Nottingham Trent University is spread across three campuses, two in Nottingham and one just outside the city, and it is one of the largest universities in the UK with 28,000 students currently enrolled. Nottingham Trent was originally founded in 1843 before officially gaining full university status in 1992. 93% of Nottingham Trent students would recommend studying at at the University following the National Student Survey and it was named 'University of the Year' by Times Higher Education for 2018.
Nottingham Trent University is best known for its Art and Design, Fashion and creative arts programmes, but it also hosts one of the UK’s largest law schools. The University also does well in sports, with strong performances in the British University and College Sport leagues. The University recently received one of the biggest grants to a post-1992 university in order to continue its work on cancer diagnosis and therapy.
Nottingham Trent University Scholarships
The university offers generous numbers of scholarships to international students enrolled in full-time UG and PG courses. Some of the popular scholarships are mentioned below. The deadlines to apply for the below-mentioned scholarships are March 25, 2019 and May 20, 2019.
- International Undergraduate Full-fee scholarship: The international students avail full fee waiver for 4 years.
- International Undergraduate Scholarships: An amount of £2,000 is awarded per academic year to all eligible students.
- International Scholarships: This scholarship scheme is applicable to both UG and PG students. An amount of £2,000 is awarded in the 1st academic year.
Additionally, sports scholarships are available for students exhibiting excellent performance in various sports activities. Also there are specific scholarships for countries like Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Turkey, and China.
Nottingham Trent are partnered with 50 academic institutions across 40 countries, with some programmes at the University also offering the chance for students to study abroad. 93% of Nottingham Trent undergraduates were in employment or further study, just six months after graduating following a survey of leavers.
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Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a public university located in the UK city of Nottingham.
The university dates back to 1843 when it opened as the Nottingham Government School of Design. It became a polytechnic in 1970, and was granted university status in 1992.
With the motto ‘shaping futures’, NTU offers over 500 different degree programmes to around 27,000 students across three campuses (City, Clifton and Brackenhurst), overseen by nine different academic schools.
The university prides itself on its global outlook, with almost 7,000 of its students studying overseas at partner colleges and around 2,600 international students enrolled at its Nottingham sites.
Additionally, the university hosts a Global Week event each year that celebrates cultural diversity in a five day festival of food, music, dance, cinema and drama.
NTU has been awarded Green Flags for the sustainability of its Brackenhurst and Clifton campuses while the People & Planet Green League recently ranked it one of the most environmentally friendly universities in the UK.
A £350 million investment in recent years has led to significant developments in NTU’s estate, including the regeneration of two Grade II* listed buildings, Newton and Arkwright, which include a glazed centre court with walk-round balcony, cafes, deli-bars and student services.
The quadrangle on campus, located next to the building where silicone was invented by Frederick Kipping, provides a quiet space for students to work and relax.
Outside of the university grounds, Nottingham is a vibrant city known for its shopping, rich culture and history, nightlife and sport.
According to the 2015 Student Living Index, NTU is ranked as the third most cost-effective university in the UK.
