Information for students from Ecuador
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Entry requirements
Foundation courses
Students taking the Ecuadorian Título de Bachiller (Secondary School Certificate) are required to take a foundation course.
We offer foundation courses for international students who are not qualified for direct entry to our undergraduate degree courses.
These courses are available at the University of Nottingham International College, just next to University Park Campus, in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges.
Find out more about the courses, entry requirements and progression options on Kaplan's website:
Applications and enquiries for these courses are handled by Kaplan and the college.
International foundation courses
Undergraduate courses
Full-time courses across our five faculties typically last for three to four years, although some degrees such as medicine and architecture have a longer duration.
Undergraduate entry requirements
Applicants with international qualifications or university studies can be considered for direct entry into UG degrees.
Students who have successfully completed the first year of a Bachelor’s degree (Licenciatura) at a recognised University may be exempt from foundation programme and considered for admission to year 1 of the Bachelors degree if relevant subjects have been studied and strong grades achieved – grades ranging from minimum average of 13 to 16.
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.
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English language requirements
Masters courses
We offer a wide range of postgraduate masters degree programmes across our five faculties. Full-time masters courses typically last for one year.
Masters entry requirements
Applicants should hold a bachelors degree (Licenciatura) of a good standard from a recognised university, usually in a relevant subject area. Check course details in our Postgraduate Prospectus to see whether your chosen course requires the equivalent of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or Lower Second Class (2:2) degree.
Our entry requirements for degrees from Ecuadorian universities vary depending on the university where you have studied and the course you are applying for at Nottingham. The summary below is provided as guidance but requirements may vary for individual courses and we do require higher grades from some universities.
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Titulo de Licenciado
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Upper Second Class (2:1)
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Lower Second Class (2:2)
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1-20
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16-14
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13-10 |
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1-10
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8 |
7.5 |
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Research courses
Our PhD courses, available across a wide range of subject areas, typically include three years of full time research followed by an optional writing-up period of one year to complete your thesis.
A masters and bachelors degree from a recognised university are usually required for PhD entry, although exceptional students may be considered for PhD entry without a masters qualification.
See the masters section for guidance on the grades we typically require from Ecuadorian universities. These will vary depending on the university where you have studied and the course you are applying for at Nottingham.
You should identify possible supervisors at Nottingham before applying and prepare a research proposal to submit with your application.
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English language requirements
Scholarships and funding
Ecuadorian students at Nottingham
- A vibrantLatin American student community, with a Latin, ballroom and salsa dancing society
- Over 200 societies on campus offering celebrations, festivals and social events throughout the year
- Outstanding sports facilities and support with over 70 sports clubs
- Exchange programmes and study abroad links with more than 200 partner universities worldwide
- Excellent careers support including work placements, part-time work opportunities and regular careers fairs on campus
- The Nottingham Advantage Award offers students the chance to get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular modules designed to enhance employability, personal and professional development
- A range of Support Services for students, including Chaplaincy and Faith Support and prayer facilities on campus
- Latin American cuisine is available in Nottingham and the UK, and vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for in Nottingham and on campus
- With museums, theatres, art galleries, music venues and a wide range of sports venues, the city of Nottingham is vibrant, affordable and only 15 minutes from campus
Connect with us
You can email a member of the team at internationaloffice@nottingham.ac.uk.
Or find other ways to contact or meet us including virtual and in-person events.
Official representatives
Find out about our official representatives in your country, who can help you with applying for our courses, visa processes and preparing to study with us in the UK.