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Nottingham · IELTS 7.0
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Nottingham · IELTS 7.0
Nottingham · IELTS 7.0
Nottingham, East Midlands, United Kingdom
High School Diploma: We accept a range of qualifications for entry onto our undergraduate courses, for most courses we would look for two of the following qualifications alongside your High School Diploma with a 3.0 GPA: SAT (score of 1090), ACT (score of 23), AP exams, IB Diploma, IB certificates, College Credit, Dual Enrolment Classes, Honors Classes. For Art and Design courses that require a portfolio assessment, we would look for one additional qualification from the above list, alongside your high school diploma with a 3.0 GPA. For foundation courses we need the high school diploma with a 2.7 GPA, plus one of the following qualifications: SAT with a score of 980 ACT with a score of 21 AP exam with a score of 2 Grade 12 Honors class with a D grade Dual Enrolment class with 3 credits and a 2.7 GPA / D grade We assess applications on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Becca Kennedy if you have any questions about your qualifications. Associate degree: Advanced entry to second year of Bachelors degree is possible, depending on subject match, with the following qualification: Associate degree with a minimum grade of 3.0 overall.
Accepted from USA: You’ll need an IELTS qualification at the appropriate grade or an alternative English language qualification accepted by the University. Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course. | Standard: Nottingham School of Art & Design The following undergraduate courses are an exception: Bachelors (Undergraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=IELTS 6.0 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. This requirement is for Year One entry only. If you're starting in Year Two or final year you'll need a higher grade of IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. | Nottingham Business School: Bachelors (Undergraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component. | School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment: Bachelors (Undergraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component.
Bachelors degree: You can gain entry onto a Masters degree with the following qualifications: GPA 3.2 required for courses requiring the equivalent of a UK 2:1. GPA 2.8 for courses requiring the equivalent of a UK 2:2.
Accepted from USA: You’ll need an IELTS qualification at the appropriate grade or an alternative English language qualification accepted by the University. Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course. | Standard: Nottingham School of Art & Design The following undergraduate courses are an exception: Masters (Postgraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. | Nottingham Business School: Masters (Postgraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=For 1-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with minimum of 5.5 in each component. For 2-year Masters you'll need IELTS 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in speaking and listening, and 5.5 in reading and writing. | School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment: Masters (Postgraduate) IELTS Academic test grade=IELTS 6.5 with minimum of 5.5 in each component.
From Nottingham Trent University's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Bangladeshi students.
To be eligible you must: Have an offer to study one of our full-time Masters courses. Achieve a 3.3 CGPA or a 1st class degree from a recognised Bangladesh University.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply you will need to complete our online application form and tick the box which states you wish to be considered for the High Achievers Award.
Other eligibility requirements Be a citizen of a Chevening-eligible country or territory. Commit to returning to your home country for at least two years after your scholarship ends. Have at least two years of work experience (2,800 hours). Hold an undergraduate degree that qualifies you for a UK master’s programme. Apply to three different and eligible UK university courses. You must have received an unconditional offer from at least one of these course choices by the references and education documents deadline listed on the application timeline. You are not eligible for a Chevening Scholarship if you: Hold British or dual British citizenship (unless you are a citizen of a British Overseas Territory or hold BN(O) and are applying from Hong Kong). Hold refugee status in a country not eligible for Chevening. However, if you are a citizen of an eligible country and hold refugee status in another eligible country, you are eligible for a scholarship. Are an employee, former employee, or relative of an employee of the UK government, British Embassies/High Commissions, the British Council, the Association of Commonwealth Universities, or sponsoring UK universities. Employees, former employees, or relatives* of an employee of Chevening Partner organisations are eligible to apply, but if the employment took place within the last two years, you cannot receive a Chevening Partner Award from the organisation from which you work, previously worked, or are affiliated with through relatives.
Mature students
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To find out more and to see if you're eligible, please see the Chevening website.
You may be entitled to £200 towards the cost of an English Language Test.
To be eligible for this discount, you will need to: Be a national and resident of Sri Lanka. Hold an offer for a full time Undergraduate or Postgraduate course (excluding distance learning). Have an English Language test (IELTS, PTE, TOEFL) requirement as part of your conditional offer.
Mature students
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Undergraduate and Postgraduate - 50% or 25% off your first year tuition fees.
