University of Nottingham: Top 100 Globally, Third Most Targeted by UK Employers

• 97th QS World University Rankings 2026 (up from 108th in 2025)
• 131–140 Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2026
• 7th in the UK Research Power (REF 2021)
• 100% research internationally recognised; 90% world-leading REF 2021
• Russell Group Member

• Sports University of the Year Times and Sunday Times 2024

Academic Requirements

• Undergraduate: Equivalent to UK A-levels. For Indian students: 80–85% in Class 12 (CBSE / ISC). Medicine and Veterinary programmes require significantly higher, typically 90%+.
• Postgraduate: Relevant bachelor’s degree. 2:1 equivalent or better for most programmes, approximately 60–65% overall. MBA requires a minimum of 3 years of post-graduation work experience + interview.
• PhD: Strong academic record; research proposal; confirmed Nottingham supervisor

English Requirements

IELTS

• Most Programmes: 0–6.5, no band below 5.5
• Medicine / Law / MBA: 5–7.0, no band below 6.0
  

TOEFL iBT

• Most Programmes: 79–88
• Medicine / Law / MBA: 88–100
  

PTE Academic

• Most Programmes: 54–61
• Medicine / Law / MBA: 61–67

NOTE: If your English score is below the requirement, Nottingham offers Pre-Sessional English courses on campus, a direct pathway into your degree without needing to leave Nottingham or reapply elsewhere.

Documents Required

• Certified academic transcripts and certificates
• Valid passport copy
• English language test results
• Personal statement
• Academic references (postgraduate)
• CV / Résumé (postgraduate and MBA)
• Work experience letter (MBA minimum 3 years required)
• Research proposal and supervisor confirmation (PhD only)

When to Apply?

Undergraduate

• Apply Through: UCAS
• Deadline: 31 January 2026
  

Medicine / Veterinary

• Apply Through: UCAS
• Deadline: 15 October 2025 (earlier)

Postgraduate Taught

• Apply Through: Nottingham Direct
• Deadline: 3 August 2026 for a September 2026 start
  

Postgraduate Research

• Apply Through: Nottingham Direct
• Deadline: 17 August 2026 for October 2026 start

NOTE: There is no application fee at the University of Nottingham. Postgraduate applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Apply early to maximise your scholarship chances and secure accommodation.

Tuition Fees

BA / BSc Arts, Social Sciences, Humanities: £22,000 – £25,500 (₹23.5L – ₹27.3L)

BEng / MEng Engineering: £25,500 – £32,000 (₹27.3L – ₹34.2L)

BSc Computer Science / IT: £24,000 – £30,000 (₹25.7L – ₹32.1L)

MBChB (Medicine 5 years): £36,000 – £43,000 (₹38.5L – ₹46L)

MBA (1 year): £28,000 – £32,000 (₹29.9L – ₹34.2L)

MSc Business, Finance, Data Science, Marketing: £22,600 – £30,000 (₹24.2L – ₹32.1L)

MSc Engineering, Computer Science: £22,600 – £32,000 (₹24.2L – ₹34.2L)

MSc Health, Physiotherapy, Public Health: £22,600 – £28,000 (₹24.2L – ₹29.9L)

LLB / LLM: £22,600 – £26,500 (₹24.2L – ₹28.4L)

PhD (with scholarship): Often fully funded

Living Costs in Nottingham

Nottingham is considered one of the UK’s more affordable major student cities, offering a lower cost of living compared to destinations like London and several other large UK hubs. International students can expect estimated annual living expenses of around £9,600 – £14,400 (approximately ₹10.3L – ₹15.4L), depending on accommodation and lifestyle choices.

For the UK Student Visa, applicants studying outside London must show proof of maintenance funds worth £1,334 per month for 9 months, totalling £12,006 (approximately ₹12.8L). These funds must remain in your bank account for at least 28 consecutive days before submitting your visa application, ensuring you are financially prepared for your stay in the UK.

What Scholarships Can You Get?

South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award

• £4,000 – £8,000 off tuition
• Indian (and South Asian) students applying for a full-time master’s degree. Apply after receiving your offer. Competitive based on academic merit.

International Excellence Undergraduate Award

• £2,000 – £5,000 off tuition
• High-achieving international UG students. Apply after receiving your offer. Merit-based.

Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship

• 50% or 100% of master’s tuition fees
• Outstanding students from Africa and developing Commonwealth nations (check eligibility for Indian students). Founded in 2001. A separate application is required.

Halford Scholarship Programme

• £7,500/year
• Merit-based award for select international students. Deadline: 15 May 2026.

PhD Excellence Scholarships

• Partial tuition fee waiver
• International students entering PhD programmes. Applied through a research application.

International Sporting Excellence Award

• Partial tuition contribution
• International students who compete at the regional or national level in their sport.

