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    Study in Nottingham

    City guide

    Outlaws, caves, and some of England's oldest pubs make Nottingham far from your average student city.

    Nottingham has everything you could ask for in a city, without being too large or busy, like Birmingham or London. Public transport links are amazing, and it’s very easy to get across the city quickly. The Lace Market area is very vibrant, full of quirky bars and restaurants. [The] live music scene is great if you’re into smaller bands. Venues like Rock City and Rescue Rooms are fantastic for intimate concerts. Motorpoint Arena also attracts lots of world-famous acts. (University of Nottingham student)

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    • Adrianna

      Bangor University
      Marine Biology
      Hi, I'm Adrianna. I'm from North West England. I decided I wanted to do marine biology, when someone did an online talk at my college all about the marine environment and biology. My main hobbies include sewing; gaming; watching films and series; and spending time with friends and family. Some of my favorite games are Animal Crossing; Slime Rancher; and Stardew Valley. Some of my favorite movies/series are: How to Train Your Dragon; Vampire Diaries; Grey's Anatomy; and Disney movies.

    • Adam

      Coventry University
      Sports Coaching BSc
      Hi there👋, My name is Adam and I am currently a first year Sports Coaching student and a lifelong Coventry habitant. Sports has been a massive part of my life which has lead me to studying the Sports Coaching Bachelor Degree here at Coventry. I am looking to pursue a career within Sport Coaching as I look to teach and coach others the amazing thing that is sport🤩. Feel free to ask me questions about the Sports Coaching Course and elements of University life😃 ⚽️🏀🎾🏓🏏

    • Abdul

      University of Lincoln
      Architecture - BA (Hons)
      “Hi! Feel free to ask me any questions about the courses here in Lincoln and also about the city itself. I am more than happy to help you with any questions you might have.”

    • Aaliyah

      University of Hertfordshire
      Animation, film, games and creative media
      Hi, I'm Aaliyah! I am a final-year Games Art student and want to work hard to hone my skills and improve as a character artist! I am also a producer so if you want to talk about that specialism within Games and VFX then feel free to ask. You might be feeling a bit worried or uneasy about what there is and what the course entails but I am here to answer all your questions. No matter how big the question or how small :) Whilst I'm not in the other animation pathways (3D/VFX, 2D animation, Comic & Concept Art) I can always give my knowledge in those areas too. Just pop a message over! Very excited to talk about the courses with you :D

    • Abdullah

      Liverpool John Moores University
      Computer Science, BSc (Hons)
      Currently in my second year, I’m focused on making the most of my degree and building a strong foundation in my field. After completing my bachelor’s, my plan is to pursue a master’s in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics. I’m passionate about using AI to tackle real-world challenges, and eventually, I’d love to work in a tech company that’s leading the way in innovation. My vision is to be part of projects that push the boundaries of what technology can achieve—I’m excited about what the future holds!

    • Abigail

      Bournemouth University
      BA (Hons) Film
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    • Accalia

      University of Sussex
      Law with International Relations LLB (Hons)
      I would love to be engaged in various sectors specifically Media, Law and International Business, My end goal is to be an international consultant for Caribbean small businesses.

    • Adrianna

      University of the Arts London
      Public Relations
      ✨Public Relations student passionate about creative storytelling & making an impact through strategic marketing. 📈Obsessed with digital analytics, media research 🔍, and fostering real connections within the media world! 🤝 👩‍🎓Active as a Peer Mentor, Senior Student Ambassador, and Media School Rep – always here to help and share my journey! 🌟 💡 Let’s chat all things PR, media, and beyond!

    • Abbie

      Leeds Trinity University
      Primary Education (Early Years 3-7) with QTS BA (Hons)
      Hi I’m Abbie 🫶🏻. I am a primary education student here at Leeds trinity completing my first year currently. I live at home and commute in for my lectures. I am a course representative so look very closely into student feedback. I am also the mental health officer for Leeds trinity and look forward to building campaigns to help those at trinity! I was very nervous joining university but realised very quickly it’s like family where everyone is supportive and tries to help at any opportunity. The campus is beautiful and I love to study in lots of different spaces to change up the scenery every now and again! I have a dog walking business to satisfy my love of animals and am also a student ambassador for university. I work part time in a pub not far from the university and love to go running in my spare time to clear my mind! I came from sixth form to university and knew what course I wanted to do. I’m here to answer all of your questions about life at university hoping to give an insight on the student life and what to expect!

