Students from Botswana
Interested in studying at Nottingham Trent University (NTU)? On this page, we’ve included everything you’ll need to know – meet NTU’s Representatives for Africa, learn about our entry requirements, and sign up to keep in touch with us.
Welcome to NTU

Team Africa at NTU
Hello, we’re NTU’s Team Africa representatives: Annabel, Edel, Vera, Funmi, Anna and Billy.
We’re delighted you’re thinking about studying with us at NTU. We love meeting new students and families who are interested in higher education to give personal advice and guidance.
You can find our visit schedule on the NTU in Africa page. You can also register for updates.
If you can't meet us in person just email africa@ntu.ac.uk and we'll get back to you.
We can't wait to welcome you to NTU!
Entry requirements
See how your qualifications will be measured up against entry criteria for our courses.
Please note that these entry requirements are guidelines only. If you have questions or if your qualification is not listed, please contact our specialist African student admissions team: africa@ntu.ac.uk.
Considered for a foundation certificate at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC)
Considered for direct entry to undergraduate degrees.
A minimum of 4 years can be considered for Year Two entry to undergraduate degrees or top-up courses.
2:1 and first class degrees (minimum of 5 or 6 years) can be considered for postgraduate study.
A minimum of 4 years can be considered for Year Two entry to undergraduate degrees or top-up courses.
2:1 and first class degrees (minimum of 5 or 6 years) can be considered for postgraduate study.
We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from Botswana, such as the Botswana General Certificate of Secondary Education Examination with a grade C. Find full details of alternative English qualifications we accept.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.
Scholarships
Sub-Saharan Africa High Achievers Award
We are pleased to offer up to £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Sub-Saharan African students. To be eligible you must:
- Achieve a 2.1 or 1st class degree from a recognised university in your Home nation.
- Be a resident and national of a Sub-Saharan African county.
To apply you will need to complete our online application form and tick the box which states you wish to be considered for the High Achievers Award.
LLM Sub-Saharan Africa Scholarship
Nottingham Law School (NLS) is pleased to offer one competitive scholarship up to a value of half your tuition fee.
We welcome applications from students from Nigeria who are holding an offer to study on a NLS full-time LLM Masters programme (not including LPC/BTC).
The scholarship will be awarded to the candidate who most closely meets the criteria for the award.
Find out more information about our deadlines and how to apply below.
NTU representatives
We work closely with NTU Education Counsellors all over the world including counsellors in education agencies, schools and colleges. They can advise you on entry requirements, the application process and how to apply for a visa among other things.
Visit NTU Education Counsellors Network for more information.