History
- Nottingham's first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881, 4 years after the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister, W E Gladstone.
- After the First World War, the college outgrew its original building. 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.
Education
- It offers courses in Arts and humanities, Engineering, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, and Social Sciences (home to Nottingham University Business School).
- Whatever your specialism, career skills are embedded in everything they do, from on-course teaching, industry-led projects and placement years to extracurricular activities.
Research
- Research at Nottingham delivers sustainable solutions to complex global challenges, from healthcare to future transport.
- As a global university its campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia share a mission to deliver discoveries that shape a fairer world, with social justice at the heart of all they do.
Career
Top UK university for graduates entering highly skilled jobs (HESA Graduate Outcomes, classification of full-time, UK graduates entering work in the UK from 2018/19 to 21/22, published 2024)
It is the 3rd most targeted university in the UK for top employers (The Graduate, High Fliers, 2025)
7th best UK university for work experience, as rated by students (Rate my Placement Best Universities for Work Experience 2025)
Connections to thousands of businesses in the UK and worldwide, including Deloitte, Jaguar Land Rover, PepsiCo, Siemens, Unilever and Walt Disney Company
Lifelong careers advice – Nottingham’s expert careers advisors will help give you the edge when it comes to life after university
Top reasons to study here
- An award-winning university, it is proud to be ranked among the Top 20 in the UK and in the world's Top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026).
- A member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive universities, it deliver teaching excellence and equip its graduates to go further.
- Ranked 7th in the UK for research power (Research Excellence Framework 2021) and 100% of its research is recognised internationally.
University of Nottingham Key Statistics & Highlights
- #97 Ranking
- 215 Masters
- 85 Scholarships
- 40,000 Students
- Public Institution Type
University of Nottingham Overview
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University of Nottingham Student Reviews & Awards
Based on 100 reviews
- 5 Star 46 Reviews
- 4 Star 41 Reviews
- 3 Star 10 Reviews
- 2 Star 0 Reviews
- 1 Star 3 Reviews
How Students Rated This University
- Overall Satisfaction 4.3
- Student Teacher Interaction 4.2
- Student Diversity 4.2
- Admission Process 4.5
- Quality of Student Life 4.5
- Career Development 4.2
Interesting
The university is good and the facility is nice as well but I need financial aid
A Valuable and Insightful Learning Experience
Studying Plant Science and Biotechnology was a very rewarding experience for me. I enjoyed the practical sessions, laboratory work, and the opportunity to learn about plant biology, biotechnology applications, and research methods. The lecturers were knowledgeable and supportive, and the course helped build my critical thinking and scientific skills. However, more modern laboratory equipment and increased hands-on practical opportunities would improve the learning experience further. Overall, my study experience was positive and helped prepare me for further academic and professional growth in the biological sciences field.
Very good experience
I had a very good experience with my application to the University of Nottingham. The Master's Study Portal was an excellent way to discover study programs offered around the world. Without this website, I wouldn’t have been able to learn about my options and make the best decision for my future.
Global Student Satisfaction Awards 2025
The Global Student Satisfaction Awards empower students across the globe to determine the best universities of 2025. Universities with a score above 4.0 (out of 5) in any of the 7 award categories, receive Badges of Excellence. Congratulations!
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University of Nottingham Rankings
Study Portals Meta Ranking
Studyportals ranking look at the scores of the most used ranking systems and present you with one number of how well this University performs.
QS World University Rankings
By TopUniversities
Climbed 11 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend QS World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 108 | 97 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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.
3 year trend Academic Ranking of World Universities
| 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| 101 | 101 | 101 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
By Times Higher Education
Dropped 9 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend World University Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 130 | 136 | 145 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 11 places compared to 2025
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.
3 year trend Best Global Universities Rankings
| 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|
| 145 | 142 | 153 |
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Student services
The 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 service in each school, disability support services, counselling, funding and financial support, visas and immigration, careers and more.
Library services
- University of Nottingham has eight libraries and museum are home to a wide range of resources and facilities to support your studies, research and teaching.
ICT services
Computing facilities across The University of Nottingham are the responsibility of Digital and Technology Services (DTS). Students can access general IT facilities through a number of DTS computer rooms located in the following places.
- libraries
- the Cripps Computing Centre
- other DTS sites across the University's campuses
Medical services
Cripps Health Centre provides a full range of NHS services including:
- family planning
- emergency contraception
- genitourinary (GU) clinic
- travel vaccinations
- physiotherapy
- counselling* and mental health services
- minor surgery
- maternity care
- a weekly antenatal clinic
- child development assessments and immunisation
Campus life
University Park is spread across 300 acres. It has 12 halls of residence, 3 libraries, Lakeside Arts Centre, woodlands and a boating lake.
Jubilee Campus has futuristic, eco-friendly buildings and a library on a lake.
The beautiful Sutton Bonington offers a dairy farm, stables, animal smallholdings and our popular farmers’ market.
King's Meadow Campus was acquired by The University of Nottingham in 2005, and has since been refurbished and extensively landscaped, with peaceful gardens and a fresh injection of year-round colour and foliage.
The Queen's Medical Centre is part of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust and home to the University of Nottingham's Medical School.
Sports facilities
University Park is home to the £40 million David Ross Sports Village. With world-class sports and fitness facilities, you’ll be able to pursue your passion – whether you’re an elite athlete or an absolute beginner.
They're also the Top UK University for Team Sport (British Universities and Colleges Sport – BUCS) and have been crowned Sports University of the Year three times in the last seven years, most recently in 2024 (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide).
They're also home to elite athletes – the students and alumni have won Olympic, World and Commonwealth medals
Student clubs
- The Students’ Union is the hub of student life on campus, with plenty of social spaces and regular events to enjoy.
- They have more than 70 sports clubs and 300 societies – from a cappella to yoga and everything in between
Accreditation
Nottingham University Business School is proud to be among an elite group of business schools worldwide to gain 'triple crown' accreditation from the three most influential accrediting organisations: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS. We also have numerous accreditations from other prestigious institutions including the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, the General Medical Council, the Bar Standards Board and the Royal Aeronautical Society.