Information and entry requirements for students from South Africa
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
Hello, we’re NTU’s Team Africa (Wole, Annabel, Anna, Kotana and Richie) and we are your NTU Representatives! We’re delighted you’re thinking about studying here. We regularly visit the region and love meeting new students and families personally to give 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 us your queries or we could even arrange a Skype session.
Entry requirements
| Your qualification | You could study |
|---|---|
| Senior Certificate (with Matriculation endorsement) or IEB programme | Undergraduate degree courses: Average grade of C in 5 subjects We do not consider Life Orientation or local language when making offers |
| National Higher Certificate, National Diploma or Diploma in Technology (DipTech) Completed the first year at a recognised South African University | Year Two or Three entry to undergraduate courses considered |
Bachelor Degree (with Honours) 75-100% = 1st class Bachelor Degree (Ordinary) An overall average grade of 65% or above can be considered for entry to Postgraduate courses | Postgraduate (Masters) courses |
| Masters degree | Postgraduate (PhD) research |
If you have questions about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us for advice.
English language requirements
We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from South Africa. You can find full details here.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.
Meet our students
NTU representatives
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.