Students from China
Interested in studying at Nottingham Trent University (NTU)? On this page, we’ve included everything you’ll need to know – meet NTU’s advisors for China, learn about our entry requirements, and get a taste of what it’s like to live and learn in Nottingham.
Welcome to NTU
NTU Advisors for China
We are delighted you’re considering studying with us. We're LinJing Guo, Fiona Wang and Mook Mou. Linjing is based in Beijing, and Fiona and Mook are based in Nottingham. We are a team of advisors for China who can answer your questions about applying and studying at NTU.
We visit cities across China regularly and love meeting new students and families personally to give advice and guidance. We can advise you on our courses, how to apply, and what it's like studying in the UK so please email the China team with your questions.
If you’d like to keep in touch please register with us. We can send you updates on what’s happening at the University and details of our visit schedule.
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在NTU中文网站上查找相关的入学要求、课程以及合作大学的信息.
China Star Scholarship
We are delighted to offer a £3,000 China Star Scholarship for permanent residents of mainland China.
To apply you need to have an offer to study at NTU and hold, or be scheduled to complete, an academic qualification that meets the requirement for your course.
Complete our short application form and tick the box which states you wish to apply for the China Star Scholarship. Complete a full scholarship application to be assessed for awards up to 50% of your tuition fee.
What’s it like to live and study in Nottingham?
NTU is an excellent university, and Nottingham is a wonderful city. But don’t take our word for it – our students have made a video about their time here, which brings the NTU experience to life.
Entry requirements
| Your qualification | You could study |
|---|---|
| High School Year 2 Grades of 70% and above | Foundation courses at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) |
| High School Year 3 Grades of 80% and above | International Year One courses at NTIC |
| Completion of first year of Chinese university degree | First year bachelors degrees |
Completion of 3 years High School with a minimum average of 75%. Aptitude Scholastic Tests (AST) – completing the core AST in Maths and English with a minimum grade of 180 in each. Where published entry requirements for a degree course indicate a subject specific A Level requirement in Biology, Chemistry or Physics, this will also be required in the AST with a score of 180. | First year bachelors degrees |
| Three year diploma or higher national diploma | Considered for advanced entry to selected bachelors degrees or for Pre-Masters courses at Nottingham Trent International College |
Bachelors degree (four years or five + years in medicine / dentistry) from a recognised higher education institution in China. Grades of 70% or above | Postgraduate (Masters) courses |
| Masters degree from a recognised higher education institution in China. Grades of 70% or above | Postgraduate research |
If you have a question about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us for advice. | |
English Language entry requirements
You’ll need an IELTS qualification at the appropriate grade or an alternative English language qualification accepted by the University.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a Pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.
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NTU-approved education counsellors
Need more advice on applying and visas? We always recommend that you get advice from an NTU-approved education agency. Find one from our worldwide network near you.
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