Why Nottingham?

“Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global university”, says The Times Good University Guide 2009, “with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a headquarter that is among the most attractive in Britain”.

It is the experience at a unique university that sets Nottingham graduates apart. Academically, the University of Nottingham is consistently ranked in the Top 10 UK universities and firmly established as one of the best 100 universities in the world. The Research Assessment Exercise 2008 (RAE) confirms Nottingham’s strength in research with over 60% of all research defined as “world-leading” or “internationally excellent”. Nottingham is also known for its quality of teaching with 39 subjects awarded the highest rating for teaching quality by the Quality Assurance Agency. In addition, the University of Nottingham is The Times Higher Education Entrepreneurial University of the Year 2008.

The University of Nottingham is a dynamic institution underpinned by an excellence in teaching and research. At the centre of it all is the quality of academic life. World-class facilities, beautiful campuses, a strong emphasis on working and playing hard and an unsurpassed commitment to quality are hallmarks of the university. With students from over 140 different countries, the University of Nottingham encourages a global perspective that helps you build a lasting and fulfilling social and professional network.

Why Engineering?

Engineers help shape the world we live in, turning ideas into reality. It is about adding value through the realisation of technological progress. An engineering degree provides the qualifications and experience to form a foundation for success in many different careers.

Engineers perform in a variety of areas such as research, development, design, manufacture, operation of products and services and management. They operate within a variety of industries and fields as leaders and innovators. Engineers are prestigious professionals who can make a difference to society and our environment. They meet challenges head on, solving problems creatively with thorough understanding and an analytical mind, using their instinct and experiences to the fullest. Engineers make a difference helping us build a better future.

Why Engineering at Nottingham?

Engineering is one of the strongest Faculties in the University of Nottingham with all engineering departments recognised as being amongst the best in higher education. The commitment is to give Nottingham students the “Nottingham Edge” - an unrivalled combination of quality and excellence, strength and pragmatism, enabled learning, boldness and innovation, respect and tolerance. Graduates with an engineering degree can expect to go on to take up leading roles in well-known global companies and leading-edge organisations the world over.

An engineering degree from Nottingham is a statement of skill, innovation and quality. With excellent local and international links, Nottingham graduates receive the best training and are amongst the most sought-after in the local and global market.