The University of Nottingham

Overview

Libraries
With over 14 libraries across all campuses, the University has millions of books, manuscripts, journals and periodicals available for loan. Most libraries are open 24 hours a day and provide inter-library loans, as well as online journals. Library facilities include traditional reading areas where silence is the rule, as well as areas designated for group study, computer clusters and printing and photocopying facilities.

Laboratories
Nottingham's recent appointment to the status of a 'Science City' is clearly supported by the world-class facilities that can be found at the University and by the continued investment in laboratory accommodation and equipment, much of which is used to conduct ground breaking inter-disciplinary research.

Computer access
University-wide access to 24-hour computing facilities is made possible through a large number of Computer Resource Areas. All of our student accommodation is connected to the network and there is WiFi access for laptop users.

Sports facilities
The University provides a fantastic chance for students and staff to try a huge range of activities using facilities on your doorstep. Opportunities to take part are available at all levels from elite athletes competing at the highest level to those just wanting to play a casual game with their friends or simply get fit and have fun doing it! With over 75 societies in the Athletic Union there is a great deal of choice for getting involved.

You will find multi-level gyms, sports halls, swimming pool, sports pitches and playing fields, boat houses and much more. The majority of facilities are situated on the beautifully landscaped University Park Campus with pitches for the representative teams just opposite the University and further pitches situated at Grove Farm less than 3.5 miles away. Facilities are also provided at Sutton Bonington Campus and a new sports centre opened at Jubilee Campus in August 2005. There is also a boathouse for use by the Rowing Club situated approximately 500m downstream of Trent Bridge, next to Nottingham Forest Football Club.

Nottingham city has more sports facilities per head of population than anywhere else in Europe. There are plenty of opportunities to both watch and join in a wide range of sports at world-class venues such as the National Ice Stadium and Britain's National Watersports Centre.

"Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global university, with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a headquarter that is among the most attractive in Britain."

The Times Good University Guide 2009

Academic Strengths

Ranked as the 10th best university in the UK by the Shanghai Jiao Tong world rankings index

Placed in the top one per cent of all universities worldwide by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2009

Both these tables rate the University as one of the Top 100 universities in the world.

The RAE 2008 confirms Nottingham as the 7th most powerful research university in the UK

90 per cent of all research at Nottingham was described as being of 'international standard', with 60 per cent classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent'

In 27 subject areas, the University features in the UK top ten, with 14 subject areas in the top five

39 subjects have been awarded the highest ratings for teaching quality of between 22 and 24 (the maximum) in national independent assessments conducted by the Quality Assurance Agency

Two Nobel Prizes (one in Medicine and one in Economic Science) have been awarded to Nottingham researchers.

Studying at The University of Nottingham

Nottingham is a dynamic and popular institution located in the heart of the UK.

The University of Nottingham offers over 400 degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, including taught (BA/BSc etc, MA/MSc) and research (MPhil, PhD) degrees, across the following Faculties:

Arts

Engineering

Medicine and Health Sciences

Sciences

Social Sciences (including the Business School)

More information on the courses on offer at The University of Nottigham can be found in the online Postgraduate and Undergraduate prospectuses.

Why Nottingham?

Nottingham aims to provide a unique and global experience for all; students travel to the university from more than 150 different countries, and the University encourages a global perspective among all students and staff.

Students are encouraged to spend part of their degree abroad, at one of the University's campuses in Malaysia and China, or as part of several Erasmus and Study Abroad schemes or within the U21 global network.

The Careers Centre not only offers advice on finding work in the UK, but also in your home country. The global Nottingham alumni network has branches all over the world, and can help you build your social and professional network when you graduate.

The International Office is dedicated to providing help and support for international students through the initial application process and beyond.

Interactive Nottingham

Nottingham's University Park campus is one of the UK's most attractive campuses, set in 330 acres of tranquil woodland and is only ten minutes by bus from the city centre. You can take a virtual tour online.

A series of regular podcasts from students, staff and alumni can help you find out events at the University, and these videos for international students provide an insight in to life at Nottingham.

The Test Tube channel takes students behind the scenes in the world of science research at Nottingham.

You can also follow the International Office on Twitter for the latest news, events and updates for international students.

The University of Nottingham is again confirmed in the intercontinental higher education elite, in global tables published this year (2008). The established world rankings index compiled by Shanghai Jiao Tong University ranks Nottingham 10th in the United Kingdom. The Times Higher World Rankings in 2008 place Nottingham in the Top 1% of all universities worldwide. The institution is now firmly established within the worlds 100 best universities in both tables.

Meanwhile, in the United Kingdom, The Sunday Times league table places Nottingham 8th amongst British universities, based on consistent performance over a ten year period:
This year the Sunday Times Good University Guide 2009 stated:

Always knocking on the door of our elite top 10, a place to study at Nottingham remains among the most sought-after in higher education. Teaching and research excellence spans all disciplines with only Cambridge and Manchester boasting more than Nottinghams 33 top-rated teaching subjects.

