Www.nottingham.ac.uk/international Welcome to the University of Nottingham Dr Ceri Gorton

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Welcome to the University of Nottingham

Dr Ceri Gorton


The University of Nottingham

• Ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide and in the Top 10 UK universities for research.

• Member of the prestigious Russell Group and Universitas 21 group, which unites research universities from across the world (including McGill!).

• One of the UK’s most popular universities (applications per place) • Over 30,000 registered students

• 7,000 international students, representing over 140 countries • Over 400 degree courses



• Centre of England – ‘East Midlands’

• Excellent transport links– 1.5 – 2 hours by train to London– 4 hours to Paris/Brussels– Nottingham East Midlands Airport– Europe on your doorstep

• Vibrant cosmopolitan city

• Hiking and heritage– Explore the Peak District National Park

and Sherwood Forest

– Visit Chatsworth House



• Campus environment

• Close to city centre

• Free hopper bus network



University Park Campus • Law & Social Sciences, Science, Arts, Engineering• 12 halls of residence• Main sports centre and pool

Jubilee Campus• Business School, Computer Science, IT, Education• 2 halls of residence

Sutton Bonington Campus• 15km south of Nottingham• Food sciences, Biosciences, Agricultural science• Own halls of residence and sports facilities



30 departments rated ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Assessment (QAA), including:

• Arts – American & Canadian Studies, Archaeology, History, English Studies, Modern Languages & Cultures

• Business, Law & Social Sciences – Business, Economics, Geography, Law, Politics, Sociology and Social Sciences

• Engineering – Civil, Chemical, Electrical & Electronic, Mechanical, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering

• Sciences – Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Pharmacy, Psychology



Studying at Nottingham

• Flexible modular system allowing a combination of subjects

• Flexible study periods – Autumn Semester (Sept-Jan), Spring

Semester (Jan-June), Full Year (Sept-June) or Split Year (Jan-Jan)

• Students take 60 credits for one semester or 120 for the full

academic year

• Assessment can be by exam, essay, project, presentation or group work

• Exams in January and June


The University of NottinghamAccommodation guaranteed to all

exchange students

• Catered Halls (on campus)– University Park– Jubilee Campus

• Self catered apartments (off campus)– Broadgate Park– Raleigh Park– St Peter's Court

• Private accommodation off campus (Unipol)



Life On campus

• Catered and self catered halls with 24-hour security• On campus doctors and dentists, chaplaincy and counselling• Lakeside Arts Centre – exhibitions, theatre music and restaurant• Shops, Students’ Union, Cafes• Sports Centre, pool, gym and sports pitches


Our Promise to you

• Free coach pick up from London Heathrow airport

• Free welcome programme

• Guaranteed University Accommodation

• Provision for English Language Courses

• Dedicated International Office support team

• International Students’ Bureau

• Active Students Union with 225 societies and 65 sports clubs












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Www.nottingham.ac.uk/international Welcome to the University of Nottingham Dr Ceri Gorton