This is the place where your future comes into focus
At the University of Nottingham, your success once you graduate is just as important to us as your time on campus. It’s why we’re committed to empowering you to achieve your dreams – no matter what they look like.
We’ll equip you with not just the subject knowledge, but also the skills, experience and connections you need to make your mark on the world.
* The Graduate Market in 2024, High Fliers Research
We work with top employers
For decades, leading businesses have been coming to us to find their newest recruits. We’ve been in the Top 10 most targeted universities by employers since 2013 (High Fliers Research).
With connections to countless global and UK organisations, it’s no wonder our graduates are highly sought after by some of the world's biggest companies including:
JP Morgan, ASOS, Unilever, PepsiCo, Walt Disney Company, GSK and Deloitte.
From internships and placements to recruitment fairs and access to top graduate jobs, we'll help you make the most of our networks.
Learn in the workplace
We’re proud to rank in the top 2 Russell Group universities for work experience (Rate my Placement, Best Universities for Work Experience 2024).
Whatever course you choose, we’ll support you to gain valuable industry insights and connections – from work experience and work-based learning to employer-sponsored projects and competitions.
We work closely with alumni and industry experts to make sure what we teach today is relevant to employers tomorrow – giving you the skills and experience you need to stand out.
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Work experience
Develop your skills in the workplace and gain practical, hands-on industry experience to ensure you’re career-ready.
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Careers and Employability Service
Our expert team is here to support you with lifetime access to our careers service.
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Optional placement years
We can help you gain valuable industry experience through an optional placement year. No matter what you’re studying, you can build one into your degree.
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Nottingham Advantage Award
Develop new skills and gain experience that will make you stand out from the crowd with our free scheme designed to prepare you for the job market.
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