{"id":80377,"date":"2026-06-30T09:23:18","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:23:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=80377"},"modified":"2026-06-30T09:23:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T09:23:43","slug":"university-of-nottingham-ranking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/","title":{"rendered":"University of Nottingham Ranking 2026-27: QS, THE, and Russell Group Explained\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<div class=\"quick-read-box\">\n\n  <div class=\"qr-header\">\n    <span style=\"font-size:18px;\">\u26a1<\/span>\n    <h3 class=\"qr-title\">Quick Read<\/h3>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <ul>\n    <li>University of Nottingham ranking on QS World University Rankings 2027 is #97 globally, holding steady from 2026.<\/li>\n\n    <li>It sits among the top 20 UK universities in QS 2027, after climbing from 108th in 2025.<\/li>\n\n    <li>Times Higher Education&#8217;s latest published University of Nottingham ranking is #145 worldwide (2026 edition).<\/li>\n\n    <li>22 subjects, including Pharmacy and Pharmacology (global top 10), feature in the QS Subject Rankings 2026.<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <div class=\"qr-footer\">\n    \ud83d\udc49 Best for:  Indian students shortlisting Nottingham for QS-ranked master&#8217;s or undergraduate programs.\n\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span 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ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#University_of_Nottingham_QS_Ranking_2027\" title=\"University of Nottingham QS Ranking 2027\">University of Nottingham QS Ranking 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#QS_Ranking_by_Subject_Where_Nottingham_Is_Strongest\" title=\"QS Ranking by Subject: Where Nottingham Is Strongest\">QS Ranking by Subject: Where Nottingham Is Strongest<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#QS_vs_THE_Why_the_Numbers_Differ\" title=\"QS vs THE: Why the Numbers Differ\">QS vs THE: Why the Numbers Differ<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#Is_the_University_of_Nottingham_a_Good_University\" title=\"Is the University of Nottingham a Good University?\">Is the University of Nottingham a Good University?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#How_Nottingham_Compares_to_Other_UK_Universities\" title=\"How Nottingham Compares to Other UK Universities\">How Nottingham Compares to Other UK Universities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#Should_You_Apply_to_Nottingham_Based_on_Its_Ranking\" title=\"Should You Apply to Nottingham Based on Its Ranking?\">Should You Apply to Nottingham Based on Its Ranking?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#Cost_of_Studying_at_Nottingham_for_Indian_Students\" title=\"Cost of Studying at Nottingham for Indian Students\">Cost of Studying at Nottingham for Indian Students<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#Scholarships_for_Indian_Students_at_Nottingham\" title=\"Scholarships for Indian Students at Nottingham\">Scholarships for Indian Students at Nottingham<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#What_the_Nottingham_Ranking_Actually_Means_for_Your_Application\" title=\"What the Nottingham Ranking Actually Means for Your Application\">What the Nottingham Ranking Actually Means for Your Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/university-of-nottingham-ranking\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Nottingham_Ranking\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nottingham Ranking\">Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nottingham Ranking<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-18ec602\" id=\"strong-university-of-nottingham-qs-ranking-2027-strong\" data-block-id=\"18ec602\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"University_of_Nottingham_QS_Ranking_2027\"><\/span><strong>University of Nottingham QS Ranking 2027<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The University of Nottingham ranking on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/world-university-rankings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> QS World University Rankings 2027<\/a>, released 18 June 2026, is <strong>#97 globally<\/strong>, the same position it held in 2026 after climbing from #108 in 2025. The 2027 edition assessed more than 1,500 institutions worldwide, with the university ranked among the<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/russell-group-universities-uk-list-of-college\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> top Russell Group universities in the UK<\/a> and among the UK&#8217;s top 20.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nottingham performed strongly on employability and employer reputation, two indicators where its UK industry ties consistently outscore its research-citation metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> The UK-only standing matters more than the global number for an India-based applicant. A top-20 UK position tells you where Nottingham sits against the universities you are actually choosing between, Loughborough, Leeds, and Sheffield, not against MIT or Oxford.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3f19589\" id=\"strong-qs-ranking-by-subject-where-nottingham-is-strongest-strong\" data-block-id=\"3f19589\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QS_Ranking_by_Subject_Where_Nottingham_Is_Strongest\"><\/span><strong>QS Ranking by Subject: Where Nottingham Is Strongest<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The subject-level rank is more useful than the institutional rank for deciding your specific course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Subject area<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS Subject Rank 2026<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why it matters<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pharmacy and Pharmacology<\/td><td>Global top 10 (8th)<\/td><td>Strongest reason to pick Nottingham over a higher-ranked generalist university<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Engineering disciplines<\/td><td>Multiple in global top 100<\/td><td>Several streams newly entered the top 100 this cycle<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>English Language and Literature<\/td><td>Global top 100<\/td><td>Useful for humanities and linguistics postgraduate applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Materials Science<\/td><td>Global top 100<\/td><td>Relevant for MSc applicants in materials and chemical engineering<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Business and Economics<\/td><td>THE #88 globally<\/td><td>Relevant for<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mba-in-uk-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/mba-in-uk-eligibility-cost-top-colleges-admission-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBA<\/a> and MSc Finance applicants<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Quote the subject rank, not the institutional rank, in your Statement of Purpose. Indian admissions committees and employers recognize subject strength faster than a generic &#8220;top 100&#8221; line. For help structuring your statement, see the <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/sop-for-uk-universities-samples-templates-format-for-masters-in-the-uk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SOP format guide for UK universities<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fd969f9\" id=\"strong-qs-vs-the-why-the-numbers-differ-strong\" data-block-id=\"fd969f9\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"QS_vs_THE_Why_the_Numbers_Differ\"><\/span><strong>QS vs THE: Why the Numbers Differ<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>QS and THE run on different cycles and different weightings, so they rarely move in the same direction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most recently published <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeshighereducation.com\/world-university-rankings\/university-nottingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">THE<\/a> figure (2026 edition; THE&#8217;s 2027 edition is expected around October 2026, though this release date has not been formally confirmed by THE at the time of writing) places Nottingham at #145 worldwide, down from #136 in 2025. QS leans on academic and employer reputation surveys, which benefit from Nottingham&#8217;s UK employer ties. THE weighs research citations and income more heavily, an area where larger research-intensive peers like UCL or Edinburgh pull ahead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do when the numbers conflict:<\/strong> Check whether your subject is rated by both bodies, then weight the subject rank over the institutional number for your final call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-9f2efe7\" id=\"strong-is-the-university-of-nottingham-a-good-university-strong\" data-block-id=\"9f2efe7\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_University_of_Nottingham_a_Good_University\"><\/span><strong>Is the University of Nottingham a Good University?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, on the evidence that matters most for an Indian applicant: research intensity, employer recognition, and Graduate Route eligibility. Nottingham was one of the 17 founding members of the Russell Group in 1994, and in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework it was placed 7th in the UK for research power, with 90% of its research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This Russell Group standing is also why a Nottingham degree provides reliable access to the UK Graduate Route, the <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/post-study-work-visa-psw-in-uk-meaning-eligibility\/\">post-study work permission<\/a> that most Indian students base their financial planning on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-523b0cd\" id=\"strong-how-nottingham-compares-to-other-uk-universities-strong\" data-block-id=\"523b0cd\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Nottingham_Compares_to_Other_UK_Universities\"><\/span><strong>How Nottingham Compares to Other UK Universities<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>University<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>QS Rank 2027<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Russell Group<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>UK standing<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottingham.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Nottingham<\/a><\/td><td>97<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Top 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/sheffield.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Sheffield<\/a><\/td><td>82 (up from 92 in 2026)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Top 20<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.leeds.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Leeds<\/a><\/td><td>77 (up from 86 in 2026)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>12 out of 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lboro.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Loughborough University<\/a><\/td><td>203 (up from 225 in 2026)<\/td><td>No<\/td><td>Top 30 (estimate; not separately confirmed for QS 2027)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.liverpool.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">University of Liverpool<\/a><\/td><td>139<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>22nd of 90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.durham.ac.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Durham University<\/a><\/td><td>94 (2026 figure; 2027 not separately confirmed)<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>Top 20<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Durham&#8217;s QS 2027 rank was not separately published at the time of writing; the figure shown is Durham&#8217;s most recently confirmed QS 2026 rank. Treat it as indicative, not a confirmed 2027 position.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight:<\/em><\/strong><em> Indian applicants often shortlist Nottingham alongside Sheffield because fees and city living expenses are similar. The QS gap between them is narrow enough that course-level outcomes, not the institutional number, should decide your pick.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-f119dc0\" id=\"strong-should-you-apply-to-nottingham-based-on-its-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"f119dc0\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Apply_to_Nottingham_Based_on_Its_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Should You Apply to Nottingham Based on Its Ranking?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pharmacy\/chemical sciences applicants:<\/strong> Nottingham&#8217;s global top-10 subject rank is a strong reason to prioritize it over a higher overall-ranked university with a weaker pharmacy department.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action step:<\/strong> pull the exact subject score from the QS Subject Rankings 2026 page and quote it directly in your SOP, rather than citing the institutional rank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>MBA applicants:<\/strong> comparing Nottingham against LSE or Warwick on the institutional number alone is misleading. Decide on program structure, scholarship value, and the business sub-rank instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action step:<\/strong> shortlist 2-3 target MBAs and compare their THE #88-equivalent subject scores side by side before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Engineering applicants: <\/strong>the 3-5 place QS gap between Nottingham and Sheffield or Southampton is not meaningful. Decide on lab facilities and Graduate Route outcomes for your specific course instead.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action step: <\/strong>request a lab\/facility tour or virtual open day before ranking-based shortlisting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>English Literature\/Humanities applicants:<\/strong> Nottingham&#8217;s global top-100 subject rank in English Language and Literature is a genuine differentiator against universities with no humanities subject ranking at all.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action step: <\/strong>confirm whether your specific module options (linguistics, creative writing, and postcolonial literature) are covered before applying on subject rank alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Materials Science\/Chemical Engineering applicants:<\/strong> a global top-100 subject rank here supports Nottingham as a strong, not just convenient, choice for materials-focused MSc routes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Action step: <\/strong>confirm which research group or lab you would join, since subject rank reflects the department overall, not every individual lab.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3d2efdf\" id=\"strong-cost-of-studying-at-nottingham-for-indian-students-strong\" data-block-id=\"3d2efdf\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_of_Studying_at_Nottingham_for_Indian_Students\"><\/span><strong>Cost of Studying at Nottingham for Indian Students<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Fee type<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (GBP)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Amount (INR)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate tuition (most courses)<\/td><td>\u00a325,750 &#8211; \u00a339,600\/year<\/td><td>Rs.32.2 lakh &#8211; Rs.49.5 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>MBA tuition<\/td><td>\u00a333,800\/year<\/td><td>Rs.42.25 lakh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-uk-student-visa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UK Student visa<\/a> application fee<\/td><td>\u00a3558<\/td><td>Rs.69,750<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Immigration Health Surcharge (reduced student rate)<\/td><td>\u00a3776\/year<\/td><td>Rs.97,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>CAS tuition deposit (from August 2026)<\/td><td>\u00a34,500 minimum<\/td><td>Rs.5,62,500<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Exchange rate used:<\/em><\/strong><em> Rs.125 per GBP. Verify the current rate before finalizing your budget. Indian students funding their education through a loan can check<\/em><em><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/education-loan-for-studying-in-uk-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/education-loan-for-studying-in-uk-for-international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">education loan options for studying in the UK<\/a><\/u><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Counselor insight: <\/em><\/strong><em>Indian students often calculate the IHS as a one-time fee. It is charged for your entire visa duration upfront, which for a 1-year master&#8217;s plus dependent time can mean Rs.1.5\u20132 lakh due at visa application, on top of your CAS deposit. Build this into your loan sanction amount, not just your tuition fee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-3b5dfc6\" id=\"strong-monthly-living-cost-in-nottingham-strong\" data-block-id=\"3b5dfc6\"><h3 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><strong>Monthly Living Cost in Nottingham<\/strong><\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Nottingham is one of the more affordable UK student cities, with costs 20-40% lower than in London.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Expense<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monthly cost (\u00a3)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Monthly cost (Rs.)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Accommodation (halls\/shared flat)<\/td><td>\u00a3440 &#8211; \u00a31,156<\/td><td>Rs.55,000 &#8211; Rs.1,44,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Food (groceries + eating out)<\/td><td>\u00a3210 &#8211; \u00a3300<\/td><td>Rs.26,250 &#8211; Rs.37,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Utilities and internet<\/td><td>\u00a3165 &#8211; \u00a3199<\/td><td>Rs.20,625 &#8211; Rs.24,875<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Local transport<\/td><td>\u00a340 &#8211; \u00a360<\/td><td>Rs.5,000 &#8211; Rs.7,500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Total (excluding tuition)<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>\u00a3800 &#8211; \u00a31,469<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Rs.1,00,000 &#8211; Rs.1,83,625<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This aligns with the UK Student visa financial requirement of \u00a31,171 per month for courses based in Nottingham, which you must show as savings for at least 28 days before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-fafc91e\" id=\"strong-scholarships-for-indian-students-at-nottingham-strong\" data-block-id=\"fafc91e\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarships_for_Indian_Students_at_Nottingham\"><\/span><strong>Scholarships for Indian Students at Nottingham<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-palette-color-5-background-color has-background has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Scholarship<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Value<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Who it&#8217;s for<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottingham.ac.uk\/pgstudy\/funding\/developing-solutions-masters-scholarship\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>50% or 100% tuition fee waiver for one year<\/td><td>Indian students with a full-time master&#8217;s offer; deadline typically mid-April<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottingham.ac.uk\/studywithus\/international-applicants\/scholarships-funding-finance\/research-scholarships.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vice-Chancellor&#8217;s Scholarship for Research Excellence (International)<\/a><\/td><td>Full tuition plus \u00a31,015\/month living allowance<\/td><td>PhD\/MPhil applicants with a research offer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nottingham.ac.uk\/studywithus\/ugstudy\/articles\/scholarships-and-bursaries-ug\/scholarships\/halford-scholarship-programme.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Halford Scholarship<\/a><\/td><td>\u00a37,500\/year (Rs.9,37,500)<\/td><td>Merit-based, open to international applicants<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Core Excellence Scholarships<\/td><td>\u00a32,000 &#8211; \u00a34,000 tuition reduction (Rs.2.5L &#8211; Rs.5L)<\/td><td>High-achieving international applicants, course-dependent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply only after you hold a course offer; most deadlines fall between January and May for the same intake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-e9667e2\" id=\"strong-what-the-nottingham-ranking-actually-means-for-your-application-strong\" data-block-id=\"e9667e2\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_the_Nottingham_Ranking_Actually_Means_for_Your_Application\"><\/span><strong>What the Nottingham Ranking Actually Means for Your Application<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>QS has stabilized at a strong level.