The University of Birmingham, UK, announces that it will accept the Gaokao exam for high-flying Chinese students (wish) to join its undergraduate courses in 2020. High school students complete the National Higher Education Entrance Examination, or Gaokao, top grades can apply for direct entry into Birmingham degree programs without first completing a foundation year.
Gaokao, usually (hold) across China in early June, is (increasing) accepted by universities in Australia, the USA, Canada and mainland Europe. Birmingham will only be considering high quality students who achieve a minimum 80% Gaokao score and meet additional academic and English language (require).
Professor Jon Frampton, Director of the University of Birmingham's China Institute said, "I am(delight) that the University is now accepting the Gaokao. This gives the (bright) and best Chinese students opportunity to move straight into the first year of our undergraduate programs and experience the benefits of studying at a (globe) Top 100 university.
