The vision of the University of Nottingham is to be a university without borders, where we embrace the opportunities presented by a changing world, and where ambitious people and a creative culture will enable us to change the world for the better.
4.4 out of 5 (114 ratings / 89 reviews) Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Top reasons to study here
- We have inspiring campuses in three countries, energising us to be a globally engaged university that is also committed to making a difference in our cities.
- We empower and support students and staff to collaborate in learning, scholarship and discovery across all realms of knowledge.
- We are stewards of a pioneering and entrepreneurial tradition of creativity and innovation.
Master's Programmes
Business & Management (56)
- M.Sc. Banking and Finance
- M.Sc. Behavioural Economics
- M.Res. Brewing Science
- M.B.A. Business Administration
- M.Sc. Business Analytics
- M.Sc. Business and Management
- M.Sc. Business and Management
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.B.A. Executive Healthcare
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- Postgraduate Diploma Food Production Management
- M.Phil. Food Sciences
- M.Sc. International Business
- M.Sc. Management
- MSc/PGDip Management Psychology
- M.Sc. Marketing
- MPA/PGDip Public Administration
- M.Sc. Risk Management
- M.Sc. Statistics
Medicine & Health (55)
- Postgraduate Diploma Advanced Nursing
- M.Sc. Advanced Nursing
- Postgraduate Diploma Animal Nutrition
- M.Sc. Animal Nutrition
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical Microbiology (Distance Learning)
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical Nutrition
- M.Sc. Clinical Nutrition
- Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Nutrition
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical and Molecular Microbiology
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.B.A. Executive Healthcare
- DForenPsy/MSc Forensic Psychology (Full Programme)
- DForenPsy Forensic Psychology (Top-Up Programme)
- M.Res. Genetics and Genomics
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- MSc/PGDip Management Psychology
- MMedSci/PGDip/PGCert Medical Education
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Mental Health - Research and Practice
- M.Res. Microbiology
- Postgraduate Diploma Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- MSc/PGDip Occupational Psychology
- MSc/PGCert Oncology
- PhD/DM/MPhil Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- MSc/PGDip Psychology (Conversion)
- MPH Public Health
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Quality and Patient Safety Improvement
- MSc/PGDip Sports and Exercise Medicine
- M.Res. Veterinary Medicine
- MVM/MVS Veterinary Medicine
- MSc/PGDip Veterinary Physiotherapy
- MSc/PGDip Work and Organisational Psychology
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Workplace Health and Wellbeing (Distance Learning)
Social Sciences (43)
- M.Sc. Behavioural Economics
- MSc/PGDip Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.Sc. Economics
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- DForenPsy/MSc Forensic Psychology (Full Programme)
- DForenPsy Forensic Psychology (Top-Up Programme)
- M.Sc. Health Psychology
- MSc/PGDip Management Psychology
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Mental Health - Research and Practice
- MSc/PGDip Occupational Psychology
- PhD/DM/MPhil Psychiatry and Applied Psychology
- MSc/PGDip Psychology (Conversion)
- MPA/PGDip Public Administration
- MA/PGDip Public Policy
- LLM/PGDip/PGCert Public Procurement Law and Policy
- M.Res. Visual Culture
- MSc/PGDip Work and Organisational Psychology
Engineering & Technology (36)
- M.Sc. Advanced Materials
- Postgraduate Certificate Applied Ergonomics and Human Factors (Distance Learning)
- M.Sc. Bioengineering
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- M.Sc. Civil Engineering
- M.Sc. Electrical Engineering
- M.Sc. Food Process Engineering
- M.Sc. Mechanical Engineering
- M.Sc. Structural Engineering
- M.Sc. Structural Engineering
- Postgraduate Certificate Usability and Human Computer Interaction (Distance Learning)
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (31)
- M.Sc. Animal Nutrition
- Postgraduate Diploma Animal Nutrition
- M.Res. Animal Sciences
- M.Phil. Animal Sciences
- M.Sc. Bioengineering
- M.Sc. Bioinformatics
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Biotechnology
- M.Sc. Chemical Engineering
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical Microbiology (Distance Learning)
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Clinical and Molecular Microbiology
- M.Sc. Finance and Investment
- M.Sc. Financial Economics
- M.Res. Genetics and Genomics
- M.Res. Microbiology
- M.Sc. Pure Mathematics
- M.Sc. Statistics
Humanities (26)
- M.A. Applied Linguistics
- M.A. Classics
