International BranchQS World #97 (Nottingham Group, 2025)

University of Nottingham Malaysia

UK university education in Malaysia with identical degree standards.

Semenyih, SelangorEst. 2000Official website

About

Type

International Branch

Founded

2000

Location

Semenyih, Selangor

Website

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The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNM) was established in 2000 in Semenyih, Selangor — the first British university branch campus in Malaysia. Graduates receive University of Nottingham UK degrees.

UNM offers programs in engineering, science, pharmacy, psychology, business, education, and international relations with the same academic standards as the UK parent campus.

The spacious 125-acre campus provides a UK-style university experience with lower living costs than studying in the United Kingdom.

Academics

Study levels

FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sPhD

Faculties & schools

Faculty of Science and Engineering
Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) Malaysia
School of Pharmacy
School of Education

Popular programs

ProgramLevel
BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic EngineeringBachelor's
BSc (Hons) PharmacyBachelor's
BSc (Hons) PsychologyBachelor's
BSc (Hons) International Business ManagementBachelor's
BEng (Hons) Chemical EngineeringBachelor's

Research centres

Centre for Sustainable Energy Technologies

Renewable energy and environmental engineering research.

Malaysia Campus Research Priority Areas

Food security, health, and sustainability research clusters.

Centre for English Language Education

Applied linguistics and language teaching research.

Campuses

Semenyih Campus

Jalan Broga, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor

Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre

Kuala Lumpur city centre

Admissions

Intakes

AprilSeptember

General requirements

  • A-Levels, STPM, foundation, IB, or equivalent with required grades
  • Mathematics and science prerequisites for engineering
  • Interview for pharmacy and selected programs
  • Foundation in Science or Arts for direct entry pathways

English requirements

  • IELTS: 6.0–6.5 overall (no band below 6.0 for most programs)
  • TOEFL iBT: 79–88
  • Nottingham English Language Programme for conditional offers

Requirements vary by program — confirm with ARNE counselors.

Required documents

  • UCAS-style online application
  • Academic transcripts and predicted grades
  • Passport
  • English language certificate
  • Personal statement

Tuition fees (estimate)

Estimated international tuition: RM 40,000–55,000/year for undergraduate programs; pharmacy and engineering may be higher. UK-equivalent degree at Malaysia pricing.

International students

UNM has a diverse international community with students from Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East, supported by UK-standard student services.

Support services

  • International Office and student experience team
  • On-campus halls of residence
  • Transfer opportunities to UK and China campuses
  • Students' Union and societies
  • Careers and Employability Service

Visa & EMGS

UNM assists with EMGS student pass applications. Students must obtain approval before travelling to Malaysia for studies.

Apply with ARNE

Ready to apply to University of Nottingham Malaysia? Our counselors will guide you through program selection, document preparation, and your EMGS student pass application.