University Of Nottingham - Overview

Welcome to The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC). Alongside our UK and China campuses, we are proud to consider ourselves a truly international university.

A diverse and vibrant community where faculty, staff and students from around the world collaborate in an environment that fosters world-class teaching and research, we are celebrating our 15th year anniversary in 2015, as the first full-fledged British university in Malaysia.

At The University of Nottingham we are committed to providing a truly international education, inspiring our students, producing world-leading research and benefitting the communities around our campuses in the UK, China and Malaysia. Our purpose is to improve life for individuals and societies worldwide. By bold innovation and excellence in all that we do, we make both knowledge and discoveries matter.

Vision

students who want a top quality, international education

researchers who want the best opportunity to make a significant global impact

businesses that want innovative partners who give them an edge on their competition

By attracting ambitious and talented students, staff, and business partners, we will firmly establish ourselves among the top 10 UK universities by 2015, and both of our campuses in Asia will be recognised as leading higher education providers within their regions.

Our vision is to be recognised around the world for our signature contributions, especially in global food security, energy and sustainability,

Location & Facilities

The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus (UNMC) opened in September 2000 to become the first campus of a British University in Malaysia and one of the first anywhere in the world - earning the distinction of the Queen's Award for Enterprise 2001 and the Queen's Award for Industry (International Trade) 2006.In 2015, UNMC celebrates its 15th year anniversary.

Malaysia Campus, Semenyih

In September 2005, the Malaysia Campus moved to its new purpose-built campus at Semenyih, 30km south of Kuala Lumpur city centre.

A picturesque location spanning across 125 acres and overlooking green hills, the campus was designed to mirror the attributes of University Park in the UK. As a self-contained and self-sufficient neighbourhood village within a garden environment, it is now home to more than 4500 students.

The Malaysia Campus confers exactly the same degrees as those in the UK and all courses are taught in English.

It combines a high-quality living environment with state-of-the-art learning, teaching and research facilities. Other campus amenities include:

residential accommodation

a purpose-built sports centre and swimming pool

a student association complex

shops

library

Students wishing to go to Kuala Lumpur or the surrounding areas can do so by means of bus or rail, accessible via complimentary shuttle service departing from campus.

The Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre (KLTC)

The Kuala Lumpur Teaching Centre (KLTC) is located within the Chulan Tower in the heart of Kuala Lumpur city centre. Certain postgraduate programmes such as applied psychology, business and management, and education are delivered here.

The KLTC comprises several:

lecture halls

seminar rooms

administration offices

It is also home to the South East Asia Office of The University of Nottingham International Office.