Study Abroad at The
University of
Nottingham
Presentation
Monday, April 13, 2015
Rachel Buckley
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Consistently ranked in the UK’s Top-10 universities and a
member of the Russell Group
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Staff and students from over 150 countries
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Over 35,500 students in total - over 7,300 international
students representing 150 countries
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Over 400 degree programmes, spanning all key disciplines
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One of the UK’s most popular universities (applications per
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Independent surveys show Nottingham to be one of Britain’s
leading universities for both teaching and world-changing
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30 departments rated ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance
Assessment (QAA)
University of Nottingham:
an International University
“Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global
university,
with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a
headquarter that is among the most attractive in Britain.”
-The Times Good University Guide 2009
Academic Schools
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American & Canadian Studies
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Biosciences
Built Environment
Business
Chemical & Environmental
Engineering
Chemistry
Civil Engineering
Community Health Sciences
Computer Science
Contemporary Chinese Studies
Economics
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
English Studies
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Geography
History
Humanities
Law
Maths
Mechanical, Material and
Manufacturing Engineering
Modern Languages & Culture
Pharmacy
Physics & Astronomy
Politics & International Relations
Psychology
Sociology & Social Policy
Studying at Nottingham
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Flexible modular system allowing a combination
of subjects
Flexible study periods: Autumn Semester (SeptJan), Spring Semester (Jan-June), Full Year
(Sept-June) or Split Year (Jan-Jan)
Dedicated School co-ordinators to give academic
advice and support
Flexible approach to teaching combining lectures
with interactive, practical and web-based
methods
Assessment can be by exam, essay, project,
presentation or group work
Exams in January and June
University location
• Campus environment
• Close to city centre
• Hopper bus
Nottingham
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Vibrant cosmopolitan city in the centre of
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Excellent transport links
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4 hours from Paris/Brussels by train
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Europe on your doorstep
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Sherwood Forest
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Peak District National Park
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Chatsworth House
University Park Campus
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The main University administration
Academic schools in the Faculties of:
– Law & Social Sciences
– Science
– Arts
– Engineering
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12 halls of residence
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extensive sports and leisure facilities
Jubilee Campus
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Opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen is home to:
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Business School
School of Computer Science
School of Education
School of Contemporary Chinese Studies
Institute of Work, Health and Organisations (IWHO)
International Office
Centre for English Language Education (CELE)
2 Undergraduate residence halls (en-suite)
Postgraduate self-catered residence hall
Sutton Bonington Campus
15km south of Nottingham city the Divisions of:
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Agricultural Sciences
Animal Physiology
Food Sciences
Nutritional Biochemistry
Plant Sciences
School of Biosciences
Accommodation at Nottingham
Accommodation guaranteed to all study
abroad & exchange students
•Catered Halls (on campus)
• University Park
• Jubilee Campus
•Sutton Bonington Campus
Self-catered
Self catered apartments (off campus)
• Broadgate Park
• Raleigh Park
• St Peter's Court
•Private accommodation off campus (Unipol)
Lincoln Hall, University Park
Broadgate Park
Newark Hall, Jubilee
Normanton Hall, Sutton Bonington
Raleigh Park
Rutland Hall
St Peter’s Court
Facilities on campus
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Students’ Union
Lakeside Arts Centre – exhibitions, theatre music and restaurant
Shops, Student Union, Cafes
Sports Centre, Pool, gym and sports pitches
Centre for Career Development
Student Support
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Visas & Immigration
International Students’ Bureau
International Student Support
health & welfare
career services
money & finance
IT Services
Academic Support
Hall of residence
Chaplaincy
Counselling Service
Student Services Centre
24 hour security
Study Abroad Team
Nottingham
Sports:
• National Ice Arena
• Trent Bridge Cricket ground
• National Water Sports Centre
• Nottingham Tennis Centre
• Nottingham Forest Football Stadium
• Peak District nearby for hiking
Arts:
• Nottingham Castle & Museum
• Nottingham Playhouse
• Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall
• Broadway Cinema & Media Centre
• Rock City (concert venue)
www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/future_students/applying_to_nottingham/
• How to apply
• Application form
• Entry requirements & English Language
• Additional presentations and useful links
• studyabroad@nottingham.ac.uk
Welcome Week is free of charge
And in addition to the coach pick up includes:•
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Campus and city tours
Getting acquainted with Nottingham
Police registration (if necessary)
Opening a bank account
University registration
School introduction
Fresher’s Fayre
Social Events
Contact Details
The Study Abroad Team
The International Office
International House
The University of Nottingham
Jubilee Campus
Wollaton Road
Nottingham NG8 1BB
UK
Tel: +44 (0)115 951 5247
Fax:+44 (0)115 951 5155
Email: studyabroad@nottingham.ac.uk
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