South Asia
Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
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. Proficiency letters will NOT be accepted.
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 master’s study.
Does the University offer Scholarships or Bursaries?
Students from South Asia are eligible for the University of Northampton International Scholarship, worth up to £4,000 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.
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 India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Pakistan 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.
Qualifications
What do I need to join an undergraduate course at the start of year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Higher Secondary Certificate / Intermediate,
- Year 1 of Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
- 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 master’s taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- 4-Year Bachelor’s degree in Bangladesh from an institution listed on UKNARIC,
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Bangladesh from institutions listed on UKNARIC,
- 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
Chris Neville is the International Officer responsible for Bangladesh.
Principal Regional Representative
Our official Principal Regional Representative can provide help with your course application, accommodation, entry requirements and scholarships.
Qualifications
What do I need to join an undergraduate course at the start of year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Standard 12,
- 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 master’s taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- 3-Year or 4-Year Bachelor’s degree – dependent on the awarding institution and final grade,
- 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.
India Principal Regional Representatives
Our official Principal Regional Representatives can provide in-country help with your course application, entry requirements, scholarships and accommodation. We have two Regional Representatives in India. Please refer to lists below to check which office you should contact.
Enquirers and applicants from the following states should contact our North India Principal Regional Representative:
- Andhra Pradesh
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Assam
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
- Gujarat
- Haryana
- Himachal Pradesh
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Odisha
- Punjab
- Rajasthan
- Sikkim
- Telangana
- Tripura
- Uttarakhand
- Uttar Pradesh
- West Bengal
Enquirers and applicants from the following states should contact our South India Principal Regional Representative:
- Goa
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Tamil Nadu
Representatives
- AEC – Abroad Education Consultants
- AECC Global
- AHZ Associates
- Apex Consultants
- Edroots International
- Edwise International
- Gateway Abroad
- Global Reach
- Global Study Link
- Edvoy
- IDP
- International Placewell Consultants
- Jubeerich Consultancy
- KC Overseas Education Private Limited
- Megamind
- Movementor Destinations
- Oberoi’s Education Link
- Santamonica Study Abroad
- StudyIn
- SIEC India
- The Combine Company
Nouhaila Jouibi is the International Officer responsible for India.
Student Stories
“I chose UON because I liked the course content very much. It had a good faculty and the option to do assignment only, which suited me as I am a working professional who took the MBA to upskill myself.
I am now Project Manager with Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank, project managing different projects that help improve the business and our digital projects. When I heard I had got the job I was ecstatic! It was a great way forward after a period of static for five years.
My advice to potential students is to take the plunge as it is worth every effort. It will not only make a difference in your working life but your social life too!”
– Nikhil Ashref, MBA
“Finding a one-year fixed term contract can be challenging but one of my professors suggested to look out for maternity cover jobs. I had worked as a part-time Graduate Tutor at UON and I knew I wanted to pursue a career in the education sector. The job I found was Team Leader for Student Services at South Essex College. I knew I had some transferable skills from my role as Graduate Tutor so I did not hesitate to apply.
My main duty is to manage 10 members of staff including 8 Students’ Union staff members, an Enrichment Associate and a Sports Associate across all 6 Campuses. Daily tasks also include leading on the planning of events/activities, supporting the Enrichment Team to improve engagement with other departments at the College and producing reports and feedback for the Senior Leadership Team.
The opportunity to do a work placement is so valuable. I am able to apply the modules I had taken on the MBA course previously and this has helped them to make more sense. I have been able to put what we have learnt in a real-world scenario and that has really helped my overall understanding.” You can read Shivka’s blog in full here.
– Shivika Gupta, Jamshedpur, MBA
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Higher Secondary Education Board Examination,
- 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 master’s taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- 3-Year or 4-Year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in Nepal,
- 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
Nouhaila Jouibi is the International Officer responsible for Nepal.
Principal Regional Representative
Our official Principal Regional Representatives can provide in-country help with your course application, entry requirements, scholarships and accommodation. If you are a resident of Nepal please contact our North India Principal Regional Representative who oversee applications from this region.
Student Stories
“Being an international student, I chose UON to strengthen my knowledge and skills in management, to learn about different cultures through the international student society. I made so many new friends from different parts of the world and the lecturers are very good at explaining the topics and issues.
On my placement I am working as Client Account Manager with Planet Solutions Ltd, which helps me to enhance my skills and knowledge in a practical way. UON provides real; career-oriented education.”
– Nabin Joshi, MBA (Pre-experience Placement)
Please note that in response to changes in the external environment, and, following an internal review of our international recruitment activity in June 2026, the University has taken the decision to pause new student recruitment from Pakistan for upcoming intakes.
If you have applied to the University our Admissions Team will have contacted you with an update on your options, following this announcement.
Please see the FAQs below for further information:
I don’t need a visa can I still come to UON?
If you’ve applied to UON, we will need to establish whether your current status permits you to undertake your intended course of study for its full duration, and whether a further visa application would be required.
To enable us to complete this assessment, please send the following information as a matter of urgency to feestatus@northampton.ac.uk:
- A copy of your passport
- Your share code
- Confirmation of whether you intend to apply for a Student visa now or at any point during your studies.
Once we have received and reviewed this information, we will be able to advise you on the next steps for your application.
Am I able to study my course online?
Although we are unable to offer places for on-campus study during this recruitment pause, we may be able to consider you for distance learning*, which allows you to study from your home country while gaining a University of Northampton qualification. You can find out more about distance learning and explore available courses on our website.
*If you are planning to study this course outside the UK, please check your in-country regulations about recognition of distance learning courses from the United Kingdom.
Am I able to study my course elsewhere?
You may be able to study locally with one of our Transnational Education (TNE) partners.
If you would like to be considered for one of these options, please contact us at intadmissions@northampton.ac.uk and we will be happy to discuss this with you.
How long will this recruitment pause last?
At the moment we are unable to advise on how long this recruitment pause will last. We will be keeping our International Agents in the area updated should circumstances change and allow for recruitment activity to resume.
We will be keeping this page updated as the situation develops.
I’ve applied and paid a deposit, am I able to get a refund?
If you have paid a deposit and have since had your course application withdrawn, you can request a refund by completing this online form.
You will need to include your fee deposit receipt as part of the request.
Qualifications
What do I need to join an Undergraduate course at the start of Year 1?
We accept the following qualifications:
- A Levels (Sri Lanka or UK)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma,
- Successful completion of a Foundation programme from a UK awarding body
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 master’s taught course?
We accept the following qualifications:
- Successful completion of a 3-yr or4-yr degree in Sri Lanka from an intuition recognised by UKNARIC,
- A Second Class Honours degree from a UK institution or equivalent
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.
Principal Regional Representative
Our official Principal Regional Representative can provide in-country help with your course application, accommodation, entry requirements and scholarships.
Representatives
- AEMC Consultant
- Campus Direct
- Human Resource Management Institute (HRMI)
- IDP
- International Placewell Consultants Sri Lanka
Nouhaila Jouibi is the International Officer responsible for Sri Lanka.
