Nottingham Trent University: Fees, Entry and Intakes

TL;DR: Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a public university in Nottingham with a creative campus in London. For 2026/27, international undergraduate fees are £17,950 or £18,700 a year and most Masters fees start at £18,300. NTU asks for IELTS 6.5 on most courses, runs January and September Masters starts, and offers a pathway college for students who need a foundation or pre-Masters first.

NTU combines a city centre campus, a wide course range and clearly published entry rules. The harder part is knowing which route fits your grades, your English score and your start date. For a view on your own profile, Check your eligibility with Prosper.

What does Nottingham Trent University offer international students?

NTU's campus guide by subject places each course at one main campus:

• City Campus, central Nottingham: business, accounting and finance, law, architecture, fashion, psychology and journalism. The international college teaches here too.
• Clifton Campus: computer science, engineering, biosciences, chemistry, forensic science, nursing, education and sport science.
• Brackenhurst Campus, a 500 acre rural site: agriculture, animal and veterinary sciences, conservation and environmental science.
• Confetti Nottingham and Confetti London (Whitechapel): music, live events, film and games. NTU publishes international fees for London courses, including events and music Masters.

Clifton and Brackenhurst sit outside the city centre, so check your campus before booking accommodation.

NTU fees for international students

NTU's international tuition fees page lists these full-time figures. Undergraduate fees are for 2026 entry, charged each year, and may rise with inflation. Masters fees cover September 2026 and January 2027 entry.

• Undergraduate: £18,700 a year for Nottingham School of Art and Design, Nottingham Business School, and Science and Technology courses in London; £17,950 for all other subjects. A placement year is £1,905.
• Masters: £18,300 for most art, architecture, education, LLM and social sciences courses. Business Masters are £21,150 to £21,600, biomedical and pharmacology courses £20,750, and some London creative Masters £19,900.
• PhD: £17,900 to £19,100 a year.

Fees for September 2027 entry may differ, so confirm your course page before you budget. Compare them with our guides to UK tuition fees and universities in the UK for international students.

Nottingham Trent University entry requirements and English scores

NTU's English language requirements set IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, for most undergraduate and Masters courses. Practice-based Art and Design degrees accept 6.0 for Year One, while Journalism, Social Work and Occupational Therapy ask for 7.0. PTE Academic 62 and TOEFL iBT 79 are listed as equivalents to 6.5. NTU does not accept the Duolingo English Test, IELTS Online or IELTS Indicator, and results must be within two years of your start date.

If you are slightly short, NTU's pre-sessional English (PEAP) runs for 6 to 15 weeks. See our guides to pre-sessional English in the UK and IELTS UKVI vs IELTS Academic.

Nottingham Trent January intake and the international college

NTU's January start page says applications for January 2027 Masters courses are open. The list centres on health and science: Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Pharmacology, Chemistry, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Social Work and Paramedic Science, plus MRes options. NTU publishes no single January deadline there, so apply early: your CAS, visa and travel need time.

Nottingham Trent International College (NTIC), part of Kaplan International, teaches on City Campus. NTU's foundation courses page and pre-Masters page list foundation certificates into Year One, International Year One in business or computing into Year Two, and Pre-Masters in business, law, social sciences or computing. NTIC starts in spring (January to April), summer or autumn.

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NTU scholarships

NTU's international scholarships page lists NTU Excellence Scholarships of 25% or 50% off the first-year fee (undergraduates also get £3,000 off each later year), NTU International Merit Scholarships of £3,000 and NTU International Scholarships of £2,000. The January 2027 round closed on 31 October 2026, and NTU says September 2027 scholarships will be published later. Awards cannot be used for the advance payment, which our UK university deposit guide explains.

Applying from Sri Lanka

NTU's page for students from Sri Lanka says Sri Lankan A/Ls can lead to a Bachelors degree; it gives no grade, so check the offer on your course page. For Masters, NTU asks for Second Class Lower, 50% or GPA 2.7 where a 2:2 is required, and Second Class Upper where a 2:1 is required. NTU also lists a Sri Lanka High Achievers Award of £3,000 for Masters applicants with a CGPA of 3.5 from a recognised Sri Lankan university. See our scholarships guide for more awards.

Once you hold your CAS, you take the TB test at the IOM clinic in Colombo and give biometrics at VFS Global Colombo; our guide on how to apply for a UK student visa lists the steps. In rupees, a year of tuition and living costs moves with the exchange rate, so plan funds and scholarships together. Prosper can apply to Nottingham Trent University (Nottingham and London Campus) and Nottingham Trent International College for you.

Frequently asked questions

Is Nottingham Trent University good for international students?
Nottingham Trent University offers a wide course range across City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses and in London. It also runs a pathway college on City Campus.

Does Nottingham Trent University accept Duolingo?
No. Nottingham Trent University does not accept the Duolingo English Test. It accepts IELTS Academic, PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT at its listed scores.

Does NTU have a January intake?
Yes, for selected Masters courses, mainly in health, biosciences, chemistry and pharmacology. Nottingham Trent International College also starts groups in the spring term.

Is Nottingham Trent International College part of NTU?
Nottingham Trent International College is NTU's partner college, part of Kaplan International, and teaches on NTU's City Campus. Students who meet the progression grades move onto NTU degrees.

PS: An early, complete application matters most at NTU for January science Masters and for scholarship rounds. If you are unsure whether your grades fit the direct route or the college route, Check your eligibility with Prosper and we will map your options.

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References

1. International tuition fees, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees (accessed 09/11/2026)
2. English language requirements, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/your-application/entry-requirements/english-language-requirements (accessed 09/11/2026)
3. Students from Sri Lanka, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/countries/asia/sri-lanka (accessed 09/11/2026)
4. International scholarships, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/study-and-courses/international/fees-and-scholarships/scholarships (accessed 09/11/2026)
5. January start Masters, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/january (accessed 09/11/2026)
6. Foundation courses for international students, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/foundation-courses (accessed 09/11/2026)
7. Pre-Masters courses, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/international/study-and-courses/pre-masters-courses (accessed 09/11/2026)
8. Which campus is my subject taught at, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/campuses/subject (accessed 09/11/2026)
9. Our campuses, Nottingham Trent University, https://www.ntu.ac.uk/about-us/campuses (accessed 09/11/2026)