Information for minors
Nottingham Trent University treats all students, regardless of age, as independent and mature individuals. However, the University has additional safeguarding responsibilities towards students it admits who are under the age of 18 years at the start of their higher education programme until the date at which they turn 18, however brief this period may be.
Where this is the case, the University will require the applicant and their parent or guardian to sign the Agreement Forms below and return them to the University as confirmation that both parties have read and understood the nature of the obligations which the University owes to its students under the age of 18 and the extent of the services and resources available to them.
The guidance outlined below seeks to ensure that the respective responsibilities of the University and parent/guardian in relation to the applicant are clear. By signing the agreement forms, it is deemed by the University that the applicant and their parent or guardian are in agreement with and understand the following guidance.
No applicant who will be under the age of 18 at the start of their course will be offered an unconditional place to study at the University until both the Applicant and Parental/Guardian Agreement Forms have been signed, verified and returned.
Nottingham Trent University requires that students, who will be under the age of eighteen at the time of enrolment at the University, must have the permission of their parent or guardian to attend the programme of study. However, where a prospective under 18 student is living independently from their parents and can evidence their independent living status, the University will not require parental consent.
Students under the age of 18 whose parent or carer is not based in the UK are required to provide details of a UK-based guardian who can act as a contact in the event of an emergency. The UK-based guardian can be a nominated friend or relative living in the UK, or a guardian appointed through a guardianship organisation that offers such services. View our guidance on selecting a guardian.
See further information about NTU Safeguarding.
Accommodation for students under 18
Students under 18 must secure accommodation through NTU's Student Accommodation Services. The University prioritises safety, so accommodation includes features like external CCTV and proximity to 24/7 staff.
For off-campus living, students must provide confirmation of suitable arrangements before enrolment.
Learn about accommodation options and the off-campus living process.