Shanghai Jiao Tong Universitys 2008 table of the worlds leading universities ranks Nottingham research in Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy 29th best anywhere in the world.

Nottingham academics undertaking research in Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy perform strongly alongside colleagues at The University of California Berkeley (32nd), Massachusetts Institute of Technology (33rd) and Cornell University (30th) and Nottingham is one of only 5 British institutions in the World Top 30 for Clinical Medicine and Pharmacy, with Oxford, Cambridge, University College London and Imperial College London.

The table which reflects the number of alumni and staff winning Nobel Prizes and Fields Medals, the volume of highly cited researchers within the faculty, and the number of articles published in the most prestigious academic journals also places Nottingham in the world's Top 50 for Agricultural and Life Sciences, and the world's Top 100 universities in the Social Sciences. Arts and humanities subjects are not included in the Shanghai Jiao Tong rankings.

Studying at a World-Class Institution
Nottingham students are learning from truly pioneering academics. In Pharmacy, to take just one example, every member of the academic staff is also a teacher, and the number of medical research staff involved in the provision of lectures and teaching sessions here is extremely high.

Nottingham alongside Cambridge and Manchester was rated top choice by leading companies recruiting UK graduates in an independent survey for The Times newspaper.

It enjoys one of the highest completion rates anywhere in UK higher education. Once students enrol on a Nottingham degree course, nearly all will go on to complete their studies.

Coming to Nottingham to study is a hugely attractive proposition borne out by the continuing number of high calibre applicants (Top 5 choice in 2008) and by the record number of international students, who now represent more than 143 nations, and who help to create truly cosmopolitan campuses. Nottingham's student mix is diverse and thanks to high levels of investment in student financial support, and an imaginative programme to attract the broadest range of talented applicants it is becoming more reflective of society, with the number of students from lowest-income groups rising from 17 per cent to 22 per cent since 2005.

Award-winning Students
Our students swept the board at the most recent Student Radio Awards, had the highest production count and earned numerous accolades at the National Student Drama Festival in 2008, ensured that we are ranked in the Top 10 by the British Universities Sports Association, and currently hold the honour of UK Graduate of the Year, and have been national winners of Students in Free Enterprise for an amazing four years in succession. A vibrant and inclusive Students' Union this year won the 'Participation' award at the NUS Awards. In recognition of the breadth and quality of student representation.

Award-winning Campuses
The University's campuses in Nottingham UK, Malaysia and The People's Republic of China are award-winners in themselves. Open parkland sites, with gorgeous landscaping and signature architecture, they offer an unrivalled setting for learning. The University Park campus in Nottingham UK has won a Green Flag award for five years in succession, and was singled out by judges who declared Nottingham the UK's Best Large City in the recent Britain in Bloom accolades.

Basic TOEFL/IELTS

IELTS requirements are as follow (although some courses have slightly different requirements, check website for details):
Science/Engineering: IELTS 6.0, no element less than 5.0
Social Sciences: IELTS 6.5, no element less than 6.0
Law, Business, Economics: IELTS 7.0, no element less than 6.0
Medicine: IELTS 7.5, no element less than 7.0

Other qualifications such as A-Levels, O-levels or (I)GCSE might also be acceptable.

Please note that the English language requirements will depend upon the type of course applied for.

English Language Support

We offer a variety of preparatory English language programmes at Nottingham through our Centre for English Language Education (CELE) for our offer holders. For details about the courses, please visit:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/cele/index.aspx

Accommodation

All new international students at Nottingham are guaranteed a room in University-arranged accommodation for up to three years.

If you have a disability, or any specific personal requirements such as a medical condition or a preference for single sex accommodation, we can provide accommodation to suit your individual requirements. For families or others who prefer to live off campus, the University's Accommodation Office offers help and advice.

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nh/students/accomm/

Price Range of Accommodation

Accommodation prices range depending which type of accommodation you apply for. For detailed information on prices and types of accommodation, please visit: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/nh/students/accomm/.

Finance and Scholarships

The University of Nottingham offers a comprehensive and expanding range of scholarships in order to encourage academic excellence, aid diversity, develop relationships with sponsors and offer real financial assistance in cases of hardship, whether individually or by region.

Scholarships for international and EU students are available for many taught and research courses.

A full list of scholarship is available from the International Office website:

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/InternationalOffice/offer-holders/scholarshi...

Entry Requirements

With many more applications than places available the University of Nottingham is quite competitive. In addition to meeting the general academic requirements, applicants will need to prove their English competence usually by taking an IELTS or TOEFL test or another approved examination. Requirements for each course depend on which course you apply for and which country you come from.

Country-specific entry information is availble from the International Office:
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/InternationalOffice/prospective-students/you...