Starting at NTU

Why choose NTU

We’re building successful graduates

Studying at NTU isn’t just about the next few years. It’s about the rest of your life. That’s why we make sure your course and your experiences all help to build a successful future.

There are plenty of ways to develop yourself both on your course and through activities such as sports, volunteering, student media or learning something completely new.

Courses that give you the edge
We’ve developed our courses to give you the latest knowledge based on our research and links with businesses worldwide.

Prepare for a successful career
Get the skills that employers are looking for such as critical thinking, problem solving and team working. Our students are in demand and 94% of graduates soon find work or go on to further studies.* Take a placement or work experience and get some invaluable work place experience. It might even lead to a job after you graduate.

Get active
Whether you’re in a team, in the gym, at an exercise class or challenging your friends; our fantastic facilities and great value offers mean there are lots of ways to get active.

Get your message across
If you’re a budding journalist, presenter or radio DJ, get involved in our student magazine or TV and radio stations.

Learn a new language or study abroad
The ability to speak another language could open up new options in your career. At NTU you can learn a language while you are studying. Some courses let you study abroad for a year giving you experience of a different culture and chance to explore the world.

Join our societies
There are over 70 societies for you to join. Continue your current interests or try something completely new, and meet people with similar interests along the way. They are also a great opportunity to gain leadership skills.

A great student city
Over 60,000 students study in Nottingham making it one of the UK’s favourite student cities. Culture, nightlife, shopping, sports, music, comedy, and all within easy reach of the rest of the country.

One of the biggest Welcome Weeks
Your time at NTU starts with one of the UK’s biggest Welcome Weeks for freshers. Packed with over 300 events and activities it’s a great way to begin your NTU experience.

*94% of our graduates from full-time undergraduate courses, of those available for work, are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.