Admissions
Follow our simple application process to start your BTEC journey with DIY Online School.
How to Apply
Submit Application
Complete the enrolment form with your details and programme choice.
Document Review
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Fee Payment
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Entry Requirements
University Recognition in China
There is no single official "BTEC-accredited university list" in mainland China. For international (non-Chinese) students, almost all mainland universities accept BTEC Level 3/4/HND as an equivalent high school qualification, with art and design programmes being particularly receptive.
Comprehensive Universities (incl. Double First-Class)
Peking University, Tsinghua University, Renmin University of China, Beijing Normal University, Beijing Institute of Technology, Communication University of China, Central University of Finance and Economics, University of International Business and Economics
Fudan University, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Tongji University, East China Normal University, Shanghai University, NYU Shanghai (International Students)
Nanjing University, Southeast University, Zhejiang University, Duke Kunshan University (International Students)
Sun Yat-sen University, South China University of Technology, Xiamen University, Shenzhen University
Wuhan University, Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Zhengzhou University, China University of Geosciences (Wuhan)
Sichuan University, Chongqing University, University of Electronic Science and Technology of China
Art & Design Universities (most BTEC-friendly)
- Central Academy of Fine Arts — accepts BTEC Level 3/4 for international students; BTEC courses offered in the 2+2 programme.
- China Academy of Art — recognises BTEC Art Foundation / Level 3 for international students.
- Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology — its international arts high school adopts the BTEC system.
- Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts — offers a BTEC Level 4 arts foundation, bridging to international undergraduate programmes.
- Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, Sichuan Conservatory of Music, Zhejiang University of Media and Communications — accept BTEC for international students.
Sino-Foreign Joint Universities
- NYU Shanghai, Duke Kunshan University — accept BTEC as an equivalent high school qualification for international students.
- Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, University of Nottingham Ningbo China — recognise BTEC Level 3/4 for international undergraduate applications.
Application Requirements
- Academic: BTEC Level 3 (Extended Diploma) / Level 4 (Foundation) / HND with Pass or higher; Merit/Distinction preferred for art & design.
- Chinese-taught programmes: HSK Level 4+ (HSK Level 5 for humanities).
- English-taught programmes: IELTS 6.0+ / TOEFL 82+ (6.5+ for some business majors).
- Materials: BTEC transcripts & certificates (notarised / English certified), proof of high school equivalency, language scores, passport, letters of recommendation, personal statement; portfolio for art majors.
Application Highlights
- Status: applicants must be non-Chinese international students. Chinese citizens (including Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan) cannot use BTEC for the mainland unified entrance exam and must apply through the International / HMT Joint Entrance Examination.
- Best-fit majors: art & design, business, computer science and engineering are easiest to gain admission for. Medicine and law have stricter requirements and some do not accept direct BTEC applications.
- Priority list — Art: CAFA, China Academy of Art, BIFT, Shanghai Institute of Visual Arts. Sino-Foreign: NYU Shanghai, Duke Kunshan, XJTLU, UNNC. Double First-Class: Tsinghua, Peking, Fudan, SJTU, Zhejiang, Wuhan, HUST.
Tuition Fees
Payment plans and scholarships may be available. Contact our admissions team for details.