Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University named University of the Year

Nottingham Trent University has been named the University of the Year at the 2017 Times Higher Education Awards.

Judges praised the University for "combining bold ambition with the hard work required to turn vision into reality", and highlighted Nottingham Trent's impressive record on outreach and its use of learning analytics to improve retention.

This comes just two months after Nottingham Trent celebrated being named the Times and Sunday Times Modern University of the Year 2018, acknowledging success in both the National Students’ Survey and recent league tables.

Professor Edward Peck, Vice-Chancellor of Nottingham Trent, said: “This has been a phenomenal year in terms of recognition for the exceptional work of staff and students at our university.”

Find out more about the award...

The teaching quality at NTU is outstanding. The University has been awarded a Gold rating in the UK government’s Teaching Excellence Framework. The award put it among the best places in the UK for teaching. Find out about the Gold award…

Putting Theory into Practice

This award highlighted the commitment to getting the best possible outcomes for students. A focus on hands-on learning through placements, work experience and live projects means students get to put theory into practice.

Helpful, Knowledgeable and Approachable Staff

Teaching staff are experts in their subjects and dedicated to making sure every student achieves the best possible outcomes. Through seminars and regular tutorials, students benefit from the personal support they need.

Engaging with Employers

By working closely with employers, courses are developed to prepare students for their future careers, giving them a head start when it comes to employability.

The University’s academic schools each have their own subject specialisms:

Nottingham Business School

The school is EQUIS and AACSB accredited, one of only 1% of business schools worldwide to have both.

Nottingham Law School

This is one of the largest university law schools in the UK with a reputation for innovation and delivering the highest standards of legal training and education.

School of Art & Design

Art and Design teaching has been taking place at this school since 1843, making NTU one of the UK's most well-established, renowned and creative universities.

School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment

The school is a centre of expertise for aspiring and professional designers, property and construction experts, architects and civil engineers.

School of Arts and Humanities

The school offers a far-reaching set of subjects that engage with cultures, societies, history, language, literature and communications. This includes the Centre for Broadcasting and Journalism featuring a newsroom, TV and radio studios and production facilities.

School of Science and Technology

The school's multi-disciplinary approach enables the students to study traditional scientific disciplines alongside emerging modern fields. It is home to some of the best laboratory facilities in the UK.

School of Social Sciences

The school is an internationally recognised centre for the study of engaged social science, offering a wide range of courses which address the key social issues of today.

School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences

Leading the way in modern environmental sciences, the school tackles global issues of sustainability, climate change and conservation. Courses are based at the Brackenhurst Campus, a stunning rural campus around 14 miles from the centre of Nottingham.

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies

Confetti is a renowned creative industry centre, teaching animation, games, graphic design, film, TV, live events, music and visual effects.

More about each school…

Entry requirements are different for each course. Students must check the NTU website for the entry requirements for their interested courses. Also, take a look at the equivalent qualifications for each country.

English Language Requirements

Most courses require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

NTU offers pre-sessional English courses for students who need to improve their English language skills. These are a great way for students to get to know the University and prepare for their studies while bringing their language skills up to the required level.

There is also English language support available during studies to help students improve their language skills.

Nottingham Trent International College

Nottingham Trent International College offers foundation and pre-masters courses which can lead to bachelors and masters courses at NTU. Application details…

The University offers a range of scholarships for international students. All scholarships are competitive and awards are based on academic merit. These have several application deadlines throughout the year.

International Masters Scholarships

Up to half-fee scholarships are available in all schools. These scholarships are very competitive and awarded to students who demonstrate academic success and commitment to their studies.

International Undergraduate Scholarships

These scholarships are worth £2,000 per year for up to three years.

International scholarship

These scholarships are worth £2,000 for the first year of study.

How to Apply

Scholarship applications can be made as soon as an offer is received from the University.

Exclusive Scholarship Benefits

Scholarship winners are invited to join the Scholarship Rewards Scheme. They can take part in exclusive events throughout the year and get an invite to the annual Scholarship Awards Evening.

More about scholarships…

Nottingham is a great place to be a student. It’s affordable, small and friendly, and there’s always plenty going on.

With over £420m invested in campuses in the last 15 years, Nottingham Trent University boasts some of the best study and social facilities in the UK.

All three campuses have been redeveloped to create inspiring places to study, live and enjoy the student experience.

Student Accommodation

There’s plenty of high-quality student accommodation available on campus or nearby so students can live within a short distance of all the University’s facilities.

Students’ Union

The Students' Union provide the social hubs for each campus. They are a great place to meet friends, relax or enjoy an evening out. At the Students' Union on the City Campus, students will find coffee shops, music venues, a gym, sports hall and a climbing wall.

Libraries

Libraries on each campus provide access to thousands of books, journals and online resources. They are a great place to study with spaces for individual and group work.

Sport and Fitness

Sport and fitness are a big part of life at the University. There are sports teams to suit all abilities and some of the best facilities available. The Sports Centre at the Clifton Campus boasts sports halls, gyms, squash courts, an indoor tennis centre and outdoor pitches.

Global Lounges

The Global Lounges at the City and Clifton campuses are the place to meet fellow students from around the world and find out about international opportunities. They run events throughout the year including Global Week - an annual celebration of students’ cultures.

Explore the facilities…