Tawjihi guide

Universities that accept an 85% Tawjihi average

62 GESCO partner universities publish a Tawjihi minimum of 85% or less: 31 for direct entry to a bachelor's and 31 through a foundation year. Most are in the United Kingdom, Turkey and Canada.

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Direct entry 31

UniversityEntry routePublished minimumYearly fees fromSource
The Australian National University (ANU)Canberra, Australia · QS #29 Direct entry 83% Ask us study.anu.edu.au Tawjihi converted to a rank: 83 for rank-70 programs, 95/97/100 for ranks 80/82/85; no equivalent for rank-90+ programs.
Queen's UniversityKingston, Canada · QS #179 Direct entry 80% Ask us queensu.ca Competitive range starts around 80%; Commerce needs 80% Maths; Engineering needs Maths, Chemistry and Physics.
LUT UniversityFinland · QS #390 Direct entry 70% about JOD 9,550 lut.fi Technology: 70% overall and 80% in advanced Maths and Physics/Chemistry; Business: 80% overall, 70% Maths. Or OMPT/SAT.
University of ManitobaWinnipeg, Canada · QS #560 Direct entry 70% about JOD 10,900 umanitoba.ca Arts 70% (English, Maths + 2); Science 80%; Engineering/Commerce 80% (70% each); Health Sciences 85%.
University of New BrunswickFredericton, Canada · QS #677 Direct entry 60% Ask us unb.ca Minimum 60%; programs may set higher or additional requirements.
Kaunas University of TechnologyKaunas, Lithuania · QS #696 Direct entry 60% about JOD 2,600 admissions.ktu.edu Average above 60% in each entry subject plus a state or KTU entrance exam; pre-2018 graduates must sit KTU exams. B2 English.
University of NicosiaNicosia, Cyprus · QS #711-720 Direct entry 60% about JOD 8,200 unic.ac.cy Standard entry 60%+; special admission at 50-59%; 75%+ for programmes with higher requirements. IELTS 6.0.
Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN)St. John's, Canada · QS #721-730 Direct entry 70% about JOD 11,400 mun.ca 70% average in English, Maths, a lab science, Social Studies or language, and an elective. English test required.
University of Sunshine Coast (UniSC)Sunshine Coast, Australia · QS #851-900 Direct entry 80% Ask us unisc.edu.au Minimum 80% overall in final-year results, some programs higher; below that, TPP or a recognised foundation.
Ozyegin UniversityIstanbul, Turkey · QS #1201-1400 Direct entry 70% about JOD 17,750 admissions.ozyegin.edu.tr At least 70% in the Tawjihi and 70% in the General Exam. SAT 1000 also accepted.
Acadia UniversityWolfville, Canada Direct entry 70% about JOD 12,750 www2.acadiau.ca Admissions guideline is Tawjihi 70% minimum.
Acibadem UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 60% about JOD 6,050 acibadem.edu.tr Minimum 60/100; School of Medicine needs 90/100. Admission decided by Faculty Commission.
American University of MadabaJordan Direct entry 60% Ask us aum.edu.jo 60% Business/Design/Languages; 70% health sciences; 75% IT; 80% Engineering, Pharmacy, Architecture.
Atilim UniversityAnkara, Turkey Direct entry 50% about JOD 10,300 ic.atilim.edu.tr At least 50% graduation GPA. English Preparatory School if English proficiency not shown.
Bahçeşehir UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 60% about JOD 6,050 int.bau.edu.tr Minimum 60/100; related-subject results also assessed. TOEFL iBT 72 or BAU English test.
Beykoz UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 50% about JOD 3,250 int.beykoz.edu.tr At least 50% for all programmes except Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.
Biruni UniversityTurkey Direct entry 55% Ask us biruni.edu.tr 55/100 for most programmes; 65/100 for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.
Budapest Business University (BGE)Budapest, Hungary Direct entry 60% about JOD 4,750 uni-bge.hu GPA equivalent of at least 60%, with weight on Maths and English; some business programmes need 2 years of Maths. B2 English interview.
Isik UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 60% Ask us isikun.edu.tr Minimum diploma score 60%. English Preparatory School for a year if the proficiency exam is not passed.
Istanbul Gelisim UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 50% Ask us resim.gelisim.edu.tr Minimum 50%; Dentistry needs 60%. YÖS exam option if below the minimum.
Istanbul Medipol UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 60% about JOD 2,850 medipol.edu.tr High school GPA of at least 60/100. Turkish equivalency certificate required at registration.
Kadir Has UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 50% about JOD 14,200 khas.edu.tr Minimum 50% per the country table. English prep year if no accepted English result.
Laurentian UniversitySudbury, Canada Direct entry 70% about JOD 15,200 laurentian.ca Tawjihi grade requirement of 70/100.
MEU - Bedfordshire and StrathclydeJordan Direct entry 65% Ask us ukdegrees.meu.edu.jo Bedfordshire degrees taught in Amman: Tawjihi 65%+; IELTS or ELAS 5.5.
National College of IrelandDublin, Ireland Direct entry 77% about JOD 9,550 ncirl.ie Tawjihi average of 77%+ for Year 1; a community college diploma or recognised foundation also gives Year 1 entry.
TED UniversityAnkara, Turkey Direct entry 50% about JOD 5,300 ipo.tedu.edu.tr At least 50% in the stream related to the programme. All programmes taught in English.
TOBB University of Economics and TechnologyTurkey Direct entry 80% about JOD 11,700 etu.edu.tr At least 80% in the stream related to the programme; letter of intent, two recommendations and video.
Trent UniversityPeterborough, Canada Direct entry 75% about JOD 18,050 trentu.ca Minimum overall mark of 75%.
University of Prince Edward IslandCharlottetown, Canada Direct entry 70% Ask us upei.ca Minimum overall 70%, higher preferred; many programs are competitive.
Uskudar UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 80% about JOD 3,000 uskudar.edu.tr 80/100+ in the Tawjihi scientific stream. USD 500 acceptance-letter fee, deducted from tuition.
Yeditepe UniversityIstanbul, Turkey Direct entry 60% Ask us yeditepe.edu.tr Minimum average 60%; Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy have higher exam thresholds.

