Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is ranked 1st in the UK for employability (Uni Compare 2025). In and outside of your studies, we’re here to nurture and encourage you — from what you’re learning on your course, to what you’re learning about yourself.

Recognised by students and awarding bodies, we push boundaries, change lives, and make a real difference to the world around us. That’s why we’ve won five ‘University of the Year’ titles in only seven years.

You’ll learn from experienced, real-world practitioners. Our courses have been built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, and all include employer-facing work experience as standard.

We’re one of the UK’s largest and most applied-to universities. Enjoy Gold-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support, incredible extracurricular opportunities, and life in one of the country’s top 6 student cities.

Key Statistics:
-    NTU is ranked 1st in the UK for course quality, 2nd for student life and top ten for accommodation (Uni Compare 2025).
-    NTU is ranked 14th in the UK for Art & Design by the Complete University Guide 2025
-    NTU is ranked 15th in the UK for Art & Design by the Times and Sunday Times 2025
-    NTU is one of the UK’s most popular universities, ranking 3rd for the number of students accepting offers to study here (2023 UCAS UG acceptance data).
-    NTU was named the 2nd most sustainable university in the world in the 2023 UI Green Metric World University Rankings. 
-    Every single NTU undergraduate course includes work-like experience — whether that’s a placement, professional project or volunteering opportunity.
 

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