Student life

We're sure you’ll want to get the most out of your student experience – feeling relaxed, supported and happy as you study.

You’ll find the support services and social activities available to you as a student on these pages.

Also tips on study methods, managing your money and living in Nottingham.

Personality quiz - what kind of student will you be?

You won't be studying all the time. What do you like to do in your spare time? Take our quiz and find out what we can offer you.

Your NTU: Your Experience

Life looks different today. But NTU is good at adapting, improving, reinventing and revitalising. This is your campus, your future – your NTU experience. We can’t wait to see you.

Making friends and settling in

Come to the Global Lounge to relax, make friends or join in activities. The Global Lounge teams and Students' Union run social events throughout the year on campus and online.

Get into volunteering

Volunteering is a great way of not only helping the local community, but also helping yourself. In the current job market standing out from the crowd is essential, and volunteering could give you that vital competitive edge.

A band playing on a stage with keyboards and guitars and atmospheric lighting.

Music and Culture

Whether you're looking to join a band, discover a new artist, visit an exhibition or join a book group, Curated & Created – NTU’s cultural programme – is here to help.