Performance Sport

Elite athletes studying at the University of Nottingham benefit from a world-class sporting experience combined with an education from a global top 200 University.

Our vision for sport is ambitious and student athletes join a proud history of sporting success. Our students and alumni have gone on to win Olympic, World and Commonwealth gold and we're committed to developing the talent of the future.

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BUCS Sport - University of Nottingham BUCS

Keep up-to-date with fixtures and results as our teams compete in the British Universities & Colleges Sport Leagues (BUCS).

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Student-Athlete Support Services - University of Nottingham Sport Student-Athlete Support Services

Explore our performance support programme and find our why University of Nottingham is one of the top student-athlete performance environments in the U.K.

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Sport Scholarship - University of Nottingham Sport Scholarships

Our range of sports scholarships are aimed at providing an unrivalled level of support to the brightest and best talents in the sporting world.

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Para Sport - University of Notttingham Para Sport

The University of Nottingham has a Para Sport Scholarship scheme for elite sportsmen and women looking to study and train at Nottingham.

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Sports Clubs - University of Nottingham Sport Sports Clubs

Our 70+ sports clubs are at the heart of sport at University of Nottingham, there is something for everyone to try.

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Watch our students compete as they represent the #GreenandGold of University of Nottingham LIVE on our Official YouTube channel.

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Performance Sport at University of Nottingham

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Performance Sports

The University of Nottingham has a huge choice of sports clubs– you can choose from over 70 different disciplines. We welcome scholarship applications for all sports, with each case reviewed individually against our decision criteria. The selected sports below receive additional support through our performance sport programme an NGB or performance sport partnership. Click the relevant sport to find out more.

American Football

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance American Football programme and register your interest today.

Badminton

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Badminton programme and register your interest today.

Cycling

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Cycling programme and register your interest today.

Fencing

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Fencing programme and register your interest today.

Football and Futsal (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Football and Futsal programme and register your interest today.

Hockey (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Hockey programme and register your interest today.

Hockey (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Hockey programme and register your interest today.

Karate

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Karate programme and register your interest today.

Lacrosse (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Lacrosse programme and register your interest today.

Lacrosse (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Lacrosse programme and register your interest today.

Netball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Netball programme and register your interest today.

Rugby Union (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Rugby Union programme and register your interest today.

Squash

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Squash programme and register your interest today.

Swimming

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Swimming programme and register your interest today.

Table Tennis

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Table Tennis programme and register your interest today.

Tennis

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Tennis programme and register your interest today.

Volleyball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Volleyball programme and register your interest today.

Water Polo

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Water Polo programme and register your interest today.

Wheelchair Basketball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Wheelchair Basketball programme and register your interest today.

American Football

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance American Football programme and register your interest today.

Badminton

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Badminton programme and register your interest today.

Canoe

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Canoe programme and register your interest today.

Cycling

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Cycling programme and register your interest today.

Fencing

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Fencing programme and register your interest today.

Football and Futsal (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Football and Futsal programme and register your interest today.

Hockey (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Hockey programme and register your interest today.

Hockey (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Hockey programme and register your interest today.

Karate

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Karate programme and register your interest today.

Lacrosse (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Lacrosse programme and register your interest today.

Lacrosse (Women's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Women's Lacrosse programme and register your interest today.

Netball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Netball programme and register your interest today.

Rugby Union (Men's)

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Men's Rugby Union programme and register your interest today.

Squash

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Squash programme and register your interest today.

Swimming

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Swimming programme and register your interest today.

Table Tennis

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Table Tennis programme and register your interest today.

Tennis

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Tennis programme and register your interest today.

Volleyball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Volleyball programme and register your interest today.

Water Polo

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Performance Water Polo programme and register your interest today.

Wheelchair Basketball

Click here to discover more about the University of Nottingham Wheelchair Basketball programme and register your interest today.

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BUCS Big Wednesday 2025

16 titles for the #GreeenandGold at BUCS Big Wednesday 2025

An unprecedented 31 University of Nottingham teams reached finals day at BUCS Big Wednesday in the National Championship, Vase and Trophy competitions. After an exceptional day of action, the University of Nottingham claimed 16 titles - including 11 National Championships - to cement our place as the best UK university for team sport.

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