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

Hello, my name’s Kotana Hau and I'm the NTU Advisor for Zambia. I’m delighted you’re considering studying with us and if you have any questions I’ll be happy to help.
There’s a lively African community here who’ll make you feel very welcome. I love meeting new students and their families personally to give 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. We’ll also let you know if I'm visiting Zambia so we can arrange to meet if you wish, or you can contact us directly.
What are the entry requirements for students from Zambia?
The entry requirements for Bachelors and Masters degrees at NTU for students from Zambia are listed below. Select your qualification from the list to see what you need to join a course at the University.
Please note that these entry requirements are guidelines only. If you have questions about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us.
English language requirements
We accept many different tests and qualifications, including qualifications from Zambia, such as the School Certificate / General Certificate of Education Grade 1-6 as an equivalent to IELTS 6.5.
You’ll need an IELTS qualification at the appropriate grade or an alternative English language qualification accepted by the University.
Students who do not meet the English language requirements may be required to take a pre-sessional English language (PEAP) course.
Can be considered for entry onto postgraduate courses with the following:
Distinction 3.50 and above
Merit 2.50 - 3.49
Credit 1.50 - 2.49
Distinction required for courses requiring a 2:1. Merit required for courses requiring a 2:2.
If you have a credit you can be considered for entry onto Pre-Masters courses at Nottingham Trent International College.
Can be considered for Postgraduate research courses (MPhil/PhD).
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.
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.
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