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Nottingham · QS World #97
Head-to-Head Summary
Based on 7 datapoints
We looked at 7 data points — world rankings, student satisfaction, graduate salaries, employment rates, and more — to see which university scores higher in each category.
2/7
DN Colleges Group
scored higher in 2 categories
5/7
Nottingham
scored higher in 5 categories
Quick Verdict
University of Nottingham leads in 5 of 7 categories where both have data (Russell Group, established, graduate salary, courses, scholarship). DN Colleges Group is ahead on satisfaction, employment.
DN Colleges Group vs University of Nottingham at a glance
DN Colleges Group and University of Nottingham both teach 20 subject areas, the largest being Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science and Childhood & Youth Studies. DN Colleges Group offers 72 courses across 26 subject areas; University of Nottingham offers 580 courses across 98 subject areas.
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: DN Colleges Group is about £20,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: DN Colleges Group is about £18,300 a year cheaper.
Of the 2 subject areas both teach where each publishes a graduate salary, University of Nottingham is higher in 2 and DN Colleges Group in 0. The widest gap is in Sociology & Criminology: £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, against £32,500 from University of Nottingham. Of the 4 subject areas both teach where each publishes a student satisfaction score, DN Colleges Group is higher in 2 and University of Nottingham in 1, with 1 about level.
World & National Rankings
Compare world and national league table positions, TEF ratings, and Russell Group membership.
Visual Breakdown
Key metrics at a glance
Longer bars indicate better performance. Metrics include student satisfaction, graduate salaries, and more.
DN Colleges Group
University of Nottingham
Satisfaction
Student satisfaction with teaching (NSS Survey, out of 100%)
Graduate Salaries (5y)
Median graduate salary 5 years after graduation
Employment
Graduate employment rate
International
International student share
Course Counts
Number of courses offered
Scholarships
Number of scholarships
International Community
Where do international students come from?
Top source countries based on official HESA enrolment data. A higher diversity of nationalities often means a richer campus experience.
DN Colleges Group
No published data on international students
Nottingham
98 countries · 21.1% international
- 🇨🇳China42.6%
- 🇮🇳India9%
- 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia4.4%
- 🇭🇰Hong Kong4%
- 🇹🇷Turkey2.7%
Subjects
20 subjects you can study at both
Courses listed at each university in the subject, and the typical (median) international fee a year. Select a count to see the courses.
DN Colleges Group
University of Nottingham
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
34 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Health Sciences & Paramedic Science
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
25 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (PG)
Childhood & Youth Studies
4 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
13 coursesTypical fee £28,600 (PG)
Building & Construction
Manufacturing & Production Engineering
1 courseTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
12 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Mechanical Engineering
2 coursesTypical fee £12,500 (UG)
10 coursesTypical fee £33,000 (UG)
Biomedical Sciences
Health & Social Care
Business & Management (General)
Sociology & Criminology
Design & Fashion
Education Studies
Sport & Exercise Sciences
Animal Science
Business Studies
Also taught at both: Counselling & Psychotherapy, Mental Health Nursing, General Engineering, Social Policy & Public Policy, English Literature.
Only at DN Colleges Group
Fees
What it costs international students
The typical (median) international tuition fee a year across each university's published course fees. Individual courses vary; each course page shows its own fee.
Undergraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Nottingham
- £33,000
DN Colleges Group is about £20,500 a year cheaper.
Postgraduate
- DN Colleges Group
- £12,500
- University of Nottingham
- £30,800
DN Colleges Group is about £18,300 a year cheaper.
Outcomes
Graduate outcomes by subject
Median graduate salary three years after graduating, and student satisfaction with teaching, across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject. Source: Discover Uni.
DN Colleges Group
University of Nottingham
Biomedical Sciences
No dataSalary (3 years)£29,000100%Satisfaction90%Sociology & Criminology
£18,500Salary (3 years)£32,50084%Satisfaction90%Sport & Exercise Sciences
£20,500Salary (3 years)£26,00095%Satisfaction95%Animal Science
No dataSalary (3 years)£23,00094%Satisfaction78%
Scholarships for International Students
ExclusiveDN Colleges Group
View all scholarships →University of Nottingham
Taiwan Research Hub PhD Scholarship 2026/27
£11,000
Deadline: N/A
Molson Coors Award
50%
Deadline: N/A
The Witty Entrepreneurial Scholarship
£750
Deadline: N/A
Hillsborough Trust Memorial Bursary
£500
Deadline: N/A
PhD Scholarships
See details
Deadline: N/A
FAQ
DN Colleges Group vs University of Nottingham: common questions
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Nottingham cheaper for international students?
For undergraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £33,000 at University of Nottingham: DN Colleges Group is about £20,500 a year cheaper. For postgraduate study, the typical published international fee is £12,500 a year at DN Colleges Group and £30,800 at University of Nottingham: DN Colleges Group is about £18,300 a year cheaper. These are medians of the international tuition fees each university publishes for its courses; the fee for a specific course is on its course page.
What subjects can you study at both DN Colleges Group and University of Nottingham?
Both universities teach 20 subject areas: Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Health Sciences & Paramedic Science, Childhood & Youth Studies, Building & Construction, Manufacturing & Production Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Sciences, Health & Social Care, Business & Management (General), Sociology & Criminology, Design & Fashion, Education Studies and 8 more.
Is DN Colleges Group or University of Nottingham better for Sociology & Criminology?
Sociology & Criminology graduates earn a median £18,500 three years after graduating from DN Colleges Group, and £32,500 from University of Nottingham. Student satisfaction with teaching is 84% at DN Colleges Group and 90% at University of Nottingham. Figures are medians across each university's undergraduate courses in the subject, from Discover Uni.
Does DN Colleges Group or University of Nottingham offer more courses?
University of Nottingham lists 580 courses on CourseOptions and DN Colleges Group lists 72 courses.
What can you study at DN Colleges Group but not at University of Nottingham?
DN Colleges Group teaches 6 subject areas that University of Nottingham does not, including Games Design & Computer Animation, Computing & IT, Teacher Training, Business Information Systems, Fine Art and Software Engineering.
What can you study at University of Nottingham but not at DN Colleges Group?
University of Nottingham teaches 78 subject areas that DN Colleges Group does not, including Computer Science, Chemical Engineering, Philosophy, Physics, Civil Engineering, Economics, Politics & International Relations, Media & Film Studies and 70 more.
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