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4.3 out of 5 (63 ratings / 51 reviews) Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Bachelor's programmes
Social Sciences (70)
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.A. English (Hons)
- B.A. Geography (Hons)
- B.Sc. Geography (Hons)
- B.A. German (Hons)
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy
- B.Sc. Psychology
- B.A. Social Work Hons
- B.A. Sociology Hons
Humanities (66)
- B.A. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Archaeology (Hons)
- B.A. Classics (Hons)
- B.A. English (Hons)
- B.A. German (Hons)
- B.A. History (Hons)
- B.A. Philosophy (Hons)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (27)
- B.Sc. Biochemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Biology
- B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons)
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- B.Sc. Chemistry (Hons)
- B.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Genetics
- B.A. Mathematical Physics
- B.Sc. Mathematics
- B.Sc. Microbiology (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physics
- MSci Physics
- B.Sc. Physics with Nanoscience
- B.Sc. Zoology (Hons)
Medicine & Health (19)
- B.Sc. Cancer Sciences
- B.Sc. Genetics
- BMedSci and BMBS Medicine (Nottingham and Derby pathway)
- B.Sc. Neuroscience
- B.Sc. Nursing (Adult) (Hons)
- B.Sc. Nursing (Child) (Hons)
- B.Sc. Physiotherapy
- B.A. Sport Rehabilitation
- BVM/BVS with BVMedSc Veterinary Medicine and Surgery
- B.Sc. Zoology (Hons)
Business & Management (17)
- B.Sc. Accountancy (Hons)
- B.Sc. Economics (Hons)
- B.Sc. Financial Mathematics
- B.Sc. Management (Hons)
Engineering & Technology (14)
- B.Sc. Biotechnology (Hons)
- B.Eng. Chemical Engineering (Hons)
- B.Eng. Civil Engineering (Hons)
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
- B.A. Music (Hons)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (9)
- B.Sc. Natural Sciences
- B.Sc. Tropical Biology
Agriculture & Forestry (7)
Computer Science & IT (6)
- B.Sc. Computer Science (Hons)
Journalism & Media (6)
Law (5)
Applied Sciences & Professions (4)
About
History
- Nottingham's first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881, four years after the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister, W E Gladstone.
- A generous gift by Sir Jesse Boot, of 35 acres of land at Highfields, presented the solution and in 1928 the College moved to what is now the main campus, University Park.
- In 1948, the college was awarded the Royal Charter and became The University of Nottingham, now able to award degrees in its own name.
Education
- Teaching is delivered by some of the brightest minds in their fields and shaped by the latest ground-breaking research. Student evaluations tell us that our teaching is excellent and hundreds of academic staff are nominated for our staff Oscars each year.
- A large number of courses at the University of Nottingham include a placement or work experience element, ensuring that you receive first-hand experience in professional environments.
Research
- The University of Nottingham is committed to addressing the key challenges of our age through collaborative research that brings together academics from across subject areas.
- The five interdisciplinary Global Research Themes draw upon the University’s strengths: the ability to focus the depth and range of the research, international and business partnerships and, not least, the inspirational people who are dedicated to driving innovation that will ultimately change lives.
Career
Study at the University of Nottingham to enhance your employability and graduate with unrivalled career prospects.
Graduates are consistently targeted by leading employers, giving your career the best possible start.
- 96.5% of undergraduate students were in employment or further study six months after graduation
- 96.6% of postgraduate students were in employment or further study six months after graduation
- Through internships, placements and research projects, you can benefit from our collaboration with key names across a range of industries
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2019
GSSA 2019
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2019. By rating institutions on a scale from 1 to 5, on multiple studies-related questions, we found the top educators in the world.
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QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2020
96 -14
2019
82 2
2018
84
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2019
101
2018
101
2017
101
ARWU World University rankings is the first world university ranking. It ranks the world's top 1000 colleges and universities based on objective indicator. They look at the number of award-winning (Fields Medals and Nobel Prize) scientists who are located there, how much of their research is cited and referenced around the world, and how much they've contributed to different academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, ARWU ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2020
152 -3
2019
149 -2
2018
147
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2020
152 -7
2019
145 -2
2018
143
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Services
Student services
- Student Service Centres offer support, guidance and information, access to online services through the availability of workstations and signposting to other specialist services and support to help you make the most of your time at The University of Nottingham.
- The University has a wide range of specialist services available to support you during your time with us such as support and wellbeing in each school, disability support services, counselling, funding and financial support, visas and immigration, careers and more.
Library services
The University of Nottingham boasts 10 libraries across its UK and international campuses. Together they provide access to over one million books and journals and more than three million manuscripts. We have one of the most heavily-used electronic collections in the UK, including ebooks, ejournals and databases.
ICT services
Computing facilities across The University of Nottingham are the responsibility of Information Services (IS). Students can access general IT facilities through a number of Information Services computer rooms located in the following places.
Medical services
The University of Nottingham Health Service is situated in the Cripps Health Centre on the main University Campus, University Park. The practice provides health services for students and staff at the University and their families.
Student Life
Campus life
- University Park is The University of Nottingham’s largest campus at 300 acres. Part of the University since 1929, the campus is widely regarded as one of the largest and most attractive in the country.
- The Jubilee Campus is a modern purpose-built campus which now extends to 65 acres and is located only one mile from University Park.
- Sutton Bonington Campus encompasses world-leading laboratories and specialist facilities for studying biosciences and veterinary medicine.
- The King’s Meadow Campus is framed by the dramatic “Learning Curve” entrance and accommodates many of the University’s professional services and business support departments.
Sports facilities
- The University has an extensive range of sport facilities, including a Sports Centre, Fitness Centre and swimming pool. The main sports facilities are located on the University Park Campus, with facilities also available at the Jubilee and Sutton Bonington campuses.
- Sports clubs - University of Nottingham Sport runs approximately 70 different sports clubs covering a range of indoor and outdoor sports, martial arts, water sports and outdoor pursuits.
Student Reviews
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Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
This university has been very helpful in every step of the way, and they have alot to offer
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The University of Nottingham is lucky because its campus is beautiful, with its numerous green spaces and a lake but also because it is in close proximity to a thriving city. The campus is comprised of 12 halls of residence which are all catered and also a big off campus, self catered community home to around 3000 students. I was in catered and the food was very good, we...
Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars
Studying online means that I can continue to work. It's tough, but I know it will be worth it in the end.
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