University of Nottingham

Excellent facilities for engineering students, libraries are great

It was very fun and well organised for us to meet new people. Coaches took us to/from clubs to ensure we got home safely whilst getting to know the area! It's very aesthetically pleasing from the outside and is well kept inside. Catering could have been better but had some nice meals. Enjoyed the social aspect of dinner. Sports areas are great with lots of options for classes. Libraries are always busy but you can find a space most of the time and they are open 24h in exam periods. The student union bar is nice but could be more spaces for us! Very practical and lecturers are great. They are always open to help you when needed! Nottingham is a great city! It's small enough for you to get to know it well over the 3 years and is very cheap!

I am a second year student here at the University of Nottingham, and so far, my time here at university has been a rather pleasant experience. During my application to universities during Sixth Form, I felt rather drawn to what the University of Nottingham had to offer, therefore making it my preferred choice. When it came to selecting my course, there were a variety of courses to offer in different departments, and even within those departments, therefore many options to choose from when it came to selecting a course. In the end, I ended up opting for the Politics and International Relations course, as it aligned closely with Politics and aspects of English Literature we had covered in Sixth Form. In addition to this, reading through the overview of the course on the university page, aside from the rather interesting module choices that were available, the course also had a lot to offer, including many useful placement opportunities and study abroad opportunities for individuals like myself who aim to expand their way of thinking and knowledge, and incorporate new ideas into the way they think, and learn and experience many more new things. Having already completed the first year of the degree, I have been very satisfied with the content we are taught, and the manner in which we are taught. It is done in a manner which makes it both engaging but not too overwhelming for students. With each lecture and seminar, I do feel like I have learnt something rather new and interesting, and in cases where I am too unsure about certain pieces of the content, the professors and seminar tutors have been very helpful and informative during office hours, which are very straightforward to book. The accommodation that I stayed in for my first year was Broadgate Park, through the University, and it was a rather pleasant experience. The team were very welcoming, friendly and informative, making the moving process much easier. Aside from this, it was located in perfect distance from the campus, grocery shops, the town centre, and any other amenities. In terms of the social aspect here, the University provided numerous opportunities for first years to meet people, with a range of societies and clubs which suit multiple interests, sports teams to get involved, and each all had rather engaging social media pages, and therefore I found it easy to get involved with some of the social activities they had to offer, including netball, politics society, and debate society. Aside from what the University has to offer, the city of Nottingham is also packed with many places which allow students to relax, have fun and socialise. To conclude, so far my experience at the University of Nottingham has been rather wonderful, and certainly exceeded my expectations which I had when coming to university, and the city itself didn’t seem to disappoint.

I transferred here following a bad experience at a different well known university. I was nervous to move, but Nottingham have been so accommodating. All my needs are met by the staff here and I feel fully supported. The quality of teaching is really good and the campus is beautiful. I wish I'd come here from the start as it feels like home and there's no other university I'd recommend. I don't stay in the accommodation, but from what I've seen it looks really good. It's all on campus and fairly close to the facilities. There is also a hopper bus which goes across the differenct campuses and a local bus which goes through campus past all the accommodations. I find my course really good and it has a wide variety of interesting modules. You can also do up to 40 credits from another school as a subsidiary module which gives you a bit more freedom, particularly if you struggle to pick one subject. The facilities are top quality, with multiple libraries, study spaces, coffee shops and other shops including costa, boots, spar and subway all on campus. The social life here is great. We have a big SU and the city centre is filled with clubs, bars and other social activities like crazy golf and axe throwing. It's a great uni in a great city.

I've had such a great time at university so far. My tutors are always so passionate about my course and are all in the industry which is a big help. I've made some amazing friends this year, our favourite nights out being cocotang or rock city. We always have a laugh. I'm absolutely loving university so far and can't wait for what's still to come. :)

I didn't have much on so still had the ability to go out and meet new people. The lectures started out pretty easy covering stuff to get everyone on the same page. I was in self catered accommodation off campus but was still a 20 minute walk to the science area of campus. Really enjoyed my accommodation and loved not having to share a bathroom. Sports facilities were amazing, brand new David Ross Sports hall. The Georg Green library was also new and amazing. GG library was an great open space to work and had plenty of space and if u wanted silent study there were multiple areas you could go to. Course was good because there was so much choice in modules throughout the years. Lecturers were helpful and you could always email and ask for help if you didn't understand. City life was incredible so many bars/ clubs and restaurants. Always a good night out. Buses and trams meant you could get into town easily.

Absolutely loved my time at Nottingham. The lecturers are so helpful, they all know you so well, are always there to help and go out of their way to make he lectures interactive and fun. The facilities are fabulous and such good value for money.

It has been the best two years of my life so far and I have felt so supported throughout

So much fun with lots of events and mixers on Mostly catered halls, rooms with shared bathrooms that get cleaned twice a week 2 huge libraries, huge gym and sports areas, can't recommend enough The tutors were capable and the course was very wide and varied. Lots of variety and opportunity to get involved The city was great, lots of clubs and bars, lots of events for students

Freshers week at UON was an exciting introduction to university life. Being in catered halls, all of my nights out and transport were pre-arranged, which I thought was great since most students were completely new to Nottingham. The nights out were long, fun and eventful and the uni made sure we were safe and had help available if needed. In my first year of university, I lived in a catered hall on campus - one of many. I thoroughly enjoyed this year, with the stress of food shopping and cooking not an issue for me, I was able to concentrate on making friends and settling into my studies. I felt safe and comfortable. I lived in a shared house in my second and third year, which I also very much enjoyed! I am so thrilled I picked UON - I feel as if no other university would compare. Most of my teaching / studying was carried out in the Trent Building, UON's beautiful trademark building. The gym was probably the best I've ever attended, with amazing floor to ceiling windows, lots of space and a positive fitness environment. There was a large selection of libraries to pick from as well as many different study spaces on campus. The student union was a friendly, encouraging and uplifting space, both the hub of the uni and a great place to relax and/or get food. I loved my course for its diversity - it was not just purely canonical literature and allowed students to study across language, literature, history and drama. We were able to select modules from a largely diverse list, specialising in a range of different subjects. My lectures and lecturers were engaging, offering thought provoking lectures that left you thinking about them long after the lecture had ended. I thoroughly enjoyed the freedom we had when it came to coursework and our dissertation projects. Nottingham is the perfect location for students. The buzz of the city is noticeable, with its lively nightlife and cultural activeness. The city is a perfect distance from the university, allowing the best of both worlds with a beautiful green campus on your doorstep and a vibrant and convenient city a short journey away.

I've absolutely loved first year in UoN, especially considering I've moved out from home from London. The people, the university and the vibes here is amazing and I am blessed to have had the chance to have this experience!