Americas
Canada, Colombia, Mexico and USA
What level of English do I need?
If English is not your first language, you will also need to demonstrate that your level of English is adequate to succeed on your course. 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.
If your academic qualifications are satisfactory but your English is below the necessary standard we offer Pre-sessional English programmes to prepare you for undergraduate or postgraduate study.
Does the University offer Scholarships or Bursaries?
Students from Canada, Colombia, Mexico and USA are eligible for the University of Northampton International Scholarship, worth up to 30% reduction in tuition fees. Many University-wide scholarships are also open to International students and we offer what we believe to be the most competitive Student Benefits Package of any university in England. Full details can be found on our scholarships and bursaries page.
Funding Opportunities for Canadian and USA students
Please view the relevant accordions below for more information about funding opportunities for Canada and USA students.
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 Canada, Colombia, and Mexico 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 us
Qualifications
What do I need to join an undergraduate course at the start of year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- High School Graduation,
- 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:
- Bachelor’s degree (Honours) from a recognised university,
- Bachelor’s degree / Baccalaureat,
- First Professional Degree / Grade Professionnelle,
- 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.
Funding
The University of Northampton is currently working with several funding providers in Canada to provide financial support to students from specific regions. For further information, please visit the following websites:
- Alberta Student Aid
- British Columbia Student Aid
- Manitoba Student Aid
- New Brunswick Student Financial Services
- Nova Scotia Student Assistance
- Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP)
If you will be in receipt of a Canadian student loan, please email the International Recruitment team (international@northampton.ac.uk) as soon as you have accepted your offer. Please include your UON applicant ID and the province from which you will be applying for a loan.
This will allow us to track your loan application and notify the Income team.
Please submit your loan applications and confirmation of enrolment forms to international@northampton.ac.uk
If these are submitted online, the International Recruitment team will receive notifications and action these, contacting you if further information is required.
Please note that tax related forms should be submitted to income@northampton.ac.uk
Please email international@northampton.ac.uk with any questions you may have.
Representatives
For any general international enquiries for Canada, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Story
“Studying abroad taught me a lot about myself and equipped me with life skills that I would not have gained if I studied at home. At Northampton, the small classes, where you as a student aren’t just a number in a sea of people and your lecturers know you, made me comfortable. It was an amazing, all-round educational experience in a warm, welcoming, fun place that has everything you need!”
Nuriyah Pochee, BSc Occupational Therapy and MSc Advanced Prof Practice, 2014-2017
Qualifications
What do I need to join an undergraduate course at the start of year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Bachiller Académico plus ICFES,
- In exceptional circumstances, we will consider Bachiller Académico with a high score,
- 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:
- Licenciado (4 year),
- 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 Columbia, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Story
Mauricio Rojas Rodríguez – LLM International Commercial Law, 2018
Mauricio is a Negotiation and Commerical Law Consultant and member of MR Consulting Group.
“Due to the different scholarships that the University of Northampton provide – it’s a very good option. Not only because it’s near to London or because Northampton is a very nice place to study, but also because as The University is growing, it allows students grow in the same way.
The LLM that I took was very helpful for my personal life, my professional life, for my company, so I will encourage everyone to go ahead and study at Northampton university.”
Sofia Pineda – BA International Development
“I picked the University of Northampton because it is one of the two universities that offer the programme of International Development. It is a great programme which I love. We were able to travel all the way to China and explore a completely different city that I’ve never even heard about before. We got to see how the city developed across the years.
The University of Northampton offers great facilities, one of which is the Changemaker Hub which allows students to develop their skills, that they struggle with. The other great facility is the uni library which has an online portal that allows us to search for the books online and also check their availability to rent out in physical format.
The University of Northampton has given me personally a set of skills which will set me apart from all the other graduates back home and it will therefore allow me to get a better job.”
Qualifications
What do I need to join an undergraduate course at the start of year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Título Acadénuci de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller
- 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:
- Título de Licenciado (4 year)
- Bachelor’s 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 Mexico, you can email: international@northampton.ac.uk
Student Story
Oscar Gilberto Limon Mariscal , MA Social Innovation
“I decided to come to UON because this programme is a unique programme not offered in many parts of the world. Another factor was affordability, because this programme is not as expensive as in other parts of the world. I also saw that they offer the opportunity to get involved in the Changemaker Hub which can connect students to different initiatives and organisations that are working to try and tackle different social problems around the community.
My [university] experience so far has been amazing! The staff and the lecturers helped me adapt really easily because they provide me with all the information, and besides that having a multicultural environment is also helpful to feel confident that you are not the only foreigner studying here.
So, at the end this programme I think has helped me develop different skills and I am confident that when I come back to Mexico I will get a better job.”
US Department of Veterans’ Affairs education benefits
If you will be in receipt of funding from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs, please notify the International Recruitment team (international@northampton.ac.uk) as soon as you have accepted your offer. Please include your UON applicant ID and Certificate of Eligibility from the VA.
This will allow us to apply for your benefits and notify the Income team. We will contact you if further information is required.