Tier 2 (Intra Company Transfer)
Qualifications
This page explains how many points are available for qualifications to be able to apply under the intra-company transfer category (Tier 2 Intra-company transfer) of the points-based system to work in the United Kingdom.
On this page
Full details of all requirements are in the immigration rules at paragraphs 245ZB ? 245ZH of part 6A which you can find on the right of this page. You must read the policy guidance before you apply under this category. You can download the guidance and application form from the Applying section.
The points for qualifications
The points available for qualifications are:
| Attribute | Points available |
|---|---|
| None or under the level of a qualification below degree level | 0 |
| Qualification below degree level | 5 |
| Bachelor?s or masters degree | 10 |
| PhD | 15 |
A qualification below degree level is:
- one or more passes at United Kingdom GCE A level;
- a qualification from the United Kingdom that is the same as or above a GCE A level, but below degree level;
- a qualification from outside the United Kingdom where you have the supporting evidence that is the same as or above a GCE A level, but below degree level.
You can only score points for one qualification.
Your qualification must be verified by the National Academic Recognition Information Centre for the United Kingdom (UK NARIC). You can find their contact details on the right side of the page.
How qualifications are assessed
If you cannot find your qualification on the points-based calculator, you may still want to claim points for it. If so, you should contact UK NARIC directly for an assessment of the level of the qualification and, if UK NARIC confirms it is at the level needed, you must get a letter and/or confirmation certificate from UK NARIC. They may charge a fee for confirming qualifications.
If UK NARIC cannot confirm the level of your qualification, we will not award points for it.
How to claim points for vocational and professional qualifications
If you cannot find your professional or vocational qualification on the points-based calculator, you may still want to claim points, so you should get written confirmation from the appropriate United Kingdom professional body that the qualification is the same as the United Kingdom qualification levels.
Terms explained
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UK NARIC
UK National Agency (UK NARIC) is responsible for providing information and opinion on vocational, academic and professional qualifications from over 180 countries worldwide. The National Agency is managed on behalf of the United Kingdom Government and is the only official source of information on wide-ranging international qualifications and skills attained from outside the United Kingdom. They compare qualifications from overseas with the United Kingdom and provide information on qualifications and education systems outside the United Kingdom.