University of Nottingham
Employability Rate
84%
Upcoming Intake
Sep 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 25,000 GBP
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Rated TEF Silver
Highlights
The University of Nottingham was founded in 1991 as University College Nottingham, gaining a royal charter and its current name in 1948. It's a member of the Russell Group of universities and has its main campus within the city of Nottingham, with smaller campuses in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire.
Currently there are around 35,000 students, including international students from over 150 countries around the world.
The facilities at the University of Nottingham are modern and conducive to learning. The Lakeside Arts Centre hosts music, dance, theatre, exhibitions and workshops for students to perform in or spectate as part of a rich cultural life on campus. The Denis Arnold Music Library is located inside the Lakeside Arts Centre and contains a large collection of musical scores and sound recordings that cover classical, ethnic and 20th century classical music. The University also has two student theatre companies.
The university of Nottingham offers sociable accommodation on campus. All bills and a gym membership are included in the accommodation price, plus the residential halls are catered so students pay for meals to be provided. All facilities are provided and the university takes safety in halls very seriously. Plus, students can contact the Welcome Point team to arrange their room inventory or to talk about all things halls-related. Communal areas, laundry facilities and shared bathrooms are all key features of the modern residential halls at Nottingham university.
The University Park campus has three libraries: the Hallward Library, with four floors covering the arts, humanities, law and social sciences collections. The George Green Library of Science and Engineering houses collections of biological and pure sciences, engineering and psychology.
Nottingham University's Student Union is the hub of entertainment on campus, overseeing societies, sports clubs, volunteering projects and facilitating events such as pub quizzes and live music.
The campus even features an award winning cinema so students can see great films on their doorstep. Reduced priced tickets for events in the nearby town can be obtained via the Student Union. The campus bar also acts as a focal point for drinking in the evening.
Campuses
Nottingham is a vibrant student town that is also the birthplace of folk legend Robin Hood. While there are outdoor activities for the green-minded to enjoy, there are also multiple bars and clubs to frequent, such as Oceana, Brickworks or Stealth. It is known as the ‘midlands’, with good transport links to both London, the UK's capital. But there is plenty to do in Nottingham and the university is just a bus ride away from the city centre.
Based at the heart of England, Nottingham has one of the most beautiful campuses in the UK thanks to its gardens, parks and lake. It's surrounded by lovely countryside including the famous Sherwood Forest of Robin Hood legends. Meanwhile its central location makes it easy to get around the country and explore the likes of London and Manchester.
Ranking
by QS
108
by THE
130
by GUARDIAN
59
FAQs
There are numerous scholarships available for international students who wish to study at the University of Nottingham. The International Undergraduate Full-Fee Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that covers full tuition fees for outstanding international students.
The International Postgraduate Full-Fee Scholarship performs the same function for exceptional international students at the postgraduate level. The Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship is aimed at high-achieving international students who are committed to making a positive impact in their home countries. It supports postgraduate studies and includes a full tuition fee waiver.
