Nottingham Trent University (NTU) Reviews

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers – at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) you’ll find all that and so much more.

NTU is one of the most popular universities in the UK, recognised by students and awarding bodies alike, they’ve won the UK ‘University of the Year’ title five times in six years. They have over 40,000 students and staff spanning five university sites across Nottinghamshire and further afield to their London campus.

With gold-rated teaching (TEF 2023), long-lasting employability support, and over 200 industry-focused courses to choose from all with employer facing work experience included as standard, you’ll find a course to suit your interest and aspirations at NTU.

Some key facts and figures about NTU:

• 84% of NTU students would recommend studying there (National Student Survey 2022).
• NTU is one of the UK’s most popular universities, ranking 3rd for the number of students accepting offers to study here (2022 UCAS UG acceptance data).
• NTU was awarded Gold in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) assessment
• Every single NTU undergraduate course includes work-like experience — whether that’s a placement, professional project or volunteering opportunity.
• NTU has been named a Top 10 University for Work Experience in the RateMyPlacement Awards 2023 and a top-10 ranking for the number of year-long placements offered – NTU is one of the UK’s most employment-focused universities (HESA 2021/22) — great news for your future prospects.
• NTU has invested over £450 million in their tools, technology and facilities over the past 15 years — meaning you’ll be building up your skills and workplace confidence by using the same equipment and spaces as the pros.

NTU Open Days

2026 entry undergraduate open days

If you’re interested in applying to join NTU in September 2026, they are holding undergraduate open days on:

Saturday 25 April 2026
Saturday 27 June 2026

Book your place now

To see for yourself what makes life at NTU so special, join them at an upcoming open day. If you can’t make it to an upcoming open day NTU also has a series of campus tours scheduled, where you can explore their facilities, view their student accommodation and meet support staff. Find out about upcoming tours and reserve your place.

If visiting us in person isn't a possibility for you right now, our virtual experience can give you a sense of what it's like to visit NTU at its very best.

Graduate Outcomes

From the first steps of your journey to the years after graduation, the NTU Employability Promise offers tailored support that’s unique to you. You’ll be able to grow your skills, confidence, and connections with one-to-one career coaching, networking events, hands-on experiential learning and so much more.   

Their courses include work-related experience within the curriculum as standard and their dedicated employability team available on campus, offering personalised careers advice and support, including: 

• Securing placements and graduate roles 
• CV creation and development 
• Application masterclasses 
• Interview simulators 
• Interview advice 
• Job-hunting techniques 

The university’s employment portal, MyEmployability, offers students exclusive access to job and work placement opportunities, vacancies, careers resources and support. 

NTU regularly runs employability events including job fairs and other networking opportunities, allowing you to build valuable professional contacts and plan your careers before you graduate. 

The university has a number of schemes in place to ensure its graduates all have an abundance of opportunities to embark on a successful career. These include: 

• NTU’s Rise initiative, ensuring students from all backgrounds have access to equal career opportunities 
• Students In Classrooms programme, where students are paid to work in local schools, engaging with students 
• Employability Awards, designed to showcase students’ employability to employers 
• NTU Enterprise, the university’s purpose-built centre for entrepreneurship

Facilities and campuses

NTU has campuses across Nottinghamshire and a site in London, each uniquely developed to the needs of their student community. From the vibrant City Campus in the bustling heart of Nottingham to the idyllic countryside estate of Brackenhurst, NTU has a number of University sites across Nottingham and further afield in London. 

NTU provides a range of state-of-the-art resources to power your studies. From award-winning libraries, to study-support workshops and a digital-learning workspace, you will be well-equipped with the tools you need to succeed. 

Over the past 15 years, NTU has invested more than £550m across its campuses, resulting in an impressive assortment of specialist facilities. Ranging from their new Design and Digital Arts building which provides cutting edge technology, equipment and creative spaces; to the Health and Allied Professions Centre – a state-of-the-art clinical skills facility.  

Other facilities include:  

• Mock crime scene house 
• Mock courtrooms 
• Equestrian centre 
• Centre for broadcasting and journalism 
• Metronome, a 400-capacity live music and events venue 
• Astronomical observatory 
• Environmental chamber 
• Laboratories for bioscience, chemistry and forensic science 

You will also have access to one of the country’s best student union complexes and industry-standard sports facilities, renowned throughout the UK. 

Explore NTU’s facilities, including their teaching spaces, libraries, and sports and leisure facilities at an open day. Book now.

What is Nottingham like?

Nottingham has earned its reputation as a great student destination, with over 60,000 students choosing to make the city their home. It’s not hard to see why – Nottingham combines its history with a generous helping of shopping, culture, music, nightlife and sports. There is even beautiful countryside right on our doorstep.  

Nottingham is also one of the top 10 student cities in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2025 and StudentCrowd 2024). Explore Nottingham in all its glory during your time at NTU.  

Student Life

Nottingham Trent Students’ Union (NTSU) is located on the City Campus, forming the heart of NTU’s student population and co-ordinating a huge range of services with a buzzing social life. 

All of NTU’s campuses benefit from their own student facilities with inexpensive and friendly community, food and sports spaces. 

There are over 160 clubs and societies to get involved in at NTU. These energetic, student-led communities cover all kinds of interests, cultures, sports and more. If you can’t find the society they’re looking for, you’re encouraged to start your own. 

You can also broaden your horizons through volunteering, getting paid work on campus or becoming a student rep or mentor. 

NTU holds welcome activities each year to support new students in meeting like-minded people.

Your home away from home 

NTU provides safe, comfortable accommodation options both on and close to campus, suited to all budgets and preferences. 

The university guarantees accommodation in Nottingham to first-year undergraduates who accept a place at NTU   

Accommodation options include halls of residence, shared houses and student apartments, and may be obtained through the university or through UPP at NTU. Nottingham also boasts a great range of privately owned accommodation, and NTU is happy to provide recommendations. 

Accommodation can be viewed and booked through NTU’s accommodation portal. 

For accommodation at the London Campus the university works with three approved providers, all within easy commuting distance.

Accommodation guarantee (T&Cs apply) 

NTU guarantees accommodation (T&C apply) in Nottingham for first-year undergraduate students joining us in 2025. There are many options available on or close to the university campuses and the city centre, from NTU-owned and our partner provider - UPP, including halls of residence and university shared houses. There’s also a great range of privately owned accommodation in Nottingham too: from halls of residence to student apartments and shared housing with private providers that we recommend. Book an NTU Open Day to view our accommodation.

Degree Apprenticeships at NTU

Degree Apprenticeships offer an alternative route to a degree and a rewarding career within your chosen industry. An apprenticeship combines on-the-job training with academic learning. It leads to a nationally recognised qualification and provides you with the opportunity to acquire the relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours to be fully competent and confident in your chosen area of work.

NTU offer a variety of Degree Apprenticeships, ranging from level 3 (equivalent to two A level qualifications), through to level 6 (equal to a bachelor’s degree) and level 7 (equivalent to a masters qualification).

The Degree Apprenticeships NTU offer span several different sectors and industries, including;

• Business and administration
• Childcare and education
• Construction
• Digital
• Health and science
• Social care

Find out more about the higher and degree apprenticeships.