Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom
QS Ranking 2025
592
+3Guardian University Ranking 2024
42
+20Students Satisfaction
81%
Graduates Employability
93%
Int. Student Percentage
10%
Int. Fee Range
£17,500 to £24,500/pa
TEF Rating
Gold
Overview
Established in 1992, Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the UK's largest and most renowned universities, with origins dating back to 1843. Renowned for its emphasis on practical education and strong industry connections, NTU operates multiple campuses, including the City, Clifton, and Brackenhurst campuses, each focusing on various academic disciplines.
NTU is particularly renowned for its Art & Design, Fashion, and creative arts programs. The university's sports teams also perform well in the British University and College Sports divisions.
NTU continues to advance groundbreaking research, notably in cancer diagnosis and therapy, supported by one of the largest grants awarded to a post-1992 institution
Extended Overview
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is one of the largest universities in the UK in terms of campus area. It is a public university famous for its strong focus on practical education and industry connections.
The university holds records as the sixth-largest university in the UK. Situated in the heart of Nottingham City. With its six spacious campuses spread across the city, the University hosts 40,000 students per year. Providing guaranteed accommodation to students who have enrolled in one of the programmes offered. The institution also expanded its newest campus in the city of London.
The courses offered at NTU are divided into eight academic schools, each with unique characteristics and facilities tailored for relevant study areas. The campus is filled with a lively student community and over 200 undergraduate courses to choose from, the students at NTU experience a university life like no other. Moreover, the university also offers
Academic guidance and support provided by Nottingham Trent University gained numerous national and international awards. Most noticeably achieved University of the Year five times in six years and recently students voted NTU as the best university in the UK by Uni Compare 2025. Also ranking 1st in the UK for employability, NTU has retained its position as the UK's most employment-focused university.
Every year the university also offers multiple discounts and scholarship schemes to help students financially. Combining academic excellence with engaging multicultural campus life and numerous options for practical skill development, the student life offered at NTU is unique in its own way.
Mission Statement
Nottingham Trent University believes in "Inspiring our learners to be ambitious, and to succeed in their chosen industry." The university main moto is to provide progressive, successful, and high-quality education, ensuring that learners develop ideal values, embrace sustainability, establish a global connection, create opportunity, enrich society and empower people to become industry-ready or academically prepared for further study.
Thus adapting NTU's behaviour and commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
History
The origin of Nottingham Trent University dates back to the establishment of Nottingham Government School and College in 1843. Later in 1865, the school curriculum was transferred to the Waverley Building, expanding its cultural, economic and political growth throughout the following years.
The institution saw a major upgrade in 1881, through the establishment of the University College of Nottingham and started its academic support from Arkwright Building. The college expanded quickly, incorporating various subject areas and departments.
Such as engineering, classics, education, economics, history, philosophy, french, geology, classics, pharmacy etc. Nottingham Government School of Design was introduced as an extension to their study options in 1934 (now known as the College of Art).
During the time of world war, the college building was heavily damaged. The council along with hefty donations from local entrepreneur Jesse Boot renovated the college and announced its intention to become a university. The institution that we now know was named Nottingham and District Technical College in 1945.
After 4 more years, the Nottingham Farm Institute was incorporated to offer farmers agricultural work mix with scientific skills. Within the time span from the year 1949 to 1988, the institution achieved some major overhauls, incorporating new courses and introduced new buildings for new departments.
And finally in 1992, with the accreditation from the Further and Higher Education Act, it achieved university status and became what we know as Nottingham Trent University.
Today, the university has become a known name among thousands of alumni members and young students who consider the university a world-class institution offering high-quality education and research opportunities on multiple platforms.
Accreditation
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is accredited by several prestigious organizations, ensuring that its programs meet high standards of quality and excellence
- Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
- Association of International Accountants (AIA)
- Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International)
- BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT
- Board of Quantity Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM)
- British Psychological Society (BPS)
- Broadcast Journalism Training Council (BJTC)
- Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
- Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
- Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
- Chartered Institute of Ecology and Environmental Management (CIEEM)
- Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)
- Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM)
- Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD)
- Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA)
- Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering Surveyors (CICES)
- Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
- Chartered Management Institute (CMI)
- Chartered Society of Designers (CSD)
- Department for Education (DfE)
- EFMD Quality Improvement System
- EPAS (EFMD Programme Accreditation System)
- Institute of Biomedical Science (IBMS)
- Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW)
- Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
- Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
- Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA)
- Institute of Physics (IOP)
- Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
- Institution of Engineering Designers (IED)
- Institution of Environmental Sciences (IES)
- Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
- National Council for the Training of Journalists (NCTJ)
- National Youth Agency (NYA)
- Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
- Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)
- Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
- Royal Society of Biology (RSB)
- Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Campus Facilities
Nottingham Trent University provides all the necessary campus facilities and maintains standards similar to those of other top universities in the UK. In addition, the University has multiple campuses in different locations in Nottingham City. Some unique Campus facilities include:
- Dedicated Courtrooms
- Business School Space
- Business Lab
- Boots Library
- Newsroom
- Centre for Broadcasting & Journalism
- Digital IP-based radio suites.
