International Student Guide

International Student Guide

2022

It starts here Where it goes is up to you

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Why University of Nottingham Malaysia

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Welcome to Malaysia

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What our students say

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Our courses

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How to Apply

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Tuition fees and scholarships

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Exchange and transfer opportunities

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Accommodation

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Student experience

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Contact us

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We are named

Why University of Nottingham Malaysia

Sports University of the year

Unlock your potential with a quality British education In 2000, University of Nottingham became the first British university to establish a branch campus outside of the UK. Since then, we have welcomed students from across the globe retaining our reputation for world-class research and teaching.

The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021

University of Nottingham is ranked

103

and

in the world

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Staff and students from over

75

countries

in the uk

by QS World University Rankings 2022

90% of undergraduate 96% of postgraduate students secured employment or continued to study within six months of graduating (2019)

We are a member of the Full range of sports facilities on campus open to all students for free

Choose from over

80

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All students at the University of Nottingham

UK, China or Malaysia will graduate with

Russell Group

Our academic staff

are either seconded from Nottingham UK or appointed to the University of Nottingham’s standards

Worldwide study abroad opportunities Wealth of opportunities at our campuses in the UK, China and partner universities across the globe

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Welcome to Malaysia

In Malaysia, you will find a unique blend of cultural influences and ethnic groups.

Malaysia is one of the most diverse countries in Asia which embraces modernity and celebrates its Asian values and heritage.

The Malaysia campus is a 45-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur (KL), one of the most vibrant capital cities in Asia. It has some of the world's tallest buildings, largest shopping malls and modern infrastructure.

Realise your ambition in Malaysia Combining beautiful gardens, striking architecture and state-of-the-art learning and research facilities, our University is an inspirational place to live, work and study.

Food Malaysian food is a melting pot of culture, ethnicity and historical influence, resulting in a gastronomical delight packed with flavours.

Facts

Easy gateway to Asia

English is widely spoken, together with other ethnic languages such as Malay, Chinese and Indian - most Malaysians speak at least 3 languages!

The capital city, Kuala Lumpur is an ideal base to travel around Asia and boasts a huge number of international and low cost airlines for both short and long haul trips.

Malaysia has a large number of festivals celebration throughout the year and also public holidays!

Culture

Malaysia is home to Malay, Chinese, Indian and many other ethnic groups.

The rich mix of ethnicity and cultures is displayed in the large number of festivals happening throughout the year such as Lunar New Year, Eid al-Fitr, Diwali and Christmas, celebrated not just by the communities but by all Malaysians.

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Food in Malaysia is affordable with a wide range of choices, from street food to local restaurants, fine dining or international cuisines.

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Student Quotes

What our students say Hear what our international students say about studying at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.

I chose the University of Nottingham Malaysia due to its acclaimed status of providing quality education and as being one of the best in the region. One of the things I enjoy most about the University is the diversity. I have made many friends who are helpful and supported me settle in when I first arrived. It has been an eye-opening experience to meet people from different places and backgrounds. Studying at the University has also changed my perspective of future career possibilities. Initially, I had a very narrow vision of what my career would be like once I graduated but my interaction with lecturers and experience on campus has shown me that anything is possible.

Mohammad Abdallah, Kenya MEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering

I chose to study at the University of Nottingham due to the School of Pharmacy being ranked in the top 10 worldwide. I have always been interested in South East Asia so to gain a British degree while discovering a new part of the world is a dream come true for me. My parents are also happy as they like Malaysia for many reasons. As a final year student, I have learned a lot and enjoyed every moment of my three years here in Malaysia. The modules are diverse and we are constantly learning new things. In general, my course prepared me to understand drugs and their components along with how to produce them. It has taught me how to use advanced technology and what materials or components to use to minimise the side effects in humans. The staff, be it the lecturers or lab technicians are friendly and always have a smile on their face, it is always fun to communicate with them.

I graduated with an MPharm from University of Nottingham Malaysia in 2020 and am currently halfway through my pre-registration training in the UK. What I liked most about the 2+2 MPharm course was the opportunity to study at two campuses, in both Malaysia and the UK! I found the lecturers from both campuses were knowledgeable, friendly, approachable and supportive. The course focused on drug development, pharmacology, medicine formulation and delivery thus providing students with an opportunity to consider research as a future career as well as becoming a pharmacist.

Layan Elbehairy, Egypt

Yeonwoo Jee, South Korea

BSc Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences

MPharm (Master of Pharmacy)

University of Nottingham Malaysia was one of the few universities I found offering Environmental Sciences. What I liked most about the course was the multidisciplinary approach where it covered all aspect of environmental sciences and was not limited to just one specific field. In terms of cost, I found the tuition fees and cost of living in Malaysia to be affordable on a student budget.

Kei Konishi, Japan BSc Environmental Sciences

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The degree was an eclectic course that exceeded all my expectations and opened up several doors for me. During my time as an undergraduate, I had the opportunity of being selected and sponsored for international events such Wilton Park Forum in Thailand, UNESCO World Press Freedom Conference in Indonesia and International Student Summit in the UK. The education I received at UNM was certainly an international experience that transcended the boundaries of classroom walls.

