Nottingham Trent University

Guardian University of the Year 2019

Nottingham Trent University has been named the University of the Year in the Guardian University Awards 2019.

The university won the award after climbing to 16th in the Guardian University Guide 2019, a UK league table focussed on student satisfaction, graduate employment and the quality of teaching.

The award also recognises the university’s commitment to supporting students to succeed in their studies and future career.

Guardian University Guide editor, Judy Friedberg, said: “Nottingham Trent's performance across a range of measures has been exceptional this year. The university delivers overall academic excellence while paying close attention to the success of each individual student, no matter their background.”

New Global Lounge

Nottingham Trent opened a new Global Lounge in March 2019, moving the area into a modern facility just down the road from the existing centre to host events and promote multiculturalism. International Development Office staff will also be housed in the facility, which will become a place of huge use and interest for international students.

Professor Cillian Ryan commented, “We are excited to see this fantastic building completed. We have worked closely with architects and contractors to ensure it will provide ample space for our Global Lounge to meet and host events whilst providing modern office space for colleagues working to support international recruitment. We are delighted with the result.”

Nottingham Trent University offers top-class teaching, shown by a top ‘Gold’ ranking in the government-led Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). It is one of only 59 universities across the UK to be awarded a ‘Gold’ ranking, demonstrating a commitment to and delivery of outstanding teaching standards to its students.

NTU’s systematic approach to improving the student experience and creating an engaging learning experience was highlighted to the judging panel. They pointed to investment in strategic areas, innovative learning methods, outstanding student engagement, high quality of work placements and engagements with employers.

Professor Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent University said, “This award of the highest accolade available for university teaching is testament to the commitment and creativity of our staff, students and partners in putting teaching quality and student satisfaction at the forefront of our approach to creating opportunity for all.”

Courses are available to students at Nottingham Trent at a wide range of different levels, from foundation courses to undergraduate degrees, pre-master’s courses and postgraduate degrees, some of which start in January.

There are a vast range of subjects on offer across a number of different schools who specialise in their chosen subject areas, with expert staff and experienced faculty offering education to students from around the world.

Subject areas each include various specific, interesting and engaging courses and include:

• Accounting, finance and economics
• Animal, equine and wildlife
• Architecture and civil engineering.
• Art and design
• Business, management and marketing
• Computing, engineering, maths and other technologies
• English, history and philosophy
• Geography, horticulture and environment
• Languages and linguistics
• Law, criminology and justice
• Media, journalism and communication
• Politics and international studies
• Property, construction and surveying
• Psychology, sociology, health and social care
• Sciences including sport sciences
• Teacher training, education and childhood and youth studies

Nottingham Trent has various entry requirements for different subjects, with English language proficiency needing to be proved by an IELTS result. The requirements vary for each school, but for undergraduate bachelor’s degrees the requirements are generally between 6.0 to 7.0 with at least 5.5 in every component of the test. In some cases, the requirements for first year admission may be lower than the levels needed to join a course in the second year of study. Equivalent IELTS scores shown by various other language tests such as TOEFL and Pearson may also be acceptable to prove English language proficiency.

NTU also offer pre-sessional English courses, over a six to 20-week period to help potential students achieve the requirements they need. PEAP courses are specifically designed to help future students meet the language conditions of their offers and also provide an opportunity to settle into the university life.

Students should be sure to check country-specific entry requirements, as these vary depending on the country where study has previously been undertaken and qualifications have been gained.

NTU offers a range of scholarships for international students. These included a limited number of full-fee scholarships and a larger number of international scholarships worth GBP 2,000.

For master’s programme students, postgraduate international students will be eligible for scholarships, usually offered at either 25% or 50% of the specific course tuition fees.

Talented athletes may also be able to access sports scholarships individually tailored to them, plus there are specific scholarship offerings to encourage students from specific countries. Students from Sri Lanka, Turkey, Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia and Jordan may be eligible for these awards of GBP 4,000 per year.

There may also be opportunities for EU students to take advantage of EU funding, or Commonwealth students to access Commonwealth Scholarships. Global Study Awards to support study in the UK could also be utilised by students looking to attend NTU and international students should explore all avenues of potential funding.

Students are required to apply for scholarships via an application form and should check online for specific deadlines for individual awards.

Nottingham Trent boasts impressive academic and social facilities, boosted by GBP 450 million of investment over the last ten years. The university is spread across four campuses.

City Campus

Bustling hub in the heart of Nottingham city centre, featuring a mix of modern and historic buildings and including a buzzing Students’ Union. The campus is the home to 16,000 students with a mixture of learning spaces, bars, gyms and everything students could want in one convenient location.

Clifton Campus

Ultramodern student community housing 8,000 students, featuring learning spaces, accommodation and outstanding sports facilities. Accessible by excellent transport links to the City Campus with a regular, direct bus service and city centre access by tram.

Brackenhurst Campus

Home to School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences, the 500 acres of lush countryside serves as a picturesque outdoor classroom.

Creative Quarter Campus

Cutting edge creative equipment with direct access to a creative city with a thriving arts scene. Provides students with access to inspiring and high-tech spaces to turn ideas into reality.