A public research university that gained university status in 1992, with roots in Nottingham Government School of Design (1843). Known for its strong links with industry, teaching quality, and high levels of student satisfaction.
Address: 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, NG1 4FQ, England, United Kingdom
Art and Design, Business, Law
Domains taught:
- AI and Machine Learning, Data Analytics, Engineering, Industrial Design, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
- Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
- Public
Partnerships:
Extensive partnerships with local, national, and international businesses (e.g. Experian, Boots, Santander) for placements, projects, and research. Strong focus on employability and apprenticeships.
Research:
Applied research with impact in areas such as art and design (Bonfiglioli Innovation Hub), sustainable futures, health and wellbeing, and safe and inclusive communities. Growing research in smart materials and medical technologies.
Famous Alumnis:
Shane Meadows, Matt Berry, Nick Park (honorary), Vicky McClure (honorary)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
4100
Current students***:
37000
Foreign students***:
15%
Cumulative former students***:
205000
Pros
Excellent teaching quality (TEF Gold), strong industry links and graduate employability, vibrant city location, outstanding student support, award-winning sustainability initiatives.
Cons
Lower research intensity than University of Nottingham, more focused on applied learning and vocational pathways, large student population.
Best For
Students seeking high-quality teaching, strong career prospects, and a practical approach to learning, especially in creative, business, and professional fields, in a lively city.
- Design for Sustainability, Innovation, Project Management, Quality Management, Sustainable Development, User-Centered Design
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
- known locally
- known locally and internationally
- is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
- is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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