Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham United Kingdom

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Nottingham Trent University is a research centre of excellence. Through our Research Peaks, Centres and Themes, we’re delivering ground-breaking research that has a profound real-world impact on individuals, communities, businesses and policies.

Why study at Nottingham Trent University?

We offer fully funded studentships each year

Become part of a collaborative doctoral community

We offer a range of research opportunities to fit your needs

Benefit from investment into outstanding facilities and resources, such as our Postgraduate Centre – a study and learning space exclusively for postgraduate students.

Nottingham’s the cultural, financial, social and sporting capital of the region – a truly fantastic city, with one of the UK’s lowest living costs.

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World-leading research institution - REF 2021. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021 showed that 83% of our research activity was classed as either world-leading or internationally excellent.

Nottingham United Kingdom

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University is a leading UK university, centrally located where students can thrive. It offers high student satisfaction, award-winning facilities, and a dedicated Postgraduate Centre. NTU’s research addresses global issues, based around the strategic themes of Digital, Technology and Creative, Safety and Sustainability, and Health Innovation. In REF 2021, 86% of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent. Career-focused and ranked first for employability (Uni Compare 2025), NTU provides expert support through its employability team. Students benefit from professional services covering finance, childcare, mental and physical health services, and learning support, ensuring a well-rounded and supportive postgraduate experience.

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Student life at Nottingham Trent University

NTU offers facilities, opportunities, services and more to help you get the most out of student life. NTU promotes inclusive research with a researcher development programme, offering a range of development opportunities, workshops and training. The Students’ Union provides societies, trips, and activities to keep students engaged. NTU Sport includes gym memberships, casual events, clubs, and elite competitions. The university’s arts programme features concerts, exhibitions, and excursions. Nottingham is a vibrant city, with everything students need beyond studies, including museums, outdoor spaces, shopping, dining, and entertainment, and is centrally located making it ideal for exploring other regions in the UK.

Disciplines available at Nottingham Trent University

Anthropology

Architecture, Building & Planning

Biological Sciences

Business & Management

Communication & Media Studies

Computer Science

Creative Arts & Design

Economics

Engineering

Environmental Sciences

Geography

Mathematics

Nursing & Health

Politics & Government

Psychology

Sociology

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Frequently asked questions

How do I apply for a PhD?

How you apply differs slightly depending on the type of doctorate you are applying for. You can either apply for one of our PhD projects or submit your own proposal. There are also different steps taken when applying for specific projects in the NTU studentship scheme. You do not need to have studied a Masters to apply for a PhD. We accept applications from candidates who have a first or upper second-class undergraduate degree. You can find out more about applying for a PhD on our website.

How long is a PhD?

PhDs usually take four years to complete full-time (including the writing up period) and up to eight years part-time. Find out about our PhD opportunities.

Do you offer any PhD studentships?

Our annual fully funded PhD studentship scheme opens each Autumn and opportunities are available in all subject areas. We also advertise PhD studentships for specific projects throughout the year.