Important Information
Information for International Students
NDA is a not for profit organisation offering low fees & progression rewards to all students.
Study flexibly online, via zoom or accelerate your learning in our UK or Dubai studios.
Important Information
Please Note:All NDA courses are taught in English, so international students will require a good standard of written English to study.
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No Previous Qualifications? No Problem!
Study one of three specialised short courses or start with one of our Professional Diploma courses, there are no entry requirements! Choose from Interior Design, Garden Design or Soft Furnishings & Curtain Making. Successful completion will also up a guaranteed place for you on one of our online degrees.
Truly Flexible Study
Direct Entry onto a Top-up or Master’s Degree
Direct entry or transfer onto any of our online degree courses is welcome at any level from students who have studied at another institution.
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IELTS & English Language
Diploma Students
You do not require English Language qualifications to study a Diploma just a good standard of written English. Successful Diploma students will be accepted onto an NDA Bachelor’s Degree without IELTS.
Degree Students
Degree courses are taught in English, so international students will require a good standard of written English to study. If English is not your first language an IELTS average 6.5 or TOEFL score of 550 or equivalent is usually required. However, all students are considered on an individual basis and their individual ability with written English is taken into account.
Guaranteed Progression
If you would like to progress to the next learning level and study a bachelor’s degree online you can progress onto any NDA Bachelor’s Degree and then even a Master’s Degree (M.A.) and receive a fee rebate through our Progression+ Scheme.
Internationally Recognised Qualifications
Our Level 3 Professional Diplomas, accredited by AIM Qualifications and regulated by Ofqual, are British Government-approved and globally recognised. The NDA is the World’s leading interior design school, with students in 108+ countries.
Please Note:Diplomas can ONLY be accredited by Government awarding bodies. Trade associations and distance learning councils cannot offer accreditation.
With a Level 3 design qualification or an NDA diploma, you can progress to our online interior design degrees, fully accredited by De Montfort University Leicester (DMU), ranked in Times’ top 3% of world universities.
Please Note:Students will receive the same certificate issued to students studying at the on-campus University, certificates do not refer to Online Study.
Bank Transfer Payments
When enrolling onto an NDA course, International (Non UK) Student fee payments are processed through our Dubai Office. Fees can be paid in full or by monthly instalments.
When opting to pay in full via Bank Transfer, please use the correct account name, address and bank details listed below.
Block 2b, First Floor, Office 129, Knowledge Park, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, PO Box 333207
Mashreq Bank, DIC Branch, Dubai, UAE
Acc: 019101275942
Swift: BOMLAEAD
Important:When making the transaction, make sure to include your Student Number or Full Name. Failure to do this could result in a delay, as we will be unable to trace the payment.