Information for UK-based international students
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Entry requirements
Foundation courses
Applicants from within the UK who are interested in applying for a foundation course would usually need to have taken GCSEs.
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
We regularly accept international students from a wide variety of UK schools, colleges and foundation providers onto our undergraduate courses. Please refer to the online prospectus for entry requirements.
We regularly accept students from the Foundation providers listed below, among others:
- INTO
- Bellerbys College
- CATS College
Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.
We accept a variety of UK qualifications as meeting our English language requirements, including C or above in GCSE or A level English, or equivalent IB grades in English.
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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
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.
Exceptional students may be considered for PhD entry without a masters qualification.
Typical minimum requirements range from a lower second class degree (category IIB) to an upper second class degree (category IIA) for the Bachelor degree and a Pass or Merit for the Masters degree.
Degrees from UK universities are accepted as meeting our English language requirements.
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
International students at Nottingham
- A vibrant multi-cultural community with over 150 different nationalities represented in our student body
- 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
- A wide range of cuisines are widely available in Nottingham, vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for in the city and on campus
- 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.