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 sixth largest university in the UK  with 35,785 students split over five different campuses. The university is composed of eight academic 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.It was ranked 600 globally by the QS World University Rankings in 2013. 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
25,000 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
31
Deadline of application for EU applicants
Jun
30
Deadline of application for International students

Cost and Scholarships

Types of Scholarships Available

Need-based
Departmental
Regional
Sports

Scholarships

NTU Excellence Scholarships
Total Worth 50% or 25% off tuition fees
Eligibility and Requirements awarded to undergraduate and postgraduate students who can demonstrate excellent academic achievement and the potential to contribute to the university community.
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --
International Scholarships
Total Worth up to £3,000
Eligibility and Requirements awarded competitively to students who show a strong commitment to their studies.
Available for International Students Yes
Application Deadline --
Impact Scholarships
Total Worth £3,000
Eligibility and Requirements award to students progressing to undergraduate degrees in STEM subjects at NTU (first year only).
Available for International Students No
Application Deadline --