About University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a global Russell Group university with campuses in Nottingham, China and Malaysia. More than 35,000 students study across University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington campuses with research strengths in engineering, health sciences and sustainable futures.
Key Information
Student Statistics
- • 35,500 total students
- • 9,000 international students
- • 300 student societies
Location
- • Located in Nottingham
- • Public university
- • Established 1881
Subject Rankings
Academics & Faculties
Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master, PhD, Foundation, Pre-Master
Popular Subjects
Mechanical EngineeringPharmacyFinance and AccountingVeterinary MedicineComputer Science
Student-Staff Ratio
17.5 : 1
Faculties & Departments
Faculty of Arts
English, Modern Languages and Cultures, Humanities, Music
Faculty of Engineering
Architecture and Built Environment, Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering
Faculty of Medicine & Health Sciences
School of Medicine, School of Health Sciences, School of Life Sciences, School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
Faculty of Science
Biosciences, Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy
Faculty of Social Sciences
Nottingham University Business School, Economics, Law, Politics and International Relations, Education
Entry Requirements
Undergraduate
Academic: Typical offers AAA-ABB; Medicine requires AAA including Chemistry and Biology
Alternatives: IB 34-38 points with 6,6,5 at Higher Level, Gaokao score of 85% in key provinces, US High School Diploma with GPA 3.5 plus 3 APs at 4
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
UCAT for Medicine • Interview for Veterinary Medicine • Personal statement demonstrating motivation
Postgraduate
Minimum Qualification: UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree or equivalent; some programmes accept 2:2 with experience
GPA: 3.2
IELTS: 6.5
R 6 / W 6.5 / L 6 / S 6
TOEFL iBT: 90
Academic references • Research proposal for MRes/PhD • GMAT 600+ for MBA applicants
Fees & Funding
Tuition (International)
- Undergraduate: £19,000
- Postgraduate: £28,600
- Foundation: £18,500
Living Costs (Annual)
- Accommodation: £7,800
- Food: £2,400
- Transport: £950
- Entertainment: £1,400
- Other: £1,100
- Total: £13,650
Scholarships
Nottingham Global Full Scholarship
Merit50-100% tuition coverage for the highest-achieving international undergraduates.
Value: Full
International fee status • Academic excellence (A*AA or equivalent) • Strong leadership statement
Deadline: 2025-04-12
Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship
InternationalCovers 50% or 100% tuition for students from Africa, South Asia and selected Commonwealth countries.
Value: £24,750 (Tuition-only)
Citizen of eligible country • Offer for full-time master's • Statement on contributing to sustainable development
Deadline: 2025-05-17
South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award
InternationalAutomatic £4,000 fee reduction for outstanding applicants from South Asia.
Value: £4,000 (Tuition-only)
Passport from India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh or Nepal • Equivalent of UK 2:1 • Full-time taught master's
Deadline: 2025-06-30
Campus & Facilities
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD
300-acre parkland campus with a boating lake, award-winning architecture, research labs and student village.
Size: 300 acres
Facilities
Academic
Advanced Manufacturing Building, Digital Research Service, Green Chemicals Beacon laboratories
Student Life
David Ross Sports Village, Students' Union Portland Building, Global Lounge
Libraries
George Green Library
STEM-focused facility with maker spaces and high-performance computing access.
24/7 during assessment periods
Hallward Library
Humanities and social sciences library with 1,300 study spaces and language labs.
08:00-02:00
Sports Facilities
David Ross Sports Village
200-station gym, indoor athletics track, martial arts dojo and climbing wall.
Highfields Sports Complex
Water sports lake, hockey pitches and tennis centre hosting BUCS fixtures.
Student Services
International Student Experience
Airport pick-up, visa guidance, welcome week events and year-long support.
international-support@nottingham.ac.uk
HealthyU Wellbeing Service
Mental health advisors, counselling, disability support and peer listeners.
wellbeing-support@nottingham.ac.uk
Accommodation
Broadgate Park
University-managedLarge self-catered village with ensuite and standard rooms opposite University Park.
