International students

The School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment has a diverse international community across undergraduate, postgraduate and research levels.

We have students from over 30 countries studying in the School, ensuring an international perspective and approach.

The School prides itself on the particular care and support that is provided for international students; liaison staff, course tutors and trained counsellors are available to help where needed. In the week prior to undergraduate enrolment, new international students are offered a detailed orientation programme.

The School has a global network of agency representatives who work closely with the School in order to advise students on the opportunities for studying at NTU. This network is supported by visits from institutional representatives who conduct interviews, seminars and presentations. For further information please visit the International Office website.

Applications

Please visit the International Office website for details on how to apply to NTU.

Students wishing to study at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built environment must have a high level of English language competence equivalent to IELTS 6.0 for undergraduate level one entry and IELTS level 6.5 for postgraduate study.

Helping you to improve your English

If it's not your first language, studying English can take a little time to get used to. That's why Nottingham Language Centre offers you support throughout your course. We can help you to learn new academic study skills and give you subject specific support.

Our University Language Programme also runs free language improvement classes. In addition, the Nottingham Language Centre runs Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) courses throughout the year to help you to meet our entry requirements.

Helping you to prepare for studying in the UK

Take a look at the Prepare for Success website, an independent online toolkit, designed to introduce you to aspects of university study in the UK which might be new or different for you.

Prepare for Success is an interactive web tool for international students who are getting ready to come to the UK for study in further or higher education. It contains learning resources which are activity-based to help you find out about different aspects of academic life in the UK and the skills needed for effective study. 

Helping you to settle in

Please see arrival help for details of help available once you arrive at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

Also, you can get involved with the International Students Network, which is the largest in the UK, has members from all over the world and organises events in Nottingham as well as around the UK.

We look forward to welcoming you into our international community.

Any questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact our International office on +44 (0)115 848 8175 or email.