DIY Academy

Where BTEC is Recognised

Institutions worldwide that recognise Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications or offer progression pathways to undergraduate degrees. Source: Pearson Higher National Qualifications University Progression list (v1.0, 30 June 2025).

38 countries
364 institutions
11 progression pathways
Progression pathway — specific route to a degree (often direct entry to Year 2 or 3).
Individual recognition — applications considered on a case-by-case basis.

Showing 364 of 364 institutions across 38 countries.

Australia

28 institutions
  • Australian Catholic University
  • Bond University
  • Canberra University
  • Central Queensland University
  • Charles Darwin University
  • Curtin University
  • Edith Cowan University
  • Flinders University
  • Griffith UniversityPathway
  • Griffith University (Gold Coast)Pathway
  • James Cook University
  • Macquarie University
  • Monash University
  • Murdoch University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT)
  • Southern Cross University
  • Swinburne University of TechnologyPathway
  • University of Adelaide
  • University of New England
  • University of Queensland
  • University of South Australia
  • University of Sydney
  • University of Technology Sydney
  • University of Western Australia
  • University of Wollongong
  • UTS College
  • Western Sydney UniversityPathway

Canada

15 institutions
  • Acadia University
  • Algoma University
  • Brandon University
  • Brock University
  • Cape Breton University
  • International Language Academy of Canada
  • Mount Saint Vincent University
  • Queen's University
  • Royal Roads UniversityPathway
  • Toronto Metropolitan University
  • University Canada WestPathway
  • University of Alberta
  • University of Lethbridge
  • University of Waterloo
  • Vancouver Island University

China

1 institution
  • New York University Shanghai

China (Macau)

1 institution
  • University of Saint Joseph

Cyprus

3 institutions
  • City Unity College Nicosia
  • CIM Cyprus Business SchoolPathway
  • University of Central Lancashire

Czech Republic

4 institutions
  • Anglo-American University
  • Czech Technical University in Prague
  • Prague CollegePathway
  • University of New York in Prague

Egypt

1 institution
  • Coventry University (Egypt Campus)

Finland

1 institution
  • HELBUSPathway

France

4 institutions
  • College de ParisPathway
  • EEGP Design Institute
  • EM Normandie Business School
  • Paris College of ArtPathway

Germany

6 institutions
  • AFUM
  • Cologne Business School
  • dBs Berlin
  • Globe Business College Munich
  • IU International University of Applied Sciences
  • Lancaster University Leipzig

Ghana

1 institution
  • Lancaster University Ghana

Hong Kong

9 institutions
  • Hong Kong Baptist University
  • Hong Kong Polytechnic University
  • Lingnan University
  • Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong
  • The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • The University of Hong Kong
  • The Education University of Hong Kong
  • The Open University of Hong Kong
  • University of Sunderland (Hong Kong)

Hungary

1 institution
  • University of Pécs

India

6 institutions
  • Ajeenkya DY Patil University
  • Coventry University (India Campus)
  • Jagan Nath University (Bahadurgarh)
  • Jagan Nath University (Jaipur)
  • Lovely Professional University
  • MIT Art, Design & Technology University

Indonesia

1 institution
  • Deakin University Lancaster University Indonesia

Ireland

6 institutions
  • CCT College Dublin
  • Interior Design Academy of Ireland
  • Maynooth University
  • Photography Academy of Ireland
  • University College Cork
  • University of Ulster

Italy

1 institution
  • (LABA) School of Art, Design & New Media Valencia

Jordan

1 institution
  • Al Hussein Technical University

Kenya

1 institution
  • Riara University

Kazakhstan

1 institution
  • Coventry University (Kazakhstan Campus)

Malaysia

3 institutions
  • Sunway - Lancaster University
  • Sunway University
  • UNITAR International University

Malta

1 institution
  • Ascencia Malta

Mauritius

1 institution
  • Middlesex University Mauritius Campus

Netherlands

1 institution
  • Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences

New Zealand

7 institutions
  • Auckland Institute of Studies
  • AUT University
  • Massey University (Auckland)
  • Massey University (Manawatu)
  • Massey University (Wellington)
  • University of Auckland
  • University of Canterbury