Cost: £160 - £225 (per week)
Ensuite options • 24/7 security • Social hub
Distance: 5-minute walk
Contract: 44-51 weeks
Lincoln Hall
On-campusTraditional hall on University Park with catered packages and lake views.
Cost: £195 - £230 (per week)
Catering • Common rooms • Music practice rooms
Distance: On campus
Contract: 39 weeks
The Vantage
PrivateCity-centre premium studios and shared apartments with sky lounge and cinema.
Cost: £210 - £285 (per week)
Gym • Cinema room • Study lounges
Distance: 1.4 miles
Contract: 51 weeks
Apply via the Nottingham Accommodation Portal; new international undergraduates are guaranteed a place if they accept an offer and submit preferences by 31 July.
Residence life team offers airport transfers, bedding packs and cultural mentors in every hall.
Student Life & Support
Clubs & Sports
Clubs: 300
Teams: 75
Cultural Activities
- Welcome Festival — Every September
- Chinese New Year Gala — Every February
International Support
- Visa support: Yes
- Language support: Yes
- Orientation: Yes
- Buddy program: Yes
- Contact: globalbuddy@nottingham.ac.uk
Health & Wellbeing
- Medical centre: Yes
- Counselling: Yes
- Disability support: Yes
- Emergency: +44 (0)115 951 8888
Careers & Outcomes
Employability Rank
95
Graduate Outcomes
Employed: 94%
Further study: 4%
Unemployed: 1%
Average Salary
£33,500
15 months after graduation
Top Employers
Rolls-RoyceHSBCNHSBootsErnst & Young
Career Services
- Nottingham Careers and Employability Service: Personalised coaching, internship fairs, start-up support and visa-specific workshops.
- Ingenuity Lab: Incubator that provides co-working, mentoring and seed funding for student founders.
Location & Transportation
Nearest Airport
East Midlands Airport
23 km • 30 minutes via Skylink bus
Public Transport
- Tram: Nottingham Express Transit links campus to city centre and train station. • £2 per journey or £44 monthly student pass
- Bus: Unilink 34/36 buses run every 10 minutes between all campuses. • £1.70 per ride with student card
Local Area
Nottingham is a creative Midlands city with independent cafes, live music, major sporting arenas and affordable living for students.
Cost of Living: Medium
Attractions: Nottingham Castle, Wollaton Hall, Old Market Square
Shopping: Victoria Centre, Derby Road independents, Nottingham Designer Outlet
Entertainment: Rock City, Motorpoint Arena, Broadway Cinema
Additional Information
Accreditation
Russell Group, EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA, Athena SWAN
Partnerships
- Industry: GSK — Drug discovery collaborations and industrial PhDs in pharmacy and chemistry.
- Clinical: NHS Nottingham University Hospitals — Shared teaching hospitals, placements and joint research institutes.
Research Highlights
- Zero-carbon propulsion lab — Engineering teams created high-efficiency electric drive systems for aerospace partners. (2023)
- Food innovation for global health — Sutton Bonington researchers developed nutrient-rich crops adopted across Asia and Africa. (2022)
Notable Alumni
- Dame Laura Kenny — Britain's most decorated female Olympian (alumna of School of Education programmes) (2012)
- Sir Peter Mansfield — Nobel Prize winner for MRI research (1962)
- D.H. Lawrence — Influential novelist and poet, author of Sons and Lovers and Lady Chatterley's Lover (1908)
- Ruth Bader Ginsburg — Former Associate Justice of the US Supreme Court (honorary doctorate) (2011)
Metadata
Source: Compiled from 2024/25 University of Nottingham prospectus, HESA open data and public finance statements
Last Updated: 2025-12-03T00:00:00Z
Verified: Yes
Contact Email: research@ukuni.io