International Student Guide 2022 - University of Nottingham Malaysia

 
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International Student Guide 2022 - University of Nottingham Malaysia
International
   Student
    Guide
   2022
International Student Guide 2022 - University of Nottingham Malaysia
It starts here
    Where it goes
    is up to you
    Why University of Nottingham Malaysia   04
    Welcome to Malaysia                     06
    What our students say                   08
    Our courses                             10
    How to Apply                            12
    Tuition fees and scholarships           14
    Exchange and transfer opportunities     17
    Accommodation                           18
    Student experience                      19
    Contact us                              22

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Why University of Nottingham Malaysia                                          We are named

                                                                                    Sports University
    Unlock your potential with                                                      of the year
    a quality British education                                                     The Times and The Sunday Times
                                                                                    Good University Guide 2021

    In 2000, University of
    Nottingham became the first                 University of Nottingham          Staff and students
    British university to establish             is ranked
                                                                                  from over                  90% of undergraduate
    a branch campus outside of
    the UK.                                                                       75      countries
                                                                                                             96% of postgraduate
    Since then, we have welcomed students
    from across the globe retaining our
                                                103
                                                in the world
                                                                and
                                                                      18
                                                                      in the uk
                                                                                                             students secured
                                                                                                             employment or
                                                                                                             continued to study
    reputation for world-class research and                                                                  within six months of
    teaching.
                                                by                                                           graduating (2019)
                                                QS World University
                                                Rankings 2022
                                                                                  We are a member of the

                                                    Full range of
                                                                                  Russell Group
                                                    sports facilities
                                                    on campus open to
                                                    all students for free

    Choose from over           All students at the
                                                                                                                                    Worldwide

    80
                                                                                   Our academic staff
                                                                                   are either seconded                              study abroad
                               University of Nottingham
                                                                                   from Nottingham                                  opportunities
                               UK, China or Malaysia                               UK or appointed
    student-run                                                                                                                     Wealth of opportunities
    clubs and societies        will graduate with                                  to the University                                at our campuses in the
                                                                                                                                    UK, China and partner
                                                                                   of Nottingham’s                                  universities across the
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Welcome to Malaysia

                                                                                       Realise your
        In Malaysia,                                      Malaysia is one of the
                                                                                       ambition in Malaysia
        you will find a                                   most diverse
                                                          countries in Asia
        unique blend                                      which embraces               Combining beautiful gardens, striking architecture and
        of cultural
                                                          modernity and
                                                          celebrates its Asian         state-of-the-art learning and research facilities, our
        influences
                                                          values and heritage.
                                                                                       University is an inspirational place to live, work and study.
                                                          The Malaysia campus is

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

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

         Facts                                             Easy gateway                   Food in Malaysia is affordable with a wide
                                                                                          range of choices, from street food to local
         English is widely spoken,                         to Asia                        restaurants, fine dining or international
         together with other                               The capital city,
         ethnic languages such as
                                                                                          cuisines.
                                                           Kuala Lumpur is an
         Malay, Chinese and                                ideal base to travel
         Indian - most Malaysians                          around Asia and
         speak at least 3                                  boasts a huge
         languages!                                        number of
                                                           international and
         Malaysia has a large number
         of festivals celebration                          low cost airlines for
         throughout the year and also                      both short and long
         public holidays!                                  haul trips.

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

    What our
                                                                                                                         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

    students say
                                                                                                                         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
    Hear what our international students say about studying                                                                   MEng Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.

                                                                                                                                                                    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
    I graduated with an MPharm from University of Nottingham Malaysia in                                                                                            parents are also happy as they like Malaysia for many reasons. As a final
    2020 and am currently halfway through my pre-registration training in                                                                                           year student, I have learned a lot and enjoyed every moment of my three
    the UK. What I liked most about the 2+2 MPharm course was the                                                                                                   years here in Malaysia. The modules are diverse and we are constantly
    opportunity to study at two campuses, in both Malaysia and the UK! I                                                                                            learning new things. In general, my course prepared me to understand
    found the lecturers from both campuses were knowledgeable, friendly,                                                                                            drugs and their components along with how to produce them. It has
    approachable and supportive. The course focused on drug                                                                                                         taught me how to use advanced technology and what materials or
    development, pharmacology, medicine formulation and delivery thus                                                                                               components to use to minimise the side effects in humans. The staff, be
    providing students with an opportunity to consider research as a future                                                                                         it the lecturers or lab technicians are friendly and always have a smile on
    career as well as becoming a pharmacist.                                                                                                                        their face, it is always fun to communicate with them.

