University of Nottingham

Ranked as a world top 100 University by the QS World University Rankings, the University of Nottingham provides innovative and top quality teaching, undertakes world-changing research, and attracts talented staff and students from 150 nations.

Top reasons to study here

  • You can pursue your academic interests in a world-class environment, whereby 97% of our research is internationally recognised.
  • One of the most targeted universities by Britain's leading graduate employers* * The Graduate Market in 2013 - 2017, High Fliers Research.
  • We are making a significant investment in research to help us achieve our ambition of being among the very best in the world.

Master's Programmes

Social Sciences (43)
Medicine & Health (42)
Humanities (28)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (27)
Engineering & Technology (25)
Education & Training (20)
Business & Management (16)
Computer Science & IT (11)
Applied Sciences & Professions (10)
Arts, Design & Architecture (10)
Agriculture & Forestry (8)
Law (8)
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (6)
Journalism & Media (4)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (2)

About

Education

Our academics use the latest research to inform and develop their teaching, and our courses aim to produce graduates with a critical approach to their work and the world around them. We offer over 300 taught postgraduate courses and an extensive range of research opportunities spanning the arts, engineering, medicine, science and social sciences. 

Research

The investment that we have placed in our resources, infrastructure and people will help us maximise our ability to capture new ideas and deliver solutions that help transform lives and societies.

Our goal is to attract and retain the highest quality researchers to work in multidisciplinary teams with inspiring leaders to become a powerhouse for world-changing discoveries. This includes the ambitious expansion of our prestigious Research Fellowship schemes.

We are investing in six Beacons of Excellence, areas of world-class research excellence that champion our response to today’s global challenges.

Our Research Priority Areas also bring together researchers from across disciplines to tackle key societal issues.

Career

We are one of the most popular universities among recruiters nationally. Over 95% of our postgraduates who were available for work entered employment or further study within the first six months after graduation*. 

Our Careers and Employability Service offers a range of services including advice sessions, employer events, recruitment fairs and skills workshops – and once you have graduated, you will have access to the service for life. 

* Known destinations of full-time home postgraduates who were available for work 2015/16. 

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.

University Ranking

QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2019
82 2
2018
84 -9
2017
75
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world.
Academic Ranking of World Universities by Shanghai Jiao Tong University
2018
101
2017
101
2016
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2019
149 -2
2018
147
2017
147
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2019
-
2018
145 -2
2017
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.

Services

Housing services

The university guarantees all new postgraduate students university-arranged accommodation for 1 year, to help make their move to Nottingham as simple and as stress-free as possible. Terms and conditions apply.

Library services

Our extensive library facilities house more than one million books and journals, four million manuscripts and thousands of electronic journals and books. We have eight libraries spanning our UK campuses, offering postgraduate study rooms and collaborative spaces. Our George Green library has also undergone recent refurbishment, worth £19m, offering new language labs and a newly refurbished café.

Medical services

The University of Nottingham Health Service (UNHS) is conveniently situated on University Park and specialises in looking after students and staff.

We have also started work to build one of the country’s largest wellness centres. Our new Cripps Health Centre will offer a holistic approach to primary health and dental care and will provide a number of new facilities and services.

Student Life

Campus life

We are proud of our award-winning campuses, both at home and abroad, and continually invest in the University's grounds, buildings and facilities. The University has campuses in China and Malaysia, offering you the opportunity to undertake a postgraduate degree and experience living and studying in a different country.

Sports facilities

We’ve invested millions over the last decade into our venues, and students get priority access to an incredible range of international standard facilities and the latest in fitness technology. As well as a 200-station fitness suite, swimming pool and climbing wall, our student teams train in the martial arts dojo, all-glass squash court and archery and fencing salle. With more than 70 sports clubs to choose from there are opportunities for everyone to get involved in sport, whether you’re a complete beginner or an elite athlete.

Student clubs

The University of Nottingham Students' Union (UoNSU) is a brilliant and diverse community representing all students. With over 300 student-led groups, clubs and societies, the Students' Union offers something for everyone, be it sports, performing arts, academic support, or one of the many student-run services. Additionally, there is the Postgraduate Network for you to get involved with, as well as volunteering opportunities through the Students’ Union Volunteer Centre.

Student Reviews

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.

Anonymous rated 4 out of 5 stars

The lectures are really interesting and the lecturers make them engaging and funny. The seminars and tutorials are always relaxed and interesting. I would have had more opportunity between exam time to have work marked.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

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