International sponsor support

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We value the strength of our collaborations with diverse sponsor partners around the world and recognise the important contribution sponsored students make to the 海角黑料’s global community.

We are home to over 1000 international sponsored students and are committed to fostering mutually beneficial partnerships with our sponsors.

The University has extensive experience working with international sponsors and we have developed an understanding of the unique challenges that sponsored students and organisations face.

Our dedicated team acts as a main point of contact and helps to facilitate the secure exchange of essential information, including contact details, attendance and academic progress.

Please be assured that all data is handled strictly in accordance with our privacy information for students and applicants.

Resources for sponsors

Dedicated sponsor relations team

The Pathway Partnerships team act as a main point of contact within the university for international sponsors and students.

We work with several teams across the university to provide a high-quality service, ensuring that all matters related to contractual agreements, student sponsorships, meetings, visits and more are managed effectively. As a result, we have developed excellent relationships with sponsors and are trusted to assist with a variety of matters and queries.

To contact the Pathway Partnerships team, please email us and a member of the team will be in touch.

Finance and billing support

Our Sponsor Billing and Commercial Collections teams provide invoicing and payment support for sponsors. Sponsors are invited to contact:

Sponsor Billing for invoicing queries
Commercial Collections for payments, refunds and related queries

All new and returning sponsored students (where sponsorship is confirmed on an annual basis) must provide confirmation of funding.

Services and information for sponsored students

Services for sponsors

Potential collaborations and partnerships

Our team can facilitate a range of collaborative activity, from memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to targeted partnerships with Nottingham schools and organisations in-country. We are closely aligned with both the Global Partnerships Office and International Student Recruitment, ensuring a coordinated global approach.

Campus visits and meetings

We welcome sponsor representatives to our beautiful University Park campus regularly, and we are always keen for sponsors to meet staff, tour facilities and use our campus to both meet both their students and our team. We also have regular online and in-person meetings with our sponsor partners to provide updates and explore opportunities.

Progress reporting and updates

Our team are responsible for the twice-yearly academic progress reports and transcripts that many of our sponsors require, meaning that sponsors can monitor and be kept informed of their students' progress. We work with personal tutors and faculties to make sure that information is correct and up to date.

Academic progress reports and transcripts

Our team are responsible for coordinating and managing the sponsored student progress reporting process. For a number of sponsors, the University is contractually obligated to provide progress reports and transcripts directly to sponsors twice per academic year.

For PhD students, this is undertaken in October and April, and for Undergraduate or Master's students, this is undertaken in February and July. Our team liaise directly with personal tutors, assessments and attendance teams to ensure the correct information is captured and provided to your sponsor.

If you would like to know more, request copies of reports, or require additional reports during the academic year, please contact us below.

Resources for students

Services for sponsored students

If you are sponsored by a University recognised sponsor, such as an embassy, government or employer, we are here to provide you with information, advice and support before and during your studies at the University.

This includes:

Providing evidence of sponsorship
Payment of tuition fees
Terms and conditions of sponsorship

It’s important that you understand your responsibilities as a sponsored student and have followed all relevant processes to ensure that everything is properly in place regarding your sponsorship.

Services and information for sponsored students

Letters and supplements for sponsored students

Order a student status letter

You can request a student status letter on NottinghamHub at any time once you are registered on your course. New students have to start their course and complete registration before a letter can be issued.

When you register, you will receive an email confirmation confirming that you are studying at Nottingham.

The letter confirms the details on your student record, including your name, student ID, date of birth, course title, and start date.

It will also include a link to the university term dates, your expected completion date and a link to the graduation details which will include published university graduation dates.

Letters are provided directly to your email address.

Confirmation of degree status letter (post graduation)

Once you have graduated or left the university, you can request this letter to confirm your degree title, classification, and date.

If you are a current student and haven't yet graduated, you can order a confirmation of student status letter through NottinghamHub.

The letter will show your name, date of birth, ID number, degree title and classification, the date you began your studies, and the date you graduated.

If you didn't get awarded a degree at the end of your studies, you can order this letter to confirm your period of study.

Graduate transcript

Graduate transcripts can be ordered if you graduated from the university after 2002. The document will confirm your final marks and your degree classification.

Provisional transcript - current students

A provisional transcript will show you the provisional results you have obtained so far, including a list of modules and marks.

If you request a hard copy provisional transcript it will be authenticated with a university stamp.

Provisional transcript - current students

Key dates for the academic year

The academic year runs from August to July. The term and semester dates in the link below relate to the general teaching and examination periods at the university. Dates may differ for some programmes of study, especially for postgraduate and Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences programmes.

Key dates for the academic year

Visa support

Our specialist Visa and Immigration team offer support for applicants, current students and their families and recent graduates.

This is a dedicated service providing free, professional support relating to student visa applications as well as advice on other visa and immigration issues.

Visa and immigration

I am sponsored by the Saudi Arabian Cultural Bureau

If you have an agreement with the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia and they will be paying your tuition fees, please visit our services for sponsored students page for more information on what actions students should take to ensure what actions you should take to ensure tuition fees are invoiced correctly and paid on time.

Services and information for sponsored students

Related resources

Student fees and funding

Visa support

International students