Study Abroad at The University of Nottingham

1. Study Abroad at The University of Nottingham Presentation Rachel Buckley

2. Consistently ranked in the UK’s Top-10 universities and a member of the Russell Group • Staff and students from over 150 countries • Over 35,500 students in total - over 7,300 international students representing 150 countries • Over 400 degree programmes, spanning all key disciplines • One of the UK’s most popular universities (applications per place) • Independent surveys show Nottingham to be one of Britain’s leading universities for both teaching and world-changing research • 30 departments rated ‘excellent’ by the Quality Assurance Assessment (QAA)

3. 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

4. Academic Schools • 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 • Geography • History • Humanities • Law • Maths • Mechanical, Material and Manufacturing Engineering • Modern Languages & Culture • Pharmacy • Physics & Astronomy • Politics & International Relations • Psychology • Sociology & Social Policy

5. Studying at Nottingham • Flexible modular system allowing a combination of subjects • Flexible study periods: Autumn Semester (Sept-Jan), 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

6. University location • Campus environment • Close to city centre • Hopper bus

7. Nottingham • Vibrant cosmopolitan city in the centre of England • Excellent transport links • 4 hours from Paris/Brussels by train • Europe on your doorstep • Sherwood Forest • Peak District National Park • Chatsworth House

8. University Park Campus • The main University administration • Academic schools in the Faculties of: • Law & Social Sciences • Science • Arts • Engineering • 12 halls of residence • extensive sports and leisure facilities

9. Jubilee Campus • Opened in 1999 by Her Majesty the Queen is home to: • 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

10. Sutton Bonington Campus 15km south of Nottingham city the Divisions of: • Agricultural Sciences • Animal Physiology • Food Sciences • Nutritional Biochemistry • Plant Sciences • School of Biosciences

11. Accommodation at Nottingham Accommodation guaranteed to all study abroad & exchange students • Catered Halls (on campus) • University Park • Jubilee Campus • Sutton Bonington Campus

12. Self-catered Self catered apartments (off campus) • Broadgate Park • Raleigh Park • St Peter's Court • Private accommodation off campus (Unipol)

13. Lincoln Hall, University Park Newark Hall, Jubilee Raleigh Park Broadgate Park Normanton Hall, Sutton Bonington Rutland Hall St Peter’s Court

14. Facilities on campus • 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

15. Student Support • 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

16. 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)

17. www.nottingham.ac.uk/international/future_students/applying_to_nottingham/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

18. Welcome Week is free of charge And in addition to the coach pick up includes:- • 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

19. 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 Or look us up on our website: