University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is one of England's leading, major universities with a long history of educating local and international students. Its campuses offer undergraduate, postgraduate, postgraduate and postgraduate degree programmes and preparatory courses for international students

The best conditions for international students are created here - they are provided with comprehensive support at all stages: from applying for a visa to come to England to the moment of employment and even afterwards. The teaching staff, represented by highly qualified subject specialists, provide assistance not only in classes, but also organise extra classes, offer tutoring, and help with research and project work. Extra-curricular life also brings a special experience of being in England: students have the opportunity to take part in themed clubs, sports teams, art groups, science groups and other activities that will ensure the development of personal interests and the acquisition of applied skills

Scientific Achievements:

The Research Excellence Framework 2021 (REF 2021) results confirm that the University of Nottingham is among the best in the UK for research excellence. The university is famous for dozens of projects and discoveries that have benefited international society. For example, some 50 years ago, Sir Peter Mansfield published a research paper that led to the development of magnetic resonance therapy (MRT)

Today, the research centres at the university regularly carry out activities aimed at improving the community. Qualified scientists work in different areas: from medicine, veterinary medicine to the study of artificial intelligence

Interesting Facts:

The University of Nottingham offers a range of childcare services for students and staff. Part of the campuses are staffed:

- Kindergarten for 50 places for children aged 4 months to 5 years old
- Nursery in the play centre - 28 places for children aged 18 months to 5 years old
- Play Centre - for children aged 4.5 to 12 years; open even during school and kindergarten closures, except public holidays and university holidays

Children are looked after by qualified staff offering a varied programme of play-based learning, exploring the world around them and developing life skills

Campus Facilities:

The University of Nottingham has several academic sites within Nottingham and outside the UK. The main campus is located in the central part of the city, allowing students to take advantage of the best conditions for sightseeing, visiting historical and cultural sites, and a variety of leisure activities.

The University also owns:

- The medical school is a new campus at Derby City Hospital
- King's Meadow - located on the site of the former Carlton Television Studios. It houses the institution's administrative, support offices, library storage, and two television studios
- School of Veterinary Medicine and Science - located in relative proximity to the main campus, opened in April 2007
- The Jubilee Campus is an architecturally modern study area that has won numerous environmental awards; it is located in Nottingham
- Castle Meadow is the university's newest site, purchased in 2021; it is currently undergoing building renovation and refurbishment

The main academic area of University Park, is an area of 330 acres with a lake and parkland. It houses the main academic blocks with classrooms, specialised laboratories, many facilities for IT and technology, science, creative arts, sports. The state-of-the-art classroom equipment shows the university's focus on imparting modern knowledge and skills, which helps students to develop important abilities for future employability

Some of the University of Nottingham's facilities and centres:

- Lakeside Arts Centre: family theatre, workshops, drama and dance studios, exhibition rooms
- Computer rooms: PCs, connection points for personal laptops, wireless Internet access, printing room
- Medical building - qualified medical staff provide assistance to students, staff and their families in a number of areas: dentistry, physiotherapy, gynaecology, family planning, vaccinations and others
- 10 libraries with several hundred thousand books, scientific literature, access to electronic databases. They have quiet zones for self-study, classrooms for group work
- Cafeterias and restaurants - offer a varied menu to suit all tastes: from national, international cuisine to vegan, dietary, vegetarian dishes
- A wide range of sports infrastructure: multi-purpose games halls, swimming pool, outdoor areas for team games, individual sports, fitness centre and much more

The University of Nottingham has earned the title of the most sporting university in the country due to its focus on the professional physical development of its students. The study areas provide excellent facilities for sport, both in national teams and individual activities. Depending on their abilities and goals, students can participate in sports at a standard level or at a more professional level

Facts:

- One of the Russell Group institutions
- Ranked as "Most sporting university of the year" - The Times, Sunday Times 2024
- № 3 in High Flyer 2024, a ranking of UK institutions whose graduates are honoured with senior positions.
- Included in the QS list of the world's top 100 universities
- A multinational student community with representatives from more than 150 countries
- A wide range of extracurricular activities: from creativity, sports to scientific discoveries, participation in large-scale events
- № 7 in the Research Excellence Framework ranking in terms of research excellence
- Several academic territories in the UK and beyond
- Partnerships with local, international universities, organisations on the basis of student exchange programmes, internships, employment, research

The University of Nottingham ranks third in the list of target universities that train highly qualified specialists. Graduates occupy high positions working in their speciality.