International and EU Baccalaureate information
If you’re studying the International Baccalaureate or European Baccalaureate and are interested in coming to NTU you'll find details of our course entry requirements on this page.
Welcome to NTU
We welcome applications from students who are studying a range of academic qualifications.
We understand that the Baccalaureate Diplomas are rigorous programmes which involves studying a range of subjects to significant depth.
We have a long history of accepting Baccalaureate Diplomas for our courses. This has helped us to develop requirements which offer you the best possible opportunity to access and succeed in your studies.
International Baccalaureate
If you’re studying the full IB Diploma, you will need an overall pass, including specific grades in your Higher Level Subjects, depending on the UCAS tariff point requirement for your chosen course.
| UCAS Tariff point requirement | IB Diploma result |
|---|---|
| 96 | Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 12 points from three Higher Level Subjects |
| 104 | Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 13 points from three Higher Level Subjects |
| 112 | Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 14 points from three Higher Level Subjects |
| 120 | Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 15 points from three Higher Level Subjects |
| 128 | Overall Pass in the IB Diploma, including at least 16 points from three Higher Level Subjects |
Where a specific subject grade is required at A Level, the following is required in the IB:
- Grade A = 6 at Higher Level in relevant subject
- Grade B = 5 at Higher Level in relevant subject
- Grade C = 4 at Higher Level in relevant subject
- Grade D = 3 at Higher Level in relevant subject
Students who do not complete the IB Diploma may be accepted on the basis of:
- Two Standard Level and two Higher Level Certificates or
- Three Higher Level Certificates
Where the full Diploma has not been studied, the UCAS Tariff point calculator can be used to calculate the Tariff points.
To meet the University's English language entry requirements you will need one of the following:
- a grade 4 or above in IB English or
- IELTS or other English language qualification accepted by the University at the appropriate grade.
European Baccalaureate
| UCAS Tariff point requirement | European Baccalaureate result |
|---|---|
| 80 | 60% |
| 88 | 62% |
| 96 | 65% |
| 104 | 67% |
| 112 | 70% |
| 120 | 72% |
| 128 | 75% |
| 136 | 80% |
Where a specific subject grade is required at A Level, the following is required in the European Baccalaureate:
- Grade A = 8
- Grade B = 7
- Grade C = 6
- Grade D = 5
To meet the University's English language entry requirements you will need one of the following:
- a grade 6 or above in English as a first or second language or English Literature in the European Baccalaureate
- IELTS or other English language qualifications accepted by the University at the appropriate grade.