    • Abby

      Swansea University
      Sport and Exercise Science, BSc (Hons)
      I am a keen swimmer and am part of the University Swim team and have competed in the BUSL swim league as well as Welsh Varsity representing the university. The swim team is comprised of a range of abilities. I love what I study and am passionate about Sport Psychology and hope to pursue it as a Masters when I graduate. I am in my second year of the degree course and am loving it so far, so any questions about my course or the swim team are more than welcome.

    • Adeola Priscillia

      Coventry University
      MSc International Business Management
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    • Abigail

      City St George's, University of London
      Politics BSc (Hons)
      Hi, my name is Abigail and I am a 2nd year Politics undergraduate, who wants to become a lawyer in common law. I am happy to answer questions regarding university, a career in law, etc! ❤️

    • Aditi

      University College Birmingham
      Finance and Accounting
      I am Aditi Ghevade, from the city of Mumbai, India. Currently pursuing my postgraduate studies in Finance and Accounting, I find immense joy in delving into the intricacies of financial systems and exploring the world of numbers. Fluent in English, Hindi, Marathi, and even French, my multicultural and multilingual background has equipped me with a versatile skill set.

    • Aayan

      City St George's, University of London
      Actuarial Science BSc (Hons)
      I did my Foundation year from INTO City, University of London. Currently doing BSc Data Analytics and Actuarial Science. I plan to work in Data / AI Field, I have strong interest in Trading and Content Creation 😊.

    • Abigail

      University of Lincoln
      Dance - BA (Hons)
      Hi, I'm Abi and I'm a third-year BA (Hons) Dance Student. I'm from Suffolk. I started dancing from the age of 3 in Ballet, Modern and Tap and then also started training in Contemporary, Irish and Ballroom & Latin dance before completing both GCSE & A-level Dance. I'm now continuing my passion here at UOL and hope to continue this into a professional career!

    • Advika

      University of Glasgow
      Common Law [LLB]
      Hey there ! I am Advika from India🇮🇳 and I am a third year Common Law student. I would be happy to answer all your questions about the university, studies, student life, or anything else. Please feel free to chat 😊

    • Abbey

      Leeds Trinity University
      Criminology with Police Studies BA Combined (Hons)
      I am looking at going into the police after university and doing their graduate detective program. I enjoy watching all sorts of true crime documentaries.

    • Abigail

      University of Essex
      Criminology
      Hello! My name is Abi, and I'm currently in my third year doing Criminology with Counselling Skills. I aspire to go into the police force to be a detective! I love helping others and cooking. Alongside my degree, I am doing some content creation and photography as a fun hobby as I also have a passion for both of those things.

    • Abdul Rashid

      University of Aberdeen
      Biotechnology, Bioinformatics and Bio-business MSc
      My current career plan is to delve deep into the core of bioinformatics and try as much as possible to make it easy for future prospects in that field of study.

    • Aditya

      University of Glasgow
      Medicine [MBChB]
      Hello everyone, This is Aditya. I am a 2nd Year international medical student at the University of Glasgow. My aspiration is to become a cardiologist with a special interest in interventional cardiology and cardiac physics. I am open to any questions you guys might want to ask about the university, the medical school, or even the city and how it’s been adapting to a new culture as an international student :)

    What Nottingham's famous for...

    Robin Hood

    Nottingham's outlaw – famous for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor.

    Nottingham Robin Hood

    Nottingham nightlife, according to students

    The nightlife in Nottingham is insane! Every night of the week has a student night, with doubles as cheap as £2.50. Ocean is the best night out if you go to [Nottingham] Trent, because we dress up in fancy dress, and have a bar crawl from 6:30pm till 11pm, then go to the club. It gets messy. It’s so diverse – you will never be bored. There is always something to do. (Third year student, Nottingham Trent University)

    Rebel Writers

    The city's rich literary heritage includes controversial-for-their-time authors like Lord Byron. (Image credit: lexyfj, Instagram)

    Nottingham rebel writers

    Nottingham nightlife, according to students

    Hockley is the best area of the city if you want to find bars. There’s Pit and Pendulum, Baa Bar, Hockley Arts Club, and many more hidden away. A lot of them have very good student offers as well, particularly Coco Tang, Pepper Rocks, and Bunk. Most of the clubs can be found around the Arboretum area including Stealth, Rock City and Trent Student Union. (Third year student, University of Nottingham)

    UK's oldest pub

    Allegedly, Ye Olde Trip to Jerusalem dates back to AD1189 making it the oldest in the UK.