Poland

1 institution
  • Coventry University (Poland Campus)

Portugal

2 institutions
  • ETIC - Escola de Tecnologias Inovacao e Criacao
  • University of Otago

Qatar

1 institution
  • Virginia Commonwealth University School of the Arts in Qatar

South Africa

2 institutions
  • Eduvos (formally Pearson Institute of Higher Education)
  • University of Johannesburg

South Korea

1 institution
  • George Mason University Korea

Spain

1 institution
  • MSMK (linked with Coventry for some provision)

Switzerland

9 institutions
  • BHMS Business & Hotel Management School
  • César Ritz Colleges Switzerland
  • Culinary Art Academy Switzerland
  • HIM Montreux
  • IMI International Management Institute Switzerland
  • IPAC Design Geneve
  • SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School (Caux)
  • SHMS Swiss Hotel Management School (Leysin)
  • UBIS Institute Geneva

Taiwan, China

1 institution
  • MingDao University

Turkey

4 institutions
  • Abdullah Gul University
  • Bahcesehir University (BAU)
  • Istanbul Gelişim University
  • Istanbul Okan University

UAE

11 institutions
  • American University in the Emirates
  • Britts Imperial University College
  • Cromwell UK Academy of Management and Technology
  • EM Normendie Business School Dubai
  • Middlesex University Dubai Campus
  • Westford University College
  • Heriot Watt UAE
  • New York University Abu Dhabi
  • Rochester Institute of Technology-Dubai
  • SAE University College, Dubai
  • University of Bolton Ras Al Khaimah Campus

United Kingdom

137 institutions
  • Abindon and Witney College
  • Aberystwyth University
  • Academy of Contemporary Music, Guilford
  • Architectural Association School of Architecture
  • Arts University, Bournemouth
  • Arts University, Plymouth
  • Aston University
  • Bangor University
  • Bath Spa University
  • Bedford College (Bedford)
  • Bedford College (Biggleswade)
  • Birmingham City University
  • Bishop Grosseteste University
  • Bournemouth University
  • Brunel University
  • Buckinghamshire New University
  • Burton and South Derbyshire College
  • Canterbury Christ Church University
  • Cardiff Metropolitan University
  • Central Film School, London
  • City of Liverpool College University Centre
  • City, University London
  • Coventry University
  • Coventry University (London Campus)
  • Coventry University (Scarborough Campus)
  • dBs Institute
  • De Montfort University
  • Edinburgh Napier University
  • Edgehill University
  • Falmouth University
  • Futureworks - University Education for a creative career
  • Goldsmith's, University of London
  • Havering College of Further and Higher Education
  • Hartpury University
  • Harper Adams University
  • Heriot Watt University
  • Kingston University
  • London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art
  • Lancaster University
  • Leeds Trinity University
  • Liverpool Hope University
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • London Interdisciplinary School
  • London Metropolitan University (Aldgate)
  • London Metropolitan University (Holloway Road)
  • London School of Economics and Political Science
  • London South Bank University
  • London Studio Centre (Dance and Musical Theatre)
  • Loughborough University
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Middlesex University
  • MidKent College
  • Mont Rose College of Management and Sciences
  • Nazarene Theological College
  • Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre
  • Northern School of Contemporary Dance
  • Norland College
  • Norwich University of the Arts
  • Northumbria University
  • Nottingham Trent University
  • Oxford Brookes University
  • Point Blank Music School
  • Plymouth University
  • Queen Margaret University
  • Queen Mary, University of London
  • Rambert School of Ballet & Contemporary Dance
  • Regent's University London
  • Royal Academy of Music
  • Royal Agricultural University
  • Royal Veterinary College
  • Sheffield Hallam University
  • SRUC – Scotland's Rural College
  • St George's, University of London
  • St Mary's University
  • Swansea University
  • Teesside University
  • The Engineering and Design Institute, London
  • The Glasgow School of Art
  • The Open University [Online]
  • The University of Law (Guildford)
  • University Campus Oldham
  • University Centre Colchester at Colchester Institute
  • University College Birmingham
  • University College of Estate Management
  • University for the Creative Arts
  • University of Aberdeen
  • University of Bath
  • University of Bolton
  • University of Bradford
  • University of Brighton
  • University of Bristol
  • University of Cambridge (Engineering specific — potential entry to year 1)
  • University of Chichester
  • University of Cumbria
  • University of Derby
  • University of Derby Online Learning
  • University of Dundee
  • University of East Anglia
  • University of East London
  • University of Essex
  • University of Exeter
  • University of Gloucestershire
  • University of Greenwich
  • University of Hertfordshire
  • University of Highlands and Islands
  • University of Huddersfield
  • University of Hull
  • University of Kent
  • University of Leeds
  • University of Leicester
  • University of Lincoln
  • University of London
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Northampton
  • University of Oxford
  • University of Portsmouth
  • University of Reading
  • University of Roehampton
  • University of Salford
  • University of Southampton
  • University of South Wales
  • University of Stirling
  • University of Strathclyde
  • University of Sunderland
  • University of Surrey
  • University of Sussex
  • University of the West of England
  • University of the Arts, London
  • University of the West of Scotland
  • University of Wales Trinity Saint David
  • University of Westminster
  • University of Wolverhampton
  • University of Wolverhampton (delivered at Cheshire College South & West)
  • University of York
  • West Dean College
  • West Suffolk College
  • York St John University

