Information and entry requirements for students from Kuwait

Welcome to NTU
Hello, my name’s Hamzah Ikram and I'm the NTU Representative for Kuwait. I’m delighted you’re considering studying with us and if you have any questions I’ll be happy to help. The University is recognised by the Ministry of Higher Education in Kuwait.
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.
Entry requirements
Your qualification | You could study |
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General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al-A'ama) Grade 60%+ | Foundation certificate at Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC) |
General Secondary Education Certificate (Shahadat-Al-Thanawia-Al-A'ama) Grade 80%+ | International Year One course at NTIC. |
The Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Diploma Grade 2.0/4 (Good, C), or minimum of 55% | Bachelor degrees. |
Bachelor degree from recognised university in Kuwait Grade 2.2 = B or 2.67/4 or 5/9 or Good | Masters degrees Students who do not meet this grade can be considered for a Graduate Diploma at NTIC. |
Masters degree from recognised university in Kuwait | PhD research. |
If you have questions about your qualification and it is not listed here, please contact us for advice.
International qualifications
If you’ve studied an international qualification please refer to the relevant country page for the entry requirements. For example if you studied the American High School Diploma in Kuwait you need to check on the USA country page.
Pre-sessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP)
We offer pre-sessional English (PEAP) courses which – if successfully completed – lead directly to your academic course. Depending on your IELTS score you can study English from 6 to 20 weeks.
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.