University of Glasgow Accepts the Gaokao for Direct Undergraduate Entry: 80%–95% Depending on the Programme, AST Accepted for Engineering
The University of Glasgow maps A-Level offers to gaokao percentages: A*AA requires 95%, AAA 90%, AAB 85%, and ABB or BBB 80%. Engineering programmes also accept AST scores plus an 80% high school average.
The University of Glasgow's China page lists its undergraduate entry requirements: the gaokao is accepted for direct undergraduate entry, with each programme's A-Level offer converted into an overall gaokao percentage.
Gaokao equivalents
- A*AA: 95% or higher.
- AAA: 90% or higher.
- AAB: 85% or higher.
- ABB and BBB: 80% or higher.
Find your programme's A-Level offer on Glasgow's undergraduate course pages and use the table above. Out of 750, 80% is 600, 85% is 637.5, 90% is 675 and 95% is 712.5.
Other routes
- AST (Ambright Scholastic Test): Engineering programmes only. AST English, Maths and Physics at 200 each, plus a high school average of 80% or above, map to AAB or ABB.
- American curriculum (SAT, ACT, AP): see Glasgow's USA country page.
- Foundation: A pass on a recognised foundation programme, such as Glasgow International College, is also accepted.
Advice for students and families
- Glasgow clearly accepts the gaokao for direct entry, so strong gaokao students can skip a foundation year.
- Gaokao results come out in June, so UK offers are usually conditional until scores are released; the main UCAS deadline for 2027 entry is January 13, 2027.
- English requirements vary by programme; check the course page.
Sources: University of Glasgow China page. Check the official sources for the latest policy.