University of Nottingham Courses and Fees 2026

University of Nottingham fees for Indian students run £23,500 (INR 28.79 Lakhs) to £33,500 (INR 41.04 Lakhs) per year for undergraduate programmes and £22,500 (INR 27.56 Lakhs) to £37,600 (INR 46.06 Lakhs) per year for postgraduate degrees, with the popular MBA, MSc Data Science, and MSc Business and Management priced at £33,800 (INR 41.41 Lakhs) annually.

Your realistic entry is the January 2027 intake, a postgraduate-only cycle, since the UK Student Visa (the study visa route) takes 3 to 8 weeks to process and the September 2026 intake is now too close for a fresh applicant from India. The September 2027 intake reopens the full undergraduate and postgraduate catalogue after that.

• Undergraduate BSc Computer Science: £33,000 (INR 40.43 Lakhs) per year
• Postgraduate MBA / MSc Data Science / MSc Business and Management: £33,800 (INR 41.41 Lakhs) per year
• Postgraduate MSc Finance and Investment: £37,500 (INR 45.94 Lakhs) per year
• Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship for Indian nationals: up to full tuition waiver
• Vice-Chancellor’s Global Scholarship: £3,000 (INR 3.68 Lakhs), awarded automatically on merit

A one-year MSc all-in lands at roughly INR 61.59 Lakhs for Year 1; a three-year BSc runs to INR 1.67 Crore total, tuition plus living plus visa.

All INR values use 1 GBP = INR 122.5.

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University of Nottingham Tuition Fees by Programme

The University of Nottingham prices international tuition per course, not per band, so identical-looking Masters programmes can differ by £4,000 (INR 4.90 Lakhs) per year. Fees for the January 2027 intake use the 2026/27 rate; the September 2027 intake moves to the 2027/28 rate for freshly admitted students.

University of Nottingham Undergraduate Fees: 2026/27 Rate

Undergraduate programmes at Nottingham run three years full-time (four with a placement or year abroad) and open only in the September intake. There is no January undergraduate entry.

Source: University of Nottingham undergraduate course pages, 2026/27 international fees.
Applications go through UCAS. No application fee for direct-to-Nottingham routes; UCAS platform fee is £28.50 (INR 3,491) per cycle.

University of Nottingham Postgraduate Fees: 2026/27 Rate

Taught Masters at Nottingham run one year full-time and account for the largest share of Indian applicants, with the MBA, MSc Data Science, and MSc Business and Management as the highest-volume programmes.

Source: University of Nottingham postgraduate course pages, 2026/27 international fees. Direct applications open at the Nottingham postgraduate portal. Application fee is waived for most Masters programmes.

University of Nottingham Fee Trend by Year

International tuition at Nottingham has risen every year since 2022, averaging 7 to 8 per cent annually. A BSc Computer Science that cost £23,700 (INR 29.03 Lakhs) in the 2022/23 intake sits at £33,000 (INR 40.43 Lakhs) for 2026/27, a 39 per cent rise across four cycles.

Source: University of Nottingham International Undergraduate Fees archive, 2022/23 to 2026/27 cycles. Postgraduate tuition has followed a similar 7 to 8 per cent annual climb.

University of Nottingham Cost of Living in Nottingham for Indian Students

Nottingham is one of the UK’s more affordable large university cities, running roughly 30 per cent cheaper than London for accommodation. A comfortable monthly budget for an Indian student sits at £1,265 (INR 1.55 Lakhs), covering rent in halls or a shared house, home-cooked groceries, a student bus pass, utilities, and modest personal spending.

Source: University of Nottingham International Office cost-of-living estimate for Nottingham, cross-checked with Numbeo Nottingham. UKVI (UK Visas and Immigration) minimum for the Student Visa outside London is £1,136 (INR 1.39 Lakhs) per month.

The £1,136 (INR 1.39 Lakhs) monthly UKVI minimum you must show for the Student Visa is deliberately padded above actual cost of living in Nottingham. Real spend for a careful Indian student comes in at £900 to £1,100 (INR 1.10 to 1.35 Lakhs) per month, leaving a small buffer against the visa-mandated figure.