- Creative Spaces
- 3D Printing Studio
- 3D, Laser Cutting and Digital Printing Section
- Animal Care Unit
- Bonington Art Shop
- Architectural Technology Facilities
- Bioscience Facilities
- Biomedical Engineering facilities
- Brackenhurst Library
- Civil Engineering Facilities
- Concrete Lab
- Construction and Quantity Surveying facilities
- Creative Digital Architecture and Construction Lab
- Crime Scene Training Facility
- Digital Media Hub
- Environmental Chamber
- Fashion, Textiles, and Knitwear Design Facilities
- Geotechnics / Soils Lab
- Graphic Design and Illustration Facilities
- Home Farm
- Imaging and Displays Research Facility
- Interdisciplinary Biomedical Research Facility
- Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Centre (ISTeC)
- John van Geest Cancer Research Centre
- Laboratories
- Link Lounge
- Mansfield Library
- Metal Workshop
- Model-making Studio
- Natural Sciences Research Facility
- Postgraduate Centre
- Outdoor classroom
- Print Shop City Campus
- Product Design Facilities
- Prototyping Workshops
- Psychology Laboratories
- Structural Testing Labs
- Teaching and Learning Centre
- Tech Studio and Electronics Lab
- Trent Astronomical Observatory
- Sports membership
- Tennis courts
- Swimming Pool
- Sports Centre
- Refractory
- Restaurants
- Cafe etc.
Courses
Over 400 courses are offered by Nottingham Trent University. They are:
Foundation Courses:
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agriculture
- Agriculture (with Placement Year)
- Animal Biology
- Animal Biology (with Placement Year)
- Artisan Food Production
- Biomedical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and Conservation (with Placement Year)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science (with Placement Year)
- Equine Sports Science
- Equine Sports Science (with Placement Year)
- Event Production
- Film Production Technology
- Financial Mathematics
- Forensic Science
- Geography
- Geography (with Placement Year)
- Graphics and Digital Design
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Music Performance
- Music Production
- Physics
- Physics and Mathematics
- Sound Engineering & Audio Production
- Sport Engineering
- Sport Science and Mathematics
- Television Production Technology
- Veterinary Nursing
- Visual Effects Production Technology
- Wildlife Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation (with a Placement Year)
- Zoo Biology
- Zoo Biology (with Placement Year)
- Zoology
- Zoology (with Placement Year)
Undergraduate Courses:
- Accounting and Finance
- Accounting and Finance (with a Placement Year)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Aerospace Engineering (4 Years)
- Aerospace Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Aerospace Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Aerospace Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Agriculture
- Agriculture (with a Placement Year)
- Agriculture (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Agriculture (with Foundation Year)
- Animal Biology
- Animal Biology (with a Placement Year)
- Animal Biology (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Animal Biology (with Foundation Year)
- Animation
- Architectural Technology (with a Placement Year)
- Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1)
- Artisan Food Production
- Artisan Food Production (with a Placement Year)
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry (with a Placement Year)
- Biological Sciences
- Biological Sciences (with a Placement Year)
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical Engineering (4 Years)
- Biomedical Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Biomedical Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Biomedical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Science (with a Placement Year)
- Broadcast Journalism
- Building Surveying
- Building Surveying (with a Placement Year)
- Business
- Business (with a Placement Year)
- Business Law
- Business Management (Accelerated)
- Business Management and Accounting and Finance
- Business Management and Economics
- Business Management and Economics (with a Placement Year)
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship
- Business Management and Entrepreneurship (with a Placement Year)
- Business Management and Human Resources
- Business Management and Human Resources (with a Placement Year)
- Business Management and Marketing
- Business Management and Marketing (with a Placement Year)
- Chemistry
- Chemistry (4 Years)
- Chemistry (with a Placement Year)
- Chemistry (with Foundation Year)
- Chemistry with Secondary Education (QTS)
- Childhood and Psychology
- Childhood and Society
- Childhood: Health and Wellbeing
- Civil Engineering
- Civil Engineering (3 Years)
- Civil Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Civil Engineering (with a Placement Year) (4 Years)
- Civil Engineering Design and Construction
- Civil Engineering Design and Construction (with a Placement Year)
- Communications and English
- Communications and History
- Communications and Linguistics
- Communications and Philosophy
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (4 Years)
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence)
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) (with a Placement Year)
- Computer Science (Games Technology)
- Computer Science (Games Technology) (with a Placement Year)
- Computer Science (with a Placement Year)
- Computer Science (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Computer Science and Mathematics
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
