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.
- After the First World War, the college outgrew its original building. A generous gift by Sir Jesse Boot, of 35 acres of land at Highfields, presented the solution and in 1928 the College moved to what is now University Park campus.
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
- Research at Nottingham makes an impact around the world by tackling some of the major challenges facing society, the economy and the environment.
- This is where the MRI scanner was invented; where you’ll find the world’s largest group of human rights scholars; and where the answers to global food security are being unearthed.
Career
- We're ranked 66 in the world and 10 in the UK for employability by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.
- We're the second-most targeted university by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2023 report by High Fliers Research, 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
Distance Learning Courses
Education & Training (8)
- M.A. Education (Flexible)
- Postgraduate Certificate Education (International)
- Postgraduate Certificate Higher Education Global
Humanities (7)
Medicine & Health (3)
Social Sciences (2)
Engineering & Technology (1)
Law (1)
- LLM/PGDip/PGCert Public Procurement Law and Policy
Natural Sciences & Mathematics (1)
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
- Our eight libraries and museum are home to a wide range of resources and facilities to support your studies, research and teaching.
ICT services
Computing facilities across The University of Nottingham are the responsibility of Digital and Technology Services (DTS). Students can access general IT facilities through a number of DTS computer rooms located in the following places.
- libraries
- the Cripps Computing Centre
- other DTS sites across the University's campuses
Medical services
Cripps Health Centre provides a full range of NHS services including:
- family planning
- emergency contraception
- genitourinary (GU) clinic
- travel vaccinations
- physiotherapy
- counselling* and mental health services
- minor surgery
- maternity care
- a weekly antenatal clinic
- child development assessments and immunisation
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 clubs
We are proud to have over 300 student groups including:
- Creative Writing
- Board Game Society
- Islamic Society
- Hindu Society
- Mussoc
- Asian Society
- Indian Dance
- AeroSoc
Accreditation and rankings. Nottingham University Business School is proud to be among an elite group of business schools worldwide to gain 'triple crown' accreditation from the three most influential accrediting organisations: AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS.