Total Cost of Studying at University of Nottingham

Year 1 all-in cost lands at INR 55.96 Lakhs for a BSc and INR 61.59 Lakhs for a one-year MSc. A three-year BSc totals INR 1.67 Crore across the degree; a Masters is a single-year commitment.

Mandatory Fees combines the Student Visa £524 (INR 64,190) paid once and the IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge, paid upfront with the Student Visa application) at £776 (INR 95,060) per visa year. Three-year BSc IHS is paid in one lump at visa stage: £2,328 (INR 2.85 Lakhs). Living cost source: University of Nottingham International Office.

The full three-year BSc Computer Science budget works out to £99,000 (INR 121.28 Lakhs) tuition plus £34,155 (INR 41.84 Lakhs) living plus £2,852 (INR 3.49 Lakhs) visa and IHS, totalling INR 1.67 Crore. Financed as a 40 Lakh loan with 25 Lakh family contribution, the EMI runs approximately INR 54,000 per month over 10 years at 10.5 per cent interest.

University of Nottingham Scholarships for Indian Students

Nottingham funding comes in three shapes an Indian student can win: automatic merit awards assessed with the offer letter, application-based scholarships requiring a separate form, and external Indian awards administered from India. The largest single grant is the Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship, which can cover the full £33,800 (INR 41.41 Lakhs) MSc tuition.

University of Nottingham Scholarships (2026/27)

Source: University of Nottingham International Scholarships page, 2026/27 cycle. Scholarships marked "automatic" require no separate form; you are assessed when your offer is issued.

External Indian Scholarships for University of Nottingham Applicants

The Indian scholarship cycle for the September 2027 intake opens in October to November 2026 for most awards. Deadlines close March to April 2027; missing the window pushes you to the January 2028 intake.

Source: Official trust websites (Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation, JN Tata Endowment, KC Mahindra Education Trust, Narotam Sekhsaria Foundation, Aga Khan Foundation). Nottingham qualifies for all listed awards since it sits at QS 97 for 2027 and is a Russell Group member.

Read the full list at University of Nottingham Scholarships and Application Steps »

University of Nottingham Tuition Deposit and Payment Options

The tuition deposit at Nottingham is £2,000 (INR 2.45 Lakhs) for taught postgraduate programmes, non-refundable but fully credited to your first term’s tuition. Paying the deposit triggers the CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) letter you need to file the Student Visa application.

University of Nottingham Methods of Payment for International Students

• Flywire international payments: Nottingham’s preferred provider for Indian students, quoted rates typically 2 per cent better than direct SWIFT wires
• SWIFT bank transfer: Traditional wire from your Indian bank; allow 5 to 7 working days for clearing and factor in the 2 to 3 per cent forex spread
• Forex card: Load GBP in advance on a multi-currency card; useful for the deposit but check per-transaction limits for the full tuition instalment
• Education loan disbursement: HDFC Credila, SBI, Axis Bank, and ICICI disburse tuition directly to Nottingham on production of your CAS letter

Steps to Pay University of Nottingham Tuition Fees for International Students

1. Accept your offer through the Nottingham applicant portal
2. Pay the £2,000 (INR 2.45 Lakhs) deposit via Flywire or bank transfer within 28 days of accepting the offer
3. Receive your CAS number by email once the deposit clears; use this to apply for the Student Visa on the UKVI portal
4. Pay the balance tuition on the instalment schedule: 50 per cent by registration, 50 per cent by January (for September starters) or 50 per cent by registration and 50 per cent by April (for January starters)
5. Keep every payment receipt as proof for the UKVI Student Visa file and for LRS remittance records at your Indian bank

Nottingham offers a 1 per cent discount on tuition for full upfront payment before registration, worth £338 (INR 41,405) on a £33,800 MSc. This applies to postgraduate programmes only; undergraduate students pay per academic year across three years and are not eligible.

Source: University of Nottingham Finance Office tuition payment page and international student fee payment guidelines, 2026/27.