- Computer Science and Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
- Computing
- Computing (with a Placement Year)
- Computing with Secondary Education (QTS)
- Construction Management
- Construction Management (with a Placement Year)
- Content Creation
- Costume Design and Construction
- Costume Design and Construction (with a Placement Year)
- Creative Direction and Curation for Fashion
- Creative Direction and Curation for Fashion (with a Placement Year)
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security (with a Placement Year)
- Data Science
- Data Science (with a Placement Year)
- Design for Film and Television
- Design for Film and Television (with a Placement Year)
- Design for Theatre and Live Performance
- Design for Theatre and Live Performance (with a Placement Year)
- Early Childhood Studies
- Early Childhood Studies (with a Placement Year)
- Ecology and Conservation
- Ecology and Conservation (with a Industry Year)
- Ecology and Conservation (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Ecology and Conservation (with Foundation Year)
- Economics
- Economics (with a Placement Year)
- Economics with Business
- Economics with Business (with a Placement Year)
- Economics with International Finance and Banking
- Economics with International Finance and Banking (with a Placement Year)
- Education Studies
- Education Studies and Psychology
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (4 Years)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Electronic and Electrical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- English
- English and Film & TV
- English and History
- English and Media
- English and Philosophy
- English Language and Linguistics
- English Language and Linguistics (with Placement Year)
- English with Secondary Education (QTS)
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Science (with a Placement Year)
- Environmental Science (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Environmental Science (with Foundation Year)
- Equine Sports Science
- Equine Sports Science (with a Placement Year)
- Equine Sports Science (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Equine Sports Science (with Foundation Year)
- Esports Production
- Event Management
- Event Production
- Fashion Communication and Promotion
- Fashion Communication and Promotion (with Placement Year)
- Fashion Design
- Fashion Design (with Placement Year)
- Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles
- Fashion Knitwear Design and Knitted Textiles (with a Placement Year)
- Fashion Management
- Fashion Management (with a Placement Year)
- Fashion Marketing and Branding
- Fashion Marketing and Branding (with Placement Year)
- Fashion Photography
- Fashion Photography (with Placement Year)
- Film & TV and History
- Film & TV and Philosophy
- Film Technology
- Film Technology (with Placement Year)
- Filmmaking
- Filmmaking (with Placement Year)
- Financial Mathematics
- Financial Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
- Financial Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
- Fine Art
- Fine Art (with Placement Year)
- Forensic Science
- Forensic Science (4 Years)
- Forensic Science (with a Placement Year)
- Forensic Science (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Forensic Science (with Foundation Year)
- Furniture and Product Design
- Furniture and Product Design (with a Placement Year)
- Games Art
- Games Art (with Placement Year)
- Geography
- Geography (with a Placement Year)
- Geography (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Geography (with Foundation Year)
- Graphic Design
- Graphic Design (with Placement Year)
- Health and Social Care
- History
- History and Linguistics
- History and Philosophy
- History with International Relations
- History with Politics
- Horticulture (Final Year Top-Up)
- Illustration
- Illustration (with Placement Year)
- Interior Architecture and Design
- Interior Architecture and Design (with a Placement Year)
- International Business
- International Business (with French)
- International Business (with Spanish)
- International Business Management (Top Up)
- International Fashion Business (one year top-up)
- International Law
- International Relations
- International Relations (with a Placement Year)
- Journalism
- Law (Distance Learning) (3 Years)
- Law (Distance Learning) (4 Years)
- Law (Distance Learning) (5 Years)
- Law (Full-time)
- Law (Sandwich)
- Law Senior Status
- Law with Business
- Law with Criminology
- Law with Psychology
- Linguistics and Media
- Linguistics and Philosophy
- Marketing
- Marketing (with a Placement Year)
- Mathematics
- Mathematics (4 Years)
- Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
- Mathematics (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
- Mathematics with Secondary Education (QTS)
- Mathematics with Statistics
- Mathematics with Statistics (with a Placement Year)
- Mathematics with Statistics (with Foundation Year)
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering (4 Years)
- Mechanical Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Mechanical Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Mechanical Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Media and Film & TV
- Media and Philosophy
- Media Communications and Culture
- Media Production
- Medical Physics
- Medical Physics (with Placement Year)
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Medicinal Chemistry (with a Placement Year)
- Microbiology
- Microbiology (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Motion Graphics
- Motion Graphics (with Placement Year)