United States

88 institutions
  • Alfred State College
  • American University
  • Arkansas State University
  • Berkeley College
  • Buena Vista University
  • California College of the Arts
  • California Institute of Technology
  • California State University, Monterey Bay
  • California State University, Sacramento
  • Claremont McKenna College
  • Cleveland State University
  • College of Charleston
  • Colorado State University
  • Columbus College of Art and Design
  • Concordia St Paul
  • Dartmouth College
  • Depaul University
  • George Mason University
  • Georgia State University
  • Georgian Court University
  • High Point University
  • Hofstra University
  • Humboldt State University
  • Johnson and Wales University
  • Lewis-Clark State College
  • Linfield University
  • Loyola Marymount University
  • Marquette University
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
  • Miami University Ohio
  • New York University (NYU)
  • Northern Michigan University
  • Northwood University
  • Notre Dame de Namur University
  • Oklahoma City University
  • Old Dominion University
  • Oregon State University
  • Pacific University Oregon
  • Rochester Institute of Technology
  • Sacred Heart University
  • Saint Michael's College
  • Saint Peter's University
  • Slippery Rock University
  • Southern Illinois University
  • Southern New Hampshire University
  • St Andrews University
  • St Edward's University
  • St John's College
  • Suffolk University, Boston
  • Texas Tech University
  • Texas Wesleyan University
  • The State University of New York at Cobleskill
  • The State University of New York College at Old Westbury
  • The State University of New York Plattsburgh
  • The University of Akron
  • The University of Alabama
  • Troy University
  • University of Albany, The State University of New York
  • University of Arizona
  • University of Arkansas
  • University of Business Innovation and Sustainability Washington
  • University of California - San Diego
  • University of Charleston
  • University of Colorado-Boulder
  • University of Colorado-Denver
  • University of Denver
  • University of Florida
  • University of Houston
  • University of Idaho
  • University of Iowa
  • University of Mississippi
  • University of Missouri-Kansas City
  • University of Montana
  • University of New Haven
  • University of North Florida
  • University of St Francis
  • University of Texas at Arlington
  • University of West Georgia
  • Virginia Commonwealth University
  • Virscend University
  • West Texas A and M University
  • Western New England University
  • Westminster College
  • Wichita State University
  • Widener University
  • William Woods University
  • Woodbury University
  • Xavier University

Uzbekistan

1 institution
  • Akfa University

Recognition and progression pathways can change at any time. Final admission decisions rest with the institution of your choice — always confirm current requirements on the university's official admissions page.