It is a lively cosmopolitan city which has retained much of its distinguished architecture and picturesque buildings, many of which are of medieval origin and act as a constant reminder of the city's legendary association with Robin Hood. The University offers students the chance to study for a semester or a full academic year. Depending on experience and prior knowledge students are able to select modules from any of the University's 33 Schools, the most popular currently seem to be English Studies, Social Science, Business, Psychology and a wide range of Engineering and Science modules. The University has 12 Halls of Residence on the University Park Campus and three on the new campus. There are both mixed and single sex Halls.
Halls offer common rooms and social facilities.
All study bedrooms are fully furnished and are equipped with voice and data points. There are no self-catering facilities in Halls. Individual arrangements can be made for students who wish to remain on campus during the vacations. The University also owns a complex of self-catering flats at the edge of the main campus. Each flat comprises five or six single study bedrooms with kitchen and bathroom facilities shared by the occupants.