University of Nottingham: Statistics

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#127 of 14,131 In the World
#34 of 2,785 In Europe
#12 of 163 In the United Kingdom
#10 of 131 In England
#1 of 2 In Nottingham
#13 of 1,008 For Game Design and Development
Top100 For 125 other topics
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Acceptance rate
11%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Languages
English

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate11%
Admissions RequirementsGeneral Certificate of Education (GCE) with 2 Advanced ('A') level passes and 2 Advanced Supplementary ('AS') level passes or equivalent. General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) obtained from 1994 onward, National Curriculum attainment levels 10, 9, 8 and 7 are accepted. Decisions regarding acceptability of qualifications rest with admitting departments or faculties, from whom further advice is available
Academic CalendarOctober to July (October - December; January-March; April-July)

We've calculated the 11% acceptance rate for University of Nottingham based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Nottingham is a world-class research university with 127,627 scientific papers published and 3,378,744 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Biochemistry.

Publications
127,627
Citations
3,378,744

University of Nottingham majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
69,402 / 2,168,973
Chemistry
59,397 / 1,817,269
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
57,663 / 1,356,713
Engineering
56,426 / 1,525,222
Medicine
54,578 / 1,640,895
Physics
53,440 / 1,456,470
Environmental Science
47,133 / 1,290,040
Computer Science
46,365 / 1,309,903
Quantum and Particle physics
35,516 / 947,652
Biochemistry
34,105 / 1,208,560
Genetics
32,423 / 1,120,966
Psychology
31,651 / 928,508
Political Science
30,027 / 637,815
Law
28,194 / 619,358
Materials Science
27,049 / 724,481
Organic Chemistry
26,755 / 804,834
Philosophy
26,097 / 549,393
Sociology
24,728 / 631,775
Geography and Cartography
24,639 / 596,514
Geology
24,160 / 692,139
Pathology
23,980 / 808,186
Mathematics
22,518 / 669,681
Business
21,641 / 529,259
History
18,614 / 348,740
Ecology
17,982 / 547,384
Statistics
17,536 / 554,165
Economics
17,165 / 398,627
Psychiatry
17,074 / 543,252
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
16,011 / 390,583
Paleontology
15,580 / 462,354
Archaeology
14,598 / 330,567
Optical Engineering
14,117 / 392,987
Linguistics
12,949 / 300,538
Surgery
12,219 / 367,735
Mechanical Engineering
12,028 / 273,573
Neuroscience
11,364 / 364,364
Electrical Engineering
11,026 / 239,121
Art & Design
10,880 / 183,442
Management
9,928 / 276,206
Metallurgical Engineering
9,881 / 268,455

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1990 993 7466
1991 1026 8294
1992 1196 9055
1993 1190 9480
1994 1308 10407
1995 1295 11233
1996 1560 11929
1997 1536 13196
1998 1691 15340
1999 1785 17581
2000 1971 21314
2001 2054 24928
2002 2064 28063
2003 2305 32673
2004 2299 37196
2005 2741 45644
2006 2955 52441
2007 3546 62900
2008 3697 72034
2009 4004 82745
2010 4315 94109
2011 4489 109412
2012 4451 125630
2013 4856 140772
2014 5052 156039
2015 5149 167969
2016 5779 175482
2017 5773 193298
2018 5799 204813
2019 6082 238285
2020 6970 283819
2021 7775 356640
2022 6135 333128
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Nottingham gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Annual Tuition Cost (GBP)
Undergraduate (UK/EU) £9,250
Undergraduate (International) £19,800 - £24,300
Postgraduate (UK/EU) £6,690 - £13,600
Postgraduate (International) £17,000 - £24,300

The University of Nottingham has financial aid programs and on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by University of Nottingham.

Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.

