University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is founded in 1948, we are a member of the UK’s prestigious Russell Group of leading universities and we are consistently ranked among the world’s top 100 universities by QS World University Rankings 2019. We feature in the top 20 of all three major UK university rankings, and our graduates are among the most sought-after in the UK, consistently targeted by leading graduate employers.

We have over 280,000 alumni in 195 countries, many of whom hold positions of influence all over the world. Our staff and students benefit from continuous investment in a world-class environment, which includes award-winning campuses and unrivalled facilities in both the UK and Asia.

Ranked eighth in the UK for reach power (REF2014), our research is extraordinary. It brings together talented, passionate and dedicated people who strive to make discoveries that have a real impact on lives and societies across the world. We are committed to finding solutions to today’s global challenges and to support this, we are investing significantly in six Beacons of Excellence.

This pioneering spirit and ambitious vision still resonates and drives our University today, as we strive to deliver an exceptional research-led education to our 46,000 students, and to transform lives and societies around the globe through our world-leading research.

The Times Higher Education has shortlisted the University for its coveted ‘University of the Year’ award on four occasions in the last ten years. The most recent Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 awarded the University a unique ‘double first’ in declaring it University of the Year’ for both international students and sports provision, stating: “International and sporting excellence carry Nottingham to two University of the Year awards and a second successive shortlisting for the overall University of the Year title.

 

“In each succeeding age, the University will spread the light of learning and knowledge and will bind science and industry in the unity that is so essential for the prosperity of the nation and the welfare of our fellow citizens.”

 

Libraries and Information Services

The University of Nottingham has eight UK libraries, offering a range of study spaces, including silent and quiet study zones, vibrant hubs with interactive screens and single and group study rooms.

The NUsearch platform allows students to search and access physical and digital resources, from books and journals to e-books and special collections. After a recent major refurbishment, the university’s George Green Library now includes a range of study areas, language laboratories and a café.

 

Locations

University Park Campus, Nottingham, England (UK)

Other Campuses:

  • Jubilee Campus, Nottingham, England (UK)
  • Sutton Bonnington Campus, Nottingham, England (UK)

 

School / Faculties

Faculty of Arts

  • American and Canadian Studies
  • Classics and Archaeology
  • Cultural, Media and Visual Studies
  • Cultures, Languages and Area Studies
  • English
  • French and Francophone Studies
  • German Studies
  • History
  • Humanities
  • Language Centre
  • Modern Languages and Cultures
  • Music
  • Philosophy
  • Russian and Slavonic Studies
  • Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies
  • Theology and Religious Studies

Faculty of Engineering

  • Architecture and Built Environment
  • Chemical and Environmental Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Foundation Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences

  • Health Sciences
  • Life Sciences
  • Medicine
  • Veterinary Medicine and Science

Faculty of Science

  • Biosciences
  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Pharmacy
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Psychology

Faculty of Social Sciences 

  • Economics
  • Education
  • Geography
  • Law
  • Nottingham University Business School
  • Politics and International Relations
  • Sociology and Social Policy

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Rankings

Ranking Subjects/ Topics Resource
108th University in the World QS World University Ranking 2024
12th Pharmacy and Pharmacology in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
38th Nursing in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
44th Veterinary Science in the world QS World University Ranking 2024
45th Law in the world Times Higher Education 2024
68th Education in the world Times Higher Education 2024
75th Business and Economics in the world Times Higher Education 2024
77th Clinical and Health in the world Times Higher Education 2024
30th University in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
2nd Building in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
6th Chemical Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
7th Aeronautical & Aerospace Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
8th Food Science in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
8th Manufacturing & Production Engineering in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025
8th Architecture in the UK The Complete University Guide 2025

Why this University

Careers advice

Events on UK campuses include graduate and internship fairs, attended by over 350 employers, along with recruitment presentations and skills workshops.

The university advertises thousands of graduate and internship vacancies on My Career, the online job board. Through the Nottingham Internship Scheme, students and graduates gain valuable work experience with a wide range of local and national businesses, while the Ingenuity Lab supports students and graduates who want to set up their own business during or after their studies.

The award-winning Nottingham Advantage Award offers more than 250 modules that enhance the employability of students across campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. The popular e-mentoring scheme connects students with experienced professionals, who are also Nottingham alumni, to gain insights into careers ranging from law, marketing and sports to media, IT and engineering.