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We currently have 50 students* from Switzerland studying at The University of Nottingham - find out how you can join them here.
* Source: Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2009/10
Your country contact is Joanne Hyde - please don't hesitate to contact Joanne if you have any questions.
Below is an approximate guide to entry requirements for students from Switzerland for admission to The University of Nottingham at the following levels.
Applicants from Switzerland are normally not required to complete a foundation course.
For further information about our foundation options, please visit our undergraduate prospectus.
Find out how to apply.
We accept the following qualifications:
For the most competitive courses you should hold an overall average grade of at least 5.5-5 (90%) in your Maturity. For the least competitive courses you should hold an overall average grade of at least 4 (70%).
A typical Maturity requirement for a course with a BBB A level entry requirement is an overall average grade of 4.5.
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.
A Diplom / Diplome, Lizentiat / Licencee,
Staatsdiplom / Diplome D’Etat or Bachelors degree (or higher qualification) from a recognised university will be considered for Masters entry.
Typical minimum grade requirements from Swiss universities are as follows:
For more information, please see our postgraduate prospectus.
A masters and bachelors degree from a recognised university are usually required for PhD entry.
Qualifications considered equivalent to masters degrees:
Qualifications considered equivalent to Bachelor degrees:
Exceptional students may be considered for PhD entry without a masters qualification.
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 coures 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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