The University of Nottingham is a public research university in England with its main campus at University Park, Nottingham, and sister campuses in Malaysia and China.[1] It is joint 97th in the QS World University Rankings 2027 and 16th in the UK.[2]
For 2026/27 the UK undergraduate fee is £9,790. International undergraduate fees range from £24,700 for many arts and social science courses to £47,000 for Medicine, with most science and engineering courses at £33,000.[3] Undergraduates apply through UCAS (institution code N84).[4]
Key facts
| Official name | University of Nottingham |
| Location | University Park, Nottingham, NG7 2RD, England[5] |
| Type | Public research university; member of the Russell Group[1] |
| Founded | University College Nottingham in 1881; roots in an adult education school of 1798; royal charter as the University of Nottingham in 1948[1] |
| Students | 36,460 Nottingham-based students in 2024/25 (Wikipedia)[1] |
| Campuses | UK: University Park, Jubilee Campus and the Queen’s Medical Centre; overseas: Semenyih (Malaysia) and Ningbo (China)[1] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | =97th in the world; 16th in the UK[2] |
| Home tuition, 2026/27 | £9,790 per year for UK undergraduates[3] |
| International undergraduate tuition, 2026/27 | £20,000 (Science with Foundation Year) and £24,700–£47,000 for other listed courses[3] |
| Fee increases | For international students at the UK campuses, no more than 5% or 3% above RPI, whichever is higher[6] |
| Undergraduate application | Through UCAS; institution code N84[4] |
| Postgraduate taught application | Through the university’s online application system[7] |
| English language | Course-specific; BA English and MA English Studies ask for IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0; Medicine 7.5 with no element below 7.0[8] |
| Official website | nottingham.ac.uk |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 9 November 2026.
About the University of Nottingham
The university traces its origins to an adult education school founded in 1798. University College Nottingham was established in 1881 and the institution received its royal charter as the University of Nottingham in 1948.[1] It is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British universities.[1]
In the UK it has three main sites: University Park (the main campus), Jubilee Campus and the Queen’s Medical Centre teaching hospital. It also runs campuses in Semenyih, Malaysia, and Ningbo, China.[1] There are five UK faculties: arts, engineering, medicine and health sciences, science, and social science.[1] Wikipedia counts 36,460 Nottingham-based students for 2024/25.[1]
How is the University of Nottingham ranked?
The university’s rankings page lists the QS World University Rankings 2027 position as joint 97th in the world and 16th in the UK.[2] The Tab’s list of QS 2027 results for Russell Group universities also gives Nottingham as 97th, unchanged from the year before.[9]
The same page lists other tables, among them the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026 (joint 145th in the world, 19th in the UK), ARWU 2026 (101–150) and the Complete University Guide 2027 (26th in the UK).[2] Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings.
What can you study at the University of Nottingham?
The five UK faculties cover arts, engineering, medicine and health sciences, science and social science.[1] The fee table for 2026/27 lists courses ranging from classics, English and sociology to law, economics, computer science, chemistry, pharmacy, physiotherapy, veterinary medicine and medicine.[3]
Foundation programmes exist too: the table lists a Science with Foundation Year and an Engineering and Physical Sciences foundation year, among others.[3]
How much does the University of Nottingham cost in 2026/27?
| Example courses | UK fee | International fee |
|---|---|---|
| Science with Foundation Year | £9,790 | £20,000 |
| Business and Management, Classics, English, Mathematics, Sociology | £9,790 | £24,700 |
| Law, Economics, Accountancy, Archaeology | £9,790 | £26,800 |
| Geography | £9,790 | £29,000 |
| Computer Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, most engineering and science | £9,790 | £33,000 |
| Physiotherapy, Sport Rehabilitation | £9,790 | £34,000 |
| Veterinary Medicine and Surgery | £9,790 | £41,800 |
| Medicine, Graduate Entry Medicine | £9,790 | £47,000 |
These are full-time undergraduate fees per year for 2026/27.[3] The Arts and Humanities foundation-year courses have a UK fee of £5,760 and no international fee.[3] The university’s fee page confirms the UK fee as £9,790 for 2026-27.[6]
Later years and 2027 entry
For international students at the UK campuses, the university may raise fees each year by no more than 5%, or 3% above the Retail Price Index, whichever is higher. It adds that a proposed government levy on international student fees could take the total increase above that limit.[6] The course page for BA English (2027 entry) lists £26,200 for international students, against £24,700 in the 2026/27 table; that page does not state the year of the fee.[8][3]
Postgraduate taught
Fees are per course. The MA English Studies (September 2027 start) lists £26,900 for international students and £11,600 for UK students, full-time.[10] For living costs, see our United Kingdom guide.
How do you apply to the University of Nottingham?
- Undergraduate: full-time applications go through UCAS. The university’s UCAS institution code is N84, and you can choose up to five courses, each with a course code, campus and start date.[4] A personal statement and a reference are required.[4]
- Postgraduate taught: apply through the university’s online application system. Research courses usually also need a detailed research proposal.[7]
- Part-time and foundation: these follow a different process from the standard UCAS route.[7]
We give no deadlines here because they change every year; the apply page lists them for each cycle.
Which English level do you need?
The level depends on the course. BA English (2027 entry) asks for IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0, and so does the MA English Studies.[8][10] The university’s minimum English entry policy lists three IELTS levels (6.0 with no element below 5.5; 6.5 with 6.0; 7.0 with 6.0), each paired with a final assessment of “Met English language conditions” on a pre-sessional course, and 7.5 with no element below 7.0 for Medicine.[11] Read the policy and your course page together.
Scores are valid for a maximum of two years before registration.[11]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much are international tuition fees at the University of Nottingham?
For 2026/27 undergraduates, the table lists £24,700 for many arts and social science courses, £33,000 for most science and engineering courses and £47,000 for Medicine.[3]
What is the University of Nottingham’s QS ranking?
Joint 97th in the world and 16th in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2027.[2]
Can tuition fees rise during my degree?
Yes. For international students at the UK campuses, the university may raise fees each year by up to 5% or 3% above RPI, whichever is higher.[6]
What is the UCAS code for the University of Nottingham?
N84.[4]
How do I apply for a master’s degree?
Taught courses use the university’s online application system.[7]
More about studying in United Kingdom (UK)
- United Kingdom (UK): best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
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Sources
[1] Wikipedia: University of Nottingham (history, 2024/25 student numbers and campuses)
[2] University of Nottingham: Rankings and achievements (no publication date; latest dated item is “as of July 2026”)
[3] University of Nottingham: Undergraduate tuition fees 2026/27 (page without a date; covers 2026/27)
[4] University of Nottingham: Applying for undergraduate study (UCAS) (page without a date; describes the 2027 entry cycle)
[5] University of Nottingham: Home page (address in footer) (page without a date)
[6] University of Nottingham: Fee increases 2026/27 (page without a date; covers 2026/27)
[7] University of Nottingham: How to apply (page without a date)
[8] University of Nottingham: English BA Hons (course page, 2027 entry) (page without a date)
[9] The Tab: Ranked: all 24 Russell Group universities in QS world rankings 2027 (article of 19 June 2026 (date from the URL))
[10] University of Nottingham: English Studies MA (course page) (page updated 3 July 2026; September 2027 start)
[11] University of Nottingham: Minimum English language entry requirements (Quality Manual) (content last modified 13 October 2026, version 1.2)
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