Nottingham Trent University (NTU) is a public research university based in Nottingham, England. Established in 1843 as the Nottingham Government School of Design, it has grown to be the sixth largest university in the UK with 35,785 students split over five different campuses in Nottingham. The university, which will soon open a new campus in London, has an annual income of £393.5 million and an expenditure of £385.5 million. NTU was formed through the amalgamation of several institutions of higher education, becoming 'Trent Polytechnic' in 1970, 'Nottingham Polytechnic' in 1988, and finally Nottingham Trent University in 1992. It has received numerous awards including the Times Higher Education 'University of the Year Award' in 2017 and the 'Modern University of the Year Award' from the Sunday Times in 2018 and 2022.

NTU's City site, located just north of Nottingham City Centre, hosts the School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment. The Boots Library, the main library of the university, also supports these schools and features dedicated computing facilities and a bibliographic indexing service for manufacturing and related areas.

The university offers an architecture program aimed at nurturing the architects, designers, and technologists of tomorrow. The program places a strong emphasis on sustainability and provides students with industry connections to facilitate their career growth. The course offerings include Architectural Technology - BSc (Hons), Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 1) - BArch (Hons), Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 2) - MArch, Digital Architecture and Construction - MSc, Interior Architecture and Design - BA (Hons), and a Level 7 Architect Degree Apprenticeship. The architecture program boasts strong graduate prospects and a significant number of their graduates securing 'High Skilled' roles within 15 months of finishing their degree. NTU's architecture students have a strong reputation, and the university's connections with local and national employers provide excellent opportunities for a successful graduate career.