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Parents and families of international students

Studying in the UK is a fantastic adventure! We're honoured that a member of your family is considering studying at NTU.

To best support your relative with their study plans, you can find out more about student life and get advice from our specialist international teams on this page.

Meet your NTU Parent Advisor

Contact family@ntu.ac.uk

If you have any questions you'd like to ask our team here in the NTU  International Office, we'd love to hear from you. Just email family@ntu.ac.uk and we'll be happy to advise.

Getting advice from an NTU-approved Education Agency

In addition to our NTU regional teams, another option for you would be to get advice from one of our NTU-approved Education Agencies. These are external education agencies based all over the world. They are best placed to advise on the visa application process in your country. If you would like to check if an agency is approved by NTU, or if your country is not listed, please contact us and we'll be happy to advise you.

How much does it cost to study at NTU?

Find a breakdown of living costs on this page with guidance on budgeting and money matters. Hear from our international students on their experience of how much it costs to be a student in Nottingham.

You'll also find advice on how to make fee payments to the University on our website.

What happens after getting an offer to study at NTU?

The best place to find out what happens next is to visit our web page for offer holders. This contains advice about the next steps on your family member's application, and also has lots of advice on how you can help to prepare them for studying at NTU.

Welcome to the NTU family

International student support

We have a dedicated international student support team at the University. They can help with any problem and offer truly excellent services, including:

  • Visa application advice (including Student visa, Graduate route and Student visa extension).
  • Help with settling in and advice on living and working in Nottingham.
  • Guidance on health and wellbeing, including mental health issues.

Making friends and settling in

Our peaceful Global Lounges are dedicated social spaces for relaxing and socialising. They are great places to meet new people through taking part in cultural events and craft activities. Or to discover new opportunities, such as volunteering or learning a new language, after enjoying a free lunch with us!

Your family member will also be a member of the NTU Students' Union which offers many other opportunities for students to relax, make new friends and have some fun!

My true advice to all parents would be that the UK is a very safe country to study and there is a sense of security. I took a wise decision to send my daughter Kamakshi to study here.

Mr Tarun Marwah, father of Indian alumni, Kamakshi Marwah

Safety, health and wellbeing

Safety of students and staff is our top priority

  • We operate 24/7 security teams on all campuses and a 'safe taxi scheme' for all students.
  • All University accommodation has a Warden and Student Accommodation Support Officers who offer support and deal with any emergencies. There is also a range of security measures in place, including CCTV and door entry systems.
  • We provide guidance to students on how to protect themselves against any potential financial scams and how to keep safe online.

Read more about NTU Safety and Student Support. If there's something you are particularly concerned about please contact us so that we can advise.

Health and wellbeing

Your guide on how to access freeNHS health care in the UK. Also advice for your young adult to stay healthy while studying, including information about mental health support and how to register at an NTU or local medical centre.

The security of Clifton campus and the accommodation reassured us that my daughter Ajengruni had chosen the right university.

Rani Jahnaz, mother of Indonesian undergraduate alumni, Ajengruni Larasati.

Take a look around some NTU accommodation

Join international student, Hana Ragaii, as she shows you what it's like to live on NTU City Campus.

 

NTU accommodation tour by international student

The best advice we can give you when supporting your family member in finding the right place to live is to consider the options as early as you can because accommodation can book up quickly.

We guarantee the  first year of accommodation if your relative firmly accepts a place at the University and requests their room by Saturday 31 August 2024. This includes NTU-owned, partner and private accommodation and covers all new full-time undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Find out more about NTU accommodation guarantee and start your research.

Application advice

Here you'll find lots of advice so you can support your family member in the best way through the application process. If you have any particular questions about applying, you may like to contact the international team.  Please note, if your relative has already applied and you have questions about their application, they must write to the Admissions team first to give permission for them to discuss any application related information with you.

Did you know....

Social media – it's not just for students!

As family, you can follow us too! You'll get the latest information about the University, join our live Q&As and get a real sense of what student life is like here.

You can ask questions through the chat and talk to your family member about any of the posts. Links are posted at the bottom of this page and we would also encourage you to join one of our NTU International online communities.

Learn a language at no extra cost 

That’s right! As a student at NTU, your relative can learn a new language (or improve existing language skills) in: French, Spanish, Italian, German, Arabic, Japanese, Korean, Chinese or Business English.

Students pay a deposit that's refundable on completion of the course. Students practise with staff and students from across the University and members of the public.

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