The knowledge I gained enabled me to successfully secure a position of a political analyst upon graduation at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore. With the continued support and guidance of the School of Media Language and Culture, I have grown to feel that the world is ripe with opportunities, and I have the skills to pluck them and make an impact.

Piya Raj Sukhani, India BA International Communication Studies with English Language and Literature

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Study with us

Tuition fees and Scholarships

Tuition fees and scholarships

Our courses We provide study opportunities at foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a wide range of subjects.

How much will my fees be?

Foundation

Bachelors

Masters

Students joining the university after Year 11 or 12 from most countries are required to join a Foundation year.

Bachelor degree courses typically last for three years, although some degrees such as Engineering and Pharmacy have a longer duration.

Taught

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Arts and Education Business and Management Engineering Science

Intake September nottingham.edu.my/undergraduate

Intakes April | June | September

Full-time masters taught courses typically last for one year.

Foundation

Research opportunities

RM 9,900-RM 11,800 per semester

We offer high-quality doctoral training to postgraduate students who wish to pursue MRes, MPhil and PhD. Intakes February | September

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(more intakes available for Education courses)

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Note: Entry requirements may vary by country

Arts and Social Sciences

Science

 Applied Psychology  Accounting/Business/ Finance/Management  Economics  Education (TESOL/ Leadership/Special Needs)  English Literature and Creative Writing  Liberal and Performing Arts  Media and Communications/ Film and TV  Politics and International Relations

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Biomedical Sciences Biotechnology Computer Science Environmental Science Nutrition Pharmacy Psychology and Neuroscience Software Engineering

For further information about our courses, entry requirements and study options:

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Engineering      

Chemical Civil Electrical and Electronic Mathematics and Management Mechanical Mechatronic

Bachelor Arts and Social Science RM 34,000-RM 49,500 Engineering and Science RM 46,900-RM 58,900

Masters (Taught)* RM 18,900-RM 59,900 Tuition fees are subject to change.

Scholarships High Achievers Scholarship This is an automatic scholarship for foundation and undergraduate programmes of study and is open to all students. Those who meet the criteria will receive 25% discount on the first year of their tuition fees.

This scholarship entitles top achieving students to a 25% discount in their tuition fees at the point of progression for each academic year (ie. Foundation to Year 1, Year 1 to Year 2 etc)

We offer several automatic scholarships for alumni of University of Nottingham, children of alumni, siblings, spouses and alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) institutions.

nottingham.edu.my/fees

Students applying for postgraduate Masters taught programmes, are eligible for a 25% fee reduction if they fulfil all admission requirements and possess strong upper second class honour degrees.

*This is an estimate for rent, food, necessities, transport and entertainment but is subject to your lifestyle.

25%

Other scholarships

Arts and Social Sciences Excellence Award Scholarship

RM24,000-RM36,000*

25%

Dean’s Excellence Scholarship

Please check the website for the latest information.

Annual living costs

% of first year tuition fee

10%

25%

Please note that the scholarships will be subject to change and for updated information visit:

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Application Process

How to apply International students are encouraged to apply at least three months before the intake.

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Get started  Browse our website for a selection of courses and see what you would like to study

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 Our main intakes are in April, June and September

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nottingham.edu.my/visaandimmigration

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hub.nottingham.edu.my

 Our student recruitment agent in your country will be able to assist with your application should you require support: nottingham.edu.my/overseasrepresentatives

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Accommodation  Choose from a wide range of on-campus accommodation  Apply online

 Application fee applies (RM200 for international applications). For more information on How to apply, please visit: nottingham.edu.my/howtoapply

 Submit your complete document for visa application  Visa application fee applies

Apply  You can apply online via our Online Admission Portal (NottinghamHub):

Visa

nottingham.edu.my/accommodation

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Registration Congratulations!

Bring along the required documents to your first day on campus. nottingham.edu.my/offerholder

Accept  Accept your offer online providing proof of payment  You must accept the offer within 4 weeks of receiving your offer letter and pay course deposit

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Study abroad

UK campuses Jubilee campus

See the world Study abroad and exchange During your time with us, you have the opportunity to study at our campuses in the UK or China, as well as our partner universities.

The Jubilee Campus opened in 1999 just one mile from UN’s central campus, University Park.

‘Aspire’ is a work of art constructed on campus, now one of the country’s tallest free-standing works of public art, soaring to 60 metres above the campus. The adjoining Innovation Park was launched in 2008 and continues to expand and evolve, hosting specialist facilities for global satellite navigation systems, renewable energy technologies, mental health research and aerospace technologies.

University Park campus Set around a lake with beautifully kept gardens, the 330-acre University Park is the University’s principal campus.

Transfer opportunity Students who begin their studies at the Malaysia campus may transfer to the UK or China campus after one year in Malaysia.

Receiving Green Flag Award status every year since 2003, it is one of the most attractive campuses in the country and features a mixture of period buildings along with modern teaching and research facilities, 12 halls of residence, a conference and exhibition centre, sports facilities and Nottingham Lakeside Arts are also situated on the site.