Programs Bachelor Master Doctoral
Art & Design Yes Yes Yes
Biology Yes Yes Yes
Business Yes Yes Yes
Chemistry Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Yes Yes Yes
Economics Yes Yes Yes
Engineering Yes Yes Yes
Environmental Science Yes Yes Yes
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Yes Yes Yes
Mathematics Yes Yes Yes
Medicine Yes Yes Yes
Physics Yes Yes Yes
Psychology Yes Yes Yes
Bachelor's Degree Architecture, Engineering, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Natural Sciences, Nursing, Pharmacy, Surgery, Theology
Master's Degree Business Administration, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Music, Natural Sciences, Public Health, Social Work, Theology
Doctorate American Studies, Applied Linguistics, Archaeology, Art History, Business Administration, Business and Commerce, Canadian Studies, Cinema and Television, Cultural Studies, Engineering, English, Film, Fine Arts, French, German, Health Sciences, History, Latin American Studies, Leather Techniques, Management, Modern Languages, Music Theory and Composition, Musicology, Philosophy, Portuguese, Psychology, Russian, Slavic Languages, Writing

University of Nottingham alumni

  1. Theo James

    Theo James
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1984-.. (age 39)
    Enrolled in the University of Nottingham
    Studied philosophy
    Occupations
    executive producerguitaristsingerfilm actormusician
    Biography

    Theodore Peter James Kinnaird Taptiklis, known professionally as Theo James, is an English actor. He is best known for portraying Tobias "Four" Eaton in The Divergent Series film trilogy. He has starred in the horror films Underworld: Awakening (2012) and Underworld: Blood Wars (2016) and the science fiction film Archive (2020). In television, he has appeared in the crime drama series Golden Boy (2012), the romance series The Time Traveler's Wife (2022), and the dark comedy series The White Lotus (2022).

  2. Ruth Wilson

    Ruth Wilson
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1982-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    stage actorfilm actoractor
    Biography

    Ruth Wilson is an English actress. She is known for her performances as the eponymous protagonist in Jane Eyre (2006), as Alice Morgan in the BBC psychological crime drama Luther (2010–2013, 2019), as Alison Lockhart in the Showtime drama The Affair (2014–2018), and as the eponymous character in Mrs Wilson (2018). Since 2019, she has portrayed Marisa Coulter in the BBC/HBO fantasy series His Dark Materials, and for this role she won the 2020 BAFTA Cymru Award for Best Actress. Her film credits include The Lone Ranger (2013), Saving Mr. Banks (2013), I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House (2016), and Dark River (2017).

  3. D. H. Lawrence

    D. H. Lawrence
    Born in
    United Kingdom Flag United Kingdom
    Years
    1885-1930 (aged 45)
    Occupations
    writertranslatorpainterpoetnovelist
    Biography

    David Herbert Lawrence was an English writer, novelist, short story writer, poet and essayist. His modernist works reflect on modernity, social alienation and industrialization, while championing sexuality, vitality and instinct. His best-known novels—Sons and Lovers, The Rainbow, Women in Love, and Lady Chatterley's Lover—were the subject of censorship trials for their radical portrayals of sexuality and use of explicit language.

  4. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
    Born in
    Eritrea Flag Eritrea
    Years
    1965-.. (age 58)
    Enrolled in the University of Nottingham
    In 2000 graduated with Doctor of Philosophy in community health
    Occupations
    microbiologistmalariologistpoliticianinternational forum participant
    Biography

    Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus is an Ethiopian public health official, researcher, and Director-General of the World Health Organization since 2017. Tedros is the first African to become WHO Director-General, receiving an endorsement for the role by the African Union. He played a role in the response to the Ebola virus epidemic, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the ongoing 2022 monkeypox outbreak.

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University of Nottingham faculties and divisions

Faculty : Arts American Studies, Archaeology, Art History, Arts and Humanities, Canadian Studies, Classical Languages, English, French, German, History, Music, Philosophy, Slavic Languages, Spanish, Theology
Faculty : Engineering Architecture, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Management, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mining Engineering
Faculty : Medicine and Health Sciences Biomedicine, Community Health, Development Studies, Health Sciences, Laboratory Techniques, Medicine, Nursing, Surgery, Veterinary Science
Faculty : Science Astronomy and Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Food Science, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Pharmacy, Physics, Psychology
School : Social Sciences Chinese, Economics, Education, Finance, Geography, International Relations and Diplomacy, Law, Management, Political Sciences, Social Policy, Social Sciences, Sociology

General information

Founded 1948
Motto Sapientia urbs conditur
A city is built on wisdom
Colors green, gold

Location and contacts

Address University Park
Nottingham, NG7 2RD
United Kingdom
City population 289,000

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