It takes a lot to create an award-winning university. A global reputation for innovation; internationally-recognised academics; a peerless standard of student care and support; thousands of graduates progressing annually into impactful, high-skilled roles; constant investment into new and better facilities; and game-changing research that answers society’s most pressing questions.
At NTU, we’re delivering all those things — and they all reflect our belief in being bold, being distinctive, and making the right choices. That’s what makes NTU an award-winning university like no other.
Take a look at some of our latest and greatest accolades.
As voted by students
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The awards below are based on more than 66,000 student reviews across both platforms, recognising universities that deliver an outstanding student experience as rated by the people who know them best – their students.
Some of our recent awards
Other recent achievements
NTU recognised for its commitment to advancing gender equality
NTU is now the proud holder of a Silver institutional award from the Athena Swan Charter, which is used globally by Advance HE to support and transform gender equality within higher education and research.
Nottingham Trent University rises to a top 25 place in the Guardian University Guide 2026
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has performed strongly in the Guardian University Guide 2026, rising an impressive 24 places to rank 25th out of 123 universities.
NTU ranks 7th in UK for sport
We’re proud to announce that NTU Sport has achieved 7th in the BUCS league table for the 2023 – 24 season, securing our highest ever finish and retaining our Top 10 status for the third year running.
Nottingham Trent University wins highest national honour for cultural heritage science research
Cultural heritage research at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) has earned a Queen's Anniversary Prize for Higher and Further Education: the highest national honour for a UK university.
NTU contributes to Platinum Jubilee Challenge report helping educational institutions achieve Net Zero Carbon
Nottingham Trent University (NTU) was invited to contribute to a key report commissioned as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to accelerate the higher and further education sector’s path to Net Zero Carbon.
Research achievements and awards
By pushing boundaries and reimagining what’s possible, we’re enabling brilliant minds to deliver meaningful change. We work with businesses to build partnerships that create value beyond the University. And for our research communities, we’re developing opportunities that support growth and progress.