Chevening Scholarship (UK Govt)

• Full funding for tuition, living, and flights
• Outstanding Indians with leadership potential. Apply at chevening.org each autumn.

Commonwealth Scholarship

• Full funding
• Students from eligible Commonwealth countries. Apply via the Commonwealth Scholarship Commission.

GREAT Scholarship (British Council)

• £10,000 off tuition
• Indian students applying to eligible postgraduate programmes at partner UK universities. Check the British Council Study UK website.

NOTE for Indian Students: The South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award (£4,000–£8,000) is Nottingham’s dedicated scholarship for Indian and South Asian students pursuing a master’s degree. It requires a separate application after receiving your offer, so apply to your programme early, get your offer letter, and then apply for the scholarship promptly. The Halford Scholarship (£7,500/year) has a deadline of 15 May 2026.

You need a UK Student Visa (Subclass 4) to study at Nottingham.

How to Apply?

1. Receive your CAS letter from Nottingham.
2. Show £12,006 in your bank for 28+ consecutive days
3. Complete a TB test at an approved UK Visas clinic
4. Apply at gov.uk/student-visa, pay £490 + IHS
5. Book biometrics at VFS Global in India
6. Travel to Nottingham once the visa is granted

After graduation, apply for the UK Graduate Route visa, with 2 years of open work rights anywhere in the UK (3 years for PhD graduates). No job offer required.

Nottingham University’s University Park campus is widely regarded as one of the most beautiful in the UK. It has 300 acres of landscaped grounds, a lake, award-winning architecture, and facilities that include a state-of-the-art sports centre, swimming pool, climbing wall, and David Ross Sports Village. The Jubilee campus, a 10-minute bike ride away, is home to Business and Law with striking modern architecture.

Nottingham city centre is a 15-minute tram ride away. It is affordable, lively, and genuinely student-friendly with over 50 international and cultural societies on campus, 200+ student clubs and societies, and 70+ sports clubs. The Indian student community is well-established and active. London is 90 minutes by train, making weekend travel easy and practical.

The average salary of Nottingham graduates is £33,000/year – very high for a non-London university. As one of the three most sought-after UK universities by employers, Nottingham graduates have access to graduate schemes with the likes of Deloitte, PwC, Jaguar Land Rover, PepsiCo, Siemens, Unilever, and the Walt Disney Company, which hire students from Nottingham directly.

Nottingham University is the first 2 Russell Group university in work experience rankings (Rate My Placement 2024), which means that students have active support for their internships and placements. Nottingham’s Careers and Employability Service provides students with one-on-one advice and helps them get hired. Graduates from Nottingham benefit from 2 years of post-study work visa – the Graduate Route – and can find employment in a new job and convert their connections within the employer network into a full-fledged career in two years.

Choosing the right programme at the University of Nottingham, keeping track of scholarship deadlines, and navigating the UK Student Visa process all require careful planning and attention to detail. With multiple course options, application requirements, and timelines involved, having the right support can make your study abroad journey much smoother.

My Study Offers, a free global education platform for students, helps end-to-end guidance tailored for Indian students at every stagefrom selecting the most suitable Nottingham programme and maximising scholarship opportunities to preparing strong applications and successfully securing a UK Student Visa. With expert support and a student-focused approach, the entire process becomes simpler, more organised, and stress-free.

1. Is the University of Nottingham good for Indian students?

Yes. It is a Russell Group university ranked 97th globally (QS 2026), the third most targeted UK university by top employers, and offers a dedicated South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award (£4,000–£8,000) for Indian students. It has one of the UK’s most beautiful campuses and a large, active Indian student community.

2. How much are tuition fees at Nottingham for international students?

Undergraduate fees range from £22,000–£43,000/year (₹23.5L–₹46L). Postgraduate fees range from £22,600–£32,000/year (₹24.2L–₹34.2L). MBA costs approximately £28,000–£32,000/year.

3. Is there a scholarship for Indian students at Nottingham?

Yes. The South Asia Postgraduate Excellence Award offers £4,000–£8,000 off master’s tuition for Indian students. Apply after receiving your offer. The Halford Scholarship (£7,500/year) has a deadline of 15 May 2026. Chevening and GREAT scholarships are also available.

4. What makes Nottingham stand out among Russell Group universities?

Three things: research power (7th in the UK, REF 2021), employer targeting (the third most targeted by UK top employers), and campus quality (University Park consistently rated one of the UK’s most beautiful). Its global campus network in Malaysia and China also gives it a genuinely international footprint.

5. What IELTS score does Nottingham require?

IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5) for most programmes. Medicine, Law, and MBA require 6.5–7.0. TOEFL and PTE are accepted. Pre-sessional English courses are available on campus.

6. Does Nottingham have campuses outside the UK?

Yes, fully established campuses in Malaysia (Semenyih) and China (Ningbo). Students can choose to start at one campus and transfer credits. The UK campus in Nottingham remains the main hub for most international students.