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Why study at NTU?

NTU is your next step – into higher education, exciting opportunities, and your future career.

We'll make your student experience the best it can be - we're always investing in our teaching spaces, resources, and environment to make NTU an incredible place to study.

A student experience like no other

We’ve been named University of the Year at the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023 – voted for exclusively by students. Blending academic excellence with a vibrant campus life and countless opportunities for personal growth and unforgettable memories, we offer a student experience like no other.

A graduate promise like no other

Our personal advice and strong focus on employability will get you ready to develop your career. We’ll even support you after your studies for up to three years and offer you a paid internship opportunity if you’re not in employment or further study 12 months after graduating.

Award-winning like no other

We’ve been named as a UK ‘University of the Year’ five times in six years; most recently by the 2023 Good University Guide as Modern University of the Year, and at the student-voted Whatuni Awards. These accolades recognise our ambition and continuous investment in research, teaching quality, the student experience and graduate prospects.

8th best UK university for sport

as ranked by British Universities and College Sport (BUCS), 2023

2nd most sustainable university in the world

2023 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings

Awarded Gold for teaching

NTU has been awarded Gold for teaching in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment.

Top 10 university for work experience

2023 RateMyPlacement Awards

 

Nottingham – a top student city

Nottingham’s biggest strength is its versatility. It's been voted the 6th best student city in the UK (Student Crowd 2023). It’s a friendly, fun-packed place that ticks every box. It’s perfectly located in the middle of the country, meaning home is never too far away.

Accommodation guarantee

Living at NTU will be a big part of your university experience. You’ll make new friends and great memories as you enjoy the freedom and opportunities of independent living, We've accommodation to suit all budgets and we guarantee your accommodation in Nottingham for your first year.

Study abroad

Study abroad as part of your NTU degree and you’ll have plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in other cultures and ideas — developing the vital skills and perspectives along the way that are so important to today’s employers.

Tailored support

We want you to make the most of your NTU experience. That means treating you as an individual, and providing tailored, useful support through our award-winning student services – whether it’s physical, emotional, spiritual, financial or academic.

Don't just take it from us...

 

Recent NTU graduates share their favourite memories of studying with us.

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