Academic Entry Requirements
Published standard: UK 2:2 honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant subject. IELTS 6.5 overall, no band below 5.5 (some courses set higher component scores — confirm on course page). PAKISTAN (official NTU 'Students from Pakistan' page): 4-year bachelor's CGPA 2.5 for courses requiring 2:2, CGPA 2.9 for courses requiring 2:1; NUST, Quaid-i-Azam University and LUMS: CGPA 2.3 (2:2) / 2.7 (2:1); University of Punjab 4-year bachelor's: 50% (2:2) / 55% (2:1); a combination of bachelor's + master's totalling 4 years is also considered. English waiver: a full 4-year bachelor's + Medium of Instruction letter from NTU's LISTED institutions only (incl. Air University, Bahria, COMSATS Islamabad/Lahore, FAST-NUCES, LUMS, NCA, NUST Islamabad, PIFD, Quaid-i-Azam, UMT Lahore, UET Lahore, UET Karachi/NED, University of Lahore, University of the Punjab Allama Iqbal/Quaid-e-Azam campuses) may be considered case-by-case — otherwise IELTS/alternative test required. PAKISTAN OPERATIONAL RULE: advance payment + Pre-CAS interview (ONE opportunity only) may be required before CAS. Scholarships NOT deducted from the fee above: Pakistan PG scholarship £5,000 (official Pakistan page) and, from September 2027, Prestigious University Award £4,000 (1st) / £3,000 (2:1) for graduates of the listed prestigious universities — apply separately. Journalism routes may set higher English requirements — confirm on course page.