Rankings
How every major ranking places the University of Nottingham. Lower is better.
Strongest subjects in the QS subject rankings (2025):
Postgraduate courses by field
Number of courses and typical yearly tuition for international students.
| Field | Courses | Typical fee | Courses in Course Explorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanities & languages | 9 | $34,678 | See → |
| Arts, design & creative studies | 8 | $34,678 | See → |
| Engineering & technology | 6 | $44,441 | See → |
| Public health & allied health | 6 | $34,678 | See → |
| Life sciences & biotechnology | 3 | $32,725 | See → |
| Education & teaching | 2 | $34,678 | See → |
| Medicine & clinical health | 2 | $32,725 | See → |
| Psychology | 2 | $34,678 | See → |
| Computer science & data technology | 1 | $41,479 | See → |
| Economics, finance & accounting | 1 | $50,502 | See → |
| Environment, sustainability & agriculture | 1 | $45,519 | See → |
| Social sciences | 1 | $34,678 | See → |
Costs and entry
10 courses mention scholarships. 2 publish an application deadline for international students.
Jobs after studying at the University of Nottingham
The job market for the University of Nottingham's biggest fields, and how graduates stay to work in the UK.
Questions students ask
How much does a postgraduate course at the University of Nottingham cost?
Typical tuition for international students is about $34,678 a year; half of the University of Nottingham's postgraduate courses with a published fee cost between $34,678 and $39,998. Most courses last 3 years. Fees vary by field: economics, finance & accounting courses are typically $50,502, life sciences & biotechnology $32,725.
How is the University of Nottingham ranked?
The University of Nottingham is ranked #97 by QS (2026), #145 by Times Higher Education (2026) and #101–150 by ARWU (2025) in the world. In the UK it is #26 in the Complete University Guide (2026) and #51 in the Guardian University Guide (2026). Its strongest QS subjects include Pharmacy & Pharmacology (#12) and Veterinary Science (#47).
What IELTS score does the University of Nottingham need for a postgraduate course?
Most postgraduate courses (13 of the 30 that list it) ask for IELTS 7 overall with no band below 6.0.
How many postgraduate courses does the University of Nottingham offer?
42 postgraduate courses across 12 fields; the largest are humanities & languages (9), arts, design & creative studies (8) and engineering & technology (6).
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Updated 6 August 2026. Courses and fees from the University of Nottingham's own course pages; fees converted to US dollars. Rankings: QS World University Rankings 2026, Times Higher Education 2026, ARWU 2025, Complete University Guide 2026, Guardian University Guide 2026, QS subject rankings 2025. Always confirm fees and requirements on the university's website.