Information for applicants from Belgium
Welcome to our page for students from Belgium. The School of Law at Queen Mary University of London is one of the largest in the UK, and over half of our students come from the EU or other overseas countries. As a result we are committed to ensuring your experience applying to and studying with us is a positive one.
We hope the information on this page is helpful. If you have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact us.
Entry requirements
LLB Law, LLB Global Law, LLB English and European Law, LLB Law and Politics, LLB Law with Business: Candidates are required to have either the Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS), the Diploma van Hoger Secundair Onderwijs (GHSO) or the Abschlusszeugnis der Oberstufe des Sekundarunterrichts with either 80%, 9 out of 10 or 18 out of 20, depending on the grading scale. An average will be taken from your final three years to determine the overall grade.
English and French Law Double Degree: As above but must also include an acceptable French Language qualification such as/equivalent to UK GCE A-Level French grade A, or DELF at B2 level.
Common alternatives for students studying at an international school would be the International Baccalaureate, A-levels, the Cambridge Pre-U, or the European Baccalaureate. View the entry requirements for these qualifications.
Applicants studying the schooling system of a different country (such as the USA high school diploma) should return to the country listing and visit the relevant page.
LLB Law Senior Status: Applicants should have a Licence (French) or Licenciaat (Dutch) with 14/20 or 70% overall.
English Language requirements
The most common English proficiency qualifications and their entry requirements are as follows.
| Qualification | Required Grade |
| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 (with 6.5 in writing) |
| TOEFLiBT | 100 (with 27 in writing) |
| Pearson Test of English (Academic) | 68 |
| IGCSE English as a Second Language | B |
| Cambridge GCE O level | B |
| Cambridge GCE A level | B |
Please note that pre-sessional English courses are available, however, these are for students who have failed to meet our requirements in one of the recognised qualifications. We prefer students to achieve the required grade in the first instance.
For a full list of recognised proficiency qualifications, and for more information, please visit the English language requirements web page. If you have trouble determining whether or not you satisfy these requirements please email lawugadm@qmul.ac.uk.
Can I use my degree in Belgium?
Lots of students ask us how they can use their degree in their home country. Whether you chose to stay in the UK, or return home, you will normally be expected to take further exams after the LLB. The Law Society website is a useful resource for finding out how to qualify in Belgium.
Tuition Fees
View the list of tuition fees.
For further information please email the Fees Office: fees@qmul.ac.uk
Financing your studies
The School of Law offers undergraduate bursaries and scholarships to a number of students each year, currently these range from £1,000 to £14,000 per annum. Different awards have different eligibility criteria and applications and interviews are processed post-enrolment in October/November.
Read more about Queen Mary funding opportunities.
Useful information
If you need more information about student life, what to expect from Queen Mary, or wish to contact our International Office, please visit their website for Belgian students.
Contact us
If you have any further questions about the School of Law and the admissions process please contact us.