Our NTU Excellence Scholarships are competitive and will be awarded based on the strength of your application. Undergraduate (Bachelors) 50% scholarship - Depending on the fee for your course, you would get a scholarship worth up to £15,350 over the whole course. A significant saving meaning you will only pay between £8,975 and £9,350 for the first year of your course. 25% scholarship – Depending on the fee for your course, you would get a scholarship worth up to £10,675 over the whole course. This means you will only pay between £13,463 and £14,025 for the first year of your course. Postgraduate (Masters) 50% scholarship – Depending on the fee for your course you would get between £9,150 and £12,500 off your first-year fee. A significant saving meaning you will only pay between £9,150 and £12,500 for your course. 25% scholarship – Depending on the fee for your course you would get between £4,525 and £6,250 off your first-year fee. This means you will only pay between £13,725 and £18,750 for your course. To be eligible for an NTU International Scholarship award, you must: Have an offer of a place on an eligible course at Nottingham Trent University. Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2026. International students enrolled before September 2026 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2026, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
International Merit Scholarships: £3,000
To be eligible for an NTU International Scholarship award, you must: Have an offer of a place on an eligible course at Nottingham Trent University. Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2026. International students enrolled before September 2026 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2026, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
International Scholarships : £2,000
To be eligible for an NTU International Scholarship award, you must: Have an offer of a place on an eligible course at Nottingham Trent University. Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2026. International students enrolled before September 2026 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2026, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course.
An NTU Music Scholarship provides you with the opportunity to develop your vocal or instrumental skills with one of our expert tutors, alongside your academic studies. We offer tuition for voice, piano, strings, brass, guitar, bass, percussion, drums, and woodwind. Our scholarships are of varying lengths. We may award music tuition for a number of months, a full academic year, or up to the length of your course. Successful candidates are expected to join at least one of NTU's ensembles and show full commitment to this and their music tuition. You can apply for one of our music scholarships if you have received or firmly accepted an offer to join an NTU undergraduate or postgraduate degree. You are eligible to apply for a scholarship if: You have an offer to study on an NTU undergraduate or postgraduate degree course You are a Grade 6 or 7 standard vocalist; or a Grade 7 or 8 standard instrumentalist You don't need to have taken and passed exams, but your audition performance should demonstrate that you are singing or playing to this level.
Music
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Once your place has been confirmed and you have your student number you can apply for a scholarship by filling in this form, a member of the team will then be in touch in September to arrange your audition.
Nottingham Trent University is very pleased to be offering two NTU Sanctuary Scholarships for undergraduate entry in September 2026, for new students who have sought asylum in the UK but do not have access to Student Finance from the UK government. Each recipient of the scholarship will receive a full tuition fee waiver and a £3,000 bursary for course/living costs, for each academic year of their course. To be considered for a NTU Sanctuary Scholarship, you must meet all of the following criteria: you have been granted and currently have discretionary or limited leave to remain or some other temporary leave following an asylum application made in the UK, OR you are an asylum seeker (or the dependant* of an asylum seeker and included on the asylum application)* and can evidence your current immigration status as an asylum seeker (or dependant of an asylum seeker) and have an active asylum claim with UK Home Office; and you are not able to access Student Finance from the UK government (student loans and grants) because of your immigration status in the UK; and you have a firm unconditional or firm conditional offer of a place to study a full-time undergraduate degree or foundation degree course at Nottingham Trent University commencing in September 2026; and you have not already obtained a degree or degree equivalent qualification; and you can demonstrate that you will have sufficient funds to cover your living expenses and accommodation costs during your studies.
Mature students
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Please refer to the NTU Sanctuary Scholarship Guidance Notes for information about the application process.
Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee.
Other eligibility requirements Nottingham Law School is delighted to offer a number of competitive professional courses scholarships that are worth up to half the value of your tuition fee: Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarship for Academic Excellence – for students who can demonstrate a commitment to and achievement of excellence in their academic background and in other areas such as work and personal life. Nottingham Law School’s Professional Courses Scholarship for Outstanding Achievement – for students who have overcome significant challenges in their social, personal or educational lives. These scholarship schemes are competitive, and we award scholarships to the applicants who most closely meet or exceed the criteria for the award. The scholarship decision is made by an awarding committee and all decisions of the committee are final. Eligible courses: LLM SQE 1 & 2 Preparation Course FT/PT LLM Law and Legal Practice - SQE 1 Preparation Course FT/PT PG Diploma in Law FT/PT LLM Law and Legal Practice ~ Barristers Training Course FT PGDip/LLM Barristers Training Course FT To be eligible to apply applicants must: have an offer of a place on one of the eligible courses listed.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
This application form is for eligible postgraduate taught master’s courses only. Please do not use this form to apply for undergraduate scholarships or research funding.
The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).
Other eligibility requirements The NTIC Outstanding Achievement Award is awarded to international NTIC students who achieve a 70% overall grade or above. The value of the scholarship is £1,000 for each year of study on your first course at the University (excluding any work placement year).
