The University of Nottingham is a large Russell Group university with campuses in Nottingham, Malaysia and China, and a reputation built on research, teaching quality and graduate employability. Its main University Park campus is one of the most attractive in the UK, and the city of Nottingham is a compact, affordable student city in the East Midlands. For Pakistani students, Nottingham offers a strong all-round UK degree at a lower cost than London or the south-east.
At a glance
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Nottingham, East Midlands, England |
| Type | Public research university (Russell Group), founded 1881 |
| International UG tuition 2026-27 | About £24,700–£33,000 a year (Medicine £47,000) |
| Home UG tuition 2026-27 | £9,790 a year |
| Application | UCAS; equal consideration 13 January 2027; fee £34.50 |
| Tuition deposit | £3,000–£5,000 after accepting the offer |
| English requirement | IELTS 6.5 overall (typical; varies by course) |
Fees and costs
Nottingham prices international tuition per course rather than per band. For 2026-27, undergraduate international fees run from about £24,700 a year for classroom-based courses such as Business and Management (£24,700) and Ancient History (£24,700), through £26,800 for Accountancy, to £33,000 a year for laboratory-based courses such as Computer Science, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry and Aerospace Engineering. Medicine (BMBS) is £47,000 a year. Postgraduate taught master's degrees run about £25,750–£37,500 a year, with Finance and the MBA at the top of the band. The January 2027 intake is billed at the 2026-27 rate; the September 2027 intake moves to the 2027-28 rate, which is expected to be roughly 7% higher. Living costs in Nottingham are moderate — the visa maintenance figure outside London is £1,203 a month from 30 November 2026.
Popular programmes
Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, Economics, Business Management, Law, Pharmacy, Medicine and Psychology are the most popular choices. Nottingham is particularly strong in engineering, pharmacy and veterinary science, and its Malaysia campus offers the same University of Nottingham degree at lower fees for students who want the brand without the UK living costs. Most undergraduate degrees run for three years (four with a placement year or a year abroad), and Medicine runs for five years.
Admission
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Nottingham asks for A-level grades typically in the ABB–AAA range depending on the course, with the equivalent for Pakistani students usually around 85% in FSc or the matching A-level grades. The university considers the four best-scored subjects in Class XII for Indian and Pakistani boards, and the exact percentage floor depends on the board and the course. English requirements are typically IELTS 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, rising to 7.0–7.5 for Law, Medicine and some others. After accepting an offer, international students pay a tuition deposit of £3,000–£5,000 before the visa is issued.
Scholarships
Nottingham offers a range of international scholarships, including regional excellence awards and sports scholarships, usually worth £2,000–£8,000 a year against tuition. They are partial awards, not full funding. Postgraduate students should also consider Chevening and the Commonwealth Scholarship for full funding — both 2027-28 cycles closed in October 2026, so plan for the 2028-29 round.
FAQ
How much is Nottingham tuition? About £24,700–£33,000 a year for international undergraduates in 2026-27, depending on the course; Medicine is £47,000.
When does the September 2027 intake start? Teaching starts in late September 2027. UCAS applications are open now, with equal consideration on 13 January 2027.
Is Nottingham affordable? Yes, relative to the UK average. Rents and living costs in Nottingham are well below London, and the university's own accommodation is competitively priced for first-year students.
Figures checked 2026-11-05: international undergraduate fees £24,700–£33,000 for 2026-27 (University of Nottingham official fee schedule); Medicine £47,000; postgraduate taught £25,750–£37,500; tuition deposit £3,000–£5,000; home fee £9,790; UCAS fee £34.50. The September 2027 intake uses the 2027-28 rate — confirm it on nottingham.ac.uk.
Related guides on Pakunii
UCAS Application Guide 2027 · IELTS Academic Guide · Fully Funded Scholarships 2027 · FAFSA 2027-28 Guide
Sources and verification: University of Nottingham official undergraduate fee schedule 2026-27; UCAS 2027 guidance.