School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
We’re a centre of expertise for aspiring and professional designers, architects, civil engineers, surveyors and property and construction experts. Based at the University’s City Campus in the heart of Nottingham, we’re home to over 3,000 students and a large and diverse team of academic, technical and professional staff, organised into five departments.
Our mission is to provide outstanding education and research in design and built environment disciplines that inspires and shapes the world we live in.
We have an excellent graduate employment record, built on many factors. These include the standard and relevance of our courses; the quality and international perspectives of our teaching; our incredible industry partnerships and commercial links; and our extensive professional accreditations. Our reputation is reinforced by our globally significant research and huge alumni network making their mark on the built environment worldwide.
Latest News
NTU lead workshops for South Korean design students in international partnership
Mon 04 Nov 2019
NTU partner with Gwangju Design Center for international industry events
Mon 04 Nov 2019
Nottingham Trent University researcher and AECOM win prestigious ICE award
Wed 07 Aug 2019
Product Design students celebrate success at New Designers 2019
Tue 16 Jul 2019
Product design students have the summer of a lifetime in South Korea
Mon 15 Jul 2019
Product design alumni represent NTU at creative exhibition in China
Wed 03 Jul 2019
What's coming up
31
Mar
LEAP: Creative Industries Expo
Newton building, Main Entrance, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
The Nottingham Trent University Creative Industries Expo is an ideal opportunity for employers within the creative sector to meet our enthusiastic, work-ready students and graduates.
Newton building, Main Entrance, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
The Nottingham Trent University Creative Industries Expo is an ideal opportunity for employers within the creative sector to meet our enthusiastic, work-ready students and graduates.
03
Sep
IASTE 2020: Virtual Traditions
Nottingham Conference Centre, Burton Street, Nottingham, NG1 4BU
28
Oct
NTU Built Environment Jobs Fair
Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
24
Oct
Property, Design and Construction Job Fair
Newton building, Main Entrance, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom, NG1 4BU
01
Jun
SHOW: degree show public view
Arkwright, Barnes Wallis, Bonington, Newton and Waverley buildings, Nottingham Trent University, City Campus, Goldsmith Street, Nottingham, United Kingdom,
Our latest publications
The crucial role of citizen involvement in smart city development and operation
Characterisation of nature-based solutions for the built environment
Review: Improving the impact of plant science on urban planning and design
In-situ monitoring of energetic and hydrological performance of a semi-intensive green roof and a white roof during a heatwave event in the UK
Combining the science and design of plant cells and structures
China's energy-water nexus in 2009 by Sankey diagram
94% of our undergraduate and postgraduate taught students are in graduate level study within six months of finishing their studies (latest DLHE survey 2016/17)
We've got the largest number of year-long placement students studying architecture, building and planning in the UK (HESA 2017/18)
We're ranked in the UK's Top 10 for our Building and Town and Country Planning courses (Guardian League Tables 2020)
95% of our undergraduate students would recommend studying at NTU to others (National Student Survey 2019)
Our Land and Property Management courses are ranked 4th in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019)
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