- Music Business (3 Years)
- Music Performance
- Music Production
- Nursing (Adult) - Clifton Campus
- Nursing (Adult) - Mansfield
- Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
- Nursing (Mental Health) - Clifton Campus
- Nursing (Mental Health) - Mansfield
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (with a Placement Year)
- Photography
- Photography (with Placement Year)
- Physics
- Physics (with a Placement Year)
- Physics (with Foundation Year)
- Physics and Mathematics
- Physics and Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
- Physics and Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
- Physics with Astrophysics
- Physics with Astrophysics (with a Placement Year)
- Physics with Nuclear Technology
- Physics with Nuclear Technology (with a Placement Year)
- Physics with Secondary Education (QTS)
- Politics
- Politics (with a Placement Year)
- Politics and International Relations
- Politics and International Relations (with a Placement Year)
- Primary Education (QTS)
- Product Design
- Product Design (with Placement Year)
- Professional Policing
- Professional Policing (with a Placement Year)
- Property Development and Planning
- Property Development and Planning (with a Placement Year)
- Property Finance and Investment
- Property Finance and Investment (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology
- Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology)
- Psychology (Educational and Developmental Psychology) (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology (Forensic Psychology)
- Psychology (Forensic Psychology) (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology (Mental Health)
- Psychology (Mental Health) (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology (with Placement Year)
- Psychology with Counselling
- Psychology with Counselling (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology with Criminology
- Psychology with Criminology (with a Placement Year)
- Psychology with Sociology
- Psychology with Sociology (with a Placement Year)
- Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management
- Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management (with a Placement Year)
- Real Estate
- Real Estate (with a Placement Year)
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Sociology (with a Placement Year)
- Sociology and Criminology
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Sound Engineering & Audio Production
- Special Educational Needs, Disability and Inclusion
- Sport and Exercise Science
- Sport and Exercise Science (with a Placement Year)
- Sport Engineering
- Sport Engineering (4 Years)
- Sport Engineering (with a Placement Year)
- Sport Engineering (with a Placement Year) (5 Years)
- Sport Engineering (with Foundation Year)
- Sport Science and Coaching
- Sport Science and Coaching (with a Placement Year)
- Sport Science and Management
- Sport Science and Management (with a Placement Year)
- Sport Science and Mathematics
- Sport Science and Mathematics (with a Placement Year)
- Sport Science and Mathematics (with Foundation Year)
- Sport Science, Health and Nutrition
- Sport Science, Health and Nutrition (with a Placement Year)
- Television Production
- Television Production (with a Placement Year)
- Textile Design
- Textile Design (with a Placement Year)
- Veterinary Nursing Science (Final Year Top-Up)
- Virtual Production
- Visual Effects Art
- Visual Effects Art (with a Placement Year)
- Visual Effects Technical Direction
- Visual Effects Technical Direction (with a Placement Year)
- Wildlife Conservation
- Wildlife Conservation (with a Placement Year)
- Wildlife Conservation (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Wildlife Conservation (with Foundation Year)
- Youth Justice
- Zoo Biology
- Zoo Biology (with a Placement Year)
- Zoo Biology (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Zoo Biology (with Foundation Year)
- Zoology
- Zoology (with a Placement Year)
- Zoology (with Foundation and Placement Year)
- Zoology (with Foundation Year)
Postgraduate Courses:
- Advanced Materials Chemistry
- Advertising and Marketing Communications
- Advertising and Marketing Communications (with Placement Year)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Animation
- Applied Child Psychology
- Applied Ecology and Geospatial Techniques
- Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Artificial Intelligence (with Placement Year)
- Barristers Training (7 Months)
- Barristers Training Course
- Biodiversity Conservation
- Biodiversity Conservation (1 Year)
- Biology (Secondary)
- Biomedical Science
- Biomedical Science (with Placement Year)
- Biomedical Science by Flexible Learning
- Biotechnology
- Biotechnology (1 Year)
- Biotechnology (with Placement Year)
- Broadcast Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism (1 Year)
- Building Surveying
- Business Education (Secondary)
- Business Transformation
- Cancer Biology
- Cell Biology
- Chemistry
- Chemistry (Secondary)
- Chemistry / Chemistry (Professional Practice)
- Chemistry / Chemistry (Professional Practice) (with Placement Year)
- Civil Engineering
- Cloud and Enterprise Computing
- Cloud and Enterprise Computing (with Placement Year)
- Computer Science
- Computer Science (with Placement Year)
- Construction Management
- Corporate Law
- Creative Writing
- Criminology
- Cyber Security
- Cyber Security (with Placement Year)
- Cyberpsychology
- Data Science
- Data Science (with Placement Year)
- Design: Products and Furniture
- Design: Products and Technology
- Digital Architecture and Construction