Foundation year first 31

UniversityEntry routePublished minimumYearly fees fromSource
Monash UniversityAustralia · QS #31 Foundation year first 65% Ask us monashcollege.edu.au Tawjihi leads to Monash Foundation Year, not direct entry: 65 Extended, 70 Standard, 75 Intensive (academic subjects average).
University of ManchesterUnited Kingdom · QS #40 Foundation year first 85% Ask us manchester.ac.uk Foundation required: INTO Manchester from 85%; integrated foundation year in Science/Engineering needs 90% incl. 90% Maths and Physics.
University of BirminghamBirmingham, United Kingdom · QS #68 Foundation year first 85% Ask us birmingham.ac.uk Foundation needed first; 85%+ for foundation pathways, with 85% in Maths for Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Trinity College DublinDublin, Ireland · QS #75 Foundation year first 80% Ask us tcd.ie Tawjihi not listed for direct entry; International Foundation Programme needs 80% incl. relevant subjects and IELTS 5.0.
The University of SheffieldSheffield, United Kingdom · QS #82 Foundation year first 75% about JOD 23,750 usic.sheffield.ac.uk International Foundation Year needs 75% (70% in relevant subjects) and IELTS 5.0; Year One needs 80% plus a further year of study.
University of SouthamptonSouthampton, United Kingdom · QS #111 Foundation year first 85% Ask us southampton.ac.uk 85% average and 85% in relevant subjects for Foundation Year or OnCampus foundations.
Macquarie UniversityAustralia · QS #126 Foundation year first 50% Ask us mq.edu.au Standard Foundation from 50% (IELTS 5.5); Intensive from 60%; Macquarie diploma from 70%.
University of WollongongWollongong, Australia · QS #195 Foundation year first 70% Ask us uow.edu.au No direct entry; Foundation Studies from 70%, Diplomas from 75-80%; minimum Mathematics score of 75.
University of ReadingReading, United Kingdom · QS #196 Foundation year first 75% about JOD 25,500 reading.ac.uk International Foundation Programme from 75%; Pharmacy needs 90% with 90% in grade 12 Chemistry.
The University of NewcastleNewcastle, Australia · QS #244 Foundation year first 50% Ask us internationalcollege.newcastle.edu.au Foundation Studies from 50%; Degree Transfer 75% (Extended 65%); Express Preparation 70%; Medicine foundation 85%.
University of SussexBrighton, United Kingdom · QS #273 Foundation year first 65% about JOD 22,300 sussex.ac.uk Foundation Year typical offer 65%; year one needs Tawjihi plus a completed foundation. IELTS 6.0 (5.5 per part).
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom · QS #325 Foundation year first 80% Ask us hw.ac.uk 80% average in four or more relevant subjects; completing the foundation can lead to Year 2 entry.
Western Sydney UniversitySydney, Australia · QS #370 Foundation year first 50% Ask us westernsydney.edu.au No direct entry; Foundation Studies from 50% (2-semester 55%); Diploma from 58-60%.
Oxford Brookes UniversityOxford, United Kingdom · QS #411 Foundation year first 70% Ask us brookes.ac.uk Tawjihi alone not enough; 70% for International Foundation Diploma, 80% for integrated foundation-year degrees. IELTS 6.0-7.0.
Lincoln UniversityNew Zealand · QS #419 Foundation year first 70% about JOD 14,950 lincoln.ac.nz No direct route for Year 12 certificates; Pathway Certificate from 70%, First-Year Pathway Diploma from 85% incl. Maths.
University of HuddersfieldHuddersfield, United Kingdom · QS #521 Foundation year first 70% about JOD 16,700 london.hud.ac.uk International Year One (London campus) needs 70% incl. relevant subjects, or 50% plus a further year. IELTS 5.5.
Northumbria UniversityNewcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom · QS #528 Foundation year first 60% about JOD 18,850 northumbria.ac.uk 60% (Very Good) for the International Foundation Programme; a diploma with GPA 2.5/4 is considered for year one.
Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom · QS #567 Foundation year first 50% about JOD 17,100 bangor.ac.uk International Year Zero from 50%; standard route is Tawjihi 65% plus a foundation programme. IELTS 6.0 (5.5 per part).
Nottingham Trent UniversityNottingham, United Kingdom · QS #639 Foundation year first 65% about JOD 17,450 ntu.ac.uk 65% for the Foundation Certificate; 80% for International Year One. Pre-sessional English available.
University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom · QS #662 Foundation year first 60% about JOD 17,000 port.ac.uk Foundation year usually needed from 60%; International College Portsmouth Year 1 needs 85%.
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth, United Kingdom · QS #801-850 Foundation year first 65% about JOD 18,200 aber.ac.uk 65% overall and in relevant subjects; January FastTrack foundation needs 75%. Last study must be within two years.
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom · QS #801-850 Foundation year first 50% Ask us napier.ac.uk International Year One from 50% plus IELTS 5.5; International Year Two from 60%.
University of HertfordshireHatfield, United Kingdom · QS #851-900 Foundation year first 70% about JOD 16,550 herts.ac.uk Foundation route from 70% with IELTS 4.5; direct year one needs A-levels, IB or a US curriculum.
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, United Kingdom · QS #1001-1200 Foundation year first 60% about JOD 17,600 bcu.ac.uk Foundation needs 60% plus IELTS. Direct entry needs Tawjihi 60% plus a community college diploma; engineering needs C+ in Maths.
Leeds Beckett UniversityLeeds, United Kingdom · QS #1001-1200 Foundation year first 75% Ask us leedsbeckett.ac.uk Foundation needs 75% and IELTS 4.5. Bachelor's needs one year of a degree or a community college diploma.
University of East LondonLondon, United Kingdom · QS #1001-1200 Foundation year first 60% Ask us uel.ac.uk Foundation year from 60%; direct entry needs A Levels, IB 25 or a US diploma (GPA 3.0 plus SAT 1070).
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom · QS #1001-1200 Foundation year first 68% Ask us salford.ac.uk International Foundation Year from 68%; a community college diploma at C+ is considered for undergraduate entry.
University of DerbyDerby, United Kingdom · QS #1201-1400 Foundation year first 60% about JOD 16,600 derby.ac.uk International Foundation Year from 60% with UKVI IELTS 4.5.
Teesside UniversityMiddlesbrough, United Kingdom Foundation year first 65% about JOD 16,150 tees.ac.uk Tawjihi 65%+ plus a recognised foundation; a community college diploma at 65% gives direct undergraduate entry.
University for the Creative Arts (UCA)Farnham, United Kingdom Foundation year first 65% about JOD 18,800 uca.ac.uk 65% for degrees with an Integrated Foundation Year; direct entry needs a community college diploma at 60%. IELTS 5.5.
University of ChesterChester, United Kingdom Foundation year first 50% about JOD 14,200 chester.ac.uk Foundation Year needs 50% in four relevant subjects; Engineering and Business pathways need 50%+ in Maths.

