About University of Nottingham Malaysia

The University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) was established in 2000 as the first foreign university campus in Malaysia. Set on a beautiful 125-acre campus in Semenyih, Selangor, UNM provides the same world-class Nottingham education as the UK campus. Students graduate with a University of Nottingham degree that is identical to those awarded in the UK and China campuses.

UK Parent University Rankings

• QS World University Rankings 2025: #103 globally (University of Nottingham, UK)
• THE World University Rankings 2025: 178–199
• Russell Group University – one of the UK's 24 leading research universities
• Top 20 in the UK for several subject areas
• Top 150 globally for Accounting & Finance, Business, Engineering

Degree Awarded

All UNM graduates receive a University of Nottingham (UK) degree, globally recognised and identical to that awarded at the Nottingham UK campus. UNM is a Russell Group university — one of the most prestigious university groups in the world.

Faculties & Schools

• Faculty of Engineering (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, Manufacturing)
• Nottingham University Business School Malaysia
• Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
• Faculty of Science
• School of Computer Science
• School of Psychology
• School of English
• School of Geography
• Foundation Studies

Campus Life

• 125-acre green campus in Semenyih, Selangor (35 km from KL)
• On-campus residential colleges (capacity: 2,500 students)
• Nottingham Sports Complex with Olympic pool, multi-purpose courts
• Student Union building with clubs, society rooms, café
• Healthcare centre, counselling services, prayer rooms
• Shuttle bus to Kajang KTM station

Global Mobility

UNM students can spend a semester at Nottingham UK or Nottingham China campuses through the Global Exchange Programme. Final-year students may also complete their project at UK. UNM graduates have the same career access as UK Nottingham graduates, including the Nottingham alumni network of 330,000+ members worldwide.

Admission Requirements

• Foundation / A-Levels / STPM / SAM / AUSMAT / UEC
• Minimum grades depend on programme; typically ABB–AAB for competitive programmes
• English: IELTS 6.0–7.0 (depending on programme), TOEFL iBT 80–100