Providing exceptional research-led education and an outstanding student experience for 52,000 students, the university is consistently targeted by leading graduate employers for talented and well-rounded graduates.

The University of Nottingham delivers world-leading research that brings real-world change, transforming lives and societies, and shaping our future. It is ranked 7th in the UK for research power (according to analysis by Times Higher Education), with 100% of research recognised internationally (REF 2021), and a research portfolio, including research and research-related activity, worth £743m.

The university is ranked 108 in the world (18 in the UK) out of more than 1,000 universities in the QS World University Rankings 2025, and is a pioneer in global education with award-winning campuses and facilities in both the UK and Asia. 

A leader in innovation, entrepreneurship and commercialisation, a major industry partner and employer with over 9,000 staff in three countries, the University of Nottingham makes an annual economic contribution to the UK economy of more than £1 billion.

The university has over 320,000 alumni in 195 countries, many of whom hold positions of influence all over the world. Staff and students benefit from continuous investment in a world-class environment, which includes award-winning campuses and facilities.