International
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International Students

We believe that a vibrant blend of cultures adds depth and richness to the fabric of campus life. That’s why we extend a warm invitation to students from around the world to join our diverse community. Whether you’re seeking a full-degree programme or planning to enrich your academic journey with a single semester abroad, we’re excited to welcome you into the NTC family!

The Application Process

The first step is to complete our application form, which includes providing references and paying the necessary application fees. You’ll find the process for applying to specific degree programmes at the link above.

You’ll also want to see if you’re eligible for any awards, bursaries, or student loans on the bursaries and funding page. If you have questions, please contact [email protected].

To ensure a seamless start to your studies in September of the same year, we strongly recommend submitting your application before 31st May. This early submission allows ample time for visa processing and any necessary preparations for your arrival.

If your first language is not English, or you are applying from outside the UK, you may need to provide proof of English proficiency, but this is not required if:

  • You are from Antigua and Barbuda, Australia, the Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, the British overseas territories, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Malta, New Zealand, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, the UK, or the USA.
  • You are a Canadian national.
  • You are applying for a study abroad programme linked to a US university degree.
  • You have already proved your English proficiency in a previous visa application.

We are unable to provide waivers to this requirement because of the demands of our courses of study, and you will particularly require it if you require a UK Student Visa.

Different levels of study require different test scores:

  • For Undergraduate studies, you will want to achieve a 6.0 overall, with a 6.0 in the listening, speaking, reading and writing sub-tests.
  • For Postgraduate (taught) studies, you will want to achieve a 6.5 overall, with a 6.5 in the writing sub-test.
  • For Postgraduate (research) studies, you will want to achieve a 7.0 overall, with a 7.0 in the writing sub-test.

Most international students need a student visa to study in the UK. If you are in the UK under a Visa that is due to expire, you will likely want to switch to a UK Student Visa to study with us, or extend your current Visa, provided your current Visa allows you to study in the UK.

You can check whether you will require a UK Student Visa from the UK government website.

So, how much do I need to pay?

One of the hurdles that every international student needs to clear is the financial evidence to show to immigration when applying for a visa. It is helpful to identify the costs you will need in total, so you can assess whether you can raise funds to cover what is needed.

For immigration purposes, you will need a total  ‘evidence of funds’ (tuition plus for living expenses). UKVI requires financial evidence to show funding for:

  • Tuition fees for the first year of your course
  • Living expenses (or maintenance funds) of £1,171 per month for up to nine months (a total of £10,539)

You can find the full cost of your tuition fees at our Tuition & Fees page. If awarded any NTC bursary support, the CAS form would indicate this, reducing the amount you need to show in evidence.

Students at BA and MA level are not currently allowed to bring dependents (their spouse or children) to the UK as part of their student visa.

How can I demonstrate this?

The evidence for this can be shown in one of four ways:

  • If the College can identify scholarship support, it can be included in the documentation provided with your CAS.
  • Funds in your own bank account.
  • Funds in a parent or guardian’s account (with a letter indicating willingness to support you).
  • Funds from a Government student loan source.

Please note that UKVI asks for evidence of 9 months’ worth of living expenses. However, as the programme is 12 months, you should budget funds to cover the full period.

Healthcare surcharge

You will also need to pay a healthcare surcharge if applying for a visa for more than 6 months. The surcharge for a Student Visa is £776 per year. For part-year stays, it’s £388 for 1-6 months and £776 for 6-12 months.

We realise this is quite a challenge – but it’s good to know the target you need to attain.

To apply for a visa, you must have a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) issued by the University. The CAS is a unique reference number which confirms that the University has agreed to be your sponsor and provides information about you and your study to UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as part of your visa application.

If you currently hold a different UK visa, you may be able to still use this when you choose to study. If you do, you should ensure that you’re still able to meet the conditions for which your visa was issued.

Once you have accepted an unconditional offer for your programme of study, you’ll be invited to complete a few extra documents. If we identify that you require a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) to study at NTC, we will start preparing your CAS.

If you’re undertaking a one-year taught master’s degree, you are required to pay a deposit of one semester’s fees before the CAS can be issued.

Once your CAS has been created, you’ll be sent a your draft of the CAS so that you can confirm that your details are correct. After confirming these details, we will process your CAS and email it to you as soon as it’s ready but no more than six months before your course start date.

Students wishing to apply for one or more of these should complete the Application for Financial Aid online, and, where required, complete the Needs Assessment Form so that the Awards Committee has the information it requires. You can find out more about our Bursaries & Scholarships below!

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