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We currently have 45 students* from Iraq studying at The University of Nottingham - find out how you can join them here.
* Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2009/10
Please see our profile in Arabic for more information.
Your country contact is Claire Taylor - please don't hesitate to contact Claire if you have any questions.
Below is an approximate guide to entry requirements for students from Iraq for admission to The University of Nottingham at the following levels.
For entry to our foundation programmes we require Iraqi students to have completed the General Secondary School Certificate with an overall grade of 75%, with 75% in specific subjects depending on the course applied for.
For further information about our foundation options, please visit our undergraduate prospectus.
Find out how to apply.
Normally applicants from Iraq would be required to successfully complete a foundation programme, although applicants who have completed one or two years of higher education study in Iraq may be considered for Year One entry.
Students taking A levels or the IB should refer to the online undergraduate prospectus for entry requirements.
Students taking APs or SATIIs should refer to entry requirements for the USA.
For entry to most of our masters programmes we require an overall percentage of 65% from a recognised Iraqi university (though we do accept grades in the region of 60% from students who have studied Medicine).
For more information, please see our postgraduate prospectus.
For entry to PhD programmes we require a bachelors degree with an overall grade of 65% (60% for medical graduates), plus a good masters degree from a recognised university.
For all research degrees, we recommend that you make initial enquiries with a potential supervisor or the relevant University of Nottingham school / department before applying. A research proposal is required when submitting your application.
To study at Nottingham, you will need to demonstrate a required level of English language proficiency. In addition to the more common language qualifications - such as IELTS, TOEFL, (I)GCSE, O level, IB and A and AS level English - the University also considers a number of other English language qualifications for admission.
Our Centre for English Language Education (CELE) offers a range of English language courses.
These courses are designed to prepare international students with the required language skills for academic study at The University of Nottingham.
Staff from the University of Nottingham make regular visits to your country. Come along and meet us, and we'll be happy to discuss any questions you have about living and studying in Nottingham.
For details of upcoming visits, see our meet us page.
We work with a number of appointed representatives (agents) in many countries who can help you with the application process and all of the next steps to your arrival at Nottingham.
List of overseas representatives
The British Council’s website and in-country offices can also be a useful source of information.
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