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Information and entry requirements for students from The Gambia

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

Nottingham Trent University Country Advisors for students from Africa

Team Africa at NTU

Hello, we’re NTU’s Team Africa representatives: Annabel, Edel, Vera, Elizabeth, 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.

Our visit schedule is on the NTU in Africa webpage or you can register with us and we’ll let you know when we’re next visiting

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!

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.

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.

Your qualificationYou could study
WAECConsidered for a foundation certificate at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC)
Bachelor degreeConsidered for direct entry to undergraduate degrees

Masters degree

Considered for direct entry to postgraduate study

English language requirements

We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from The Gambia, such as the West African Examinations Council Senior School Certificate (WASSCE) with a grade C or 6. Please provide a scratch card as part of your application. 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.