- Digital Finance and Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Digital Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Economics
- Economics (with Placement Year)
- Economics, Banking and Finance
- Education
- Electronic Communications Engineering
- Electronic Communications Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Engineering Management
- Engineering Management (with Placement Year)
- English Literary Research
- Equine Performance, Health and Welfare
- Equine Performance, Health and Welfare (1 Year)
- Event Management
- Exercise Physiology
- Fashion
- Fashion and Creative Pattern Cutting
- Fashion Communications
- Fashion Knitwear
- Fashion Marketing
- Filmmaking
- Finance
- Finance (with Placement Year)
- Finance and Accounting
- Finance and Accounting (with Placement Year)
- Finance and Investment Banking
- Finance and Investment Banking (with Placement Year)
- Fine Art
- FinTech and Financial Markets
- Forensic Mental Health
- Forensic Psychology
- Forensic Science
- Further Education and Skills
- Global Media and Communications
- Graphic Communication
- Health Law
- History
- Human Resource Management
- Human Resource Management (with Placement Year)
- Human Rights
- Illustration
- Innovation Management and Entrepreneurship
- Interior Architecture and Design
- International Business (Dual Award)
- International Business (Single Award)
- International Commercial Law
- International Energy Law
- International Environmental Law
- International Fashion Management
- International Law Enforcement
- International Legal Studies (Distance Learning)
- International Relations
- International Relations and Security
- Journalism
- Law
- Law and Legal Practice - Barristers Training Course
- Law and Legal Practice: SQE 1 Preparation Course
- Laws
- Linguistics (by Research)
- Luxury Fashion Brand Management
- Magazine Journalism
- Management
- Management (Business Analytics)
- Management (Sustainable Leadership)
- Management (with Placement Year)
- Management and Business Analytics (with Placement Year)
- Management and Global Supply Chain Management
- Management and Global Supply Chain Management (with Placement Year)
- Management and International Business
- Management and International Business (with Placement Year)
- Marketing
- Marketing (with Placement Year)
- Marketing and Brand Management
- Marketing and Brand Management (with Placement Year)
- Marketing and Data Analytics
- Marketing and Data Analytics (with Placement Year)
- Mathematical Sciences
- Mathematics (Secondary)
- MBA
- MBA (Global Executive)
- MBA (with Placement Year)
- Medical Engineering
- Medical Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Medical Imaging
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Cell Biology
- Molecular Cell Biology (with Placement Year)
- Molecular Microbiology
- Molecular Microbiology (1 Year)
- Molecular Microbiology (with Placement Year)
- Music Business
- Music Production
- Neuropharmacology
- Neuropharmacology (with Placement Year)
- Nursing (Adult)
- Nursing (Learning Disabilities)
- Nursing (Mental Health)
- Occupational Psychology
- Paramedic Science
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Science
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacology (1 Year)
- Pharmacology (with Placement Year)
- Philosophy (by Research)
- Photography
- Physics
- Physics (1 Year)
- Politics and Public Policy
- Post-Compulsory (Education and Training)
- Primary Education
- Project Management
- Project Management (Construction)
- Project Management (with Placement Year)
- Property Development and Planning
- Psychological Research Methods
- Psychological Research Methods (1 Year)
- Psychological Wellbeing and Mental Health
- Psychology
- Psychology (1 Year)
- Public Health
- Public Policy
- Quantity Surveying
- Real Estate
- Secondary Computer Science with ICT
- Secondary Education (Design and Technology)
- Secondary English
- Secondary Music
- Secondary Physics
- Smart Agriculture
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Software Engineering
- Software Engineering (with Placement Year)
- Sound Engineering & Audio Production (Confetti London)
- Sport and Exercise Psychology
- Sports Journalism
- Sports Law
- SQE 1 Preparation Course
- Structural Engineering with Management
- Structural Engineering with Materials
- Sustainable Engineering: Energy
- Sustainable Engineering : Energy (with Placement Year)
- Technology Law
- TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Textiles
- Virtual Production
- Youth Work Leadership and Practice
Research Courses:
- Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
- Education
- Forensic Psychology
- Law
- Social Practice
Pre-Sessional Courses:
- English (10 weeks)
- English (6 weeks)
Divisions and Departments
Northumbria University is divided into several schools and departments, each providing a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate programs. Here are some of the main divisions and departments:
- Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences
- Arts and Humanities
- Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
- Nottingham Law School
- Nottingham Business School
- Nottingham School of Art & Design
- Science and Technology
- Social Sciences
- Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies
- Specialist Confetti Campus in London & Mansfield, UK
Faculty and Staff
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers a diverse faculty, consisting of over 3,000 academic and professional staff members. This includes professors, lecturers, researchers, and support staff across various departments. Some of the popular figure are listed below.