                                                                                                                                                                          Layan Elbehairy, Egypt
         Yeonwoo Jee, South Korea
                                                                                                                                                                          BSc Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences
         MPharm (Master of Pharmacy)

                                                                                                                         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
                                                University of Nottingham Malaysia was one of the few universities I
                                                                                                                         Student Summit in the UK. The education I received at UNM was
                                                found offering Environmental Sciences. What I liked most about the
                                                                                                                         certainly an international experience that transcended the boundaries
                                                course was the multidisciplinary approach where it covered all
                                                                                                                         of classroom walls.
                                                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
                                                                                                                         The knowledge I gained enabled me to successfully secure a position
                                                living in Malaysia to be affordable on a student budget.
                                                                                                                         of a political analyst upon graduation at Nanyang Technological
                                                                                                                         University in Singapore. With the continued support and guidance of
                                                     Kei Konishi, Japan                                                  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
                                                     BSc Environmental Sciences                                          them and make an impact.

                                                                                                                              Piya Raj Sukhani, India
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Study with us                                                                                                                    Tuition fees and Scholarships

     Our                                                                                                                                 Tuition fees
     courses                                                                                                                             and scholarships
     We provide study opportunities at foundation,                                                                                                                             Scholarships                                          % of first year
     undergraduate and postgraduate levels across a wide                                                                                    How much                                                                                 tuition fee
     range of subjects.
                                                                                                                                            will my
                                                                                                                                            fees be?                           High Achievers Scholarship

                                                                                                                                                                               This is an automatic scholarship for
     Foundation                            Bachelors                                    Masters
     Students joining the university       Bachelor degree courses                      Taught
                                                                                                                                                                               foundation and undergraduate
                                                                                                                                                                               programmes of study and is open to all
                                                                                                                                                                               students. Those who meet the criteria will
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     25%
     after Year 11 or 12 from most         typically last for three years,
     countries are required to join a      although some degrees such as
                                                                                        Full-time masters taught courses
                                                                                        typically last for one year.
                                                                                                                                         Foundation                            receive 25% discount on the first year of
                                                                                                                                                                               their tuition fees.
     Foundation year.                      Engineering and Pharmacy
                                           have a longer duration.                      Research opportunities
                                                                                                                                         RM 9,900-RM 11,800
        Arts and Education                                                                                                              per semester
                                                                                        We offer high-quality doctoral                                                         Dean’s Excellence Scholarship
        Business and Management           Intake
         Engineering                                                                    training to postgraduate students
     
                                                                                                                                         Bachelor                              This scholarship entitles top achieving

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     25%
        Science                           September                                    who wish to pursue MRes, MPhil
                                                                                        and PhD.                                                                               students to a 25% discount in their tuition
                                                                                                                                         Arts and Social Science               fees at the point of progression for each
     Intakes                                   nottingham.edu.my/undergraduate                                                                                                 academic year (ie. Foundation to Year 1,
                                                                                        Intakes                                          RM 34,000-RM 49,500
     April | June | September                                                                                                                                                  Year 1 to Year 2 etc)
                                                                                        February | September
                                                                                                                                         Engineering and Science
         nottingham.edu.my/foundation                                                   (more intakes available for Education courses)
                                                                                                                                         RM 46,900-RM 58,900                   Other scholarships

     Note: Entry requirements may vary by country                                           nottingham.edu.my/postgraduate                                                     We offer several automatic scholarships
                                                                                                                                         Masters (Taught)*                     for alumni of University of Nottingham,
                                                                                                                                                                               children of alumni, siblings, spouses and             10%
     Arts and Social Sciences              Science                                      Engineering                                      RM 18,900-RM 59,900                   alumni of Universitas 21 (U21) institutions.
                                                                                                                                         Tuition fees are subject to change.
      Applied Psychology                     Biomedical Sciences                         Chemical
      Accounting/Business/                   Biotechnology                               Civil                                        Please check the website for the      Arts and Social Sciences Excellence
       Finance/Management                     Computer Science                            Electrical and Electronic                    latest information.                   Award Scholarship
      Economics                              Environmental Science                       Mathematics and Management
      Education (TESOL/                      Nutrition                                   Mechanical                                      nottingham.edu.my/fees             Students applying for postgraduate

