IELTS score requirement for University of Nottingham
University of Nottingham based in Nottingham, England applies a single IELTS floor at both undergraduate and graduate level: overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5. Programme-specific minimums sit above this floor; the breakdown below lists every programme on this page that does.
University minimum; many courses require higher, so check the course listing.
The stated university minimum is 6.0 (no element below 5.5); most taught master's set a higher standard of 6.5 or 7.0, so the course page is authoritative.
Last verified 2026-06-02. The figures on this page are taken from University of Nottingham's own admissions page. Verify against the official source before relying on a specific number; programme directors can revise English requirements between intakes.
About Nottingham and its IELTS requirement
Nottingham's university-wide minimum is IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5, but most degrees publish a higher course-specific requirement (commonly 6.5). Treat 6.0 as the floor and the course page as the real bar.
Translating the published minimum into a study target
Undergraduate applicants to Nottingham need an overall IELTS Academic band of 6.0 with no band below 5.5. In CEFR terms this corresponds to B2. University minimum; many courses require higher, so check the course listing.
For graduate study the institutional minimum is overall 6.0 with no band below 5.5 (CEFR B2). The stated university minimum is 6.0 (no element below 5.5); most taught master's set a higher standard of 6.5 or 7.0, so the course page is authoritative.
How to prepare for the Nottingham IELTS minimum
A target of 6.0 (CEFR B2) is achievable for candidates with strong school-level English and 4-8 weeks of focused IELTS practice. The fastest gains usually come from Listening and Reading because the question types are predictable and trainable. Sit a full-length practice test first, identify the section that pulls your overall down most, and drill that section before scheduling the live exam.
Other English tests Nottingham accepts
IELTS Academic accepted; PTE Academic and TOEFL iBT also accepted. Scores valid for a maximum of two years before registration. A pre-sessional English course with the Centre for English Language Education (CELE) is an alternative route.
Alternatives and thresholds change between intakes. Confirm on the official admissions page before relying on a specific alternative test.
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