- Sir John Peace (Chancellor)
- Edward Peck (Vice Chancellor)
- Neil Gaulden (Chairman)
- S Denton. Chief Operating Officer and Registrar
- Professor E Peck. Vice-Chancellor
- Yeong, Aquila - Senior Lecturer
- Hu, Sheng - Senior Lecturer
- Wang, Yan - Associate Professor
- Chen, Gwen - Senior Lecturer
- Wang, Jing - Senior Lecturer
- Mudd, Tammy - Principal Lecturer
- Newham, Tom - Senior Lecturer
- Fan, Jingwen - Senior Lecturer
- Parry, Rebecca - Professor
- Ackrill, Robert - Professor Emeritus
- Al-Habaibeh, Amin - Professor
- Allin, Simone - Senior Lecturer
- Arm, Richard - Senior Research Fellow
- McLaughlin, Susan - Senior Lecturer
Student Life
Nottingham Trent University offers exceptional student life that extends far beyond just classrooms and books. Here are some of the features that students can engage to enrich their university experience.
Opportunity to work:
Students will be able to work temporarily or part-time during the term of their study. Enabling them to gain new skills and develop work experience in real-time scenarios.
Students can get help such as job placements, CV preparation, workshops on interview sessions etc through the university employability department. Linking you directly with trusted employers working in partnership with the institution.
Convenient travels:
With the availability of well-connected public transport and developed roads all over the UK. You as a student, could travel to various parts of the country, visit other major cities, explore the beautiful natural parks and experience the rich British, Scottish and Welsh culture at affordable prices.
All the major public transport such as Trams, Busses and National Coaches offer student discounts for students to travel at discounted rates.
Participate in social events:
The city of Nottingham is a student-oriented city with tons of cultural engagement. Students can explore theatres, music venues, art galleries, and museums.
The city also hosts festivals, markets, and cultural events throughout the year, providing multiple ways to experience local culture and entertainment.
Join student clubs or societies:
NTU has over 160 societies and sports clubs, each with its own speciality and taste. If you like outdoor sports you could easily join the sports club and engage with others with similar interests.
This keeps you engaged and quickly develops your skills in that sector. On the other hand, if you are interested into drama, dance or music, you could certainly join cultural clubs associated with these sectors.
Experience student union:
Every year, the student union at NTU organises various kinds of events and activities for students and faculty members. This includes movie nights, quizzes, bonfire nights, Christmas celebrations, themed parties, site tours, day long tour, charity fundraising etc.
You as a s student will be able to participate in many other events and gatherings to boost your social activities, keeping you mentally active and healthy.
Relax and recharge:
There are plenty of places inside the campus and its surrounding areas to relax and refresh, both physically and mentally.
From cosy cafes, pubs or bars and green spaces such as parks, open fields, nature walks, student lounges and gaming rooms, students can find spots to get relief from extra stress and familiarise themselves with others.
Student Statistics
- Female- 55%
- Male- 45%
- UK Students- 72%
- EU Students- 4%
- International Students- 24%
- Full-time Students- 88%
- Part-time Students- 12%
- Postgraduate Students - 19%
- Undergraduate Students - 81%
- First-year- 40%
- Other years- 60%
Transportation
Students studying at Nottingham Trent University can use various options to travel within Nottingham City and its surrounding places.
- There is a tram network that links multiple locations within the city and spans over 32km of track making up Nottingham’s’ tram network, including stops near NTU's City and Clifton campuses. Tram is the most convenient way to travel between places inside the city of Nottingham.
- Bus service is the most common form of travel option for Nottingham residents. Bus routes are intricate and cover most roads in Nottingham. It is maintained by Nottingham City Transport and runs the award-winning Uni 4 Bus Service. Students studying at Nottingham Trent University can get an Academic Bus Pass to travel at a discount when using the bus as a means of travel.
- Cycling to travel within the city and university campus can be your choice if you like to travel solo, burn extra cardio and explore different corners of Nottingham, inaccessible by other means. Like other big cities, Nottingham has dedicated cycle lanes on most major roads.
- Walking is another effective way as there are numerous walking routes that can help you discover local markets, landmarks and heritage sites in Nottingham. There are several parks and riverside walks which are a small walking distance from Nottingham Trent University for convenience of your travel and keeping you mentally and physically healthy.
- NTU operates a car-sharing scheme to help students reduce travel costs and CO2 emissions. Students can find others travelling the same route and share the journey together.
Housing and Accommodation
There a three main types of accommodation available for students studying at Nottingham University.
