Information and entry requirements for students from Sierra Leone
On this page, we’ve included everything you’ll need to know – meet NTU Country Advisor for Sierre Leone, 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, 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.
If you’d like us to keep in touch with you please register with us and we’ll send you updates on what’s happening at the University.
Entry requirements
| Your qualification | You could study |
|---|---|
High School Diploma - Metevaseth (year 12) Grade: 14/20 to be considered for direct entry | Bachelor degree courses |
Four year High School Diploma (Theoretical, Technical, Vocational). Grades required: 14/20 = CCD15/20 = BCC16/20 = BBB17/20 = ABB18/20 = AAB |
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Associate Degree (Kardani/Fogh Diplom) from a technical/vocational institute. Grades required : 14/20 = CCD15/20 = BCC16/20 = BBB17/20 = ABB18/20 = AAB | Bachelor degree courses |
| 4 years Bachelor's Degree (Licence or Karshenasi) from a recognised university. Grade Required: 1st Class =18/20 (from a State University) or, 17/20 (from a Private University)2.1 = 13/20 or 65% (from a State University) or, 14/20 or 70% (from a Private University)2.2 = 11/20 or 55% (from a State University) or, 12/20 or 60% (from a Private University) | Postgraduate courses |
If you have questions about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us for advice.
International qualifications
If you’ve studied an international qualification please refer to the relevant country page for the entry requirements. For example if you studied the American High School Diploma in Iran you need to check on the USA country page.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
We offer pre-sessional English (PEAP) courses which – if successfully completed – lead directly to your academic course. Depending on your IELTS score you can study English from 6 to 20 weeks.
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 1st class degree from a recognised university in your Home nation.
- Be a resident and national of a Sub-Saharan African county.
The Sub-Saharan Africa High Achievers Award is now closed for applications. The final deadline was 1 March 2023.
You can still apply for the main scholarship scheme. Find out more information about our deadlines and how to apply below.
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 Education Counsellors
We work closely with a network of representatives 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.
You'll find their details on this page.