When applying to study at the University of Nottingham you must be able to evidence you have met the English Language requirements for your chosen course.
The requirements vary depending on course. Details can be found in our prospectus or as a condition of your offer letter. The University recognise a variety of qualifications to demonstrate your language ability.
If you don't have the required level of English
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Applicants from English speaking countries
If you're a native English speaker, or you have studied in an English-speaking country or institution, we may be able to accept your academic qualifications as evidence of your English language ability. Check the list of approved countries on the UK government website.
If you haven't taken any qualifications meeting the criteria listed above, you will need to provide an English language test result, such as IELTS, PTE or TOEFL. See below for further guidance.
Speakers of other languages
We accept a variety of English language tests and qualifications. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test is one of the most common. The IELTS test includes grades in listening, reading, writing and speaking, plus an overall grade. IELTS requirements for each of our courses are listed in our course listings.
We also accept Pearson Test of English (PTE) and TOEFL (IBT) test certificates. (home editions of these test are excluded), as well as a range of academic qualifications from various countries. Check our English language equivalencies information against the IELTS requirement listed in our course listings to see what grade you will need.
You can also meet our entry requirements through a presessional English course with our Centre for English Language Education (CELE).
English language entry policies
Contact our student enquiry team for any queries about English language requirements