Option number one is Student Halls of Residence maintained by the university authority. These halls are located inside the campus area and include all the necessary amenities such as room heating, shared kitchen, attached or shared toilets, shared study area, common spaces etc including utility bills for high-speed internet, electricity and water supplies. Price starting from:
- Standard Ensuite Rooms: Approximately £150 to £200 per week
- Premium Ensuite Rooms: Around £200 to £250 per week
- Shared Rooms: Typically £125 to £220 per week, including bills and internet
Secondly, you can look for university-shared houses that are allocated to NTU university students. They are located all over the Nottingham city. The cost of university-shared houses at Nottingham Trent University can vary depending on the location, facilities, and contract length, which typically costs between £130 to £220 per week
The third option is to consider staying in private accommodation. You as a student of NTU can choose to live in privately-owned accommodation close to the campuses. These housings maintain a standard layout by NTU and weekly rent can cost between £169 to £250 including all utility bills and internet. Some also has parking spots which you could also get access to for a small fee.
All the residence described above has full-time 24/7 CCTV surveillance, wheelchair access, and necessary furniture for students. You are required to swipe a security card to enter (some accommodations have also implemented fingerprint and facial recognition as an extra security measure to keep their students safe)
Extracurricular Activities
- Football
- Cricket
- Ice Hockey
- Rugby
- Baseball
- Skating and Ice Skating
- Boxing
- Golf
- Tennis
- Archery
- Swimming
- Watersports
- Atheletics
- Gymnastics
Partnerships and Collaborations
Business Partners
- Association of Higher Education Professionals (UK)
- British Small Animal Veterinary Association (UK)
- Malaysian Anti-corruption Commission (Malaysia)
- NHS England (UK)
- Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (UK)
- School of Artisan Food (UK)
Educational Partners
- Access Creative College (UK)
- Beijing Language and Culture University (China)
- Communication University of China (China)
- Groupe ESC Clermont (France)
- Hong Kong Design Institute (Hong Kong)
- Kedge Business School (France)
- Lviv Polytechnic University (Ukraine)
- National Sun Yat-Sen University (Taiwan)
- Nottingham College (UK)
- Universitario de Lisboa Education (Portugal)
- University of Brescia (Italy)
- University of Economics in Bratislava (Slovakia)
- University of Valencia (Spain)
- VN-UK Institute for Research and Executive, University of Danang (Vietnam)
Strategic Partnerships
- Nottingham Civic Exchange
- Universities for Nottingham
Research Opportunities
Nottingham Trent University offers a wide range of research opportunities that help numerous researchers to conduct studies on their desired projects. There are multiple research centres spanning across all academic campuses. Here are some of the research topics offered at Nottingham.
- Allied Health Professions, Dentistry, Nursing and Pharmacy
- Architecture, Built Environment and Planning
- Art and Design: History, Practice and Theory
- Business and Management Studies
- Communication, Cultural and Media Studies, Library and Information Management
- English Language and Literature
- General Engineering
- Education
- Computer Science and Informatics
- Geography, Environmental Studies and Archaeology
- Modern Languages and Linguistics
- Law
- Politics and International Studies
- History
- Psychology, Psychiatry and Neuroscience
- Sport and Exercise Sciences, Leisure and Tourism
- Social Work and Social Policys
Fees and Scholarships
Tuition fees for International students at Nottingham Trent University for 2025 entry are as follows:
Bachelor programme yearly fees:
- Courses fees in the Nottingham School of Art & Design and Nottingham Business School: starting from £18,250 per year
- All other subjects: starting from £17,500 per annum
Masters programme yearly fees:
- Fashion Management, Marketing and Communication: £17,850 to £19,900 yearly
- Architecture, Design and the Built Environment Masters: £17,850 yearly
- Arts and Humanities Masters: £17,850 to £18,050 per annum
- Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences Masters: £17,850 yearly
- Business Masters: £20,650 to £21,400
- Education Masters: £17,850
- Law Masters: £17,850
- Science and Technology Masters: £4,950 to £20,250
- Social Sciences Masters: £17,850 to £19,900
Scholarship Options:
- NTU International Scholarships up to 50% off your tuition fees (minimum 2000 British Sterling)
- NLS Professional Courses Scholarships worth up to half the value of your tuition fee
- Sport scholarships
- Safety and Sustainability PhD Studentships
- Fully funded PhD studentships
- Health Innovation PhD Studentships
- Digital, Technology and Creative PhD Studentships
- Postgraduate Masters scholarships
- Samee Mozumder Memorial Scholarship a total value of up to £10,000, to be divided between one or more successful scholarship applicants and paid over three full-time academic study years
Alumni Network
Nottingham Trent University has a diverse and accomplished alumni community. Most noticeably:
- Richard Bacon – British broadcaster
- Matt Berry – Actor, writer and comedian
- Liz Blackman – British Labour Party politician
- Christopher Blanchett – BBC presenter and weather forecaster
- Hazel Blears – Labour Party MP for Salford (1997-2015), former Cabinet Minister and Chair of the Labour Party
- Ana Boulter – Actress, TV Presenter
- John Bowley – British architect and engineer
- Lawrence Bright – British architect.
