Students from Korea
Student from Korea and interested in studying at NTU? You'll find entry requirements for our Bachelors and Masters degrees for Korean students on this page. You'll also meet your NTU Country Advisor who can help you with your study plans.
Welcome
Hello, my name’s Dave Berry and I'm the NTU Country Advisor for Korea. I’m delighted you’re considering studying with us and if you have any questions I’ll be happy to help.
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 Korea so we can arrange to meet if you wish, or you can contact me directly.
What are the entry requirements for students from Korea?
The entry requirements for Bachelors and Masters degrees at NTU for Korean students 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.
Foundation courses or International Year One courses at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC)
or
Year 1 entry to NTU’s creative, portfolio-based courses in our School of Art & Design and School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.
Considered for Year One entry to Bachelors degrees.
See our International Baccalaureate Diploma entry requirements.
Individual IB certificates can also be considered.
Students with one year of post-High School study can be considered for Year 1 entry to our undergraduate courses.
Students with good grades and 2-3 years of post-High School study can occasionally be considered for Year 2 or Year 3 entry – please contact the International Development Office for further information.
- For courses requiring a 2:2 - GPA of 2.7/4.5 or 80%
- For courses requiring a 2:1 - GPA of 3.2/4.5 or 85%
If your GPA is on a 4.0 or 4.3 scale, or your transcript is letter-graded (i.e. A, B, C or D), please contact Dave Berry for further information.
Can study Postgraduate research.
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.
Introduction to NTU from Korean academic
Dr Miriam Park, Principal Lecturer in Psychology (Internationalisation and External Partnership) for the School of Social Sciences at NTU, highlights the exceptional opportunities available for studying at NTU. Dr Park believes that NTU provides an excellent choice for prospective Korean students looking to study abroad.
Scholarships
Do you have an offer to study with us? Why not apply for our exclusive Korea scholarship. If you're a postgraduate student you can apply for £5,000 towards your studies.
We also offer a variety of other scholarships ranging from £2,000 to 50% of your tuition fee. Once you submit an application form we’ll assess you for all scholarships you are eligible for.
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