Academic excellence
You will be automatically considered for scholarship eligibility when you apply for the relevant course at this institution
You don’t need to apply for the scholarship, it will automatically be awarded. We’ll email you at the beginning of your second term at NTU and pay the scholarship directly to your bank account in two instalments; the first in February and the second in May.
20% discount on tuition fees.
Terms and Conditions for Sibling Loyalty Reward To be considered for this reward, you must email with copies of your and your sibling’s birth certificates and both of your NTU ID numbers. There must be at least one shared parent between siblings to be eligible. The reward is given for your first year of study only. The reward does not apply to a sibling currently studying at NTU unless they are also in their first year of study.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
Potential bursary or fee reduction.
Other eligibility requirements NTU sport scholarships are awarded on a case by case basis, priority is given to individual's whose sport features within the British Universities & Colleges Sport (BUCS) programme. To qualify for a sport scholarship, you must: Be currently enrolled on an undergraduate or postgraduate degree course at NTU, or in the process of applying to become an NTU student for the next academic year Compete at a regional, national or international standard in your sport or show evidence of significant future sporting potential. Our sport scholars receive support including: Complimentary NTU gym membership and sports club membership Small group strength and conditioning training Sports nutrition Sports psychology Physiotherapy Performance lifestyle support Sport scholar kit Support with academic flexibility Potential bursary or fee reduction
Sport
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
Please fill the form.
Undergraduate Executive Dean's Scholarship: £5,000
Other eligibility requirements To be eligible for an NTU International Scholarship award, you must: Have an offer of a place on an eligible course at Nottingham Trent University. Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2026. International students enrolled before September 2026 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2026, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
50% of tuition fee
To be eligible for an NTU International Scholarship award, you must: Have an offer of a place on an eligible course at Nottingham Trent University. Be classed as an overseas student for tuition fee purposes (‘international student’). Be due to enrol on the first year of a new course of study (or year 2 or 3 of an undergraduate course in the case of advanced entry) in September 2026. International students enrolled before September 2026 and due to progress onto the second, third or fourth year of their course of study in September 2026, or repeating the first year of study, are not eligible to apply.
Academic excellence
You need to apply separately for this scholarship
To apply, you must have an offer to study at NTU in September 2026. You only need to submit one application form and you will be considered for all the scholarships and awards you are eligible for. We have deadlines throughout the year to give you the flexibility to apply, and get a decision, as soon as you have an offer to study with us.
For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge.
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 156 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
and 10 more
Guaranteed entry to your chosen degree when you pass your pathway course at the required level and with good attendance The College is located on the University’s campus in the city centre, with fantastic shopping and culture just a short walk away You can immerse yourself in university life from the very beginning by making use of the NTU’s libraries, computer labs, Students’ Union and more
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 156 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
and 33 more
For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge. If you\'re eligible for a Foundation Certificate, you can choose to take a Foundation Certificate with an integrated online internship. Find out more.
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 156 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
For entry to the 1st year of an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge. If you\'re eligible for a Foundation Certificate, you can choose to take a Foundation Certificate with an integrated online internship. Find out more.
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 156 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
Guaranteed entry to your chosen degree when you pass your pathway course at the required level and with good attendance The College is located on the University’s campus in the city centre, with fantastic shopping and culture just a short walk away You can immerse yourself in university life from the very beginning by making use of the NTU’s libraries, computer labs, Students’ Union and more
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 62 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 2 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
For entry to the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge. If you\'re eligible for a IYO, you can choose to take an IYO with an integrated online internship. Find out more.
Good high school grades or equivalent, with relevant subjects Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 62 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 2 of the degree (3 years degree).
IELTS 4.0 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
For entry to a postgraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge. If you\'re eligible for a Pre-Master\'s you can choose to take a Pre-Master\'s with an integrated online internship. Find out more.
Maitrise from Democratic Republic Of The Congo with a minimum Pass Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 86 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (1 year degree).
IELTS 4.5 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
and 10 more
For entry to a postgraduate degree at Nottingham Trent University. Your course length is determined mainly by your English language level (UKVI IELTS score or accepted equivalent). All students take a set of common or similar modules to gain key skills for university. If your course is longer than 2 terms, you’ll take extra modules focusing on one or more of English language, academic skills and basic subject knowledge. If you\'re eligible for a Pre-Master\'s you can choose to take a Pre-Master\'s with an integrated online internship. Find out more.
Maitrise from Democratic Republic Of The Congo with a minimum Pass Country-specific academic entry requirements are published for 86 countries (see entry_requirements_by_country). Progression: year 1 of the degree (1 year degree).
IELTS 4.5 (at least 4.0 in all skills)
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