Rankings of The University of Nottingham

The University of Nottingham is a government funded research university based in Nottingham, England. Their aim is to become global leaders in education and research, cultivating a culture of curiosity and ambition. The university’s main campus is located approximately half an hour’s bus ride away from Nottingham city centre, which gives students the peace and quiet they need to study while not removing them completely from metropolitan comforts.

Latest ranking updates for The University of Nottingham
  • July 2024: Webometrics Ranking Web of Universities update. The University of Nottingham achieves place 100.
  • July 2024: The University of Nottingham ranks 146 in the latest CWTS Leiden Ranking from Centre for Science and Technology Studies, Leiden University, Netherlands.
  • June 2024: Us News announced latest results of US News: Best Global Universities with The University of Nottingham in position 142.
  • June 2024: Publication of Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject (Health Sciences). Ranking position #232.
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University rankings

Historic rankings in TOP global university rankings

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Subject rankings

Agriculture

    • #14 
    • #138 
    Agriculture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Architecture, Building & Planning

    • #6 
    • #8 
    Architecture
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #9 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #10 
    Architecture
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #53 
    Architecture
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Arts Visual & Performing

    • #17 
    • #22 
    Music
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #23 
    Music
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    Music
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Business

    • #5 
    • #27 
    Business
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #151 
    Finance
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #51 
    Public Administration
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Computer Science

    • #15 
    • #19 
    Computer Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #19 
    • #24 
    Computer Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #16 
    • #176 
    Computer Science
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #25 
    • #351 
    Computer Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Education

    • #5 
    • #7 
    Education
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #14 
    Education
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #47 
    Education
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #45 
    • #58 
    Education
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #68 
    Education
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #7 
    • #90 
    Education
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #151 
    Education
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Engineering

    • #8 
    • #8 
    Aerospace Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #151 
    Biotechnology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #5 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Chemical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #6 
    Chemical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #86 
    Chemical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #142 
    Chemical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #201 
    Chemical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #13 
    Civil Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    Civil Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #18 
    Civil Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #4 
    • #76 
    Civil Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #90 
    Civil Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #98 
    Civil Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #98 
    Engineering
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #110 
    Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #182 
    Environmental Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #101 
    Materials Science
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #6 
    • #176 
    Materials Science
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #11 
    Mechanical Engineering
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #13 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #31 
    Mechanical Engineering
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #45 
    Mechanical Engineering
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #2 
    • #62 
    Mechanical Engineering
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #123 
    Mechanical Engineering
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]

Languages & Literature

    • #15 
    • #17 
    English
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #19 
    English
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #22 
    • #27 
    English
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #13 
    French
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #14 
    French
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #12 
    German
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #13 
    • #16 
    German
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #11 
    • #100 
    Linguistics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Law

    • #8 
    • #10 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #14 
    • #21 
    Law
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #33 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #6 
    • #45 
    Law
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #78 
    Law
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #13 
    • #151 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

Mathematics

    • #15 
    • #21 
    Mathematics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #27 
    Mathematics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #35 
    • #45 
    Mathematics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #151 
    Mathematics
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #451 
    Mathematics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Medicine & Health

    • #9 
    • #138 
    Dentistry
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Medicine
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #32 
    Medicine
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #34 
    Medicine
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #89 
    Medicine
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]

Natural Sciences

    • #32 
    • #45 
    Biology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #20 
    Chemistry
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #23 
    Chemistry
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #34 
    • #42 
    Chemistry
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #93 
    Chemistry
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #12 
    • #201 
    Chemistry
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #260 
    Chemistry
    Nature Index - Top Academic Institutions by Subject
    [Published 15 June, 2024]
    • #9 
    • #301 
    Chemistry
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #151 
    Geology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #18 
    • #225 
    Geology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #9 
    • #9 
    Natural Sciences
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #28 
    Physics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #201 
    Physics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #17 
    • #254 
    Physics
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]

Social Studies & Humanities

    • #11 
    • #12 
    Economics
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #13 
    Economics
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #27 
    • #33 
    Economics
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #38 
    Economics
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #18 
    • #101 
    Economics
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #16 
    • #38 
    Geography
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #37 
    • #48 
    Geography
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #20 
    • #101 
    Geography
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #19 
    History
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #24 
    • #30 
    History
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #48 
    • #56 
    History
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #61 
    History
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    History
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #21 
    Psychology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #22 
    • #30 
    Psychology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #24 
    • #36 
    Psychology
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #8 
    • #62 
    Psychology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #93 
    Psychology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #95 
    Psychology
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #151 
    Psychology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #12 
    • #83 
    Social Sciences
    NTU Rankings by Subject
    [Published 11 July, 2023]
    • #21 
    • #126 
    Social Sciences
    THE World University Rankings by Subject
    [Published 19 October, 2023]
    • #3 
    • #6 
    Social Work
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #8 
    Social Work
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #5 
    • #9 
    Social Work
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Sociology
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #17 
    • #22 
    Sociology
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #11 
    • #53 
    Sociology
    URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
    [Published 22 July, 2023]
    • #14 
    • #76 
    Sociology
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]
    • #23 
    • #151 
    Sociology
    QS World University Rankings By Subject
    [Published 10 April, 2024]
    • #8 
    • #11 
    Theology & Religious Studies
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]

Sports Science

    • #9 
    • #11 
    Sports Science
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 14 May, 2024]
    • #63 
    • #79 
    Sports Science
    The Times Good University Guide by Subject
    [Published 15 September, 2023]
    • #66 
    • #82 
    Sports Science
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]

