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| Intake Periods | September 2025 |
About University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is a truly global study destination – with a global community of 47,500 students from 150 countries. Join the University of Nottingham and you’ll see why were among the UK’s top 20 universities and in the world’s top 100 (QS World University Rankings 2026). You’ll engage with academic leaders, benefiting from cutting-edge research and innovative teaching practices. Your experience will be shaped by a commitment to excellence in student life, consistently rated among the top in the UK (Uni Compare 2025). As a graduate, you’ll be highly prized by leading companies. Nottingham is the 3rd most targeted UK university for top employers (Graduate Market, High Fliers 2025) and has ranked in the top five for three years.
Beyond academics, it offers outstanding opportunities for personal development. Named Sports University of the Year (The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide) three times, Nottingham provides world-class sports facilities.
Its award-winning campuses, which host students from over 150 countries, offer an inspiring environment for study and personal growth. Located in the city of Nottingham, you’ll have the ideal backdrop to forge lasting connections and immerse yourself in a rich cultural and academic community.
- Top 3 most targeted UK universities by top employers (The Graduate Market, High Fliers 2025)
- Top 70 globally and Top 10 in the UK for graduate employability (QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022)
- Top 2 Russell Group university for work experience (Rate My Placement, 2024)
- 1st for graduates entering highly skilled employment (HESA Graduate Outcomes survey publications 2021–2025 for full-time, UK, UG and PG graduates
- No.1 Russell Group university for graduate employment and further study at both 3 and 5 years post-graduation (LEO Graduate Outcomes, 2024)
Scholarships:
Undergraduate scholarships:
£5,000 automatic scholarship for outstanding international undergraduate students.
Link to scholarships:
International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships:
£3,000 automatic scholarship for outstanding international postgraduate masters students.
Link to scholarships:
International Postgraduate Scholarships
What their Students Say
I chose the University of Nottingham primarily because of its outstanding reputation and its Career and Employability Team. As a world-leading institution, Nottingham excels in teaching and research while placing significant emphasis on student employability. The university offers numerous internship opportunities and regularly hosts presentations related to career development. These resources are incredibly valuable for graduates facing the highly competitive job market. One of my favourite experiences at the University of Nottingham has been the wide range of activities and societies, which have added so much to my university life. Being a part of the Bellringing Society has been a particular highlight. I had the chance to regularly practice bell ringing, visit churches in different cities, and learn about their fascinating histories. These experiences have made my time at Nottingham truly memorable, offering a great balance of academic and social engagement. Moreover, the Career and Employability Team has been incredibly supportive, providing valuable resources and guidance that have significantly contributed to my professional development.
The University of Nottingham enjoys a high reputation in the world. I am attracted to the MSc in Electronic Communications and Computer Engineering programme at this prestigious university for the forefront application-oriented curriculum and practical learning outcome that is highly relevant to my previous academic and working experience. I look forward to studying at Nottingham University to enhance my theoretical and practical skills and problem-solving abilities with professors and fellow students and to share my experience on the issues facing an algorithm engineer in the workplace with them. I really enjoy studying at the University of Nottingham library. The facilities here are comprehensive, making it convenient to print materials, and there are areas for group discussions where I can interact with classmates. If studying becomes tiring, I can visit the self-service beverage machine for a cup of hot chocolate to refresh myself, or go outside to enjoy the scenery and relax.
University of Nottingham Subject Areas
Subject Areas
Accounting and Finance, Aerospace and Manufacturing Engineering, Agriculture, Forestry and Food, American Studies, Anatomy and Physiology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Biology, Business and Management, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Classics and Ancient History, Combined studies, Computing and IT, Construction, Counselling, Creative Media, Creative Writing, Criminology, Economics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, English and Creative Writing, English Literature, Environmental Studies, Food Science, Geography and Environmental Studies, Health and Social Care, Health Science, History, Hospitality, Event Management and Tourism, International Relations, International Studies, Languages, Law, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mathematics, Media Studies, Mental Health, Music, Nursing and Midwifery, Philosophy, Physics, Physiotherapy, Politics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Science, Social Policy and Administration, Sociology, Sports and fitness, Statistics, Supply Chain and Logistics, Veterinary Science
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