Nottingham Trent University is a large modern university in Nottingham, England, separate from the University of Nottingham. It is best known for art and design, fashion, business, law and computing, with placements and employer projects built into most degrees. Choose it for an applied degree with some of the UK's best-rated teaching at moderate cost.
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Official website: ntu.ac.uk
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Gold rating in the UK Teaching Excellence Framework
Times Higher Education (2017) and Guardian (2019)
Top 100 in the world (QS by Subject)
£16,000 – £20,000
International students, undergraduate and taught Master's
£9,000 – £11,500
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on ntu.ac.uk before you apply.
MSc Computer Science
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Data Analytics
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Management
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MSc Cyber Security
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
MA Fashion Design
Masters DegreeDuration
12 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BSc Computer Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
36 Months
Intake
Sep
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 72
Gold-rated teaching and twice named University of the Year.
School of Art and Design — one of the UK's largest, with famous fashion and textiles courses.
Nottingham Business School — AACSB and EQUIS accredited.
City campus — a cluster of buildings in Nottingham's centre, minutes from the market square.
Business graduates join Boots, Experian and Capital One, all headquartered in Nottingham.
Computing and cyber security alumni work at the East Midlands' software firms and national employers.
Fashion and design graduates work at Paul Smith, ASOS, Burberry and design studios.
Placement years and employer projects lead many students into graduate offers.
Undergrad
14 Jan 2027
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
No UG intake
Postgrad
Rolling
The City campus fills several blocks of central Nottingham around the Victorian Arkwright Building, while Clifton campus, four miles south, hosts science and technology with student halls on site.
Nottingham is a compact, affordable city with two universities and a large student population. Trams link the campuses, and Sherwood Forest and the Peak District are close.
CAS from Nottingham Trent University
Proof of funds for fees and living costs
English test at B2 level or above
TB test certificate, if required
Immigration Health Surcharge payment
Valid passport with blank pages
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS with an equal-consideration deadline of 14 January 2027 for September 2027 entry. Taught Master's courses accept applications on a rolling basis, with most closing in July for September and November for January.
September is the main intake for all undergraduate and postgraduate courses. Nottingham Trent also runs a January intake for many taught Master's programmes, including computer science, data analytics, management and cyber security. Check the course page for which intakes are open.
You need a Student route visa. Nottingham Trent issues your CAS once you accept an unconditional offer and pay the deposit. Apply online up to six months before your course starts, showing proof of funds, and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge with the application.
Computer science, data analytics, management, cyber security and fashion design are the most applied-for programmes. Most Master's courses ask for a 2:2 or above and IELTS 6.5 with no band below 5.5. Undergraduate offers typically range from BBB to BCC, with design courses requiring a portfolio.
Yes. Nottingham Trent offers international scholarships that reduce tuition for undergraduate and Master's applicants, including awards for students from India and other countries, usually assessed automatically from your application. Check the university's scholarships page for the current amounts and any separate application steps.