Exchange opportunity Students also have the opportunity to exchange for one semester or one year from the Malaysia campus to the UK or China Campuses.

(Note: Fees remain under the Malaysia fee structure).

University of Nottingham Malaysia Partner Universities

Sutton Bonington campus

Students may also choose to exchange to our partner universities for one semester or one year.

Located in the beautiful countryside of south Nottinghamshire, Sutton Bonington Campus occupies a spacious 100-acre site with its own teaching and learning facilities, sports centre, student guild, social amenities and halls of residence.

 Concordia University, Canada  KAIST College of Business , Korea  Munich University, Germany  Sciences-Po De Toulouse, France  Shiga University, Japan  Tec De Monterrey, Mexico  The University of Groningen, The Netherlands  Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile  Universita Bocconi, Italy  University of Birmingham, UK  University of Glasgow, UK  University of New South Wales, Australia  University of Queensland, Australia

For an up to date list please visit:

nottingham.edu.my/studyabroad Note: subject to academic performance, programme and seats availability

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Ten miles south of University Park, the campus benefits from state-of-the art teaching and research facilities. The campus also houses the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science which opened in 2006 as the first in Britain for more than 50 years.

China campus University of Nottingham Ningbo China The UN was the first British university to establish an independent campus within mainland China, the first intake in 2004 under new legislation passed in China in 2003.

Around two-and-a-half hours by car from Shanghai, the China Campus is based at the Higher Education Park in Ningbo, a historic port city on China’s eastern coast. The campus covers 144 acres of landscaped parkland, a central lake and its own version of Nottingham’s famous Trent Building. There are academic, residential and support facilities for almost 8,000 students.

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Accommodation

Discover your perfect home Our on-campus accommodation is the perfect base to explore your new life as a student.

Accommodation fees include utilities and internet connection.

Room rental will be billed quarterly and air conditioning will be billed based on meter readings.

Student experience

Experience it in a world beyond ordinary Study with us and you can expect a world-class education. But the Nottingham experience is so much more than that. We want you to have the time of your life!

Facilities and services include:  Room cleaning service  Room repair and maintenance service  Convenience store  Coin-operated laundromat  Pantry lounge  Communal student hub

How to Apply Apply online via OLAA, the University's on-line accommodation application portal:

applyaccommodation.nottingham.edu.my

Special arrangement If you have a disability or specific medical requirement, please indicate this in your application and send us the necessary medical reports. These will be forwarded to our Student Wellbeing and Learning Support Office for further advice and assessment.

A ‘female only’ halls of residence option is available, please indicate this preference in your application.

Find out more

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Sport The University of Nottingham has a proud history of sporting success. We have been selected as the Sport University of the Year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021.

Outdoor facilities include a multipurpose field with football, cricket and rugby pitches, a five-a-side football and hockey pitches, a mini archery range, a multipurpose outdoor court suitable for basketball, futsal and volleyball along with two tennis courts.

Indoor facilities include courts for badminton, squash, basketball, futsal, netball and volleyball as well as a well-equipped gymnasium and a multipurpose room for martial arts and table tennis.

Student clubs and societies There are over 80 student-run clubs and societies to join, holding events all year. There are opportunities to make a difference by volunteering and the chance to take up leadership roles within a club or society.

We also have a 25m outdoor swimming pool with mixed gender, male and female only sessions.

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Get in touch

Contacting us Independent visit

Follow us on our social media

You are welcome to visit our campus.

Please contact us to arrange an appointment: nottingham.edu.my/international

UoNMalaysia

study@nottingham.edu.my +6 (0)3 8924 8686 +6 (0)19 280 8000

Hanoi

Semenyih Kajang Bangi Putrajaya Kuala Lumpur KL Sentral KLIA1 / KLIA 2* Sepang Subang Airport Shah Alam Selayang Klang

5 minutes 20 minutes 30 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 40 minutes 55 minutes 55 minutes 1 hour 1 hour 1 hour 10 mins

(National) Kuching Kota Kinabalu

1 hour 45 mins 2 hours 30 mins

(International) Singapore Phnom Penh Ho Chi Minh City Jakarta Bangkok Hanoi Manila

1 hour 1 hour 55 mins 1 hour 55 mins 2 hours 2 hours 15mins 3 hours 30 mins 3 hours 35 mins

Manila

Bangkok Selayang

Subang Airport

Phnom Penh

Ho Chi Minh City

KUALA LUMPUR

KL Sentral Shah Alam Klang

Kajang University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih

Kota Kinabalu

Putrajaya

Bangi

Kuala Lumpur

*KLIA = Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Kuching

Singapore KLIA

Sepang

Jakarta

University of Nottingham Malaysia Jalan Broga (B34), 43500 Semenyih Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia The University of Nottingham has made every effort to ensure that the information in this brochure was accurate when published. Please note, however, that the nature of the content means that it is subject to change from time to time, and you should therefore consider the information to be guiding rather than definitive. You should check the University’s website for any updates before you decide to accept a place on a programme by visiting

nottingham.edu.my Where there is a difference between the contents of this study guide and our website, the contents of the website take precedence and represent the basis on which we intend to deliver our educational services to you.

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