Nottingham Trent University (NTU) officially became a university in 1992, but its roots trace back to 1843 with the founding of the Nottingham Government School of Design. Over nearly two centuries, it evolved through polytechnic and technical education phases before emerging as one of the UK’s largest and most forward-thinking universities. NTU is known for its strong focus on employability, practical learning, and industry collaboration—reflected in its high graduate employment rates and longstanding partnerships with companies across design, fashion, media, health, and the sciences. Its campuses in Nottingham and London are modern and well-equipped, blending urban energy with purpose-built learning spaces and a deep commitment to sustainability.
Today, NTU serves a diverse community of over 38,000 students, with more than 12,000 international learners representing over 160 countries. It offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, especially strong in fields such as Art and Design, Architecture, Law, Marketing, Media, Computer Science, and Psychology. The university is consistently ranked among the UK’s top modern institutions and has won multiple “University of the Year” awards, confirming its reputation as an inclusive, career-ready, and globally connected university.
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At a glance
- Founded in 1992
- International students: 12000
- Countries represented: 160
- Bachelor’s degrees: 300+
- Master’s and doctoral degrees: 50+
- Student to Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
Rankings and recognition
- Top 45 in the UK by Complete University Guide.
- Gold Award by Teaching Excellence Framework.
- 2nd most sustainable university in the world by US GreenMetric.
- #1 in UK for employability.
- Several subjects ranked in the 51–100 global range by QS.
- Modern University of the year by The Times and The Sunday Times.
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Costs and exam codes
- Undergraduate tuition: $18,000 to $25,500 per year
- Average housing cost: $11,000 per year
| Exam | Institution code |
|---|---|
| SAT | DIRECT |
| GMAT | DIRECT |
| ACT | DIRECT |
| IELTS | DIRECT |
| GRE | DIRECT |
| TOEFL | DIRECT |
English proficiency requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- IELTS 5+
Academic requirements
Undergraduate Pathway
- 2.5 GPA out of 4.0
Programs
Bachelors (81)
- Aerospace Engineering
- Agriculture
- Wildlife Ecology & Conservation Sciences
- Architecture
- Interior Architecture
- Interior Design
- Textile Design
- Biochemistry
- Biology & Biological Sciences
- Biomedical Sciences
- Chemistry
- Data Science
- Ecology & Evolutionary Biology
- English
- English Philosophy
- Environmental Science
- Geography
- History
- Integrative Animal Biology
- International Law
- International Relations
- Law
- Linguistics
- Mathematics
- Microbiology
- Political Science
- Political Science & International Relations
- Product Design and Manufacture
- Psychology
- Recreation & Sport Management
- Sociology
- Zoology
- Criminology
- Accounting
- Business Administration
- Business Management
- Economics
- Fashion Marketing
- Financial Mathematics
- International Business
- Marketing
- Real Estate
- Communication
- Communication & Media
- Content Creation
- English & Communications
- Media Communication
- Childhood Education
- Early Childhood Education
- Educational Studies
- Fitness & Sport Science
- Special Education
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Computer Science & Applied Mathematics
- Construction Management
- Cybersecurity
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Software Engineering
- Ecology & Conservation Biology
- Childhood and Psychology
- Event Management
- Nursing
- Pharmacology & Toxicology
- Animation
- Audio Production
- Costume Design
- Digital Cinema & Filmmaking
- Fashion Design
- Film
- Film & Television
- Fine Arts
- Game Art & Design
- Graphic Design
- Music Business
- Music Performance
- Music Production & Technology
- Photography





