University · Nottingham, United Kingdom

University of Nottingham

A UK research university that received its Royal Charter in 1948, with its main campus at University Park in Nottingham and campuses in Malaysia and China. Ranked 97th in the QS World University Rankings 2027.

Trent Building, University Park campus
Trent Building, University Park campus · Photo: mattbuck (CC BY-SA 3.0) · source

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In numbers

University of Nottingham at a glance

36,491Students (UK)2024/25
23.9%International students2024/25
150+Countries represented
3,00,000+Alumni
97rankQS World University Rankings2027
Ranking trend

QS World University Rankings, 2023–2027

2023#1142025#1082026#972027#97

Higher on the chart = better rank.

What students say

From official student surveys

88.0%Teaching on my course (positivity, all undergraduates)National Student Survey 2026
89.6%Academic supportNational Student Survey 2026
77.7%Assessment and feedbackNational Student Survey 2026
78.5%Student voiceNational Student Survey 2026
Cost

Fees, in your currency and in rupees

LevelTuitionIn rupeesFor
UGGBP 26,200 – GBP 48,900 / yearabout ₹33.3 lakh – ₹62.2 lakhinternational, 2027/28 (Business and Management £26,200; Economics £27,600; Computer Science and Mechanical Engineering £33,500; Medicine £48,900)
PGGBP 34,000 – GBP 37,600 / yearabout ₹43.3 lakh – ₹47.8 lakhinternational taught master's, 2027/28 (most engineering MSc £34,000; Computer Science, Data Science, Management MSc and MBA £34,800; Accounting and Finance / Finance and Investment MSc £37,600)

Rupee figures at ₹127.23 per GBP (2026-10-30). Living costs: see Study in United Kingdom.

Can I get in?

Entry requirements for Indian students

After Class 12 (UG)
Class XII, average of best four subjects. CBSE/CISCE and Maharashtra: AAA = 90%, AAB = 87%, ABB = 84% (A*AA = 93%). Other State Boards: 95% / 92% / 89%. West Bengal: 80% / 77% / 74%. Example: Computer Science BSc asks AAA (AAB with A in computer science). India is eligible for international contextual offers (usually one grade lower).
After a degree (PG)
Tier 1 Indian universities: 2:1 = 60%, 2:2 = 55% (CGPA 6.0 / 5.5 on 10). Tier 2: 2:1 = 65%, 2:2 = 60% (CGPA 6.5 / 6.0 on 10). Most MSc courses listed ask for a 2:1.
IELTS
6.5 overall, no less than 6.0 in any element (Computer Science BSc, Advanced CS MSc, Data Science MSc)
WAIVER
CBSE/CISCE Class XII English: 70% = IELTS 6.0, 75% = 6.5, 80% = 7.0, 85% = 7.5. State boards not accepted. Degrees from selected Indian universities (e.g. IITs, Anna University, University of Delhi) accepted for master's.
Tests
Not required for the programmes listed
Courses

Popular programmes with Indian students

  • Computer Science BSc (Hons)UG · 3 years · Intake: September
  • Economics BSc (Hons)UG
  • Mechanical Engineering BEng/MEngUG
  • Advanced Computer Science (or AI) MScPG · 12 months · Intake: September
  • Data Science MScPG · 12 months · Intake: September
  • Business and Management MScPG
  • MBAPG
Funding

Scholarships

  • International Excellence Scholarship£5,000 · International UG students with AAA or international equivalent (automatic)
  • South Asia Undergraduate / Postgraduate Excellence AwardListed on the India page; amount not shown
After you graduate

Work after study

UK Graduate visa: 2 years for bachelor's/master's graduates applying on or before 31 December 2026, 18 months for applications from 1 January 2027; 3 years after a PhD (gov.uk).

Life there

Life in Nottingham

The main campus, University Park, is in Nottingham; the university says many students spend around £800 to £1,200 a month including accommodation, food and transport. Nottingham is a UNESCO City of Literature.

  • Did you know? Nottingham has been a UNESCO City of Literature since 2015.
  • Did you know? The original University College building was opened in 1881 by Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany.
  • Did you know? Nottingham was the first UK university to open a campus in China.
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Real questions

What students, parents and teachers ask

Students ask

What do I need for Computer Science BSc?

AAA (about 90% CBSE best four) and IELTS 6.5 with no element below 6.0.

Which master's courses run for 12 months?

Advanced Computer Science (or AI) MSc and Data Science MSc are 12 months full-time, starting September.

How do students rate teaching?

88% of undergraduates were positive about teaching in the 2026 National Student Survey.

Parents ask

What will a year cost?

Computer Science BSc is £33,500 (2027/28); the university says students spend about £800-£1,200 a month to live.

How many international students are there?

8,725, about 24% of 36,491 students in 2024/25.

Can my child work after the degree?

Graduate visa: 2 years if applying by 31 Dec 2026, 18 months from 1 Jan 2027.

Teachers ask

How does Nottingham read Class XII marks?

Average of the four highest-graded subjects; CBSE/CISCE AAA = 90%.

Are State Boards treated differently?

Yes: most State Boards need 95% for AAA; West Bengal 80%; Maharashtra same as CBSE.

Can Indian students get a lower offer?

India is eligible for international contextual offers, usually one grade lower.

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