International Student Guide
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For general international enquiries please contact: International Office The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Jalan Broga The University of Nottingham 43500 Semenyih Selangor Darul Ehsan Malaysia Campus Malaysia For course enquiries please contact t: +60 3 8924 8686 f: +60 3 8924 8005 International Student w: www.nottingham.edu.my/make-an-enquiry Guide 2017/18 www.nottingham.edu.my Renowned for our commitment to teaching and for Industry (International Trade) 2006. learning, we are in the top 1% of universities internationally*. Recognised globally for teaching Since opening, The University of Nottingham Welcome to the excellence, acclaimed for our life-changing research Malaysia Campus (UNMC) has welcomed students and home to students from all over the world, The from across the globe and gained a reputation University of Nottingham is an inspiring place to for world-class research and teaching in arts, study and work. engineering, science and social science. world of Nottingham In 2000 we became the first British university to set * Ranked 75th in the QS World University Rankings 2016/17. up a campus both outside of the UK and in Malaysia, earning The University of Nottingham the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2001 and the Queen’s Award Ranked Over Over 84th 1 2 250,000 5,000 of universities choice for employers international campuses alumni from across the globe students from 85 worldwide in China and the UK Alumni from our UK, China and Malaysia Campuses. countries study at UNMC According to The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide QS World University 2017 Rankings 2017/18 Access to a world-class Nobel Prize-winning UK education academics All of our programmes are taught in English University of Nottingham academics have and students from all campuses of the won Nobel Prizes twice since 2003. University of Nottingham are awarded the same degree certificate. Our degrees Worldwide study abroad are accredited by numerous international professional bodies from both the UK and opportunities Malaysia. There’s a wealth of opportunities at our campuses in China and the UK and at partner universities across the globe. Our Trent Building is a replica of the iconic building of the same name based on the University Park Campus in the UK. 1 2 “International Contents students, Selamat Datang, Huan Ying & Introduction Vanakkam!” International students 4 Accommodation 13 Welcome to Malaysia 5 How to finance your degree 15 Top 10 reasons to study 6 Life on campus 17 In diverse Malaysia, you will find a unique blend of Courses 7 Application guide 18 Asian culture. The above is a warm welcome in Malay, Mandarin & Tamil from the University of Nottingham Scholarships and professional 9 How to find us 19 accreditation Malaysia Campus to you. Notes 21 Overseas opportunities 11 Contact us 25 Your support network 12 Group of students relaxing by the lake. 3 4 Welcome to Malaysia Top 10 reasons to study at Nottingham Covering an area of 127,350 square miles, Student visa support Malaysia consists of two regions separated by All non-Malaysian nationals who wish to study at an the South China Sea: Peninsular Malaysia and educational institution in Malaysia are required to Top choice for Malaysian Borneo. The country’s population is over hold a valid Student Pass. We assist international Top 1% of Universities graduate employers 28.7m to date. students in arranging dependant passes for spouse worldwide High Fliers Research or family members, renewing the student visa while Malaysia is home to three main ethnic groups: transferring schools within Malaysia and any other QS Ranking 2016/17 2016 Malays, Chinese and Indians, as well as the native visa-related issues. Orang Asli and East Malaysian tribes. Having been colonised by the Portuguese, Dutch and British, For further information, contact: apply.visa@ you will see, hear and taste these influences in the nottingham.edu.my architecture, Malay language and the internationally 5,000 250,000 acclaimed Malaysian cuisine. Visitors to Malaysia Airport pick-up are also left awestruck by the tropical beauty of the We offer an airport pick-up service for new students from more strong alumni community country - with pristine beaches, ancient rainforests international students on designated days prior to than 85 countries at the worldwide and UNESCO World heritage sites to explore, the registration week. For further information, please nature enthusiasts will find an exciting home in email Malaysia campus Malaysia. [email protected] The capital city Meet us Exchange opportunities in The UNMC campus is a 45-minute drive away Members of the International Office frequently travel from Kuala Lumpur (KL), one of Asia’s most vibrant to different countries to meet with prospective RM15 million cities. KL is a true metropolis with some of the students and their families. We also have overseas 14 scholarships available world’s tallest buildings, largest shopping havens representatives in a number of countries who can and modern infrastructure. However, Kuala Lumpur help you find the right course, and offer support also has pockets of historical sites, traditional and advice through the application process. Find a countries villages (known as kampung) and parks. The city is representative at served by a comprehensive transportation system www.nottingham.edu.my/international/overseas Gain a including, buses, trains, a monorail and a number of airports. If you would like to visit the University in person, we 92 are happy to arrange a visit for you. Kuala Lumpur lies in the heart of Southeast British rated overall satisfaction Asia, and due to the number of low-cost and Contact us ISBSB ranking 2015, If you are an international student with a query about $ degree with affordable fee international carriers transiting in the country, is i-graduate an inexpensive starting point for travel around studying with us in Malaysia, please contact the Southeast Asia and Australia. International Marketing Office: International student support services t: +60 3 8924 8000/8686 th Our international student support service promotes e: [email protected] in the UK 97 www.nottingham.edu.my/international Ranked the wellbeing and social interaction of international w: 8 for research power students. We provide invitations for visas and of our research is opening bank accounts, advice on any problems REF 2014 internationally recognised you have while living and studying in Malaysia and REF 2014 information on the professional support services available at the University. Combining beautiful gardens, striking architecture and state-of-the-art learning and Medical insurance research facilities, our university is an inspirational place to live, work and study. Medical insurance coverage is compulsory and arranged for you by the International Office. The coverage takes effect from the point of registration on campus. For further information, please visit www.nottingham.edu.my/international/health- and-insurance 5 6 Courses All our courses are taught in English and aim BA English with Creative Writing Masters Science to equip you with deep understanding of your BA International Communication Studies MSc Crop Biotechnology subject as well as skills relevant to your future The duration of most Master’s programmes is career. BA International Communication Studies with one year. English Language Research programmes Our courses are taught by academics who are BA International Communication Studies with Arts and Social Sciences Film and Television Studies We offer full and part-time PhD programmes passionate about their subjects and who are, MSc Management Psychology across our three faculties: Arts and Social in many cases, world authorities in their field. BA Asian and International Studies MSc Occupational Health and Safety Sciences, Engineering and Science (which They are recruited from top universities around BA International Relations Leadership includes Nottingham University Business the world or seconded from The University of BA International Relations with French School Malaysia). Nottingham in the UK. MBA BA International Relations with German For further information about our courses visit MBA Finance BA International Relations with Japanese The PhD is generally a three to four-year full www.nottingham.edu.my/study MSc Business and Management time programme, tailor-made to meet your BA International Relations with Korean MSc Finance and Investment specific research interests. It normally takes four Foundation BA International Relations with Mandarin MSc International Business to six years to complete on a part-time basis. Students who are joining the university after BA International Relations with Spanish MSc Investment and Islamic Finance Year 11 or Year 12 from most countries are MSc Professional Accountancy The PhD offers a flexible supervision between Malaysia and UK Campuses. required to complete a Foundation year. UNMC Engineering MA Education offers Foundation years in Arts & Education, BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering Business & Management, Engineering and MA/ PGDip/ PGCert Educational Leadership Depending on your research, you may be BEng/MEng Chemical Engineering with and Management Science. Environmental Science required to spend part of your studies at the MA/PGDip/PGCert Special Needs BEng/MEng Civil Engineering UK Campus, but you will be registered at The MA/ PGDip/ PGCert Teaching English to University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. Bachelors BEng/MEng Electrical and Electronic