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About us

Join the University of Nottingham and you’ll soon see why we’re ranked among the UK’s top 20 universities and in the world’s top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026). 

You’ll be taught by academics who are leaders in their field, while enjoying a student experience that’s one of the best in the country (top 10 university for student life, UniCompare 2026). 

For the 5th year running, more of our graduates are in highly skilled employment than any other UK university (HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data 2021-2025 for full-time, UK, UG and PG graduates). Plus, with careers support for life, we’ll prepare you for a limitless future.  

We’re also a three-time Sports University of the Year (The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide), most recently in 2024. It means you can pursue your passion in state-of-the-art facilities – whether you’re an elite athlete or beginner. 

Meanwhile, our award-winning campuses – home to students from over 150 countries – provide the perfect setting for forging lifelong friendships, with the vibrant city of Nottingham on your doorstep. 

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What we love about UoN

Our students share their favourite things about our beautiful main campus – University Park. From sports and picnics on The Downs to walks around the lake, iconic coffee shops and sociable study spots, get a feel for what your life could be like at the University of Nottingham.

What makes us different

We may have been founded in 1881 but we’re constantly looking to the future.

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, this is the birthplace of the MRI scanner and home of Nobel prize winners.

Here are just a few more of our achievements and the advantages we offer:

Careers and employability

  • More graduates in highly skilled employment than any other UK university for the 5th year running (HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data 2021-2025 for full-time, UK, UG and PG graduates)
  • 7th best university for work experience (Rate my Placement Best Universities for Work Experience, 2025)
  • Connections to thousands of businesses worldwide including JP Morgan, ASOS, Unilever, PepsiCo, Walt Disney Company, GSK and Deloitte  

Student life

  • Winner of 22 Green Flag Awards for our beautiful campuses
  • More than 70 sports clubs and 300 societies – from a cappella to yoga and everything in between
  • Located in one of the world’s best student cities (QS Best Student Cities 2026 – 49th in the world and 8th of the UK cities featured)
Find out more about the courses on offer at University of Nottingham.
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Course locations

University Park Campus

University of Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RJ

University Park Campus

University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Queen's Medical Centre

Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2HA

Nottingham

Nottingham, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Main Site

University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD

Sutton Bonington Campus

Sutton Bonington, Leicestershire, Loughborough, LE12 5RD

Medical School QMC

Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH

City Hospital Campus

Hucknall Road, Nottingham, NG5 1PB

Derby

Derby, Nottingham, NG7 2HA

Jubilee Campus

Wollaton Road, Nottingham, NG8 1BB

Malaysia Campus

Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia