🇬🇧University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih (Selangor), Malaysia

A full branch campus of the UK's University of Nottingham, based in Malaysia.

About Nottingham Malaysia

Nottingham Malaysia is one of the University of Nottingham's three global campuses (alongside the UK and China), offering UK-accredited degrees at Malaysian tuition costs. Its Semenyih campus, just outside Kuala Lumpur, allows students to transfer between the UK, Malaysia and China campuses during their degree.

Why students choose it

  • UK-accredited degree at Malaysian tuition costs
  • One of only three global Nottingham campuses (UK, Malaysia, China)
  • Option to transfer between campuses during your degree

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Typical entry grades

AAB (A Level)  ·  IB 32

High tier · indicative for the flagship courses below — always verify per-course requirements directly with the university.

Tuition (international, per year)

RM30,000–RM50,000/yr

high tier for Malaysia — figures are typical ranges, not this specific university's published fee.

Language of instruction

English

Campus

campus campus, Semenyih (Selangor)

🏆 Scholarships to look into

Informational only — scholarship amounts, deadlines and even which schemes are running change often (sometimes per intake), so treat this as a starting point, not a guarantee. Always confirm current details directly with the scholarship provider or Nottingham Malaysia's financial aid office.

Malaysian government scholarships are almost entirely restricted to Malaysian citizens. For international students, the main route is university-level merit scholarships or fee rebates, especially common at private and branch-campus universities.

  • University merit scholarships / fee rebates: Offered by private and branch-campus universities (e.g. Taylor's, Sunway, Monash Malaysia, Nottingham Malaysia) — typically a percentage tuition rebate for strong IGCSE/A-Level results, often applied automatically or via a simple form.

Public university (UM, USM, UKM, UPM, UTM) scholarship access for international students is much more limited than at private/branch-campus universities — check directly before assuming availability.

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Popular courses

Engineering

⏱️ Typical duration: Often 4 years rather than the country's standard Bachelor's length, especially where the programme includes an integrated Master's (e.g. UK MEng) or an industry placement year

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics + Physics

Business

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Mathematics helps but usually isn't required recommended

Computer Science

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Requires Mathematics

Education

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Biosciences

⏱️ Typical duration: 3–4 years, depending on the course and university

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Typical entry: Requires two of Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Maths

Durations are typical for Malaysia — always confirm the exact length (including any placement or integrated Master's year) on the course's own page before applying.

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How to apply

Main intake(s)
February, September
Typical deadline
Rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake

English language requirements

IELTS: 6.0 overall

Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

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Nottingham Malaysia FAQ

Quick answers about grades, tuition, deadlines and applying to Nottingham Malaysia as an international IGCSE / A Level / IB student.

What grades do I need to get into Nottingham Malaysia?

As a typical benchmark for international entry, Nottingham Malaysia expects around AAB at A Level or 32 points on the IB Diploma. This is indicative for Nottingham Malaysia's flagship courses — competitive subjects like Medicine and Law usually sit above this baseline, and the exact requirement varies by course, so always confirm the specific figure on Nottingham Malaysia's own admissions page before applying.

How much does Nottingham Malaysia cost for international students?

International tuition at Nottingham Malaysia typically falls in the RM30,000–RM50,000/yr range (high tier for Malaysia). This is a typical range for the university's tuition tier, not Nottingham Malaysia's specific published fee for every course — confirm the exact figure for your intended programme directly with the university.

When is the application deadline for Nottingham Malaysia?

Nottingham Malaysia follows Malaysia's typical intake calendar: February, September, with applications generally due rolling — apply 3–6 months ahead of your intended intake. Always verify the exact date on Nottingham Malaysia's own admissions page, since deadlines can shift year to year.

What IELTS score do I need for Nottingham Malaysia?

Malaysia universities, including Nottingham Malaysia, typically ask international applicants for 6.0 overall. Most universities waive this requirement if you've completed 2+ years of English-medium schooling (e.g. IGCSE / A Level / IB) — always confirm the specific university's waiver policy before booking a test.

What is Nottingham Malaysia known for?

A full branch campus of the UK's University of Nottingham, based in Malaysia. Nottingham Malaysia is one of the University of Nottingham's three global campuses (alongside the UK and China), offering UK-accredited degrees at Malaysian tuition costs. Its Semenyih campus, just outside Kuala Lumpur, allows students to transfer between the UK, Malaysia and China campuses during their degree.

Can I apply to Nottingham Malaysia with IGCSE, A Level or IB qualifications?

Yes — Nottingham Malaysia accepts applicants from IGCSE-to-A-Level, IGCSE-to-IB-Diploma, and directly from the IB Diploma. Tutopiya's free Malaysia University Shortlist Builder matches your predicted or actual grades against Nottingham Malaysia and every other Malaysia university we track, tagging each as reach, target or safety.

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