• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)
• IB Diploma: 24 points overall
• STPM: BC+C+, excluding Pengajian Am
• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)
• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 
  • 75% average across 6 subjects
  • Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements
• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 
  • 68% average in the Gaokao, and a minimum of 75% overall in the Senior High School Diploma
  • Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale
• Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII:  
  • 75% average from the best 4 subjects, excluding the local language, Environmental Education, general studies subjects, and Physical Education
• Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects
• Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
• Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects
• Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion is required

Note: 

• BA International Relations with a Language: Applicants for this programme must have no prior knowledge of the language selected as a minor

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
• TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken up to January 2026: 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
• TOEFL (iBT) For tests taken from February 2026: 4.5 (with no less than 4.5 in each element)
• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
• GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
• SPM: CEFR level B2 (including B2 in each element)
• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
• IGCSE (first language): Grade C / 4
• IGCSE (second language): Grade B / 6
• MUET: Band 4.5
• UEC: Grade A2
• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): 75%
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Notes: 

• IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old
• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted
• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted
• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date
• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
• CBSE/CISCE Class XII English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction in Class XII
• English language tests must be taken at a test centre situated in the applicant’s country of residence
• International applicants who meet the University’s requirements may also need to submit extra documents or an approved English test for MOHE, if required