Nottingham University - In Depth

Founded: 1881.

Site: University Park (330-acre campus to west of city centre). 2 further sites: biosciences at Sutton Bonington 10 miles south; Jubilee Campus (under 1 mile away) houses business, computer science & IT, education.

How to get there: Close to M1 and East Midlands Airport; by rail and coach to Nottingham. Buses from city centre and Beeston railway station; daytime shuttle coach between sites.

Academic features: Flexible modular degree course structure; teaching in 2 semesters.

Awarding body: Nottingham University.

Main undergraduate awards: BA, LLB, BSc. BEng, MEng, MMath, MNutr, MPhys, MChem, BPharm, BMedSci, MN, BS, BN, MSci.

Length of courses: 3 and 4 years; 5 years, medicine; 6 years, architecture.

Library & information services: Over 1.5 million volumes and pamphlets, 6000+ periodicals; short loan collection for books most in demand. Annual expenditure on information provision, £126 per (FTE) student. IT and library services converged. All workstations have access to library and internet. IT facilities open 24 hours/day (access from all student rooms); IT support via helplines, email, advisory desks, school IT reps. Induction to library and information services on school basis for new students; IT modules available as part of modular scheme.

Other learning facilities: University language centre, museum and arts centre.

Study abroad: Many departments have established Erasmus and Socrates links. Founder member of Universitas 21, offering study abroad opportunities.

Careers: Advisory service.

Student advice & services: Health service, chaplaincy, counselling service, study support centre and office.

Amenities: SU with shop, minibuses, travel agency, hairdressers; campus bookshops; performing arts studio, theatre, DH Lawrence lakeside pavilion, banks.

Sporting facilities: Indoor sports centre, playing fields, 2000-metre international rowing course nearby, swimming pool.

Accommodation: All first years can be accommodated (if they confirm before 1 August). 7000 places (12 halls in University Park, 2 at Jubilee Campus, 1 at Sutton Bonington): rents £2558 pa (shared room) to £3953 (ensuite) catered, 31-week contract; £2314-£4039 pa self-catering, 44-46 weeks.

Living expenses budget: Minimum budget of £5425 pa (excluding tuition fees) recommended by university.

Term-time work: University-run student employment service; recommended limit of 15 hours a week.

Financial help: Hardship funds, access to learning funds, higher education grants, first-in-the-family scholarships, childcare support scheme. Apply for help to Student Services.

Tuition fees: Home students up to £1200 pa for first degrees (in 2005). International students pay £8350 pa (arts-based), £11,020 (science-based), £19,000 (clinical).