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     25%
       Leadership/Special Needs)              Pharmacy                                    Mechatronic                                                                        Masters taught programmes, are eligible
      English Literature and                 Psychology and Neuroscience                                                                                                     for a 25% fee reduction if they fulfil all
       Creative Writing                       Software Engineering                                                                                                            admission requirements and possess
      Liberal and Performing Arts                                                                                                       Annual living costs                   strong upper second class honour
      Media and Communications/                                                                                                                                               degrees.
       Film and TV                                                                                                                       RM24,000-RM36,000*
      Politics and International
       Relations                                                                                                                         *This is an estimate for rent,        Please note that the scholarships will be subject to change and for updated
                                                                                                                                         food, necessities, transport and      information visit:
     For further information about our courses, entry requirements and study options:                                                    entertainment but is subject to
                                                                                                                                         your lifestyle.
                                                                                                                                                                                    nottingham.edu.my/scholarships
           nottingham.edu.my/study

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Application Process

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

     1      Get started
             Browse our website for a selection of courses and
                                                                     4   Visa
                                                                          Submit your complete document for visa
              see what you would like to study                             application
             Our main intakes are in April, June and September           Visa application fee applies

                                                                            nottingham.edu.my/visaandimmigration
     2      Apply
             You can apply online via our Online Admission Portal
              (NottinghamHub):                                       5   Accommodation
                                                                          Choose from a wide range of on-campus
                hub.nottingham.edu.my
                                                                           accommodation
             Application fee applies (RM200 for international            Apply online
              applications). For more information on How to
              apply, please visit:                                          nottingham.edu.my/accommodation

                nottingham.edu.my/howtoapply

             Our student recruitment agent in your country will
                                                                     6   Registration
                                                                         Congratulations!
              be able to assist with your application should you         Bring along the required documents to your
              require support:                                           first day on campus.
                nottingham.edu.my/overseasrepresentatives                   nottingham.edu.my/offerholder

     3      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
                                                                                               The Jubilee Campus opened in 1999 just one mile from UN’s

     See the world
                                                                                               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

     Study abroad and exchange
                                                                                               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.
     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.
                                                                                                                                                       University Park campus
                                                                                                                                                       Set around a lake with beautifully kept gardens, the 330-acre
     Transfer opportunity                                                                                                                              University Park is the University’s principal campus.

     Students who begin their studies at the Malaysia campus may transfer to the UK or China                                                           Receiving Green Flag Award status every year since 2003,
     campus after one year in Malaysia.                                                                                                                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
     Exchange opportunity                                                                                                                              conference and exhibition centre, sports facilities and
                                                                                                                                                       Nottingham Lakeside Arts are also situated on the site.
     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                                       Located in the beautiful countryside of south Nottingham-
     universities for one semester or one year.                                                shire, 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
        Concordia University, Canada                                                          residence.
        KAIST College of Business , Korea
        Munich University, Germany                                                            Ten miles south of University Park, the campus benefits from
                                                                                               state-of-the art teaching and research facilities. The campus
        Sciences-Po De Toulouse, France                                                       also houses the School of Veterinary Medicine and Science
        Shiga University, Japan                                                               which opened in 2006 as the first in Britain for more than 50
        Tec De Monterrey, Mexico                                                              years.
        The University of Groningen, The Netherlands
        Universidad del Desarrollo, Chile
        Universita Bocconi, Italy
         University of Birmingham, UK
                                                                                                                                                       China campus
     
        University of Glasgow, UK
        University of New South Wales, Australia
        University of Queensland, Australia                                                                                                           University of Nottingham Ningbo China
                                                                                                                                                       The UN was the first British university to establish an
                                                                                                                                                       independent campus within mainland China, the first intake
     For an up to date list please visit:                                                                                                              in 2004 under new legislation passed in China in 2003.

           nottingham.edu.my/studyabroad                                                                                                               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
     Note: subject to academic performance, programme                                                                                                  campus covers 144 acres of landscaped parkland, a central
     and seats availability                                                                                                                            lake and its own version of Nottingham’s famous Trent
                                                                                                                                                       Building. There are academic, residential and support
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Accommodation                                                    Student experience

