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University of Nottingham

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Nottingham, United Kingdom
=136th in World University Rankings 2025
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About the University of Nottingham

Basic information and contact details for the University of Nottingham

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The University of Nottingham is a public research university in the UK city of Nottingham.

The city’s first civil college opened in 1881 and its foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister, WE Gladstone.

By 1928 it had outgrown its original building and moved to what is today the university’s main campus. It wasn’t until 1948 that the college was awarded the Royal Charter, allowing it to officially become the University of Nottingham and award degrees in its own name.

Since its inception, the university has emphasised innovation. In 1970 it founded the UK’s first 20th century Medical School, and in 1995 the School of Nursing – a result of the university merging with the Mid-Trent College of Nursing and Midwifery.

In 2000 the university opened a campus in Malaysia. Five years later it opened another, a new purpose-built park campus near Kuala Lumpur. In 2006, Nottingham became the first foreign university to be invited to establish an independent campus in Ningbo, China, a historic city close to Shanghai.

Worldwide, the university has a student cohort of over 40,000 who between them represent more than 150 countries. Through its various study abroad programmes, most students have the opportunity to study overseas as part of their degree, in countries that include Sweden, Mexico, Japan, New Zealand and the US. 

Over the years, the University of Nottingham has taught a number of outstanding students who have gone on to become Nobel prize winners, leading scientists, politicians, novelists and Olympic gold medallists. They include the novelist DH Lawrence, the sixth Prime Minister of Malaysia Dato Seri Najib Razak, and former head of the secret intelligence service Sir John Sawers.

Today, the university is home to five faculties: Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and Social Sciences.

Nottingham is known for having a vibrant social scene and is home to a students’ union that supports an eclectic range of organisations, societies, student groups, campaigns and community projects.

Its motto translates into English as ‘A city is built on wisdom.’

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Rankings

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World University Rankings 2025
20406080100
Overall 62.7
Teaching 43.6
Research Environment 46.2
Research Quality 88.3
Industry 71.8
International Outlook 93.6
545658606264201620172018201920202021202220232024202554.155.556.257.257.256.958.159.663.862.7

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Key Student Statistics

A breakdown of student statistics at the University of Nottingham

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Student gender ratio
55 F : 45 M (1)
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International student percentage
29% (1)
student per staff
Students per staff
16.1 (1)
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Student total
35030 (1)

Based on data collected for the (1) World University Rankings 2025

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Subjects Taught at the University of Nottingham

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Physical Sciences151–175th

  • Chemistry
  • Geology, Environmental, Earth and Marine Sciences
  • Physics and Astronomy
  • Mathematics and Statistics

Computer Science201–250th

  • Computer Science

Social Sciences151–175th

  • Sociology
  • Politics and International Studies
  • Geography
  • Communication and Media Studies

Life Sciences101–125th

  • Agriculture and Forestry
  • Sport Science
  • Veterinary Science
  • Biological Sciences

Clinical and Health79th

  • Medicine and Dentistry
  • Other Health

Law57th

  • Law

Business and Economics=77th

  • Economics and Econometrics
  • Business and Management
  • Accounting and Finance

Arts and Humanities101–125th

  • Languages, Literature and Linguistics
  • History, Philosophy and Theology
  • Archaeology
  • Art, Performing Art and Design
  • Architecture

Education=54th

  • Education

Engineering101–125th

  • General Engineering
  • Civil Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Psychology89th

  • Psychology