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Information and entry requirements for students from Rwanda

Find everything you need to know about studying at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) if you're a student from Rwanda.

A welcome message from NTU’s Team Africa representatives

Nottingham Trent University Country Advisors for students from Africa

Team Africa at NTU

Hello and welcome to NTU

We’re NTU’s Team Africa representatives – Annabel, Edel, Vera, Elizabeth, Anna and Billy.

We’re delighted that you’re thinking about joining us. We regular travel to events throughout Africa and love meeting new students and families who are interested in higher education. Hopefully one day we'll be able to meet you too!

You can find our visit schedule on the NTU in Africa page. You can also register for updates to stay informed about the latest news and opportunities at NTU.

If you can't meet us in person, please contact africa@ntu.ac.uk and we'll get back to you.

We can even arrange a Skype call to discuss things in more detail.

Scholarships for students from African countries

We offer prestigious, competitive scholarships worth up to 50% to international students. You must have an offer to study a full-time postgraduate course at NTU (including Confetti courses) to apply. See the full list of international scholarships.

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. Please tick the box which states you wish to be considered for the High Achievers Award.

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.

Typical entry requirements for our courses

If you have questions about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us for advice.

Your qualificationYou could study
Diplome des Humanites Completes / Ordinary Level certificate of EducationConsidered for a foundation certificate and diploma at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC)
Advanced General Certificate of Education (AGCE)
Baccalaureat / Diplome de Bachelier / Certificate of Higher EducationConsidered for direct entry to undergraduate degrees
Licence (four years)

Considered for postgraduate study

  • For a 2.1, a mark of 80% or above or an average of Grande Distinctions
  • For a 2.2, a mark of 70-80% or an average of Distinctions
Bachelor (Honours) degree

Considered for postgraduate study

  • 70%, B+, 4/5 from 4 Years Honours Degree
Masters degreeConsidered for PhD study

English language requirements

We accept many different tests and qualifications for students arriving from Rwanda, such as the Ordinary Level Certificate of Education with grade 1-6/D1-C6. m Rwanda.

Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.

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.

View our NTU Education Counsellors Network.