The University of Nottingham

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Established:-1881, as University College Nottingham
*Nottingham's first civic college was opened in 1881; awarded its Royal Charter in 1948, becoming the University of Nottingham.
*International campuses opened in Malaysia in 2000 and China in 2005, and a brand new Vet School at the Sutton Bonington campus, UK, in 2006.
*Previous award-winner of University of the Year and Entrepreneurial University of the Year award.
Type:- Publc
Location:-Nottingham, England, UK
Website:-www.nottingham.ac.uk
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Right at the heart of England, Nottingham is a vibrant and versatile city, rich with heritage and culture, embracing creativity and originality.The city of Nottingham is steeped in history and packed with attractions.Nottingham are areas of 'outstanding natural beauty'and one of the UK's top 10 shopping destinations.
The University of Nottingham based in this Nottingham city, Nottinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.The University  ranked within the top 1% of all universities worldwide. Placed seventh in the UK for research power by the latest national Research Assessment Exercise in 2008, Nottingham is a major research institution delivering work of international significance. Nottingham is a leading university for student experience and is also one of the most popular universities in the UK among graduate recruiters.
With campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia, and over 40,000 students from 150 countries, the university offer a truly international experience for postgraduates, creating an inspiring place to study and work. It encourage all its students to develop an international perspective, helping  them stand out in a global jobs market.
Nottingham offers over 300 taught postgraduate courses and a wide range of research opportunities spanning the arts, built environment, business, law and social sciences, education, engineering, medicine and health sciences, and science.
The University provides a range of support services to help postgraduates progress, including a dedicated Graduate School and an award-winning careers service, to which graduates have access for life.
The University is committed to research across all faculties and subjects, from the essential core disciplines through to less traditional subjects such as entrepreneurship. The focus is on interdisciplinary work and its state-of-the-art research centres bring together some of the finest minds from around the world and across disciplines to push traditional research boundaries.
The latest Research Assessment Exercise in 2008 found that 90% of Nottingham's research is of an 'international standard' and 60% is 'world-leading' or 'internationally excellent.' This performance helped the University attract over £150m in research funding from research councils, UK and EU governments, charities and industry in recent years.
Postgraduate research students play a hugely important role in contributing to and maintaining the momentum of the University's research activities. The University supports each student from the outset, by offering a personalised Researcher Development Programme, tailored to meet individual needs. The programme helps research students develop vital skills for their career - whether or not they choose to pursue academia. At Nottingham, postgraduates have the opportunity to gain teaching experience, present papers at conferences, and publish their work to begin to establish their name amongst academic peers.
 Doctoral Training Centres (DTCs)of this university provide high level academic and skills training alongside experience in industry. Aligned to key areas of research focus, both academically and commercially, DTCs are setting a new benchmark for the provision of doctoral training and the quality of graduate researchers.
The University has an outstanding reputation for teaching quality.  Long term commitment of this university to maintaining excellence in the provision of teaching and learning ensures that the University is consistently among the highest-ranking performers in independent teaching assessments.
This universityoffer over 300 taught courses, spanning a range of disciplines and subjects. Teaching is informed by the very latest research developments, and many of its taught courses are delivered by research scholars who are passionate about their subjects.
The University regularly consults with and surveys businesses and employers to ensure all their programmes are providing students with the opportunity to develop key transferable skills and improve employability.
Nottingham is one of the top 10 universities most often targeted by Britain's leading graduate employers and over 90% of this university postgraduates go into employment or further study within six months of graduation.
Nottingham is a world top 20 choice for employers according to the QS World University Rankings and the University's Careers and Employability Service is award-winning, running over 150 employer-led events on campus each year as well as recruitment fairs and careers workshops.
An international institution
Internationalisation is at the heart of The University of Nottingham. Described by The Times as 'the closest the UK has to a truly global university', Nottingham has campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia which act as hosts to a genuinely global academic community in all three countries. The China and Malaysia campuses also provide opportunities for students to study overseas - the University's split-site PhD/MPhil programmes divide studies between the China and Nottingham campuses.
Nottingham is a founder member of Universitas 21, an international network of leading research-intensive universities, which work together to share knowledge and create opportunities through international collaboration.