Discover Notts > Capital for learning Making the grade - Nottingham With two of the UK’s leading universities, numerous further education colleges and 370 schools, Nottinghamshire is top of the class for all levels of educational achievement. In fact, Nottingham itself boasts the third largest student population in England. The University of Nottingham
Since it opened in 1798, The University of Nottingham has been a centre of excellence. Today, the University continues to earn acclaim as one of Europe’s most respected academic institutions. It is consistently placed highly in all national league tables. Popular with students and employers alike for the quality of its teaching and award-winning facilities, the University of Nottingham was considered “a prime alternative to Oxbridge” by The Times Good University Guide. Research is a particular strength – academics have been awarded Nobel Prizes for Medicine and Economic Science in recent years. Nottingham Trent University
Based in the city, Nottingham Trent is a cosmopolitan and sophisticated modern university. As one of the largest in the UK, it attracts students from across the globe and has a total student population of around 23,000 (19,000 undergraduates and 4,000 postgraduates). Nottingham Trent is one of the UK's leading universities for graduate employment – around 97 per cent of full-time students graduating in 2002 gained jobs or moved on to further study within six months of completing their courses. It’s no wonder that it remains one of the most popular universities in the country in terms of applications received. Further education colleges Nottingham
Among the county’s many successful FE colleges is New College Nottingham, one of the largest colleges of further education in the UK with a wide range of full and part-time study programmes. This leading light in the education sector provides opportunities to over 60,000 students each year. It was awarded The Queen’s Anniversary Prize 2002 for Higher and Further Education for its success in helping regenerate the historic Lace Market through the creation of its new campus. West Nottinghamshire College serves the people of Mansfield, Ashfield and beyond by providing the best quality education and training for all ages and abilities from 14 upwards. Around 20,000 learners per year access the college’s programmes. Schools Nottingham
Nottinghamshire is one of the largest local education authorities (LEAs) in the country. It serves a population of over 700,000 people and maintains 370 schools. Nottingham Science City
Nottingham was designated as a Science City in 2005 in recognition of its rich scientific heritage, industrial base and role as a leading research centre. Nottingham has since embarked on a wide range of business, property, knowledge transfer and educational initiatives (www.science-city.co.uk) in order to build on its growing reputation as an international centre of scientific excellence. The University of Nottingham is a partner in Nottingham: the Science City. Capital for learning | Famous people | Nottingham history | Interesting facts | The Dukeries | Postcards | Virtual tours | Videos | Souvenirs | Nottingham hotels | UK family holidays | Nottingham bed and breakfasts (B&Bs) | Nottingham holiday cottages |