Highest subject rankings for The University of Nottingham

Chemical Engineering The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
#5 
Engineering
Social Work The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#6 
Social Studies & Humanities
Education CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#7 
Education
Architecture CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#8 
Architecture, Building & Planning
Natural Sciences The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#9 
Natural Sciences
Law CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#10 
Law
Sports Science CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
#11 
Sports Science
German The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#12 
Languages & Literature
Computer Science The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#19 
Computer Science
Mathematics The Times Good University Guide by Subject
#21 
Mathematics

Student Ratings for The University of Nottingham

Student satisfaction
All - aggregated:
4.5 (based on 3786 student ratings)
NSS logo NSS ratings:
3.8 (based on 2726 student ratings)
google logo Google ratings:
4.5 (based on 1060 student ratings)

“I had an unforgettable academic experience here at the University of Nottingham. Both the faculty and the students are very pleasant in general, while the picturesque campus is inspiring just to look at. The level of academic excellence here is very high, and anybody who has the privilege to attend should take full advantage of this.”

About The University of Nottingham

PROS

  • The university’s campuses are described by students as stunning, due to its vibrant green surroundings.
  • Learners praise the structure of the programs at Nottingham, many commenting that they found the pace and content of the courses to be logical and reasonable.
  • Having more than 70 different sports clubs and societies, students at Nottingham say they have found it easy to make connections, and it is especially helpful for new students.

Key facts

Foundation year:
1798
Telephone:
+44 115 951 5151
Address:
University Park
NG7 2RD, Nottingham
England UK
Website:
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/
Social:
Nobel prize laureates:
Sir Peter Mansfield (The University of Nottingham, 2003)
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NSS Aggregate Student reviews

Below you see the results of The University of Nottingham for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall student satisfaction
76 /100
2726 total respondents
Chart Data
Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

THE Student Experience Survey by Times Higher Education

Times Higher Education has surveyed 20251 undergraduate students in the UK about their study experience. 416 students of The University of Nottingham participated in the survey.

Below you'll find the results for each of the survey questions for The University of Nottingham in comparison to the average for all UK universities.

Overall score: 80.4

Chart Data
Source: Times Higher Education Student Experience Survey 2018
Data is from 2018 which was the last year for which the survey was published. Survey was discontinued after 2018. Details of Methodology

Student composition of The University of Nottingham

Students by level of study Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
undergraduates:
27810
postgraduates:
7620
Total:
35430
Students by subject Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
Biosciences:
3390
Business and Management:
3265
Medicine (Non-Specific):
2590
Mechanical Engineering:
1960
Nursing and Midwifery:
1835
Computing:
1425
Economics:
1335
Mathematical Sciences:
1330
Veterinary Sciences:
1280
Law:
1255
Psychology:
1230
Languages and Area Studies :
1150
Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmacy:
1070
History:
1040
Architecture, Building and Planning:
1025
Politics:
990
Chemistry:
990
Education and Teaching:
915
Sociology:
905
English Studies:
865
Geography, Earth and Environmental Studies:
820
Physics and Astronomy:
800
Electrical And Electronic Engineering:
750
Chemical, Process & Energy Engineering:
745
Philosophy:
465
Civil Engineering:
430
Classics:
315
Engineering (Non-Specific):
250
Social Policy:
200
Theology and Religious Studies:
140
Performing Arts:
120
Agriculture, Food and Related Studies:
90
Archaeology:
40
Foreign students by nationality Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023
China:
2630
Hong Kong (Special Administrative Region of China):
325
Saudi Arabia:
295
India:
295
Malaysia:
285
Thailand:
215
Nigeria:
195
Turkey:
165
United Arab Emirates:
165
Kuwait:
160
Singapore:
130
Jordan:
90
Oman:
85
Egypt:
85
Indonesia:
80
Pakistan:
80
United States:
80
Korea (South):
65
Kenya:
65
Taiwan:
60
Ghana:
50
Bangladesh:
50
Mexico:
45
Vietnam:
40
Switzerland:
35
Russia:
35
Canada:
30
Qatar:
30
Bahrain:
30
Chile:
25
Brunei:
20
Iran:
20
Libya:
20
Sri Lanka:
20
Azerbaijan:
20
South Africa:
20
Sudan:
20
Lebanon:
15
Iraq:
15
Brazil:
15
Uganda:
15
Japan:
15
Norway:
15
Kazakhstan:
15
Morocco:
10
Tanzania:
10
Algeria:
10
Zimbabwe:
10
Trinidad and Tobago:
10
Macao (Special Administrative Region of China):
10
Zambia:
10
Australia:
10
Venezuela:
5
Ecuador:
5
Peru:
5
Colombia:
5
Bolivia:
5
Barbados:
5
Argentina:
5
Bermuda:
5
Jamaica:
5
St Kitts and Nevis:
5
Namibia:
5
Cyprus (Non-European Union):
5
Serbia:
5
Ukraine:
5
Botswana:
5
Cameroon:
5
Ethiopia:
5
Malawi:
5
Mauritius:
5
Occupied Palestinian Territories {formerly West Ba:
5
Rwanda:
5
Tunisia:
5
Cambodia:
5
Maldives:
5
Myanmar (Burma):
5
Nepal:
5
Philippines:
5
New Zealand:
5
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on January 2023

Campuses of The University of Nottingham

University Park Campus
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