Hidden Costs of Studying at University of Nottingham

Six budget items outside tuition and rent regularly catch Indian students off guard. Total these for accurate first-year planning:

• Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS): £776 (INR 95,060) per year of visa, paid upfront in a single lump at Student Visa application. A three-year BSc pays £2,328 (INR 2.85 Lakhs) at once.
• Student Visa fee: £524 (INR 64,190) paid once at UKVI application.
• Priority visa processing (optional): £500 (INR 61,250) for 5-working-day service. Standard processing takes 3 to 8 weeks.
• Winter clothing on arrival: £200 to £300 (INR 24,500 to INR 36,750) for a warm coat, waterproof boots, gloves. Nottingham winters drop to 0 to 5 degrees Celsius from November to March.
• Initial setup (kitchenware, bedding, deposit): £600 to £800 (INR 73,500 to INR 98,000) in the first week; deposit on private accommodation is typically 5 weeks’ rent.
• IELTS retake: INR 17,000 per attempt if your first score misses Nottingham’s minimum (typically 6.5 overall for PG, 6.0 overall for UG).
• Bank transfer charges: INR 2,500 to INR 5,000 per SWIFT transfer plus 2 to 3 per cent forex spread, multiplied across four instalments.

Budget approximately INR 4.5 to 5.5 Lakhs for first-year hidden costs beyond tuition and rent, sitting outside the loan-eligible amount for most Indian education lenders.

University of Nottingham Fee Saving Strategies for Indian Students

Six levers cut your total Nottingham bill by INR 15 to 45 Lakhs when combined. Rank them by yield, not effort:

• Developing Solutions Masters Scholarship (highest yield): A full-tuition award saves £33,800 (INR 41.41 Lakhs) for a Masters. Even the £8,500 tier saves INR 10.41 Lakhs. Apply after receiving your offer; deadline is early April 2027 for the September 2027 intake.
• Full upfront payment discount: 1 per cent on PG tuition saves £338 (INR 41,405). Small, but takes zero extra effort.
• On-campus versus private house: Halls at £700 per month can drop to £550 (INR 67,375) in a shared house in Beeston or Lenton for Year 2 UG students, saving £1,800 (INR 2.21 Lakhs) per year.
• Part-time work (20 hours per week during term): Nottingham students earn the £11.44 (INR 1,401) UK minimum wage; 20 hours yields £229 (INR 28,053) weekly, roughly £6,800 (INR 8.33 Lakhs) across a 30-week term. Legal on the Student Visa.
• UK Graduate Route Visa (PG only): Two years of post-study work rights after your Masters, letting you earn back the loan in the UK before returning to India. Median UK graduate salary of £28,000 to £35,000 (INR 34.30 Lakhs to INR 42.88 Lakhs) covers the standard EMI comfortably.
• Section 80E tax deduction: Interest paid on your education loan is fully deductible for 8 years after repayment begins. On a 40 Lakh loan, that saves INR 4 to 6 Lakhs across the deduction window.

Is University of Nottingham Worth the Cost for Indian Students

A one-year MSc at INR 61 Lakhs and a three-year BSc at INR 1.67 Crore are Russell Group-priced investments backed by a QS 97 global rank, 15th in the UK, ahead of IIT Delhi (QS 118) and IIT Bombay (QS 134) in the 2027 QS World University Rankings.

Nottingham holds 22 subjects in the QS Top 100 for 2026, with Pharmacy and Pharmacology ranked 8th globally, Veterinary Science 39th, Education 56th, and English Language 58th. The Nottingham University Business School MBA and MSc programmes carry AACSB, EQUIS, and AMBA triple accreditation, matching London Business School and Warwick on that measure. Graduate employability sits at QS 66 globally, above the world average.

The Graduate Route Visa allows two years of post-study work in the UK after your Masters and three years after a PhD, in force on the generation date. Nottingham graduates report median starting salaries of £28,000 to £35,000 (INR 34.30 Lakhs to INR 42.88 Lakhs) for Business, Engineering, and Data Science roles across the UK; London-based finance and consulting graduates cross £45,000 (INR 55.13 Lakhs).

On loan math, a 40 Lakh education loan at 10.5 per cent over 10 years carries an EMI of roughly INR 54,000 per month. A Nottingham graduate earning £32,000 (INR 39.20 Lakhs) annually takes home approximately INR 2.4 Lakhs monthly in the UK, comfortably covering EMI with room for living costs. Return-to-India roles at Deloitte, PwC, Google, or a Big 4 firm start at INR 18 to 25 Lakhs for a Nottingham MSc, giving a 5 to 6 year full loan payback horizon.