🏅 QS World Rank #97
University of Nottingham — Full Profile & Ranking 2026
A UK university with its own campuses in China and Malaysia — QS World Rankings 2027 (joint #97)
The University of Nottingham is a public research university in England with campuses in Nottingham, Ningbo (China) and Semenyih (Malaysia). In the QS World University Rankings 2027 (published June 2026) it is joint 97th. This guide covers its schools, admission, 2026/27 international fees, scholarships, advice for applicants from Pakistan and the questions applicants ask most.
University of Nottingham Overview
The University of Nottingham traces its history to 1881, when University College Nottingham opened. It received its Royal Charter as a university in 1948. Its UK campuses include University Park, with a lake and large green spaces, plus Jubilee, King’s Meadow and Sutton Bonington.
Nottingham also runs campuses in Ningbo, China and in Semenyih near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and describes itself as a global university. Sir Peter Mansfield, who shared the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for MRI, worked at Nottingham.
University of Nottingham Rankings — QS World University Rankings 2027
The University of Nottingham is joint 97th in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) in June 2026.
This is a QS-specific result, not one universal ranking. Times Higher Education, U.S. News and ARWU use different methods and can order universities differently.
Source: QS TopUniversities (QS World University Rankings 2027, 18 June 2026).
Key Strengths & Programs
Nottingham is known for:
- Pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences
- Engineering, including chemical, mechanical and civil engineering
- Medicine and health sciences
- Business and economics, through Nottingham University Business School
- Magnetic resonance and imaging research, the home of Mansfield’s MRI work
- Overseas campuses in China and Malaysia
This page does not quote subject ranks. Check the current QS subject tables for exact positions.
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Admission Requirements
UK undergraduate applicants apply through UCAS. International applicants also use UCAS for most courses, and require evidence of English. Confirm each course page on the official site.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Application | Undergraduate: through UCAS. Postgraduate: directly to the university |
| Offers | Typical offers depend on the course. Check the course page for current entry requirements |
| English | International applicants need proof of English proficiency. Check the required scores for your course |
| Medicine and pharmacy | These courses have extra requirements, and medicine uses admissions tests. Check the course page |
| Documents | Transcripts, references and a personal statement for undergraduate applicants |
| Visa | A UK Student visa is required for most international students |
University of Nottingham Acceptance Rate
Nottingham does not publish one acceptance rate for international applicants, so this page does not quote one. The old “about 68%” figure was not tied to a source. Medicine, pharmacy and veterinary courses are the most competitive.
Practical Application Checklist
- Choose your programme and read its entry and language requirements
- Check the application deadline for your intake
- Book an English (or other required) language test
- Prepare transcripts, identification and any required documents
- Apply and accept your offer
- Meet the visa or residence-permit conditions for your destination
- Plan funding for tuition and living costs
- Verify every date, fee and requirement on the University of Nottingham’s official website before submitting
Tuition & Costs
Nottingham’s 2026/27 international undergraduate fees are listed per course. Examples (annual fees):
- Arts, humanities, business and most social sciences: £24,700 (Economics, Accountancy and Law: £26,800)
- Mathematics and Statistics: £24,700
- Most sciences, including Computer Science, Physics and Chemistry: £33,000
- Engineering (most courses): £33,000
- Pharmacy (MPharm), Nursing and Biomedical Sciences: £33,000
- Veterinary Medicine and Surgery: £41,800
- Medicine (BMBS): £47,000
Fees can vary by course, and living costs are extra. The old range of £25,000 to £35,000 did not cover medicine or veterinary courses.
Source: University of Nottingham 2026/27 undergraduate fees. Fees, dates and rules change each year.
Scholarships & Financial Aid
- International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: Nottingham lists this award for high-achieving international undergraduates. We could not confirm the current amount, so check the university’s scholarship page.
- Other awards: Nottingham also lists faculty-level and postgraduate scholarships. We could not confirm the old “Development Scholarships” and “Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship for Research Excellence” names for this year.
- External funding: see our guide to fully funded scholarships for 2027.
University of Nottingham for Pakistani Students
Pakistani applicants apply as international students:
- English: prepare an accepted English test. Our IELTS preparation guides can help
- Budget: plan for the full tuition and UK living costs
- Visa: a UK Student visa is required after your offer
- Campus choice: Nottingham also has campuses in China and Malaysia, which have their own fees and rules
Campus & Student Life
- University Park is a green campus with a lake, about two miles from the city centre
- Jubilee Campus has modern buildings and Sutton Bonington hosts agricultural and veterinary science
- Nottingham is a mid-sized English city with a large student population
- The Ningbo (China) and Semenyih (Malaysia) campuses give an international option
Research & Career Opportunities
- Nottingham is research-intensive, with strong pharmacy, engineering and medicine
- The East Midlands has manufacturing, healthcare, pharmaceutical and retail employers
- Graduates work in healthcare, engineering, finance, research and business
- The university does not guarantee employment, salary or visa outcomes
Notable Alumni
- D. H. Lawrence, the novelist, studied at University College Nottingham from 1906 to 1908
- Sir Peter Mansfield, Nobel laureate for MRI, worked at the university
- Sir Clive Granger, Nobel laureate in economics (2003), studied and taught at Nottingham
Contact & Location
University of Nottingham
University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, United Kingdom
Official website: nottingham.ac.uk
Use the contact details on the official site for admissions questions, as email addresses and phone numbers change.
Frequently Asked Questions
The University of Nottingham holds joint 97th place in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published in June 2026.
Yes. It operates campuses in Ningbo, China and in Semenyih, Malaysia.
Nottingham is well known for pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Check the current subject rankings for exact positions.
It is best known for pharmacy, engineering, medicine and business, and for its overseas campuses.
Examples are £24,700 for most arts and business courses, £33,000 for most sciences and engineering, and £47,000 for medicine.
Sir Peter Mansfield, who shared the 2003 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for MRI, worked at Nottingham.
Yes. He studied at University College Nottingham, the university’s predecessor, from 1906 to 1908.
Yes. Nottingham is a member of the Russell Group of research-intensive UK universities.
Yes. Pakistani applicants apply as international students, usually through UCAS for undergraduate study.
Check the University of Nottingham’s official pages at nottingham.ac.uk. Fees, deadlines and rules can change.
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Disclaimer: This page is based on the QS World University Rankings 2027, University of Nottingham’s official pages, and other publicly available sources, last checked in October 2026. Fees, rankings, deadlines, and admission rules change, and no admission, funding, visa, or employment outcome is guaranteed. Always verify current details directly with the university before applying.