Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham, England
Public-University

Overview

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a public research university in Nottingham, England. The university was formed by the amalgamation of many separate institutions of higher education. It originated from the Nottingham Government School of Design founded in 1843. It was founded as a new university in 1992 from Trent Polytechnic (later Nottingham Polytechnic). It is the 13th largest university in the UK (out of 167) with 29,370 students split over four different campuses. The university is composed of three colleges and nine schools.

The university has “one of the best employability records of any university in England and Wales”. In November 2015, the university was awarded the Queen’s Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education, “the highest national honour for a UK University” based on numerous research projects. Globally, Nottingham Trent University was ranked in the number 16 in UK according to Guardian and 600 in the world by the QS World University Rankings 2013, to which it was also awarded a ‘4 star’ (out of 5) rating. In 2015, WhatUni ranked the university 12th in its ‘Student Choice Awards’. In the same year, the Times Higher Education ranked the university as 31st out of 113 universities in the country for student experience.

42 in League Table Ranking of The Complete University Guide
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating
Type University Public
Year Founded 1992
Size Large
29,370 Students
Location
Nottingham
England

Learning

2,3,4 years
Course Durations Available

TEF Rating

TEF Gold is awarded to institutions that consistently deliver outstanding teaching, learning and outcomes for their students.

Courses Available

  • Accounting, Business, Management and Marketing
  • Architecture, Building, Planning and Design
  • Biology and Biomedical Sciences
  • Computer Science and Information Technology
  • Engineering
  • Humanities and Social Sciences
  • Law and Legal Studies
  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Natural Sciences
  • Recreation, Sports and Fitness Studies
  • Veterinary, Agricultural and Food Sciences
  • Visual and Performing Arts

Applying

How to Apply?

Accepts UCAS

For International Students

6.5 Minimum IELTS Score
IELTS Requirement: Required
TOEFL, PTE, CAE, CPE, Trinity ISE Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of IELTS)
Deadlines and Important Dates
Jan
15
Deadline of application for EU applicants
Jun
30
Deadline of application for International students

Cost and Scholarships

£ 13,900
Average Tuition Fee
(For International Students)

Types of Scholarships Available

Need-based
Departmental
Regional
Sports

Scholarships

NTU Article 26 Sanctuary Scholarships
Total Worth A full tuition fee waiver and a £3,000 bursary award
Eligibility and Requirements New students from an asylum-seeking background who do not have access to Student Finance from the UK government.
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
International Undergraduate Full-Fee Scholarship
Total Worth Full tuition fee
Eligibility and Requirements All international students holding offers to study a full-time undergraduate course
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline June 24
EU Undergraduate Scholarships
Total Worth £1,000
Eligibility and Requirements All EU students holding offers to study a full-time undergraduate course
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline June 24