     Discover
     your perfect home                                                   Experience it in a
     Our on-campus accommodation is the perfect base to explore
                                                                         world beyond ordinary
     your new life as a student.
                                                                         Study with us and you can expect a world-class
     Accommodation fees include utilities and internet connection.       education. But the Nottingham experience is so
     Room rental will be billed quarterly and air conditioning will be   much more than that. We want you to have the
     billed based on meter readings.                                     time of your life!
     Facilities and services include:
        Room cleaning service
     
     
         Room repair and maintenance service
         Convenience store                                                 Sport                               Student
        Coin-operated laundromat
                                                                           The University of Nottingham
                                                                                                               clubs and
        Pantry lounge
        Communal student hub
                                                                           has a proud history of sporting
                                                                           success. We have been
                                                                                                               societies
                                                                           selected as the Sport
                                                                           University of the Year by The       There are over 80
     How to Apply                                                          Times and The Sunday Times
                                                                                                               student-run clubs
                                                                           Good University Guide 2021.
     Apply online via OLAA, the University's on-line                                                           and societies to join,
                                                                           Outdoor facilities include a
     accommodation application portal:
                                                                           multipurpose field with             holding events all
           applyaccommodation.nottingham.edu.my
                                                                           football, cricket and rugby         year. There are
                                                                           pitches, a five-a-side football
                                                                           and hockey pitches, a mini          opportunities to
                                                                           archery range, a multipurpose       make a difference by
     Special arrangement                                                   outdoor court suitable for
                                                                           basketball, futsal and volleyball   volunteering and the
     If you have a disability or specific medical requirement, please      along with two tennis courts.       chance to take up
     indicate this in your application and send us the necessary
     medical reports. These will be forwarded to our Student               Indoor facilities include courts    leadership roles
     Wellbeing and Learning Support Office for further advice and          for badminton, squash,              within a club or
                                                                           basketball, futsal, netball and
     assessment.
                                                                           volleyball as well as a             society.
                                                                           well-equipped gymnasium and
     A ‘female only’ halls of residence option is available, please        a multipurpose room for
     indicate this preference in your application.                         martial arts and table tennis.

                                                                           We also have a 25m outdoor
     Find out more                                                         swimming pool with mixed
                                                                           gender, male and female only
           nottingham.edu.my/accommodation                                 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
                                                                                                                                                                         (National)
                                                                                                                                                                         Kuching                  1 hour 45 mins
                                                                                                                                                                         Kota Kinabalu            2 hours 30 mins

                                                                                                                                                                         (International)
                                                                                                                                                                         Singapore                1 hour
                                                                                                                                                                         Phnom Penh               1 hour 55 mins
                                                                                                                                                                         Ho Chi Minh City         1 hour 55 mins
                                                                                                                                                                         Jakarta                  2 hours
                                                                                                                                                                         Bangkok                  2 hours 15mins
                                                                                                                                             Hanoi                       Hanoi                    3 hours 30 mins
                                                                                                                                                                         Manila                   3 hours 35 mins

                                                                                                                              Bangkok                                                                  Manila
      Semenyih                         5 minutes
      Kajang                           20 minutes                                    Selayang                                           Phnom Penh
                                                                                                                                                      Ho Chi Minh City
      Bangi                            30 minutes
      Putrajaya                        40 minutes                                KUALA
                                                                Subang Airport
      Kuala Lumpur                     40 minutes                                LUMPUR

      KL Sentral                       40 minutes                                    KL Sentral
                                                                   Shah Alam
      KLIA1 / KLIA 2*                  40 minutes       Klang                                   Kajang University of
      Sepang                           55 minutes                                                        Nottingham
                                                                                                          Malaysia
      Subang Airport                   55 minutes                                            Semenyih                                                                             Kota Kinabalu
      Shah Alam                        1 hour                                    Putrajaya

                                                                                                Bangi
      Selayang                         1 hour
                                                                                                                                 Kuala Lumpur
      Klang                            1 hour 10 mins
      *KLIA = Kuala Lumpur International Airport                                                                                                                     Kuching
                                                                                                                                          Singapore

                                                                                    KLIA

                                                                                 Sepang

                                                                                                                                                         Jakarta

     University of Nottingham Malaysia
     Jalan Broga (B34), 43500 Semenyih
     Selangor Darul Ehsan
     Malaysia

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      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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