Your next steps
Now that you hold an offer from us, follow the steps below to kick-start your NTU journey.
What your offer means
Use this guide to understand your offer, how to accept and all the key dates and deadlines you need to be aware of.
Once we have assessed your application, you may have been made one of the following offers:
Conditional offer
An offer whereby you must fulfil certain criteria (such as specific grades) before you can be accepted onto the course.
Unconditional offer
An offer where you’ve already satisfied the entry requirements for your chosen course. Congratulations, the place is yours.
Alternative offer
We may make you an alternative offer after an interview or portfolio submission, or because the course you have applied for is full.
Responding to your offer
If you applied through UCAS:
When you have decisions for all of your applications, you’ll see an alert on UCAS Hub, advising you to reply to your offers in one of the following ways:
- Firm acceptance – your first choice.
- Insurance acceptance – your second choice.
- Decline – you no longer wish to attend.
If you accept an unconditional offer as your firm choice, your place will be confirmed at that university and you won't need to make an insurance choice. You will need to decline any other offers.
If you make a conditional offer your firm choice, choose another university as your insurance choice. Your insurance choice should have lower offer conditions than your firm, so that if you don't meet the requirements for your firm choice, you are likely to meet the conditions of your insurance choice.
If you applied to NTU directly:
If you've applied to us directly, you can view and accept your offer on the Applicant Portal.
Deadline to respond to your offers
Don't forget, if you receive your last decision on or before Wednesday 14 May 2025, the deadline to respond is Thursday 5 June 2025 (excluding UCAS Extra).
If you receive your last decision on or before Thursday 17 July 2025, the deadline to respond is Wednesday 23 July 2025 (including UCAS Extra choices).
You can find your personal deadline dates on UCAS Hub.
Find your course-specific offer by school
Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences — your offer
Whether you're into animals, minerals or vegetables discover everything you need to know about your undergraduate course offer in the School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences.
Architecture, Design and the Built Environment — your offer
Take your first steps towards becoming a planner and maker of the future by learning about your course offer at the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment.
Art and Design — your offer
Prepare to unleash your creativity by exploring your course offer and how to accept your place at Nottingham School of Art & Design.
Arts and Humanities — your offer
Bridge the gap between the past and present by exploring your offer to study on an Arts and Humanities course.
Nottingham Business School — your offer
Prepare yourself to develop expert knowledge in modern business practice by exploring your course offer to study at Nottingham Business School.
Law — your offer
Our law courses combine real-world experience with a curriculum designed with your future career — take a look at your course offer and get ready to join Nottingham Law School.
Science and Technology — your offer
Dive into your course offer and prepare yourself for an exciting journey ahead if you've received an offer to study at the School of Science and Technology.
Social Sciences — your offer
Get ready to take a deep dive into the complex forces shaping our lives by exploring your course offer and how to accept your place at the School of Social Sciences.
NTU in Mansfield — Your offer
Holding an offer to join us on a course at NTU in Mansfield? Get ready for your future by learning about your course and how to accept your place
Preparing for university
Putting your future first with first-class employability support
You’ll earn a degree built with the real world in mind; one that’s hands-on, industry-informed, and career-focused. We’ll support you throughout your studies and for up to three years after you graduate through exclusive events, initiatives, and opportunities to help you on your professional journey.
Fees and funding
Everything you need to know about fees and funding while you’re at university, including tuition fees and living costs, how you’ll pay for your studies, and bursaries and scholarships.
Bursaries and scholarships
Find out what extra help you may be able to get to help you pay for uni, including NTU bursaries, scholarships, and hardship funds.
Student support
We offer personal and discreet support to our students and alumni, including health and mental wellbeing, financial and academic support, and more.
Join our Money Ready for NTU workshops
Starting university is exciting — but understanding your finances can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in!
Money Ready for NTU is a free online workshop designed to help you prepare for student life with confidence. Run by NTU’s Student Money Team, this session is all about giving you the essential info (and some handy tips) to make your money go further.
Choose a session that suits you:
See yourself at NTU
Life at NTU
We’re proud to have been named the best university in the UK (Uni Compare 2025) - voted exclusively by students. At NTU, you'll be studying at a top 6 student city, have access to a huge community of clubs and societies, as well as access to Gold-rated teaching and long-lasting employability support.
A great place to be
Whether you're looking for a night out or want to relax and unwind in a quiet café, Nottingham has something for everyone in its affordable variety of attractions, shopping venues, nightlife, and natural spaces.
Quality campuses and facilities
We offer a mix of modern and historic buildings with a lively Students' Union, extensive library and highly advanced course facilities. Use the latest industry-standard technologies to enhance your learning and research so you can seamlessly transition into employment.
Find out more and get in touch
See our list of frequently asked questions to find out more about taking your next steps to join NTU.
Use our online enquiry form to contact our friendly advisors if you have another question.