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Nottingham Trent University

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Nottingham Trent University

With outstanding teaching and practical skills built into every degree, Nottingham Trent University is the ideal place to study and prepare for your career. 

Why choose Nottingham Trent?

Top 45 in the UK 

Complete University Guide 2025

Work experience opportunities 

on every degree 

Modern university of the year 2023 

Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) offers a range of degree subjects, so you can choose an option that matches your goals. 

Ready to find a degree at Nottingham Trent University? 

10th

in the UK for Building 

Complete University Guide 2025
10th

in the UK for Agriculture and Forestry

Complete University Guide 2025  
14th

in the UK for Art and Design

Complete University Guide 2025 
22nd

in the UK for Fashion and Textiles 

Guardian University Guide 2025

Take a closer look at Nottingham Trent University


Here’s why our students love Nottingham Trent

Nottingham is a friendly and social city. There’s so much to do, and everything is central and easy to get to. 

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent is where you can build your future. 

Take advantage of a skills-focused education, with work experience opportunities on every degree. 

Your route to Nottingham Trent University 

If you want to study at Nottingham Trent University but don’t yet meet the entry requirements, then you can take a degree preparation course at our on-campus International College and progress to the University.  

OPTION 1

On campus

Nottingham Trent International College 

  • On-campus degree preparation courses  
  • Live and study on campus from day one  
  • Guaranteed entry to a Nottingham Trent University degree* 

OPTION 2

Online

Degree preparation online

  • Study a degree preparation course online with Kaplan Pathways
  • Guaranteed entry to your chosen on-campus NTU bachelor’s or master’s degree*
  • Explore your degree options via digital degree preparation on our Degree Finder

*When you pass your degree preparation course at the required level with good attendance.  

Life on campus

The main City Campus is right in the heart of Nottingham, while the Clifton Campus is 20 minutes from the city centre. The Creative Quarter Campus is in the middle of the city’s arts and creative tech scene, and at the scenic Brackenhurst Campus, you’ll be surrounded by beautiful countryside. 

Nottingham Trent University is a modern institution with careers-led teaching and a global community. 

160+ countries 

represented on campus 

Gold award  

Teaching Excellence Framework 2023

Low cost of living

compared to other major cities

Top 200  

young university in the world (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2023)

120+ 

clubs and societies to join 

2nd 

most sustainable university in the world (2023 UI Green Metric World University Rankings)

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Includes:

  • Nottingham Trent University brochure 
  • Degree preparation course information 
  • Nottingham Trent University flyer 

Any other questions?

Where is Nottingham? 

Nottingham is in an area known as the Midlands. It’s right in the middle of England, making it easy to explore other parts of the country. 


What is there to do in Nottingham? 

There’s plenty in Nottingham to keep you entertained. You can explore the city’s history and the legend of Robin Hood at Nottingham Castle or watch some live music at the famous Rock City venue.  


Is Nottingham good for international students? 

Yes! As well as being a famously friendly city, Nottingham has two universities and a large international student community. The University even holds an annual Global Week, celebrating the international community. Plus, NTU was ranked #1 in the UK for student life in the WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2022. 

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Arya heads to NTU Global Week