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Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) traces its roots to the Nottingham Government School of Design, founded in 1843. Today, its study locations include City, Clifton and Brackenhurst, alongside London and the Mansfield Hub. Each offers a different setting, from city-centre facilities to Brackenhurst’s rural surroundings. Check where your course is taught before choosing accommodation, as this will shape your daily journey and student experience.

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The overview

The main things you need to know about studying at the Nottingham Trent University.

  • Rankings

    NTU ranks 46th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027. It also holds an overall Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework 2023, recognising the quality of its student experience and outcomes.

  • Employability

    NTU’s Employability Promise includes eight weeks of practical, employer-facing experience on every undergraduate course. Students can access careers fairs, skills workshops and specialist guidance, while many courses offer a placement year. Support continues after graduation, with access to employability experts and career coaching for up to three years, plus ongoing online resources.

  • Fees

    Full-time home undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 for 2026/27 and £10,050 for 2027/28. Nottingham Business School’s integrated foundation year costs £5,760 in both years, with subsequent years charged at the standard undergraduate rate. International and postgraduate fees vary by course. Check your course page for the relevant academic year, additional expenses and any placement or study-abroad fees.

  • Bursaries

    For September 2026 entrants, the NTU Bursary provides eligible UK home undergraduates with £750 annually for full-time study or £375 for part-time study. Household income must be £27,500 or less, alongside tuition fee and student finance requirements. Assessment is automatic through your Student Finance application. Eligible care leavers and foyer residents under 25 can receive a separate £1,000 annual bursary for full-time study. Funding arrangements for courses starting from January 2027 will be confirmed separately.

Accommodation

Start your accommodation search with your teaching campus in mind. NTU’s accommodation guarantee covers eligible new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students starting in September, with rooms offered through university, partner or private accommodation. Exclusions include students under 18, those studying in London or Mansfield, single-semester students and anyone seeking family accommodation. Offers must be accepted within the stated timescale. At Clifton, New Hall lists standard en-suite rooms at £180.95 per week on a 44-week contract for 2026/27; potential internal works are also flagged. Compare location, contract length and total costs with student accommodation in Nottingham.

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Students' Union

Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU) brings students together through societies, events and opportunities to shape university life. Its elected representatives raise students’ concerns about their academic experience and welfare. If you need support, the NTSU Advice Service offers free, confidential advice on issues including housing, money and academic procedures.

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Famous for

NTU’s creative heritage stretches back to 1843, when its original design school opened to support Nottingham’s industries. It is also recognised for cultural heritage research, which received a Queen’s Anniversary Prize in 2021 for work using science and technology to understand and preserve artworks, objects and historic sites.

News

In September 2026, NTU reported 90% overall satisfaction in the Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey, its highest score to date. The result reflects postgraduate taught respondents’ views on their course quality. NTU placed 26th out of 105 participating UK institutions, moving up five places.

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"In the heart of the country, Nottingham has great links to the rest of the UK, and is renowned for student living. There’s a reason why almost 50,000 students choose to call this place home for three years".

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