Europe (EU)
Supporting students in the EU
What level of English do I need?
If English is not your first language, we accept the English language component of your high/secondary school qualification to demonstrate that your level of English is adequate to succeed on your course.
Please see the list of accepted EU qualifications.
For Bachelor degrees, you will normally require IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5. For Master’s programmes you will normally require IELTS 6.5 (or equivalent) with no score below 5.5. Some courses may have different requirements and you should check on the Course Information pages for your chosen programme. See full details of English language equivalences on our English Language Requirements webpage.
What if my qualifications are lower?
If you apply for a Bachelor degree but your qualifications fall below the required level for year 1 entry, we may offer you a 4-year option, including the Integrated Foundation Year.
Does the University offer Scholarships or Bursaries?
We’re delighted to offer our EU Scholarship scheme to all EU students applying for an undergraduate three or four year programme. Eligible EU students will automatically receive the scholarship, bringing your tuition fees in line with the standard home/UK fee level. You do not have to apply for this scholarship scheme separately from your initial application and the discount will be shown in your offer letter.
For undergraduate top-up and postgraduate study you may be eligible for the University of Northampton International Scholarship, worth up to £4,000 reduction in tuition fees. Details can be found on our International Scholarships page.
Events in your country
Discover what it’s like to study at the University of Northampton and meet a member of our team – in person. Our International events in your country page is updated regularly with upcoming events that our team will be visiting in the near future. Register for these events in your country to meet representatives, learn about our courses, international scholarships, student life, and get your questions answered.
How can I get more help?
Our approved representatives in Europe are listed in the accordions below, will give you information about our University, our courses and entry requirements and can provide help when it comes to applying.
If you are from any country in the region, you can complete the form below to arrange an informal chat with our Global Engagement Officer for Europe, Ksenia Hutchinson.
Bulgaria
- Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanje : 5.5 or above in English matriculation exam
Croatia
- Svjedodžba o Maturi : 4 in English or better at standard or higher level
Cyprus
- Apolytirion of Lykeiou : min 17 in English
Czechia (Czech Republic)
- Maturitní Zkoušce (Maturita) : min 2 in English exam
Denmark
- Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX) : min 7 in English B
Estonia
- Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus : English in State Exam at min 80%
Finland
- Ylioppilastutkinoto/Studentexamen : English at min grade C
France
- Le Baccalauréat Général : min 14 (bien) in English
- Option International du Baccalauréat (OIB) : min 10 in English
Germany
- Abitur : min 8 in English
Greece
- Apolytirion of Lykeiou : min 17 in English
Hungary
- Érettségi Bizonyítvány: English at advanced level at grade 4
Latvia
- Atestāts par vispārējo vidējo izglītību: grade 8 in English Language
Lithuania
- Brandos Atestatas : min 8 in English (B2 level)
Netherlands
- VWO / HAVO : min 7 in English
Poland
- Matura/Swiadectwo Dojrzalosci : 70% in Advanced (Rozszerzony) English
Portugal
- Certificado de fim de Estudos Secondarios or Diploma Nível Secundário de Educação : min overall score of 14 in English (Y11 is acceptable)
Romania
- Diploma de Bacalaureat : B2 in all bands
Slovakia
- Maturitna Skuska (Maturita) : min grade 2 in English B2
Spain
- Bachillerato : min 8 in English exam
Sweden
- Högskoleförberedande examen / Yrkesexamen: min 15 (C) in English
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie,
- Diploma za Sredno Spetsialno Obrazovanie / Svidetelstvo za Profesionalna Kvalifikasia,
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Diploma da Zavarsheno Visshe Obrazovanie,
- Bakalavr degree,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Bulgaria, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Stories
“There is great support for international students here – whenever you need the help you can find it.
My course is related to the field I want to work in so everything has been useful so far. Every year we get the chance to organise an event, so the practical and hands on experience is so valuable.
In my placement, I am working as Events Coordinator with BI Worldwide, where I support the events teams in the Event Planning Department using my experience of organising events from first and second year. We were taught attention to detail and logistics which have come in handy in this role. We also were taught document sharing so everyone is aware of who has what role and this is something I use even more so for this placement and have learnt tips to take back to UON for my final year. I even use my lecturers advice on managing relationships.”
– Iva Vuchkova, BA Events Management with Placement
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- The National School-Leaving Certificate – Apolytirion
- Lise Diploması / Lise Bitirme Diploması
- BTEC/Cambridge Technical
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP)
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join an Undergraduate Top Up course?
We consider the following qualifications in relevant subjects:
- Higher Diploma (Ανώτερο Δίπλωμα)
- Diploma (Δίπλωμα) / Associate Degree (Συνδεδεμένο Πτυχίο)
- 3 Completed years Ptychio ΠΤΥΧΙΟ Diploma
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Ptychio ΠΤΥΧΙΟ Diploma
- BA / BSc / Beng
- Lisans Diplomasi / Lisans Derecesi
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Spain, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Vysvedceni o maturitni zkousce (Matura),
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Bakalář
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
For any general international enquiries for Czech Republic, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Stories
Radka’s fashion collection was selected as one of London Graduate Fashion Week’s top 25 collections and she was nominated for the Graduate Fashion Week’s People’s Choice Award:
“I chose UON because I liked that Northampton was close to London but was smaller and safe. Also, the class sizes here are smaller which allows for one to one attention from tutors. This meant I had extra help to develop my design skills – I learnt everything from nothing. It helps that our tutors have real industry experience and are always approachable.
There are lots of opportunities to travel and attend industry events. UON teaches you to promote yourself and you’re exposed to different elements of the fashion industry which allows you to network, too. London Fashion Week was great and as a finalist I received wide media coverage.
I feel all my hard work as paid off. My time at UON has helped me to mature, make great friends and become the person I am today.”
– Radka Blažíčková, BA Fashion (Textiles for Fashion)
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Brand
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Bakalauras,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Lithuania, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Titulo de Bachiller (Bachillerato)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (IBDP)
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body
A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join an Undergraduate Top Up course?
We accept the following qualifications in relevant subjects:
- Título Superior Universitario
- Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma
- Ciclo Formativo Técnico Superior
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Título de Grado (Grado)
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades, subjects or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Spain, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Certificado de fim de Estudos Secondarios,
- Diplma Nivel Secundário de Educação,
- Certificado Nivel Secundário de Educação with good results,
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Diploma de Estudos Superiores Especializados (DESE),
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Portugal, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Diplomă de Bacalaureat,
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- International Baccalaureate Certificate with good results,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body,
- A Levels
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
What do I need to join a Postgraduate taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Diplomă de Licentă,
- Diplomă de Inginer,
- Diplomă de Architect,
- Successful completion of a recognised pre-Master’s programme
Please contact us or check the Course information pages for the specific grades or points you will need or if you have a qualification not listed above.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Romania, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Story
“I really enjoyed my course and the different ways of studying. My lecturers were so inspirational and motivating and were there for me until the end of my degree. I really appreciated the support and the fact that I had a personal tutor from the start to end. We had so many extracurricular activities and I took on many volunteer roles, including as a Student Representative for Romanian students. I signed up with Unitemps and it was a great opportunity for me that you could work without having to interrupt your studies, as the roles would fit with my timetable. I managed to finance myself without any help throughout my three years of studies.”
Raluca Clotan – BA English with Education Studies, 2014 – 2017.
We have International Representatives in countries across Europe. Please see the below list for representatives in Croatia, Greece, Latvia and Poland.
For any other general international enquiries for Europe, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Croatia
France and Germany
Contact us by email international@northampton.ac.uk for application assistance.
Greece
Latvia
Poland
