Information for students from Colombia
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Entry requirements
Foundation courses.
Students who have taken Bachiller Académico (Secondary School) are usually required to take a foundation course.
We offer a range of one-year foundation courses for international students who are not qualified for direct entry to our undergraduate degree programmes.
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 糖心原创 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:
(also including Arts and Humanities)
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.
Students taking the Bachiller Académico (Secondary School Certificates) are required to take a Foundation course.
Students who have successfully completed the first year at a recognised University may be exempt from tthe Foundation programme and considered for admission to year 1 of the Bachelor’s degree, if relevant subjects have been studied and strong grades achieved – grades ranging from 3.5 to 4.0.
This summary is provided as guidance and requirements may vary for individual courses, which often require high grades in relevant subjects.
Students taking APs or SATs should refer to our entry requirements for the USA.
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English language requirements
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 our postgraduate course pages 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 Colombian 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.
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Entry requirement
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Upper Second Class (2:1)
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Lower Second Class (2:2)
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Licenciatura or Titulo de/Profesional (4 years or more) - Bachelor degree standard
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4.0
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3.5
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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.
A masters and bachelors degree from a recognised university are usually required for PhD entry, although exceptional students may be considered for PhD entry without a masters qualification.
See the masters section for guidance on the grades we typically require from Colombian 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 to submit with your application.
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English language requirements
Scholarships and funding
External sources of funding
Colombian students at Nottingham
- A vibrant Latin American student community including the , and a y
- Celebrations, festivals and social events throughout the year
- Cultural events celebrated around the city, such as Dia de los Muertos
- 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 and part-time work opportunities
- A range of Support Services for students, including Chaplaincy and Faith Support
- Faith societies for
- On campus multi-faith prayer rooms, available to all faiths
- Public prayer faclities are easy to get to in the city, including churches, mosques and a Buddhist Meditation Centre
- Latin American cuisines are widely available in Nottingham, and vegetarian and vegan diets are catered for in many cafes, pubs and restaurants in Nottingham and on campus
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