Located in the heart of England in the county of Nottinghamshire, the University of Nottingham is one of the top universities in the UK and one of the oldest and most reputable of all UK universities. A member of the prestigious Russell Group and Universitas 21, it is known for providing outstanding research-led teaching. With students coming in from over 150 countries and with campuses in China and Malaysia, the University of Nottingham provides a truly international experience.
The University provides globally recognised degrees and is a popular choice amongst high achieving students, thus making admission highly competitive.
Learn more below to find out what makes the University of Nottingham a highly sought after university and arrange a free consultation to apply with SI-UK India today.
Why choose the University of Nottingham?
Programmes and Ranking
The University of Nottingham features in the top 1% of universities in the world and appears in the top 20 in all major UK university league tables. The University is rated Gold according to the Teaching Excellence Framework for its high teaching standards. It is ranked 8th for its research power according to the Research Excellence Framework, with 97% of the research conducted recognized internationally.
The University is known for several of its programmes and courses. If you are interested in studying Science programmes, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacology, Nursing, Agriculture, Education and English Language and Literature, then Nottingham is the place to be as these rank highly according to the QS World Rankings by Subject.
Student Life
Student life at the University of Nottingham is ideal as the University focuses on both academic and non-academic experiences alike. The magnificent University Park Campus is a student hub and the Lakeside Arts Centre is the cultural attraction. There are more than 6000 rooms available in and around the campus and plenty of other places nearby. The Student Union is very helpful in catering to the needs of international students, and there are more than 200 societies and clubs that students can become a part of. Nottingham has a strong sports reputation and a state of the art sports centre to support budding talent. The campus provides everything in terms of essentials, dining and entertainment and there isn’t much need to step out unless one wants to.
Living in Nottingham city has advantages for students studying in the UK as Nottingham has a lively social scene and rich history and culture. The student crowd keeps the city lively and there are lots of restaurants, clubs, pubs, bars and shopping centres to cater to them.
Scholarships
There are attractive scholarships at the University of Nottingham available for undergraduate, postgraduate and research studies. Nottingham University scholarships are based on merit and are awarded each year to international students as a discount towards the tuition fees. For Indian students they include:
- South Asia Undergraduate Excellence Award
- South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award
- Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship
- Chevening Scholarships
- Sports and PhD Research Scholarships.
Employability
The University of Nottingham is famous for being an employer-friendly university. The Careers and Employability Service offers support for finding jobs, internships and placements. The Ingenuity Lab provides support to students interested in starting their enterprise by providing mentoring and networking.
With an alumni network of over 300,000 and with the new graduate immigration route available for international students, the chances of getting employed in the UK are high for a Nottingham graduate.
Location
The University is based in Nottingham, the county of Nottinghamshire, which is in central England. With three distinct campuses, it is the fifth-largest university in the UK. The University Park Campus is recognised as one of the most beautiful campuses in all of the UK with its vast gardens, parks and lake. Both Birmingham airport and East Midlands airport are around the corner making it easy to access, and the public transport is good as well with buses and trains running through the city.
Nottingham is famous for its Robin Hood legend and is known as the City of Literature with lots of historic sights to visit. The beautiful Peak District is close by and London is a 90 minutes direct train ride away.
Study at the University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham is accepting applications for the 2021 intake across all faculties and subject areas. For further information on the various programmes offered at the University, contact SI-UK India and book a free consultation today.
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