🏹University of Nottingham

Nottingham, UK

QS World 2026 · #108

A Russell Group university with genuine international campuses in China and Malaysia.

About Nottingham

Nottingham runs full satellite campuses in Ningbo, China and Semenyih, Malaysia in addition to its UK base — a rare setup that lets students transfer between campuses during their degree. It's particularly strong in Pharmacy, one of the UK's few dedicated Pharmacy degrees in this database.

Why students choose it

  • Genuine satellite campuses in China and Malaysia, not just exchange partnerships
  • One of the UK's few dedicated Pharmacy degrees
  • Large, parkland-style campus

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Typical entry grades

AAA (A Level)  ·  IB 36

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

£28,000–£38,000/yr

high tier for UK — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Nottingham

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Nottingham's financial aid office.

Beyond government-level awards, most UK universities offer their own merit-based international scholarships — commonly a partial tuition reduction for strong A-Level/IB/IGCSE results, sometimes auto-considered from your application and sometimes requiring a short separate form.

  • Chevening Scholarships: UK government-funded, fully-funded, for one-year Master's study — highly competitive, open to students from eligible countries with leadership potential.
  • Commonwealth Scholarships: For citizens of Commonwealth countries, mainly postgraduate, funded by the UK government.
  • University international merit scholarships: Widely offered across Russell Group and other universities — typically a tuition-fee reduction for high entry grades, often renewable each year of study.

Chevening and Commonwealth are postgraduate-only. For undergraduate applicants, the university-specific merit scholarships are usually the more relevant route.

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Popular courses

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Medicine

⏱️ Typical duration: 5–6 years where entered straight from school (UK, Ireland, Australia, NZ, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong); typically a 4-year postgraduate MD entered after a Bachelor's (US, Canada)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry + Biology · UCAT · Interview (MMI)

Pharmacy

⏱️ Typical duration: 4 years (MPharm) where entered straight from school; typically a 4-year postgraduate PharmD after 2+ years of pre-pharmacy study (US)

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Typical entry: Requires Chemistry

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3 years (4 years in Scotland)

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics · TMUA / ESAT (top universities)

Durations are typical for UK — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
September
Typical deadline
Late January (equal consideration deadline)
Note
Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry.

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0)

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Nottingham FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Nottingham as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Nottingham?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Nottingham expects around AAA at A Level or 36 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Nottingham's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Nottingham's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Nottingham cost for international students?

International tuition at Nottingham typically falls in the £28,000–£38,000/yr range (high tier for UK). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Nottingham's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Nottingham?

Nottingham follows UK's typical intake calendar: September, with applications generally due late january (equal consideration deadline). Oxford, Cambridge and most Medicine / Dentistry / Veterinary Science courses close earlier — 15 October the year before entry. Always verify the exact date on Nottingham's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Nottingham?

UK universities, including Nottingham, typically ask international applicants for 6.5 overall (no band below 6.0). Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Nottingham known for?

A Russell Group university with genuine international campuses in China and Malaysia. Nottingham runs full satellite campuses in Ningbo, China and Semenyih, Malaysia in addition to its UK base — a rare setup that lets students transfer between campuses during their degree. It's particularly strong in Pharmacy, one of the UK's few dedicated Pharmacy degrees in this database.

Can I apply to Nottingham with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Nottingham accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free UK University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Nottingham and every other UK university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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