- M.A. Creative Writing
- M.A. English Literature
- M.A. English Studies
- M.A. History
- M.A. Literary Linguistics
- M.A. Literary Linguistics
- M.A. Philosophy
- M.Res. Theology
- M.Phil. Theology and Religious Studies
Education & Training (25)
- M.Sc. Developmental Disorders
- M.A. Education
- M.A. Education (Flexible)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (International)
- MMedSci/PGDip/PGCert Medical Education
- MSc/PGDip/PGCert Mental Health - Research and Practice
- Master PGCE Primary
- Master PGCE Secondary
- Postgraduate Certificate Primary
- MSc/PGDip Psychology (Conversion)
Arts, Design & Architecture (15)
- MArch Architecture Design
- M.Res. Art History
- Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice in Architecture PGCert ARB RIBA Part 3
- Postgraduate Diploma Renewable Energy and Architecture
- MArch Sustainable Urban Design
- M.Res. Visual Culture
Computer Science & IT (14)
- M.Sc. Cyberphysical Systems
- M.Sc. Data Science
- Postgraduate Certificate Usability and Human Computer Interaction (Distance Learning)
Applied Sciences & Professions (12)
- M.Res. Brewing Science
- Postgraduate Diploma Clinical Nutrition
- M.Sc. Food Process Engineering
- Postgraduate Diploma Food Production Management
- M.Phil. Food Sciences
- DForenPsy/MSc Forensic Psychology (Full Programme)
- DForenPsy Forensic Psychology (Top-Up Programme)
- M.Sc. Nutritional Sciences
- M.Res. Sensory Science
- M.A. Social Work
Law (11)
- LL.M. Criminal Justice
- LL.M. European Law
- LL.M. Human Rights Law
- LL.M. International Law
- LL.M. Law
- LL.M. Public International Law
- LLM/PGDip/PGCert Public Procurement Law and Policy
Agriculture & Forestry (7)
- M.Sc. Animal Nutrition
- Postgraduate Diploma Animal Nutrition
- M.Phil. Animal Sciences
- M.Res. Animal Sciences
- M.Res. Sensory Science
- M.Res. Veterinary Medicine
- MVM/MVS Veterinary Medicine
Environmental Studies & Earth Sciences (5)
Journalism & Media (5)
Hospitality, Leisure & Sports (4)
- M.Res. Sensory Science
- MSc/PGDip Sports and Exercise Medicine
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. An anonymous benefactor had offered £10,000 for a college on condition that a suitable building be erected by the Council and that the college should be provided with £4,000 a year.
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
- We are committed to addressing the key challenges of our age through collaborative research that brings together academics from across subject areas.
- Our five interdisciplinary Global Research Themes draw upon our University’s strengths: our ability to focus the depth and range of our research, international and business partnerships and, not least, the inspirational people who are dedicated to driving innovation that will ultimately change lives.
Career
Our 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
2021
99 -3
2020
96 -14
2019
82
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
2020
101
2019
101
2018
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.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2021
142 10
2020
152 -7
2019
145
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.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2021
158 -6
2020
152 -3
2019
149
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.
Services
Student services
Our 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
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.
- libraries
- the Cripps Computing Centre
- other IS sites across the University's campuses
Medical services
- a dental practice
- a Boots pharmacy
- the University's occupational health unit
- family planning
- emergency contraception
- genitourinary (GU) clinic
- travel vaccinations
- physiotherapy
- counselling* and mental health services
- minor surgery
- maternity care
- a weekly antenatal clinic
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.
- The Medical School opened in 1970 as part of the QMC
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
Great course
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The course is led by some incredible researchers, the content is relevant and cutting edge. I loved the content and respected the people on the course enourmously
The ideal school for the study of education
Anonymous rated 5 out of 5 stars
The School of Education of the University of Nottingham is the best place for you to be if you want to study education. The pedagogical approach adopted by this school is child centred. You are always encouraged and motivated to add values to your learning abilities. You also get all the support you need from your tutors.
Pretty good place
Provided by ESN rated 4 out of 5 stars
The University of Nottingham is a large, campus based university. They have well structured departments and teaching is excellent. I've really enjoyed my time there.
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