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Information and entry requirements for students from Canada

Student from Canada and interested in studying at NTU? Find entry requirements for Bachelors and Masters degrees and meet your country advisor for Canada.

Welcome

Hello, my name’s Becca Kennedy and I'm the NTU Representative for Canada. I’m delighted you’re considering studying with us and if you have any questions I’ll be happy to help.

If you're visiting NTU and would like to have a campus tour, please email me and we can arrange an appointment.

We’ll also let you know if I’m visiting Canada so we can arrange to meet if you wish, or you can contact me directly.

If you’d like to keep in touch please register with us and we’ll send you the latest news and opportunities at the University, including scholarship information, live events and finding a counsellor to help you apply.

What are the entry requirements for students from Canada?

The entry requirements for Bachelors and Masters degrees at NTU for students from Canada 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

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.

You can gain entry onto Undergraduate year one with the following qualifications:

  • Canadian Grade 12 (High School Diploma) Alberta, New Brunswick, New Foundland, North West Territories, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Saskatchewan – 75% attained when graded out of 100%.
  • Canadian Grade 12 (High School Diploma) British Columbia, Yukon – At least 5 Grade Cs in relevant subjects.
  • Canadian Grade 12 (Senior School Diploma) Manitoba. 4 credits awarded at 300 level and in each credit subject at least 70% attained.

You can gain entry onto Undergraduate year one with the following qualifications:

  • 6, Grade 12 University, College Preparation or University / College courses including Grade 12 University English – 70% overall attained.

You can gain entry onto Postgraduate courses requiring a 2.2 undergraduate degree with the following qualification:

  • Bachelor degree with a GPA of 2.7.

You can gain entry onto Postgraduate courses requiring a 2.1 undergraduate degree with the following qualification:

  • Bachelor degree with a GPA of 3.0.

Canada Law High Achievers Award

We are pleased to offer a £3,000 fee reduction to all high achieving Canadian students. To apply you need to complete our application form and tick the box which states you wish to be considered for the High Achievers Award. To be eligible you must:

  • Have an offer to study either a full time LLM course or our full-time Senior Status Law course.
  • Achieve a Bachelor degree with a 2.1 or higher from a recognised Canadian University.

Funding

If you are intending to apply for financial support whilst studying at Nottingham Trent University, you will need to complete your initial application through your province or territory’s Student Aid Office.

Loans are not paid directly to the University. You are required to pay your tuition fees yourself.

If you have any queries in relation to authorising a Canadian Loan, please contact us by calling +44 (0)115 848 2494 or by emailing usloans@ntu.ac.uk.

How to apply for loans

Detailed information on how to apply, including the types of student grants, eligibility, and maximum lifetime limits, can be found on the Government of Canada student aid pages or by visiting your province or territory student aid office.

How to pay your fees

Loans are not paid directly to the University. You are required to pay your tuition fees yourself.  Details on how to pay your fees can be found here.

Confirmation of enrolment

We can support you with the completion of enrolment confirmation forms and program information forms.  You should submit forms to usloans@ntu.ac.uk.

Repayment

Details on how to repay your student loan can be found here.

Contact us

If you need any help or advice regarding your Canadian loan you can email our Student Financial Support service or call +44 (0)115 848 2494.

The Student Financial Support service is open:

  • Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 5 pm
  • Friday, 8.30 am to 4.30 pm

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