Nottingham Trent University
English Requirements
Standard PG IELTS
IELTS 6.5
min 5.5 each component
2-Year Masters IELTS
IELTS 6.5
min 6.0 Speaking & Listening · 5.5 Reading & Writing
PTE Academic
PTE 62
min 59 each component
Intermediate English
Accepted ✓
Min. 70/100 or 160/200
Degree Route / MOI Verify
Accepted / MOI verify
Recognised degree route accepted · MOI certificate alone — verify
Pre-sessional English
Available
NTU pre-sessional English course
Important: English requirements may vary by course, professional body and intake. Final confirmation must be checked on the official course page or in the student's offer letter.
Standard Requirements
The requirements below apply to most international students applying from India. Some courses have higher requirements — see the tab.
| Test / Route | Overall | Component Requirements | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic (1-yr PG) | 6.5 | min 5.5 each component | Accepted |
| IELTS Academic (2-yr Masters) | 6.5 | min 6.0 Speaking & Listening · 5.5 Reading & Writing | Accepted |
| PTE Academic | 62 | min 59 each component | Accepted |
| PTE Academic Online | — | Not accepted for international admissions | Not Accepted |
| Intermediate English (Indian XII) | Accepted | 70/100 or 160/200 in English subject | Accepted |
| Degree Route / MOI | Conditional | Degree route accepted (subject to recognised university and grade). MOI certificate alone — verify. | Conditional |
| Pre-sessional English | Available | NTU pre-sessional course available for eligible students | Accepted |
IELTS (1-yr PG)
6.5 overall
min 5.5 each component
IELTS (2-yr Masters)
6.5 overall
min 6.0 Speaking & Listening · 5.5 Reading & Writing
PTE Academic
62 overall
min 59 each component
PTE Academic Online
Not accepted
Intermediate English
Accepted
70/100 or 160/200 in English
Degree Route / MOI
Conditional
Degree route accepted (recognised university + grade). MOI certificate alone — verify.
Pre-sessional
Available
NTU pre-sessional course
Quick Reference
- → Most Indian students can use Indian XII / Intermediate English if they scored 70%+ in English
- → Degree holders from recognised Indian universities can use the MOI / Degree Route
- → For Journalism, Social Work, Occupational Therapy — IELTS 7.0 is required
- → The Barristers Training Course requires IELTS 7.5 each component
- → PTE Academic Online is not accepted — only PTE Academic in-person
Verification Status
Last verified: 2026-05-28
Quick Reference
Official Source
Always confirm requirements on the NTU website or in the student's offer letter.
NTU India country pageNTU English requirements pageSee per-course requirements
Each course page shows its specific IELTS/PTE requirement.
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