The University of Nottingham

With award-winning campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, the University of Nottingham offers an environment that encourages academic excellence and sustainable living both at University Park and Jubilee Campus.

Background and History

Nottingham's first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881. Since then, the college has gone through many transformations, from moving to University Park in 1928 to gaining university status in 1948 and joining the Russell Group of International Excellence. In 1999, the university opened its first campus overseas in Malaysia and then another in China, in 2005. Considered a world-class institute, Nottingham is consistently ranked among the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

Location and Accessibility

Road: Located near Derby and Loughborough and south east of the Peak District, Nottingham is reasonably central. To get to University Park Campus, exit the M1 at Junction 25 and join the A52 to Nottingham. Follow for about four miles and then turn right at the roundabout onto the A6464. Take a left at the next roundabout for the university's west entrance.

The university provides a free Hopper Bus, which regularly runs from campus to campus.

Rail: On arrival at Nottingham railway station, you will need to take a short walk to either Canal Street bus stop or Broadmarsh bus station. There, it is possible to catch transport to University Park Campus.

Students with specific needs are advised to contact Nottingham's Disability Support before beginning their studies. Any requirements can be noted on the UCAS application form, which the support team will then use for assessment purposes and to prepare any relevant support services.

What's on Offer

BA, BSc, BEng, MA, MEng, MSc, LLB, PGCE, PG Cert, MPhil, PhD.

Entry Requirements

Accepted applicants generally enter Nottingham having studied four subjects to AS-Level and three to A-Level.

University Accommodation

Nottingham has a full range of on-site accommodation on all campuses. Accommodation varies from fully catered, shared rooms at the University Park campus, to part-catered studio flats at Bonnington Hall.

Private Accommodation

Nottingham city itself has plenty of options for private renting, including independent student villages and shared houses. Popular student areas include Beeston, Dunkirk, Lenton, Radford and Wollarton. Prices for private accommodation do not normally include utility bills.

Faculties and Departments

The University of Nottingham is divided into five different faculties: the Faculty of Arts, the Faculty of Engineering, the Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, the Faculty of Science and the Faculty of Social Sciences.  

Academic Strengths and Research Profile

Consistently placed within the top 30 universities around the UK, Nottingham was ranked seventh in the UK for research power with 90% of research work considered to be of an international standard'. Impressively strong research coupled with a high standard of teaching makes Nottingham a desirable place of study for thousands of applicants every year.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees vary depending on the course of study and whether you wish to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. Fees for international students are also likely to be considerably higher than those for UK/EU students. For further information is it advisable to contact the university directly or visit their website.  

Financial Support

Nottingham offers a range of financial assistance packages, including the University Core Bursary, which supports students from low-income households, and the Ede and Ravenscroft Scholarship.

Academic Facilities

Nottingham prides itself on its first-class facilities and is continually investing in order to maintain high quality across the board. The university boasts 13 libraries across its UK and international campuses, each providing traditional silent areas, designated spaces for group study and refreshments. In total, Nottingham's libraries hold more than one million books and journals and over three million manuscripts. The libraries also provide access to more than 12,000 e-journals and 650,000 e-books. Each library is open to students as well as staff, local community and corporate groups.In the libraries, the Cripps Computing Centre and other areas across each university campus, the Information Services department provides staff and students with all manner of IT facilities, including PC workstations, laptop plug-in points, wireless access and printing facilities.

Other on-site Amenities

If you ever get hungry on campus, you never have far to go to find a meal. Nottingham campuses boast cafes offering soups, sandwiches, panini and jacket potatoes; food courts; fully catered food halls with delicious breakfast, lunch and dinner; and The Mix Bars which offer a relaxing atmosphere for that lunchtime snack or evening drink. The main sports facilities are located on University Park Campus with facilities also available at Jubilee and Sutton Bonnington. Facilities include large and small sports halls, squash courts, tennis courts, turf surfaces, a snooker room, fully equipped fitness centre and swimming pool. The university also sports an array of art and performance facilities, such as the Lakeside Arts Centre, which is used for workshops, theatre, drama and dance, and the Djanogly Art Gallery, which hosts regular events, historical exhibitions and contemporary art installations.  

Medical and Social Care

Situated in the Cripps Health Centre on University Park campus, Nottingham's Health Service is available for all staff and students at the university. In addition to a full range of NHS services, the centre offers family planning advice and assistance, counselling, maternity care and travel vaccinations. The university also offers childcare services. Nottingham's Students' Union acts as the student representative at the university, besides managing sports and social clubs, the Union provides students with academic, legal and financial help.

What's on in the Area

Home to fashion designer Paul Smith and world-renowned Rock City, Nottingham has something for everyone. Take a stroll round the medieval Nottingham Castle and visit its adjoining art gallery and labyrinth of man-made caves. If castles aren't your thing, why not pay Newstead Abbey a visit? The ancestral home of Lord Byron, Newstead Abbey is set in a landscape of beautiful gardens and country. For nightlife, you need look no further than Nottingham city.If live music is more what you're looking for, try any one of the city's venues for a good time.

Moving On

One of the world's top fifteen universities for employers and the fourth most popular university amongst graduate employers, Nottingham strives to fully prepare its students for industry life. The Careers and Employability Service provides students with a whole host of services, including careers advice, work experience, help with CV writing and interview techniques, and careers fairs.

Nottingham is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide. Nottingham graduates include Radio 2 head Jim Moir, former England hooker Brian Moore and novelist DH Lawrence. Nottingham researchers are doing work of international importance, including risk reduction in air traffic control and finding solutions to improve food production and supply.

Is the University of Nottingham the place for you?

Come to Nottingham if you want to study at a world-class university and have first-rate facilities at your disposal. Avoid if your idea of university is living it up in the centre of the big city. Why not try Nottingham Trent University?