University of Nottingham
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Nottingham, Sutton Bonington
United Kingdom
University of Nottingham exchange website
Language of instruction
English
The University of Nottingham's position as a world-class university is confirmed by its ranking in the top 1% of all universities worldwide. The university boasts campuses in Nottingham, China, and Malaysia.
Nottingham's central location and excellent transport connections make it easy to reach London and other cities across the UK easily. The city is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, bars, theatres, galleries, music venues, and parks, as well as local sights such as Nottingham Castle and Sherwood Forest.
With over 300 clubs and societies and 70 sports clubs, you will be sure to find a club to suit your needs! Interested in sport? Nottingham hosts the Tri-campus games each year where all three international campuses comete against each other across a range of sports.
Semester dates
| UQ Semester | Host Semester | Dates |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–June |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | September–January |
View the University of Nottingham's academic calendar
Guides and additional information
The University of Nottingham has online resources to help get the most out of your exchange:
- University of Nottingham exchange fact sheet
- Visitor Welcome Guide
- Nottingham Youtube Channel
- International student support and advice
- Student union
- Disability support services
Campuses
The University of Nottingham has multiple student campuses:
- University Park campus
- Jubilee campus (Computer Science, Business, Education, GSK Carbon Neutral lab, Innovation Park)
- Sutton Bonington campus (Biosciences, Vet school)
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
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Student testimonials
B Arts / Laws (Honours)
Semester 1, 2024
Full-time study load
60 credits at Nottingham is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
Host university requirements
GPA\ You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5 to study at Nottingham.
Study Options\ You must enrol in at least 30 credits in one single School/department. You must indicate in your application which school/department you wish to plan the majority of your studies within. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
Semester Restrictions\ The following departments at the University of Nottingham only accept exchange applications once per year.
- School of English
- School of Physics
Therefore, students wishing to study in one of the above departments need to apply to UQ’s Semester-based Exchange by the following deadlines:
| UQ Application Deadline | Exchange Semester |
|---|---|
| 23 November 2024 | UQ’s Semester 2, 2025 |
| UQ’s Semester 1, 2026 | |
| 23 November 2025 | UQ’s Semester 2, 2026 |
| UQ’s Semester 1, 2027 |
Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
Find courses
Search Nottingham's Visiting students modules. Please be sure to read "How to select your modules and submit your module preferences" section to understand Nottingham's modules and how they are organized.
Ensure you search for the correct level of courses - see "Additional Academic Information" below for more detail.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
Aerospace engineering
Agriculture
Animal studies
Archaeology
Art history
Biological sciences
Biotechnology
Business, commerce and economics
Chemistry and biochemistry
Civil engineering
Classical languages
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer science
Criminology
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
Engineering
English
English literature
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
Food science
French
German
Health sciences
History and ancient history
Information technology
International business
International relations
Law
Leadership and Management
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Microbiology
Music
Nutrition science
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Public policy
Religion
Russian
Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Writing
Academic restrictions
Study Load Restrictions\ Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- Biomedical Science
- Mechanical Engineering
- Economics
Course Restrictions\ Nottingham suggests the following considerations for exchange students when selecting courses:
- Politics and International relations modules will only be available to students being hosted by this School.
- The course location for Environmental Sciences is University Park.
- Due to the structure of Biomed course offerings, it is challenging to gain specified credit.
Disciplines/Faculties Restrictions\ Courses within the following programs are not available for exchange students:
- Chemical engineering
- Medicine and Health Sciences: except for the School of Life Sciences
Additional academic information
Study Option Details \ Students must nominate a host School/department and take at least 30 credits within their host School/Department. Browse Schools and Departments at The University of Nottingham.
Course Numbering\ Level 1/A are for first year students, Level 2/B are for second year students etc
Additional Academic Resources\ Nottingham has online resources to help navigate their academic policies:
- Marking and grading procedures
- Nottingham credit comparison to ECTS
- Centre for English language education
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
Book your Global Experiences Appointment
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Accommodation
The University of Nottingham offers various housing options, including a number of halls of residence. Provided that application procedures are complied with, students will be guaranteed a room in University-arranged accommodation for the duration of their stay in Nottingham.
Cost of living
There are a number of resources available on the University of Nottingham's website to give students an idea of the average cost of living.
The Which? Student Budget Calculator is also a useful tool to help you create a budget and manage your finances while studying in the UK.
Financial support
A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
Students studying at the University of Nottingham can apply for a scholarship through BUTEX. BUTEX offers a number of £500 scholarships to students studying on exchange at member institutions.
The university also has a list of undergraduate scholarships for international students, which students are encouraged to check their eligibility for.
Insurance
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
Students studying for at least six months in the UK are entitled to benefit from the National Health Service (NHS). Students applying for a Tier 4 visa will be required to pay the Immigration Health Surcharge as part of the visa process.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
Book your Global Experiences Appointment
Report any problems with this web page
Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
Nottingham provides visa and immigration information for incoming exchange students.
Contact the British High Commission for more visa information.
Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.
Exchange deadlines
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:\ Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\ Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:\ Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\ Last Chance Apps Close: 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange