The University of Nottingham was founded on the vision and philanthropic spirit of Jesse Boot who, in 1928, donated the land that is now University Park. The vision of a university devoted to discovery, enterprise and the advancement of the human condition, combined with his lifelong commitment to improving health and wellbeing, remains intrinsic to the culture of the University today.
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 NottinghamKey Statistics & Highlights
Below you will find scholarships related to University of Nottingham. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
I study Modern Languages with Business at the University of Nottingham, and overall my experience has been very positive. The course offers a good balance between language study and business-focused modules, helping me develop academic and practical skills. The language teaching is well structured, and there is a strong emphasis on cultural understanding as well as communication, which I have found especially valuable.
One of the principal strengths of the university is its diverse and international student community. This produces an inclusive environment and facilitates learning from different perspectives. Many lecturers are supportive and approachable, with sufficient resources available, including careers support, libraries, and online learning platforms, which have been helpful throughout my studies.
However, there are areas that could be improved. Some modules are more theory based rather than practical, and at times communication around assessments could be clearer. With that being said, students who are proactive and take advantage of the opportunities available can gain a lot from their time at Nottingham.
To conclude, the University of Nottingham provides a strong academic foundation and a supportive environment for students who are motivated and engaged.
Posted byAnonymous
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
History and Politics
The University of Nottingham is a vibrant community filled with what feels like endless oppertunities.
Studying a joint honours programme allows a greater level of understand into two disciplines that are very cohesive together. The bredth and depth of topics available within History is wide-reaching allowing you to take history modules from the medieval times to the 2010s. This choice ensure thats there are options for everyone throughout your degree and each person can understand what sort of historian they are. For politics the choices may not be as endless for joint honours students, but there is still a wide range of topics on offer and covered allowing you to engage with different types and variations of politics particularly as you progress in the degree and you can choose more optional modules to suit your interests.
At Nottingham you have the opportunity to take a second year module that it exclusively for the joint honours students that take History and Politics, and this allows you to understand and combine the separate disciplines on a deeper level in preparation for choosing your final year dissertation project.
Assessments involves a mix of collaborative work and individual work, allowing you to get to know your course mates better and gain valuable group projects skills. Seminar tutors and personal tutors are always available to have meetings for further support if needed and are always happy to help you or point you in the right direction of people who can instead.
The University Park campus hosts a wide range of study spaces available for you to use, including small group rooms to prebook, cafe�s, libraries and silent study areas throughout the campus so there is always somewhere new or different to study in for a change of scenery
One of my favourite things about the university is the societies that are on offer and how they create such a community and group for you to find yourself and allow you to express yourself as authentically as possible. This helps to introduce you to so many more people, and helps you become more confident in yourself as you transition into an adult preparing for a job.
Posted byGisella
Studied fromUnknown
Posted onAug 2026
4/5
Supportive course with strong opportunities
I have had a positive experience studying Computer Science at the University of Nottingham, particularly due to the balance between theoretical learning and practical application. The course provides a solid foundation in key areas while also encouraging problem-solving and independent thinking through coursework and group projects.
One of the main highlights has been the supportive learning environment. Lecturers and tutors are approachable and willing to help, and there are plenty of resources available to support your development both academically and professionally. Opportunities such as outreach programmes, ambassador roles, and additional initiatives like the Digital Marketing Academy have also allowed me to develop skills beyond my degree.
The campus and student community are also strong positives. There is a good balance between academic work and social opportunities, with a wide range of societies and activities available.
If I had to mention a downside, some modules can feel quite fast-paced, and it requires good time management to stay on top of everything. However, this also helps build important organisational skills.
Overall, I would recommend the University of Nottingham to students looking for a well-rounded university experience with strong academic support and opportunities to get involved outside of their course.
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!
Overall Satisfaction
How would you rate your overall study experience?
Student Teacher Interaction
How helpful were your teachers?
Student Diversity
How diverse was the atmosphere at your university?
Admission Process
How simple was it to apply to your programme?
Quality of Student Life
How was your everyday life?
Career Development
Did the university provide support for your career development?
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
97
By TopUniversities
The university hasn’t moved up or down in the rankings over the past year.
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
2025
2026
2027
108
97
97
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Best Global Universities Rankings
155
By U.S. News & World Report
Dropped 2 places compared to 2026
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
2025
2026
2027
142
153
155
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
World University Rankings
No 2027 Ranking
By Times Higher Education
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2027 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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
2025
2026
2027
136
145
-
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
Academic Ranking of World Universities
No 2026 Ranking
By Shanghai Jiao Tong University
This university doesn’t have a ranking for 2026 yet. Rankings are updated yearly, so check back later for the latest info.
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
2024
2025
2026
101
101
-
We don’t have enough recent ranking data to show a 3-year trend for this university.
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.
Create a free account to discover what it’s like to study at University of Nottingham, from campus life and student services to facilities, clubs, and key university statistics.
to discover what it’s like to study at University of Nottingham, from campus life and student services to facilities, clubs, and key university statistics.
Key university statistics
Campus life, facilities and student services
Student clubs and support services
Your account is ready
Loading University content...
See how this university ranks worldwide
Create a free account to explore University of Nottingham performance across leading global university rankings, compare ranking trends over time, and understand how it performs worldwide.
to explore University of Nottingham performance across leading global university rankings, compare ranking trends over time, and understand how it performs worldwide.
Rankings from the world’s leading organisations
Historical trends and year-on-year changes
Studyportals Meta Ranking
Your account is ready
Loading University content...
Discover scholarships for free
Create a free account to explore scholarships and funding opportunities available at University of Nottingham, check your eligibility, and access direct application links.
to explore scholarships and funding opportunities available at University of Nottingham, check your eligibility, and access direct application links.
Scholarships matched to this university
Eligibility criteria for each scholarship
Application deadlines
Your account is ready
Loading University content...
See what students really think
Create a free account to discover what students say about University of Nottingham, from their overall study experience to teaching, diversity, admissions, and student life.
to discover what students say about University of Nottingham, from their overall study experience to teaching, diversity, admissions, and student life.