The University of Nottingham has an estimated 5 students from New Zealand studying at our UK Campuses, based on 2021/22 data from the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA).
If you want to know what studying at Nottingham is really like, our International Student Life blog is a must-read. Whether they’re writing about societies and support groups, applications and accommodation or shopping and sight-seeing, our international students, from a range of countries around the world, are here to help both current and future students get the most out of your time here throughout your Nottingham journey.
Below is an approximate guide to entry requirements for students from New Zealand for admission to The University of Nottingham at the following levels.
Foundation
Applicants from New Zealand do not normally require a foundation programme.
We offer foundation courses for international students who are not qualified for direct entry to our undergraduate degree courses.
These courses are available at the University of Nottingham International College, just next to University Park Campus, in partnership with Kaplan International Colleges.
Find out more about the courses, entry requirements and progression options on Kaplan's website:
Applications and enquiries for these courses are handled by Kaplan and the college.
International foundation courses
Undergraduate
New Zealand University Entrance certificates with NCEA Level 3 are normally accepted for undergraduate entry.
Typically requirements are 80 credits in NCEA Level 3 with Merits / Excellents in relevant subjects.
The University can also consider qualifications gained before 2004. Please get in touch with your country contact for more details.
Students taking A levels or the IB should refer to the online undergraduate prospectus for entry requirements.
Students taking APs or SATIIs should refer to entry requirements for the USA.
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Masters
A bachelors degree from a recognised university will be considered for masters entry.
Both honours and ordinary degrees are acceptable, and the entry requirements are the same as for UK bachelors degrees (honours).
For more information, please see our postgraduate prospectus.
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PhD and research
A bachelors degree from a recognised university will be considered for masters entry.
Both honours and ordinary degrees are acceptable, and the entry requirements are the same as for UK bachelors degrees (honours).
For all research degrees, we recommend that you make initial enquiries with a potential supervisor or the relevant University of Nottingham school / department before applying. A research proposal is required when submitting your application.
For more information, please see our postgraduate prospectus.
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Staff from the University of Nottingham make regular visits to countries around the world. Come along and meet us, and we'll be happy to discuss any questions you have about living and studying in Nottingham.
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