University Guide
University of Nottingham
Founded as University College Nottingham in 1881 and granted university status in 1948, the University of Nottingham is a member of the Russell Group. Its UK study locations include University Park, Jubilee and Sutton Bonington, alongside medical and hospital sites. University Park offers lakeside walks and green spaces, while Sutton Bonington has a countryside setting. Check your course’s teaching location before choosing where to live.
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The overview
The main things you need to know about studying at the University of Nottingham.
Rankings
Nottingham ranks 26th in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2027 and 97th worldwide in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Subject results vary, so compare the rankings for your chosen course alongside its content, facilities and placement opportunities.
Employability
Nottingham’s Careers and Employability Service helps students explore career options, prepare applications and find relevant experience. Support includes employer events, careers guidance and help with job or further-study applications. Placement opportunities depend on your course, and the university also offers lifelong careers advice, giving graduates continued support as their plans develop.
Fees
Standard full-time home undergraduate tuition fees are £9,790 for 2026/27, rising to £10,050 for 2027/28. International and postgraduate fees vary by course, so check the university’s tuition fee information and your programme page. Placement and study-abroad years can have reduced fees. Allow for any additional course expenses, such as equipment, field trips and placement travel, when planning your budget.
Bursaries
For September 2026 entrants, Nottingham’s Core Bursary provides eligible full-time home undergraduates with £1,400 per academic year. Your household income must be £35,000 or less, as assessed by Student Finance, and other course and fee conditions apply. Eligibility is assessed automatically using your financial assessment, with payments made in three instalments. Make sure your bank details are recorded in NottinghamHub. Award amounts and conditions depend on your entry year.
Accommodation
Nottingham offers accommodation options including catered halls and self-catered residences, with shared-bathroom and en-suite rooms. For example, Broadgate Park offers self-catered living near University Park, while Bonington Student Village serves students at Sutton Bonington. The university advertises a first-year accommodation guarantee, subject to terms and conditions. Check the eligibility rules and application deadline for your entry year before relying on it. When comparing rooms, look at the full contract cost, catering arrangements and journey to your teaching campus. You can also explore private student accommodation in Nottingham through AFS.
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Students' Union
The University of Nottingham Students’ Union brings students together through societies, sports, volunteering and student media, including Impact magazine and University Radio Nottingham. Elected officers and course representatives help students influence university life. Its Advice service provides free, confidential and independent support with housing, money, course concerns and university complaints.
Famous for
Nottingham is particularly recognised for its role in developing magnetic resonance imaging, including Sir Peter Mansfield’s Nobel Prize-winning research. This legacy continues through the Sir Peter Mansfield Imaging Centre. The university is also known for its green campuses and sporting opportunities, from recreational clubs to support for elite athletes.
News
In 2026, Nottingham announced a £2 million funding boost from the Wolfson Foundation for its national MRI facility. The funding supports a new facility designed to house an 11.7 Tesla scanner, expanding the university’s capacity for detailed brain imaging and research into human health and disease.
Accommodation for Students says
"In the heart of the country, Nottingham has great links to the rest of the UK, and is renowned for student living. There’s a reason why almost 50,000 students choose to call this place home for three years".
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