Quick glance
All candidates are considered on an individual basis and we accept a broad range of qualifications. The entrance requirements listed apply to 2026 entry.
IB requirements
IB score
34 points overall or 666 in 3 Higher Level Certificates.
IB requirements
One of HL6 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, HL6 Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation OR SL7 Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches AND 6 at HL in one of biology, chemistry, physics or computer science.
A level and GCSE requirements
Required subjects
Maths and one of electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control or design technology: design engineering H404.
Excluded subjects
General studies, critical thinking, citizenship studies, global perspectives and research, and thinking skills.
GCSEs
English grade 4 (C).
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject.
If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ.
If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer.
Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.
Alternative qualifications
We recognise that applicants have a wealth of different experiences and follow a variety of pathways into higher education.
Consequently we treat all applicants with alternative qualifications (besides A levels and the International Baccalaureate) on an individual basis, and we gladly accept students with a whole range of less conventional qualifications including:
- Access to HE Diploma
- Advanced Diploma
- BTEC HND/HNC
- BTEC Extended Diploma
This list is not exhaustive. The entry requirements for alternative qualifications can be quite specific; for example you may need to take certain modules and achieve a specified grade in those modules. Please contact us to discuss the transferability of your qualification. Please see the alternative qualifications page for more information.
RQF BTEC Nationals
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Engineering – D*DD including Distinction in units:
- Engineering Principles
- Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Further Engineering Maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Engineering or Science and A levels – D*D plus A in A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Engineering and A levels – D plus AA including A level maths
- RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in any subject and A levels - D plus AA including A level maths and one of: electronics, computer science, physics, chemistry, biology, further mathematics, design and technology: systems control, design and technology: design engineering
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction (to include a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction in Mathematics) and 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
IELTS/English requirements
IELTS
6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element)
English language requirements
As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details.
For presessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.
If you successfully complete your presessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent.
High school qualifications
Check our country-specific information for guidance on qualifications from your country.
Visa restrictions
International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.
Programme transfer and visas
International students must be aware that transfer between programmes is likely to require application for a new visa. Whilst the department will provide every support, it is the student responsibility to ensure the visa regulations are complied with.
Mature students
At the University of Nottingham, we have a valuable community of mature students and we appreciate their contribution to the wider student population. You can find lots of useful information on the mature students webpage.