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Which universities in the United Kingdom accept 85%?

These partner universities publish a minimum of 85% or less: University of Manchester (85%, foundation), University of Birmingham (85%, foundation), The University of Sheffield (75%, foundation), University of Southampton (85%, foundation), University of Reading (75%, foundation), University of Sussex (65%, foundation), Heriot-Watt University (80%, foundation), Oxford Brookes University (70%, foundation), and more.

Which universities in Turkey accept 85%?

These partner universities publish a minimum of 85% or less: Ozyegin University (70%), Acibadem University (60%), Atilim University (50%), Bahçeşehir University (60%), Beykoz University (50%), Biruni University (55%), Isik University (60%), Istanbul Gelisim University (50%), and more.

Which universities in Canada accept 85%?

These partner universities publish a minimum of 85% or less: Queen's University (80%), University of Manitoba (70%), University of New Brunswick (60%), Memorial University of Newfoundland (MUN) (70%), Acadia University (70%), Laurentian University (70%), Trent University (75%), University of Prince Edward Island (70%).

What if my average is below 85%?

58 partner universities publish a minimum of 80% or less, and many others don't set a fixed minimum. Enter your average in the Tawjihi matcher to see your options.

Does meeting the minimum guarantee me a place?

No. The published minimum is the lowest average a university will consider, and each course sets its own grades, subjects and English level. We check the requirements for your course before you apply.

Where this data comes from

Every Tawjihi minimum comes from the official admissions page of a GESCO partner university, linked next to each entry. This is guidance, not an offer: each course sets its own grades, subjects and English level. Fees are converted to JOD approximately, at rates of 26 October 2026.

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