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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University is a university in Nottingham, England, in a city setting. How it compares on official data.
45th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 51.0 out of 100. How we rank.
How it compares
| Measure | Nottingham Trent University | Average in the overall table | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student experience | 87.3% | 85.1% | Average positive answers across seven National Student Survey 2026 themes, from 5,231 final-year students. |
| Continuation | 84.9% | 83.0% | Full-time degree students still studying or qualified a year after starting (Discover Uni). |
| Graduate prospects | 62.6% | 63.7% | Graduates in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing (Discover Uni). |
| Earnings | £31,800 | UK average for the same subjects | Median earnings five years after graduating, tax year 2023-24 (LEO): in line with the UK average for the same mix of subjects. |
Sources: National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students (Open Government Licence v3.0), first degree, full-time, by teaching provider; LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education (Open Government Licence v3.0), median earnings five years after graduating; Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA (CC BY 4.0), continuation and graduate prospects. All sources and licences.
What students say: National Student Survey 2026
The share of final-year students giving positive answers on each theme, next to the average for providers in the overall table.
| Theme | Nottingham Trent University | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Teaching on my course | 88.7% | 87.5% |
| Learning opportunities | 87.4% | 85.3% |
| Assessment and feedback | 87.5% | 82.7% |
| Academic support | 90.5% | 89.1% |
| Organisation and management | 84.6% | 79.5% |
| Learning resources | 90.3% | 88.5% |
| Student voice | 81.9% | 79.8% |
Subject tables
Nottingham Trent University appears in 21 of our 35 subject tables. Subjects need at least 50 survey responses.
| Subject | Position | Student experience | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Creative arts and design | 4th of 79 | 88.4% | £30,70013% above the UK average for this subject |
| Architecture, building and planning | 2nd of 35 | 88.4% | £49,80025% above the UK average for this subject |
| Medical sciences | 13th of 59 | 89.2% | Not published |
| Business and management | 33rd of 122 | 87.5% | £39,2009% above the UK average for this subject |
| Sport and exercise sciences | 13th of 43 | 89.5% | £29,6003% below the UK average for this subject |
| Law | 32nd of 87 | 87.5% | £31,10012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Sociology, social policy and anthropology | 28th of 74 | 89.6% | £30,4001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Psychology | 38th of 100 | 87.0% | £28,9004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Engineering | 25th of 63 | 87.2% | £41,0007% below the UK average for this subject |
| Biosciences | 21st of 51 | 90.1% | £35,1006% above the UK average for this subject |
| Performing arts | 26th of 59 | 85.9% | £28,50011% above the UK average for this subject |
| Politics | 19th of 43 | 92.6% | £33,70012% below the UK average for this subject |
| Computing | 49th of 108 | 83.8% | £35,70014% below the UK average for this subject |
| Education and teaching | 29th of 57 | 88.3% | £29,3002% below the UK average for this subject |
| Media, journalism and communications | 23rd of 45 | 86.3% | £28,9001% above the UK average for this subject |
| Agriculture, food and related studies | 7th of 11 | 86.1% | £25,60013% below the UK average for this subject |
| Economics | 34th of 49 | 88.6% | £44,30016% below the UK average for this subject |
| Health and social care | 29th of 35 | 85.8% | £26,70014% below the UK average for this subject |
| English studies | 36th of 41 | 86.8% | £29,3004% below the UK average for this subject |
| Nursing and midwifery | 70th of 75 | 83.4% | Not published |
| Allied health | 58th of 61 | 74.9% | Not published |
Also has official data for, but not enough to rank in: Chemistry, General, applied and forensic sciences, Geography, earth and environmental studies, History and archaeology, Materials and technology, Mathematical sciences, Pharmacology, toxicology and pharmacy, Philosophy and religious studies, Physics and astronomy.
UCAS points of past entrants
The UCAS Tariff points of recent entrants to full-time degree courses who had Tariff qualifications, from Discover Uni. These are past entrants, not offers: check each course page for entry requirements.
The middle entrant (the median) was in the 112 to 127 band, and the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Work out your UCAS points.
Courses and key facts
Discover Uni lists 367 full-time degree courses; 137 of them with a placement year, as an option or built in; 85 with a year abroad, as an option or built in.
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) rating: Gold overall (student experience Gold, student outcomes Silver). TEF covers England only and is not part of the Be Wise ranking.
Nottingham Trent University website · Accommodation · Students' union
Course counts, TEF and links: {oa("du")}, CC BY 4.0. Check course details with the university.
Living costs in Nottingham
Average private rent in the Nottingham area was £1,014 a month in August 2026, against a UK average of £1,400. Student rooms usually cost less than a whole home. Cost of living in Nottingham.
Other universities and colleges in Nottingham: University of Nottingham.
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Open Be University WiseSources
- National Student Survey 2026, Office for Students
- Discover Uni dataset, 8 September 2026 edition, HESA
- LEO graduate outcomes, tax year 2023-24, Department for Education
- Price Index of Private Rents, Office for National Statistics
- Discover Uni: compare courses, official UK course comparison website
- Nottingham Trent University: official website
Data used under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (Office for Students, Department for Education, ONS) and CC BY 4.0 (HESA). All sources and licences.
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Quick answers
Where is Nottingham Trent University in the Be Wise ranking?
45th of 142 in the overall Be Wise ranking, with a score of 51.0 out of 100. The Be Wise ranking uses only official data on student experience, continuation, graduate prospects and earnings.
What do students say about Nottingham Trent University?
In the 2026 National Student Survey, an average of 87.3% of final-year students gave positive answers across the seven themes, from 5,231 responses. Its highest theme compared with the average was organisation and management (84.6%, against 79.5%), and its lowest was teaching on my course (88.7%, against 87.5%).
How many students continue their course at Nottingham Trent University?
On Discover Uni data, 84.9% of full-time degree students were still studying or had qualified a year after starting. The average in the overall table was 83.0%.
What do Nottingham Trent University graduates go on to do?
On Discover Uni data, 62.6% of graduates were in professional or managerial work, or further study, 15 months after finishing. The average in the overall table was 63.7%.
How much do Nottingham Trent University graduates earn?
Median earnings five years after graduating were £31,800 in the 2023-24 tax year, according to the Department for Education's LEO data. That is in line with the UK average for graduates of the same mix of subjects.
What UCAS points do you need for Nottingham Trent University?
Entry requirements vary by course, so check each course page. Among recent entrants with UCAS Tariff points, the most common band was 96 to 111 points. Past entrants' points are not offers.
What is Nottingham Trent University's TEF rating?
Gold overall in the Teaching Excellence Framework, with Gold for student experience and Silver for student outcomes, as published in the Discover Uni dataset.
How much is rent near Nottingham Trent University?
The ONS average private rent in the Nottingham area was £1,014 a month in August 2026. Student rooms in halls or shared houses usually cost less than a whole home.