UNNC has three faculties: Nottingham University Business School China, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Nottingham University Business School China has received the maximum 5-year accreditation period from the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS) and has also achieved accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), while less than six percent of the world's schools offering business degree programmes hold this accreditation. Twelve of the undergraduate programmes from the Faculty of Science and Engineering have obtained international authoritative professional certifications. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has always been at the forefront of teaching and research and is committed to cultivating international professionals and leaders.

UNNC has established partnerships with 160 universities across over 40 countries and regions, and it is dedicated to providing expanded study abroad and exchange opportunities for students.

Data from the university's 2023 graduates indicate that nearly 30% of undergraduate graduates who chose to pursue further studies were admitted to the world's top 10 universities, and almost 80% of undergraduate graduates who were directly employed entered the world's top 500 companies or well-known Chinese and foreign companies, governments and public institutions. Approximately 92% of master's graduates were recruited by the world's top 500 companies or well-known Chinese and foreign companies, governments and public institutions. All doctoral graduates were employed with high quality, and all entered well-renowned universities, research institutions and companies.