What you need to know
Transfer into the University of Nottingham
Undergraduate full-time transfers
Students who wish to transfer from another institution to the University of Nottingham for an undergraduate course should contact Admissions initially to check eligibility. This is because courses may not be able to consider applications for year 2 or 3 entry due to accreditation requirements, core modules that may not be covered by other providers and/or lack of vacancies on the course.
If the course supports transfers, Admissions will check to see if an offer for a place on year 2 or 3 can be made (depending on course vacancies, previous qualifications, previous study and if any core modules are required). If a transfer would be considered, an application should then be made through UCAS. The standard application process would then apply.
A Recognition of Other Learning application may also be required depending on the year of entry. Other information on the detail of transfers is included in this policy.
Postgraduate transfers
Students wishing to transfer their study on a postgraduate taught or research course should contact Admissions. Applications should be submitted through NottinghamHub. They are assessed by the relevant academic department and transfers will be subject to the Recognition of Other Learning process.
Partnerships
A number of teaching partnerships exist and are covered by a Memorandum Of Agreement between the University of Nottingham and the partner institution. Applications to partnership courses are normally submitted through UCAS or NottinghamHub. More information can be found as part of the Recognition of Other Learning process.
Transfer to an alternative course offered by the university
If you are considering a transfer of course our Quality Manual is a good starting point, as there are some conditions attached to the transfer process. However, please note that not all courses offer the opportunity for transfer onto them, please check the lists below to see which courses may be available.
Please note, for all transfers you must meet the entry criteria for the course. Please ensure you check that you meet the entry criteria on the Online Course Catalog before requesting a transfer.
Requests to transfer will normally need to be received either prior to or within three weeks of the start of the session/semester.
Find out more about course transfers and complete a form
Withdraw or choose to study elsewhere
If you have decided that you wish to study elsewhere, the first thing that you should do is enquire with your chosen university/higher education institution as to whether that will be possible in your circumstances.
When you have secured a place you will need to be released from the University of Nottingham through our withdrawal process. Complete the withdrawal form and return to Student Services.
We would encourage you to still have a conversation with your personal tutor or course director to ensure that this is the right decision for you.
Voluntary interruption of study
You may want to interrupt your studies. Voluntary interruption of study is one of the ways the university can support you through personal difficulty and can also be used in other time-limited circumstances (for example, by SU sabbatical officers).
You should make your request to your school, and it is for the school to decide whether or not to recommend the interruption, taking into account the guidance found in the Quality Manual.
In the case of research students who have already had an interruption of a year, any further extension will only be approved in exceptional circumstances.
Further details and interruption forms can be found on the Quality Manual voluntary interruption of study webpage(s).
Quality Manual voluntary interruption of study
Compulsory break in learning - apprenticeship students
As an apprentice you may request to take a break in learning from your apprenticeship if you plan to return to the same programme at a later date. You may take a break in learning either with, or without a break in employment and the reason for the break and its expected duration must be discussed and agreed with your employer. Examples could include medical treatment, parental leave or leave for other personal reasons.
You should request the break in learning through your programme team or relevant Degree Apprenticeship Officer who will be happy to guide you through the process.