International students
United Arab Emirates

Information for students from the United Arab Emirates

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Entry requirements

Foundation courses

Students taking the Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) or American High School Diploma (no APs or SAT IIs) are usually required to take a foundation course.

Our foundation courses

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 courses

Full-time courses across our five faculties typically last for three to four years, although some degrees such as medicine and architecture have a longer duration.

Undergraduate entry requirements

Our Undergraduate Prospectus lists entry requirements for A levels and International Baccalaureate students for each course.

If you are applying from the Emirati High School system or Tawjahiya (Secondary School Leaving Certificate) you must complete a foundation course for entry to our undergraduate programmes. As well as our own foundation courses, we accept foundation certificates from selected providers in the UK.

Students who have completed a Diploma from one of the Higher Colleges of Technology listed below, with a GPA of at least 3.0 out of 4.0 may be considered for first year entry and those with a Higher Diploma of 3.0/4.0 may be considered for second year on an individual basis (depending on subjects studied and relevance).

  • Al Ain Men's College / Women's College
  • Abu Dhabi Men's College / Women's College
  • Dubai Men's College / Women's College
  • Fujairah Men's College / Women's College
  • Ras Al Khaimah Men's College / Women's College
  • Sharjah Men's College / Women's College

If your qualification isn't listed, please contact us for further information. 

This summary is provided as guidance and requirements may vary for individual courses, which often require high grades in relevant subjects.

Students who have completed two years of university study and achieved good grades may be considered for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. Indian XII applicants can be considered for first year entry and should refer to entry requirements for India.

Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA

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Masters courses

We offer a wide range of postgraduate masters degree programmes across our five faculties. Full-time masters courses typically last for one year.

Masters entry requirements

Applicants should hold a bachelors degree of a good standard from a recognised university, usually in a relevant subject area. Check course details in our Postgraduate Prospectus to see whether your chosen course requires the equivalent of an Upper Second Class (2:1) or Lower Second Class (2:2) degree.

Our entry requirements for degrees from UAE universities vary depending on the university where you have studied and the course you are applying for at Nottingham. The summary below is provided as guidance but requirements may vary for individual courses and we do require higher grades from some universities.

Entry requirement

Upper Second Class (2:1)

Lower Second Class (2:2)

 GPA 0-4

 3.0

 2.5

GPA 0-5

 3.75

 3

Percentage

80%

75%

Letter Grades A-D

B

C

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Research courses

Our PhD courses, available across a wide range of subject areas, typically include three years of full time research followed by an optional writing-up period of one year to complete your thesis.

PhD entry requirements

Applicants should hold a masters degree of a good standard from a recognised university in a relevant subject area.

See the masters section for guidance on the grades we typically require from UAE universities. These will vary depending on the university where you have studied and the course you are applying for at Nottingham.

You should identify possible supervisors at Nottingham before applying and prepare a research proposal to submit with your application.

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Scholarships and funding

 

UAE students at Nottingham

  • A vibrant multi-cultural community with over 150 different nationalities represented in our student body
  • Over 200 societies on campus offering a broad range of activities and events, including many international and cultural societies
  • Outstanding sports facilities and support with over 70 sports clubs
  • Exchange programmes and study abroad links with more than 200 partner universities worldwide
  • Excellent careers support including work placements, part-time work opportunities and regular careers fairs on campus
  • The Nottingham Advantage Award offers students the chance to get involved in a wide range of extra-curricular and co-curricular modules designed to enhance employability, personal and professional development.
  • A range of Support Services for students, including Chaplaincy and Faith Support and prayer facilities on campus
  • A wide selection of cuisine available in Nottingham, halal, vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for in the city and on campus
  • Museums, theatres, art galleries, music venues and a wide range of sports venues, the city of Nottingham is vibrant, affordable and only 15 minutes from campus

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Find out more about student life

 

Connect with us

James Medina - International Recruitment Manager

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Contact James

james.medina@nottingham.ac.uk

Official representatives

Our official representatives in the United Arab Emirates can assist you with applying for our courses, visa processes and preparing to study with us.

About our overseas representatives

 Meet us 

In the United Arab Emirates

We regularly travel to the UAE to meet with prospective students and their families, visit schools and to attend education fairs and other events each year.

Meet us in the UAE

In Nottingham

You are also very welcome to visit our campuses in Nottingham for an open day or an independent visit.

Visit us in Nottingham

 

Get in touch or connect online 

 

International Student Recruitment

C Floor, YANG Fujia Building
Jubilee Campus, Wollaton Road
Nottingham, NG8 1BB, UK

+44 (0) 115 951 5247
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