For general enquiries, please contact: Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus t: +60 3 8924 8000 w: www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders A guide for new students 2015/16 www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders Hello and welcome Contents I would like to take this It’s a great pleasure for About this guide 3 Life at Nottingham 21 opportunity to welcome me to welcome you to The you to The University University of Nottingham Before you arrive 5 in Malaysia of Nottingham Malaysia Malaysia Campus. As a full Accommodation and arriving at the University 7 Finding your way around campus 23 Campus. I hope your time campus of The University What do I need to bring? 9 Academic essentials 29 with us will be genuinely of Nottingham, we offer Extra information for international students 11 Student services 31 transformational. a British style education, Day-to-day life 42 delivered within a truly Life in Malaysia 50 The University of Nottingham international campus Now that you’re here 15 has a strong tradition of teaching and research community, which is physically located close What do I do when I arrive? 17 which has placed it amongst the top universities in to one of Southeast Asia’s most vibrant cities Extra information for international students 20 The essentials 53 the UK and internationally; indeed, the QS World – Kuala Lumpur. University rules and regulations 55 University Rankings 2013/14 ranks us in the top 1% of universities worldwide. The Malaysia The benefits of a university education are Security on campus 56 Campus continues to grow and mature, and you considerable – you will develop subject specific Key dates 57 will now become part of our global community. knowledge and skills through your academic work. Useful contacts 59 But you will also have the potential to acquire a Being offered a place at the University signifies broad range of personal transferable skills through Index 61 that we feel you have great potential. We sincerely the many extracurricular activities available in and Get social 62 hope you will develop academically and personally around campus. during your time with us; we are justifiably proud of what our students achieve whilst studying, and Over 4,500 students from over 70 countries the great things they go on to achieve afterwards. are studying for a range of programmes from foundation to PhD across 17 different schools I also hope you will take advantage of the wider and departments. You will be able to meet, work opportunities available to you whilst you are at our and socialise with people from different academic Malaysia Campus, and that when you leave you backgrounds, different cultures and different will take very happy memories of your university countries. I hope you will leave university with days with you. both a high-quality degree which is valued by employers and with a new outlook on life, as well Professor David Greenaway as a greater understanding of different cultures, Vice-Chancellor races, religions and beliefs. The University of Nottingham Universities are many things – places for learning and study, places for research, places for culture, places for living – but above all, universities are communities. Welcome to ours! Professor Christine Ennew Provost and CEO, The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Pro-Vice-Chancellor, The University of Nottingham Front cover image: Students in the amphitheatre outside the Trent Building. 1 2 Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders About this guide This guide contains practical information about living and studying at the Malaysia Campus. It will help you find your way around when you first arrive and will be a useful reference guide throughout your time here. Please take the time to read through the information and to familiarise yourself with the contents. It contains everything you need to know about your first few weeks. Please make sure you bring it with you. Students working together on our peaceful, green campus. 3 4 Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders Before you arrive Before you arrive Now that you have your place, it’s time to start getting ready to go to university. Have a read through this section and make sure you have everything prepared to make your first week as stress-free as possible. Students working together on a group project. 5 6 Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders Student studying in his Accommodation and bedroom at Perhentian Hall arriving at the University Before you arrive University accommodation These activities are a good way to meet other When you receive a room offer from the students, and we encourage you to join in. When University you should do the following: you move in, your hall manager will give you a copy of the rules and regulations for life in your • Read it carefully, taking note of the terms hall. Please familiarise yourself with these. and conditions and the deadline for payments – rooms are only confirmed on receipt of the Off-campus accommodation payment required Off-campus accommodation is not handled by • Return any signed forms, and any other required the University. The off-campus accommodation is information, and make the necessary payments close to the University campus, allowing student to the University by the specified deadline – if residents to fully integrate with the activities held you have trouble getting your room acceptance on campus. There is transport to and from the back to the University by the deadline, please fax off-campus accommodation. or email the Accommodation Office, otherwise they will allocate your room to another student. Disclaimer The off-campus accommodation is a private It is the University’s policy that students who are arrangement between the student and the service allocated accommodation in halls of residence are provider of off-campus accommodation. The allowed to stay for only one academic year. University is under no obligation to either party on any matter. The University acts as a facilitator to On-campus accommodation provide information to students about off-campus The on-campus halls of residence have a variety accommodation and will not be held liable in any of room configurations and rental rates and are way to either party. rented on a self-catering basis. There are small pantries available on each floor – these are designed for preparing drinks and snacks When do I need to arrive? and as meeting points for students. As we Before registration, you will receive information anticipate that you will use the catering services explaining when you need to arrive on campus. in the Student Association Building, the pantries Normally, students are only allowed to check into are not designed to be used for cooking all on-campus accommodation one week before your meals. registration day. Malaysian students will only be allowed to check in during Accommodation Every hall of residence has a warden who is a Office working hours (Monday to Friday from member of University staff and an on-campus 9am- 5.30pm). If you are an international student, resident. The wardens are there to assist you with please refer to the airport pick-up information any issues that arise while living at the University, which will be sent together with your visa and any other aspect of student life. They are also approval letter. responsible for organising social and sporting activities for the halls. 7 8 Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders www.nottingham.edu.my/study/offer-holders Bringing your own laptop or mobile device What do I need to bring? will allow you to study in lots of areas across campus using our WiFi network. Before you arrive Here are some suggestions for what to bring Useful to university, based on feedback from previous Computer or mobile devices new starters. Bringing your own computer or mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, is useful but Essential not essential. Identification Bring at least two pieces of ID (such as your USB memory stick passport, driving licence or University acceptance A memory stick is useful for backing up your work. letter). These will be useful if you haven’t managed to open a student bank account before you leave Extras home, or if you are likely to travel abroad. Homely things Posters, photo frames, cushions and throws can Bed linen, towels and hangers help you feel more at home in your room. Most people bring their own bed linen, although it can be provided in on-campus accommodation Food to share if you need it. You can either bring your own Offering biscuits, sweets or chocolates is a nice towels and hangers, or you can buy them from way to get chatting to people. a nearby supermarket. Games Bring any games you have – they’re great for Top tip! cheap but fun nights in. Please ensure you have enough money for Fancy dress your day-to-day living expenses for the If you’ve got any fancy dress outfits, you’ll have duration of your course.