Nottingham Trent University

The University originally dates from 1843 when the Nottingham Government School of Design was opened. In 1992 Nottingham Trent University was launched. In 2008 Nottingham Trent University was voted the top post-1992 University by The Complete University Guide. Sir Michael Parkinson was appointed as NTU's first chancellor.

In 2010 the University opened the regenerated Newton and Arkwright buildings providing an outstanding new learning environment in the heart of the City site. In 2013 Nottingham Trent University opened the brand new Students’ Union, one of the best in the UK, offering excellent social and sporting facilities to students and staff. NTU is transforming its learning and teaching environment to create an inspiring and innovative culture, capable of shaping lives and society well into the 21st Century. Read about the amazing campus transformation. 

Nottingham is a city in the county of Nottinghamshire. It is located in the East Midlands, in the heart of England, and is considered to be the largest city in the region. With its central placing, it is an ideal location for those wishing to visit other cities in the UK during their time of study. Nottingham is well served by transport links, with rapid access to the motorway system, a major railway station, an airport and a coach station. No matter where you live in the UK or overseas, you're never too far from home. The award-winning Go2 Uni 4 bus service linking our City and Clifton campuses runs every 7 minutes during term time. This bus service in Nottingham and proudly carries the NTU logo and name.

NTU offers a wide course portfolio whether you want to study for your degree / qualification full-time or part-time. NTU courses are informed by businesses and industry; and we have strong commercial partnerships with over 6,000 companies globally. This means that NTU students develop the transferable skills and work experience necessary to give them a head start in the job market. Over 93% of our graduates are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving (Latest DLHE undergraduate survey results 2012–13).

NTU courses are designed with industry leaders to meet the needs of the graduate employment market. Unlike many other universities, we don’t just tailor our courses to suit the market now; you’ll be studying for the jobs of the future. Even our traditional academic subjects will encourage you to recognise your transferable skills and their application to many careers. Consequently, our graduates occupy senior positions in companies all over the world including Microsoft, Tesco, HSBC, Rolls-Royce, the BBC and many others.