What our international students say
It's natural to have lots of questions about your application, studying in the UK and about student life at NTU. And who better to find out more from than our students and alumni?
On this page you can find out all about the experience of studying at NTU through our student blogs, social posts and interviews.
Student blogs
Check out our most recent student blogs on some key topics of student life.
My NTU Story: A guide to living and thriving in Nottingham as an international student
Explore Bukky's inspiring journey from Nigeria to Nottingham, experiencing vibrant student life, diverse cultural experiences, and a supportive community at NTU.
My NTU Story: How I built a career in the UK after graduating as an international student
"When it comes to networking, NTU will give you chances to build connections and boost your career. They have career fairs and networking events where you can meet potential employers and alumni who can share valuable insights."
My NTU story: How joining student societies helped me settle into university life
"Don’t be scared to join a society or sports club solo. Remember, many students attend these events alone, as they want to connect and make new friends just like you."
My NTU story: How doing a work placement at university helped me grow professionally and personally
"I would highly recommend you to do a placement year (depending on your course), it doesn’t matter if the placement year is one year or three months long. It builds your personality and professional skills."
My NTU story: How my family helped me achieve my dream at university
"I would suggest you don't worry if your family is not supporting your choice at the start. Show them the path you have chosen for yourself and how committed you are. Tell them about your dreams and work hard to achieve them."
My NTU story: What I learnt studying a bachelors and masters degree at NTU
"Reach out to your tutors, use the academic resources, rely on your peers. Additionally, make use of the study facilities afforded to students; every building has study areas, there is also the libraries as well as the Postgraduate Centre for those studying a postgraduate course."
My NTU story: Why starting University in January was the perfect choice as a student from India
"It was indeed very easy to make friends within NTU especially my personal favourite, the NTU Global Lounge. Every day they used to have scheduled fun activities, language sessions and of course a free cup of coffee or hot chocolate! You would not miss that would you?!"
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Hear from our international students
You can learn more about NTU through our student stories.
Check out the selection on this page or click the button below to find student stories from your country.
Efrance Karungi
"Nottingham has a high number of international students that love to explore and are experiencing similar shocks in new environments. This makes it easier to blend in and learn a lot because we all tend to help each other out." MSc Marketing
Maria Bottiroli
"I think everything is organised in a way that motivates and supports students to become the best version of themselves. The course content is engaging, the teaching standards are outstanding and every module has allowed me to develop useful skills."
Amna Nasir
Luxury Fashion Brand Management student Amna tells us why she chose to study at NTU, what she likes about living and studying in Nottingham, and what she enjoys the most about postgraduate study.
Moe Thet Khin
Moe tells us what she enjoys most about her course, her placement at AECOM, and her experience as an international student at NTU and in Nottingham.
Hassan Nouman
"My advice for international students would be to revolve around your aims and goals. Do what you're passionate about and always choose a field of your interest so you can grow immensely."
Nicolas Nieto
"I would not doubt to recommend my course to other students, especially to those who are self-motivated and goal oriented" MSc Digital Marketing
Agil Abdullayev
We spoke to final year BA (Hons) Fine Art student Agil Abdullayev to find out how he felt when he was selected for the annual Bloomberg New Contemporaries showcase.
Mook Mou
"The level of support I received during my stay at NTU was really valuable to me. All of our classes are well planned and very engaging, we also have additional academic support available, to make sure we receive targeted tutorial if needed."
Chat to NTU students
Our current students and staff are available to chat online and answer your questions about your course, the city, accommodation and student life – ask anything and everything you want to know.
Watch our international videos
Do you want to know more about NTU and what it's like for our international students?
Watch some of our content on YouTube to learn more about accommodation and scholarships.
Hear from our international alumni
Our international alumni are great ambassadors for NTU. They have used the skills and experiences they learned while at NTU and gone on to achieve great careers.
My alumni story: the international alum who came to study law – and found the love of his life
International law alum Batuhan Ersoy shares his experiences of study at NTU - including one that would change his life forever.
My alumni story: International Scholarship opens up a world of opportunities for Aneeqa
Meet MA Interior Architecture and Design alum Aneeqa Mukhtar, who shares her experiences of studying here at NTU.
My alumni story: talking business, marketing, and playing basketball at NTU
Now working as a marketing executive for a multinational conglomerate holding company, NTU alum Sean Balagot wanted to check back in and say hello.
My alumni story: Salihat Badamasuiy
Salihat came from Nigeria in 2017 to study for a Master's degree in Public Health, following in the footsteps of her uncle who completed his PhD at NTU. Salihat shares her story and describes her passion for improving lives through improvements to public health.