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Rankings and league tables

At the University of Nottingham, we're not just a place of learning; we're a powerhouse for change.

An award-winning university with an international outlook, the University of Nottingham is ranked among the top 20 in the UK and is 108th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025).

With a commitment to groundbreaking research and an unparalleled student experience, we're shaping the future on a global scale.

Our graduates are not only talented but trailblazers in their fields, sought after by leading employers worldwide. It’s why we are ranked the third most targeted university by top UK employers (High Fliers 2024).

A member of the prestigious Russell Group of world-class, research-intensive universities, we deliver teaching excellence and prepare our graduates for the world they will inherit and enable them to make an impact.

But it’s not a case of all work and no play. We’re also proud to be The Times and The Sunday Times Sports University of the Year 2024 – just another example of how the University of Nottingham continues to lead the way.

Go global with our top-ranked business school

Nottingham University Business School has cemented its reputation as a global education leader with top rankings in finance and international trade.

Our MSc International Business course has been ranked world top 20 and 5^th in the UK in the QS International Trade Rankings 2024. The one-year, full-time programme is designed for students without a first degree in business or management and is offered at our campuses in Nottingham and China.

Additionally, our MSc Finance and Investment course has ranked top 60 globally and top 10 in the UK in the Financial Times (FT) 2024 Masters in Finance ranking. This programme is recognised by the Chartered Financial Analysts (CFA) Institute's university recognition programme, covering over 70% of the CFA curriculum.

These prestigious accolades highlight Nottingham University Business School's innovative teaching methods, strong industry connections, and successful graduate outcomes.

Employability

We are proud to rank 66 in the world and 10 in the UK for employability by the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022.

Nottingham is also the third most targeted university by the UK's top employers, according to The Graduate Market in 2024 report by High Fliers Research.

Research

In the 2021 Research Excellence Framework (REF) – the UK's official assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions – we have been placed 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education (THE).

100% of our research is recognised internationally, and 90% is classed as 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent', according to THE's analysis. 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' for its impact, according to our own analysis of the REF findings. Find out more about our REF results.

Sustainability

At the University of Nottingham, we take sustainability seriously. 

We actively address the complex challenges facing our planet and are committed to making significant contributions to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). 

We’re proud to be recognised among the world’s top higher education institutions for our efforts, ranking in the Top 200 in the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2024.

Sport

We are also named as Sports University of the Year for 2024 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024 and the Daily Mail University Guide 2024. 

Nottingham was previously the Sports University of the Year in 2021 and 2019 in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.