- Nicholas Buckland – English competitive ice dancer
- Katie Byres – British track and field athlete
- Lynda Clark – author and creator of interactive fiction
- Penny Coomes – English competitive ice dancer
- George Cooper – English professional footballer
- Crista Cullen MBE – Olympic gold medal-winning English field hockey player
- George Daniels – Watchmaker
- Varun Dhawan – Bollywood actor
- Sam Fell - Oscar and BAFTA-nominated director of animated films, including Flushed Away.
- Nick Freeman – solicitor
- Chris Harrison – British photographer
- Dave Lewis – CEO of Tesco PLC
- Joyce Mbui – Kenyan lawyer
- Bob Mackenzie – British businessman
- Patricia Noxolo – British geographer who is a professor at the University of Birmingham and many others.
Career Services
Trusted Alumni Support:
Get access to a wide network of NTU alumni who would be able to provide guidance, mentorship, and job opportunities after you graduate.
NTU Enterprise:
A dedicated centre for entrepreneurship that supports students in starting their own businesses, offering resources, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
Seasonal Job Fairs:
Attending regular job fairs on campus, allowing students to meet and network with potential employers from various industry-leading companies.
Events to grow networks:
There are multiple events organized by the Employability team to connect students with industry professionals and alumni.Giving students a head start on their career run.
Professional Placements:
Opportunities for students to undertake year-long professional placements, gaining valuable industry experience.
Internships and Live Briefs:
Short internships and collaborative projects with over 2,000 industry partners, providing hands-on experience and networking opportunities.
Global Employers:
NTU has strong connections with global employers who attend job fairs and recruitment events on campus.
Local Employers:
Close ties with local businesses and organizations, providing students with opportunities to work and gain experience in the Nottingham area.
Career Coaching:
Personalized career coaching sessions to help students explore career options, develop career plans, and enhance job search skills.
Workshops:
Regular workshops on CV writing, interview skills, job applications, and LinkedIn profile optimization.
Awards and Recognitions
Nottingham Trent University achieved numerous national and internation awards, reflecting its high standard of faculty and academic services.
- Winner of the Outstanding Sustainability Leadership Team of the Year (Green Gown Awards 2024)
- Named University of the Year (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
- Awarded Gold for teaching in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023 assessment
- 2nd most sustainable university in the world in the 2023 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings
- highest national honour for cultural heritage science research - Queen's Anniversary Prize
Rankings and Achievements
Nottingham Trent University's ranking has seen an increase over the past few years. The university is quite popular and is considered one of the industry-standard public universities.
- 1st in the UK for Employability as voted for by students (Uni Compare 2025)
- Best university in the UK as voted for by students (Uni Compare 2025)
- Ranked 45th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Ranked 49th in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2025)
- Ranked Modern University of the Year (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025)
- Ranked 52nd in the UK for Research Quality (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Ranked 592nd globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Ranked 36th in the UK for Accounting & Finance (Complete University Guide 2025)
- Ranked 3rd in the UK (People & Planet University Ranking 2024)
- Ranked 5th globally (UI Green Metric 2024)
- Ranked 1st in the UK for employability (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2021)
Location
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is located in Nottingham, a medium-sized city situated in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands, UK. The main City Campus is situated at 50 Shakespeare Street, right in the heart of the city, making it easily accessible by public transport and close to various amenities.
The City Campus is just beside the city centre, a lively place full of shopping malls, restaurants, cultural attractions, and flashy nightlife. The city of Nottingham is also famously known for its rich history and diverse landscape, including landmarks like Nottingham Castle and the historic Lace Market district.
For students seeking a more organic environment, NTU's Clifton Campus is located about four miles south of the city centre. This campus offers a beautiful setting with large green fields, sports & outdoor gaming options.
Additionally, NTU has a Brackenhurst Campus that is built on a 500-acre countryside estate property, perfect for students who are interested in animal, rural, and environmental studies. There is a charming market town of Southwell, located close to the campus, popular for its pubs, restaurants, and shops.
If you prefer the lively city or the attraction of the countryside, NTU with its multiple campus locations, offers diverse surroundings to explore and enjoy the modern life in England.
Frequently asked questions
You can contact NTU via their official website, email, or phone. The university's contact details are available on the NTU website's "Contact Us" page.