Overview
The University of Nottingham is a public research university based in the East Midlands in England, UK, founded in 1881. Ranked joint 84th in the world in the QS World University Rankings® 2018, the University of Nottingham is particularly strong in the following subject areas:
- Pharmacy and pharmacology (6th in the QS World University Rankings by Subject)
- Education and training (22nd)
- Veterinary sciences (29th)
- Geography (46th)
- English language and literature (49th)
University Highlights
English language requirements
English language equivalencies
| Qualification | Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each element | 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in each element | 7.0 with no less than 6.0 in each element |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 (minimum 17 in Writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking) | 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements) | 100 (minimum 19 with 20 in Speaking) |
| PTE Academic | 55 (minimum 51) | 62 (minimum 55) | 67 (minimum 55) |
| IGCSE/GCSE/O level English (as a first language) | Grade C | Grade C | Grade B |
| IGCSE English (as a second language) | Grade B | Grade B | Grade A |
| Cambridge Proficiency Test | C | B | B |
| Cambridge Advanced Test | Grade B | Grade A | Grade A |
| International Baccalaureate English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level) | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| International Baccalaureate English B (Higher Level) | Grade 4 | Grade 4 | Grade 5 |
| International Baccalaureate English B (Standard Level) | Grade 5 | Grade 5 | Grade 6 |
| Warwick English Language Test | CCC | BBC | ABB |
| Warwick HE Foundation Programme(English and Study Skills element) | 50% | 55% | 60% |
| UETESOL | BBBCC (above pass) | BBBBB (above pass) | AABBB |
| European Baccalaureate (first or second language) | 6 | 6 | 7 |
Students who require extra support to meet the English language requirements for their academic course can attend a presessional course at the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) to prepare for their future studies. Students who pass at the required level can progress directly to their academic programme without needing to retake IELTS.
Pathways Program
| Foundation Certificate | Pre-Masters |
| Prepare for your undergraduate degree English language entry requirement: | Prepare for your postgraduate degree English language entry requirement: |
| minimum UKVI IELTS 4.0 in all skills | minimum UKVI IELTS 4.5 in all skills |
| Tuition fees: from £17,080 | Tuition fees: from £18,480 |
| Course length: 6 to 15 months | Course length: 6 to 15 months |