The City, Clifton and Brackenhurst campuses all have their own facilities with dedicated space for meeting friends, grabbing a drink, taking part in sports, and having a great night out at student-friendly prices.
The students’ union is located on the City Campus, forming the heart of NTU’s student population and co-ordinating a huge range of services and a buzzing social life. It was recently rated in the top 10 students’ unions in the UK, according to the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023.
Nottingham Trent University’s sports facilities are some of the best in the country, with facilities including a ten-metre climbing wall, a 2,400-capacity nightclub venue, and a sports hall built to Sport England’s own standards.
Students at the Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies on the City Campus benefit from their own cafés and social spaces, as well as being just a ten-minute walk from the action at the City Campus Students’ Union.
The student community is a recently refurbished and upgraded epicentre of student life at NTU’s Clifton Campus. Students will also find an impressive range of student-oriented services and facilities at NTU’s Brackenhurst Campus, which are equally relaxed, comfortable, and easy on the wallet.
Nottingham Trent University students on Whatuni say:
“The facilities are fantastic and so is student life, I think NTSU has played a huge part in this with their events and involvement with societies.”
“The student union at Nottingham Trent is amazing, I believe their work and commitment has made my time at uni the best, the events are incredible and freshers weeks keep getting better and better.”
“The NTSU provides amazing facilities and entertainments for students and I really believe they are best in the country.”
There are over 160 clubs and societies to get involved with at Nottingham Trent University. Dozens of energetic student communities cover all kinds of interests, hobbies, language and cultures, sports and more. Students can almost always find what they’re looking for, from rock music to knitting, juggling to accountancy – or something they weren’t even looking for!
The university holds welcome activities each year to support new students in meeting like-minded people, with most societies running welcome events and activities. NTU also encourages its students to start their own societies. All of the university’s societies are student-led, with an elected student committee.
The opportunities don’t stop there. Students can volunteer both at home and abroad, become a rep for their course or residence, get paid work in a school, or be a student mentor – just a few of the ways they can boost their CVs.
Nottingham Trent University students on Whatuni say:
“Exceptional support for students through su services. Well rounded for everyone’s interests and hobbies”
“The campus is very diverse with something for everyone to try new things, with plenty of events to take part in.”
“NTU has always given me so many opportunities to become a part of soo many societies and take part in events.”
Nottingham Trent University placed second in the UK for student life according to the 2023 Whatuni Student Choice Awards, reflecting the unbeatable lifestyle and student experience offered at the university.
Voted for by students, this award reflects the feedback from learners from the rich and welcoming academic and social community found at Nottingham Trent. Students are able to be fully immersed in their community, get involved in a wide range of social events, and explore all sorts of extracurricular events too.
Nottingham is a highly diverse and exciting city, with plenty to do – whether students are interested in eating and drinking out, exploring arts and culture, getting involved in a buzzing nightlife scene or exploring the beautiful English countryside that surrounds the city.
NTU is the first UK university to be awarded the Purple Flag accreditation in its own right. This accreditation confirms that a place offers an enjoyable, entertaining, diverse and safe night out, and NTU’s own recognition comes on top the city of Nottingham itself earning the award every year since 2010.
Nottingham Trent University students on Whatuni say:
“I love that the university is so close to the town center and all the shopping facilities.”
“Everything’s close together, friendly and cheap.”
“Nottingham as a city is very friendly and isn’t overwhelming for international students. Everyone is extremely welcoming and I’ve really loved that.”
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As well as a wide range of courses, studying at Nottingham Trent University offers you loads of opportunities to boost your CV thanks to the careers department. You might even have the chance to do a work placement or sandwich year during your degree.
As well as providing you with opportunities to develop academically and professionally, you'll have a wide range of clubs and societies to join. You'll be able to pick up a new hobby and make loads of new friends by joining some of the clubs and societies on offer at Nottingham Trent University.
The world is your oyster! Of course, the exact options open to you will depend on which subject you choose to study. Employers often look to hire graduates, so you can be sure that your degree will give you a wider range of employment opportunities.
No matter what degree you choose, however, you'll have option of going on to further study. If you want to keep studying, your undergraduate degree will enable you to go on to a master's degree or even a PhD.
If you opt to live in uni halls, you'll benefit from free WiFi and all-inclusive rent. Rent for uni halls also includes security and maintenance, so you can be sure you'll be well-looked after. There are several accessible rooms available, which are adapted for disabled students.
Halls also have communal areas such as kitchen facilities where you can meet your flatmates over a cup of tea. You'll also have access to dining facilities where you can share a meal with other students in your accommodation.