    Nottingham UK's oldest pub

    Student life in Nottingham

    Local gems, tips, and things to do, as recommended by students.

    Low on cash

    Wollaton Park has two museums which are free and worth a visit. [It's] a massive park, with deer, and a massive house used as a film set in Batman. (Second year student, University of Nottingham)

    Friday feeling

    Rock City, Rock City, and more Rock City! Just the best place on this Earth! Also, [it's] free entry before 11pm on Fridays. (Nottingham Trent University student)

    Sunday chilling

    The Arboretum is a beautiful park. For Trent students, it's right on the doorstep of City campus, with plenty of space for sunbathing and picnics. (Third year student, Nottingham Trent University)

    When family visit

    When my parents come down, we take the dog to Sherwood Forest, and go to local pubs which are dog friendly, such as The Bread and Bitter. (Second year student, Nottingham Trent University)

    Feeling cultural

    Nottingham Contemporary hosts different [and] exciting exhibitions throughout the year, if you're into modern art. (University of Nottingham student)

    Catch up with mates

    Kitty Cafe is a unique place to hang out, full of cats! Great fun. (University of Nottingham student)

    Treat yourself

    The Lace Market area of Nottingham has a lot of cocktail bars and fancy restaurants for special occasions. (Nottingham Trent University student)

    Grab a bite

    Annie’s Burger Shack has become synonymous with Nottingham. [It has] some crazy burger ideas. (Second year student, University of Nottingham)

    Nottingham in pictures

    The River Trent

    Beautiful when it's sunny out. (Joshua, third year student at University of Nottingham)

    River Trent, Nottingham

    Living in Nottingham, according to students

    Lenton is the most popular neighbourhood for University of Nottingham students, right between the main campus and the city centre. There are regular buses on a loop between the campus and city centre. House prices and quality vary across the area. You can get a really cheap house share, or pay a bit more for a nicer, renovated house. There are a few pubs that are really popular with the students, like The Rose and Crown. There are also loads of little takeaways dotted about, for your post-night out food. (Third year student, University of Nottingham)

    Wollaton Park

    One day in late March I was very stressed about university work, and needed a break. I hopped on the bus, and spent an afternoon exploring the park until sunset. (Hannah Treacher, second year student at University of Nottingham)

    Wollaton Park, Nottingham

    City centre

    (Joshua, third year student at University of Nottingham)

    Nottingham city centre

    Living in Nottingham, according to students

    Beeston is much quieter due to it being more of a family area, so it was definitely a good choice for third year. Our house was also cheaper than houses of a similar size in Lenton. The only downside is that most of my friends and other students live in Lenton, so it is a bit of a faff to go see them. Also, it is a bit more expensive to get back after a night out as it is the opposite side of campus to town. (Third year student, University of Nottingham)

    Wollaton Park

    I caught a massive group of deer basking in the afternoon sun. (Hannah Treacher, second year student at University of Nottingham)

    Deer in Wollaton Park, Nottingham

    Living in Nottingham

    Housing, travel, and budgeting tips.

    Where you'll find students

    • Lenton
    • Beeston
    • Arboretum

    Local transport

    • £17 Student Easyrider Everyday 7 Day ticket
    • £12 Under 19 Easyrider Everyday 7 Day ticket
    • Bus

    Student money tips

    The Savoy Cinema in Lenton has quite cheap cinema tickets, so I would always go there rather than the expensive cinema in town. It's also really easy to get to on the bus if you live in Beeston or Dunkirk. (Third year student, University of Nottingham)

    The cost of living as a student soon adds up, us our budget calculator to find out roughly how much you'll need each month.

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