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University of Nottingham

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University of Nottingham: the applicant's brief

6 findings
  1. The short answer

    The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, England. It suits students who want a UK public university with a research focus.

  2. What you can study

    The university is a public research university. No subject areas or degree programmes are listed, so the programme catalogue should be checked on the university website before applying.

  3. Getting in

    International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions route and check the entry requirements, documents, deadlines, and any English language conditions on the university website. If you need a course-specific requirement or application step, confirm it directly with admissions.

  4. What it costs

    The university does not publish a fee range here, so confirm the current tuition fee with its admissions office. Living costs in Nottingham will still depend on housing, transport, food, and personal spending, so check the university and local cost information before committing.

  5. Coming from abroad

    The university is in the United Kingdom. The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm the teaching language, visa needs, housing options, and any document requirements before applying from abroad.

  6. How it compares

    Among 193 universities in the United Kingdom, this is a public research university rather than a specialist provider. It is a reasonable option for students who want a traditional university setting in Nottingham and should compare well with other UK public universities if research focus matters more than a niche subject catalogue.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.

Questions about University of Nottingham

What type of university is it?

It is a public university.

Where is the University of Nottingham located?

It is in Nottingham, England, in the United Kingdom.

What is its website?

http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/

When was it founded?

It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881 and granted a royal charter as a university in 1948.

Overview

The University of Nottingham is a public research university in Nottingham, England. It was founded as University College Nottingham in 1881, and was granted a royal charter as a university in 1948.

Tuition fees & costs

Indicative annual tuition

On request

Indicative living cost

Fees vary by programme and are indicative. Confirm exact fees with the university before applying.

Admission requirements

How to apply

  1. 1Check the entry requirements and intake dates for your chosen programme on the official university website.
  2. 2Confirm you meet the academic requirements (high-school certificate, bachelor’s degree or equivalent) for the programme.
  3. 3Apply directly through the university admission portal, or via its official application platform.
  4. 4Submit your transcripts and English-proficiency scores (IELTS / TOEFL / Duolingo English Test) and pay the application fee.
  5. 5On receiving your offer letter, accept it and begin your student-visa process for United Kingdom.

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Last updated 29 Aug 2026. Information is provided for guidance — verify with official sources before applying.

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