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Parent and carer guide

Here's everything you need to know about the university application process, from results day right through to the day they arrive at NTU.

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There's a lot more to applying for university than filling out forms. In these pages we’ll take you through the full journey – from their Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) application to their first weeks as a student.

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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.

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 2024. Read the full details of our accommodation guarantee.

Support at NTU

Graduate 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.

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.

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