There's a lot more to applying for university than filling out forms. We’ll take you through the full journey – from their Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application to their first weeks as a student.
Is your child applying to university through Clearing? Find out everything you need to know.
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Register your details with us and we'll send out useful and timely information that will help you to support your child through applying to university.
Parents and family of international students
Get advice and information from our specialist teams in the NTU International Office.
After applying
Providing support on results day
It's time for the big day! A-level results day can be a life-changing event for your young person. Here's some guidance on how to support them through it.
Preparing for university
You can’t do everything for them, but you can help them prepare. Here are some tips on budgeting, what to take, recipe ideas, and more.
How can I support an NTU student?
As a parent, carer or guardian we know that you still want to support and help. Find some of the products and services we offer to students that you may want to bring to their attention.
Accommodation
Our friendly Accommodation team are here to help your young person find their new home – whether it's in NTU halls of residence, UPP-managed halls of residence, or you want to find out more about private accommodation or accredited shared housing. We guarantee accommodation for first-year undergraduate students joining us in 2025. Read the full details of our accommodation guarantee.
Support at NTU
Employability Promise
To stand out in today’s job market, your young person will need a strong qualification, industry experience and the skills to properly market themselves. Our personal advice and strong focus on employability will get them ready to develop their career. We even offer support after their studies for up to three years, as well as paid internship opportunities.
NTU’s award-winning support
We want your young person to make the most of their NTU experience. That means treating them as an individual and providing them with tailored useful support – whether it’s physical, emotional, spiritual, financial, or academic.
Financial support
We provide a range of support and resources to help your young person manage their finances while they're studying at NTU. This includes funds for students who experience financial difficulties.
More information
Parent and carer FAQ
We understand that this is a worrying time for everyone, and we are here to support your son, daughter, or young person on their journey to university. We've put together a list of the frequently asked questions from parents and carers and you'll find the answers here.
University jargon buster
Do you find some of the jargon used in higher education confusing? Well, you're not alone. We've put together a handy jargon buster that will explain some of the key terms, ideas and events used in the university application process.
Security at NTU
NTU’s Security Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and strives to provide a safe and secure environment for everyone within our campus community.
If you have any questions or just want to talk to someone about supporting your child through the application process, get in touch with our Admissions team on +44 (0)115 848 4200 or fill out our enquiry form.