<\/strong> The University of Nottingham ranking climbed from #108 (2025) to #97 (2026) and held that exact position in the 2027 edition, sitting among the UK&#8217;s top 20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The dip in THE ranking is due to a methodological gap, not a decline in quality.<\/strong> THE&#8217;s most recent published figure shows #145 (2026), down from #136 (2025), but this ranking reflects different weighting and a different release cycle, not a decline worth weighing against a strong subject rating.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decide on subject rank, not the institutional number.<\/strong> Pharmacy and Pharmacology sit in the global top 10; use that, plus Russell Group employability data, as your real tie-breaker against similar UK universities.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Still weighing the University of Nottingham ranking against your other shortlisted universities? <\/em><em><u><a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/webflow_progressive_form?utm_source=Counselling_SEO&amp;utm_medium=Consultant_Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Talk to a LeapScholar counselor <\/a><\/u><\/em><em>and get a course-by-course comparison before you apply.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-86d085c\" id=\"strong-frequently-asked-questions-about-university-of-nottingham-ranking-strong\" data-block-id=\"86d085c\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_About_University_of_Nottingham_Ranking\"><\/span><strong>Frequently Asked Questions About University of Nottingham Ranking<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<ul class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810230678\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is the University of Nottingham ranking in the UK specifically?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>It sits among the top 20 of 90 UK universities in QS 2027 (17th specifically in the 2026 edition).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810242123\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Nottingham University a top university?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It is a Russell Group research university ranked #97 globally on QS 2027, with a global top-10 subject rank for Pharmacy and Pharmacology.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810262049\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is it hard to get into Nottingham?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Admission is competitive. Most third-party estimates put the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topuniversities.com\/universities\/university-nottingham\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">acceptance rate<\/a> for international applicants at around 11-15%, though the university itself does not publish an official figure.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810287386\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What course is Nottingham famous for?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Pharmacy and Pharmacology, which ranks in the QS global top 10. Engineering, Law, and Business are also strong, India-relevant choices.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810359425\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Is Nottingham good for Indian students?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes. It has a large Indian student community, Russell Group status, and strong employer links, backed by<a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/scholarships-for-masters-in-uk-for-indian-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> scholarships<\/a> specifically open to Indian applicants.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810386183\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>What is student life like in Nottingham?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Affordable by UK standards, with over 300 societies, two main campuses, and a city centre a short bus ride away. Living expenses run lower than London or Manchester.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810409368\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>Does this ranking affect my UK Graduate Route eligibility?<\/strong> <\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>No. Graduate Route eligibility depends on holding a valid Student visa and completing your course, not on your ranking position.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"faq-question-1782810438535\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>How does Nottingham&#8217;s ranking compare to Aston or Coventry?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Nottingham (#97 on QS 2027) outranks both by a wide margin. <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/aston-university-ranking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aston University<\/a> sits at #416 and Coventry University at #581 on the same QS 2027 edition; neither is a Russell Group member. Aston and Coventry are worth considering only if you are specifically drawn to their placement-year structure or fees, not as ranking-equivalent alternatives to Nottingham.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">7<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> \u26a1 Quick Read University of Nottingham ranking on QS World University Rankings 2027 is #97 globally, holding steady from 2026. It sits among the top 20 UK universities in QS 2027, after climbing from 108th in 2025. Times Higher Education&#8217;s latest published University of Nottingham ranking is #145 worldwide (2026 edition). 22 subjects, including Pharmacy [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":89,"featured_media":80379,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9,15],"tags":[363,798,799],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80377"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/89"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=80377"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80377\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":80383,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/80377\/revisions\/80383"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/80379"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=80377"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=80377"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=80377"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}