Nottingham is situated in the East Midlands of England. It is a vibrant city reputed to be student-friendly, which fact is based on its reasonable cost of living, excellent shopping facilities, exciting nightlife, and a large number of amenities specifically aimed at students. By this reason many of its students choose to stay in Nottingham after they graduate. The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University (taking its name from the River Trent whereon the city of Nottingham lies) are the two most prestigious higher education establishments in the city. Let us skim over one of them -- the University of Nottingham, or Nottingham University.
Nottingham's first public college was opened in the city centre in 1881. After the First World War, the college expanded rapidly and outgrew its original building. In 1948, the college was awarded the Royal Charter becoming the University of Nottingham, and now it is able to confer degrees in its own name.
Today Nottingham University has six faculties comprised of a number of schools, some of which, in turn, are further divided into departments or divisions. A general number counts about 30 schools. For example, School of American and Canadian Studies; School of Chemical, Environmental & Mining Engineering; School of Civil Engineering; School of Community Health Sciences; School of Computer Science & Information Technology; School of Economics; School of Education; School of English Studies; School of Geography; School of History; School of Human Development; School of Humanities; Institute for the Study of Genetics, Biorisks and Society (IGBiS); School of Law; Nottingham University Business School and others. All programs give the same degree, taught with a similar high quality level. The curriculum is specially designed to cater for any liking.
The aim of Nottingham University is to provide the best possible conditions for students to feel free to fall into studies. The founders hardworking has resulted in present-day Nottingham University's ability to offer an outstanding academic and practical education, personal growth opportunity, excellent group working facilities, and invaluable experience.
Studying at Nottingham University is a process that goes far beyond traditional lectures. A flexible approach to teaching combines typical teaching techniques, such as tutorials, with interactive and web-based methods. Facilities from lecture theatres to laboratories are continually modernised and upgraded to provide the very best up-to-date teaching facilities. It is to emphasize that a perfect reputation of the university has been gained owing to high professionalism and outstanding international experience of its teachers as well. So, Nottingham University has gained worldwide acclaim for its brand new programs, groundbreaking research and qualified student body. All these factors have made the university one of leading higher education establishments in the United Kingdom.