International (non-EU) students
We have listed the English language entry requirements by School in two tables. The first table lists the undergraduate and the second table lists the postgraduate and research requirements. We will also advise you of what you need for your course in your offer.
NTU School or course | IELTS * | |
|---|---|---|
School of Art & Design
| 6.5 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing) | 83 (with minimum reading:18, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 17) |
All practice-based courses | 6.0 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing) | 76 (with minimum reading: 18, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 17) |
School of Art & Design School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences | 6.5 (with minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing) | 83 (with minimum reading:18, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 17) |
Nottingham Business School | 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking) | 85 (with minimum reading: 24, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 24) |
Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism** | 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking) | 100 (with minimum reading: 24, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 24) |
NTU School or course | IELTS* | TOEFL iBT* |
|---|---|---|
School of Art and Design NB MA International Fashion Business | 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing)
6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in writing and speaking, and 5.5 in reading and listening) | 83 (with minimum reading: 18, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 17) |
Nottingham Business School | 6.5 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking) | 85 (with minimum reading: 24, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 24) |
| Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism | 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in reading and writing, and 5.5 in listening and speaking) | 100 (with minimum reading: 24, listening: 17, speaking: 20, writing: 24) |
Bar Professional Training Course | 7.5 (with a minimum of 7.5 in reading, listening, speaking and writing) |
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* Qualifications must have been awarded within two years of the start date of the course.
**If you are applying for an undergraduate degree at the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism please contact Admissions as there may be additional requirements.
English language requirements for all research degree programmes
Either:
Overall IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in all component sections (writing, reading, listening and speaking) or:
Overall TOEFL iBT 94-95 with a minimum of 22 in all four component sections (writing, reading, listening and speaking).
Alternative English language tests
The following English language qualifications are also accepted:
- Cambridge CAE [B]
- Cambridge CPE [C]
- GCSE English [C]
- IGCSE English (as a first or second language) [C]
- International Baccalaureate English A1 Syllabus [Standard level Grade 5 or Higher level Grade 4]
- International Baccalaureate English A2 Syllabus[Standard or Higher level Grade 5]
- International Baccalaureate English B Syllabus [Higher level Grade 5]
- O-level English [C]
- International Foundation Programmes studied in the UK. We can sometimes accept a certain grade in the English component of the course, usually around 65%. Please contact us to find out if your qualification is acceptable.
- Pearsons Test of English (Academic) (62 with minimum 51 in each skill) (54 with minimum 51 in each skill for Art and Design practice-based courses)
- University of Reading (TEEP)
Country-specific qualifications
- Hong Kong: AS Level [HKEAA] Use of English [E] or Hong Kong Certificate of Education Examination (HKCEE) Grade C or level 4
- India: Standard XII [70/100 (70%) or 170/200 (85%)]. Students with a degree from the following universities are exempt: The University of Mumbai, The University of Delhi, The University of Calcutta, The University of Bangalore, The University of Pune, The University of Chennai (Madras)*, Anna University, Osmania University and The University of Goa.
- Malaysia : UCLES English 1119 Syllabus [C]
- West Africa (including Nigeria and Ghana): West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate: [6/C]
- Iceland: Studentsprof (matriculation examination) (8, when taken as a compulsory modern language)
- Norway: Vitnemal (5)
- Switzerland: Maturitatzeugnis/Certificat de Maturite/Attestato de Maturita (5)
- A recognised degree and/or an English qualification equivalent to high school year 12 from one of the following countries:
| Countries A-L | Countries M-Z |
|---|---|
| American Samoa Anguilla Antigua & Barbuda Australia Bahamas Barbados Bermuda Belize Botswana British Virgin Islands Canada* Cayman Islands Christmas Island Cocos Islands Cook Islands Dominica Falkland Islands Fiji Gambia Gibraltar Grenada Guam Guyana Ireland Jamaica Kenya Lesotho Liberia | Malta Malawi Mauritius McDonald Island Montserrat New Zealand Niue Norfolk Islands Papua New Guinea Samoa Seychelles Sierra Leone Singapore South Africa St Helena St Kitts and Nevis St Lucia St Vincent and the Grenadines Swaziland Tanzania Tonga Trinidad and Tobago Turks and Caicos Islands Uganda UK USA US Virgin Islands Zambia Zimbabwe |
* If education has been through the medium of English.
English language requirements for Pre-sessional English (PEAP) courses
There are specific English language requirements for entry on to our PEAP courses to comply with Tier 4 student visa regulations.
Please take me to full information on entry requirements for PEAP courses.
