trinidad and Tobago
Representative name
Southern Caribbean Institute of Technology
Dr. Jeremiah Ransome GMM, MH,Dip. Ed.
Suite 22, #34 Carrington Street, Scarborough, Tobago
Contact details
Tel: +1 868 726 0644
Email: scit.instruction@graduate.org
Hong Kong Students
UCEM has been active in Hong Kong for 40 years and we have close links with Hong Kong academic institutions, employers and professional bodies, including the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS).
Our programmes are designed for part-time study around work, helping to develop practical skills which build on a student’s workplace experience and have a direct benefit in their professional lives.
We have a number of students from Hong Kong studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We are proud that 4798 students from Hong Kong have studied with UCEM in the past.
Download the Hong Kong 2020/21 Prospectus
Information for prospective MSc students in Hong Kong
Enquiries – get in touch with our friendly team
UCEM Hong Kong
Unit 2, 16/F., Tower II, Admiralty Centre, 18 Harcourt Road, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Telephone: +852 2323 9063
Email: hongkong@ucem.ac.uk
Hong Kong website: www.ucem.edu.hk
WhatsApp: +852 5647 2020
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Information for prospective BSc students in Hong Kong
Learn more about our international community
Below are just some of the countries our students represent in our growing international community
Australia
We have a number of students from Australia studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 1.5% of our international community are from Australia, and we are proud that over 180 students from Australia have studied with UCEM in the past.
Bahrain
We have a number of students from Bahrain studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 2% of our international community are from Bahrain, and we are proud that over 120 students from Bahrain have studied with UCEM in the past.
Canada
We have a number of students from Canada studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 3% of our international community are from Canada, and we are proud that over 90 students from Canada have studied with UCEM in the past.
India
We have a number of students from India studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 3% of our international community are from India, and we are proud that over 200 students from India have studied with UCEM in the past.
Ireland
We have a number of students from the Republic of Ireland studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 7% of our international community are from Ireland, and we are proud that over 750 students from Ireland have studied with UCEM in the past.
Kenya
We have a number of students from Kenya studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 2% of our growing international community are from Kenya.
Mauritius
We have a number of students from Mauritius studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 7% of our international community are from Mauritius, and we are proud that over 280 students from Mauritius have studied with UCEM in the past.
Oman
We have a number of students from Oman studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 3% of our international community are from Oman, and we are proud that over 150 students from Oman have studied with UCEM in the past.
Saint Lucia
We have a number of students from St Lucia studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 3% of our international community are from St Lucia, and we are proud that over 100 students from St Lucia have studied with UCEM in the past.
South Africa
We have a number of students from South Africa studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 7% of our international community are from South Africa, and we are proud that over 200 students from South Africa have studied with UCEM in the past.
Sri Lanka
We have a number of students from Sri Lanka studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 5% of our international community are from Sri Lanka, and we are proud that over 250 students from Sri Lanka have studied with UCEM in the past.
Trinidad and Tobago
We have a number of students from Trinidad and Tobago studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 5% of our international community are from Trinidad and Tobago, and we are proud that over 230 students from Trinidad and Tobago have studied with UCEM in the past.
United Arab Emirates
We have a number of students from the United Arab Emirates studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 8% of our international community are from the United Arab Emirates, and we are proud that over 950 students from the United Arab Emirates have studied with UCEM in the past.
Zimbabwe
We have a number of students from Zimbabwe studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. Currently 3% of our international community are from Zimbabwe, and we are proud that over 250 students from Zimbabwe have studied with UCEM in the past.
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UCEM has students and alumni from all over the world, and we are incredibly proud of our international community. Over the last 20 years alone we’ve had over 13,000 international students from 140 countries studying a range of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. We welcome all into our ever-growing, diverse and global community.