University of Nottingham Malaysia Admission Requirements 2027 for International Students

University of Nottingham Malaysia is the Malaysian branch campus of the UK's University of Nottingham, based in Semenyih, Selangor. It charges international undergraduate tuition of roughly RM 52,000 to RM 75,000 a year depending on school, applies a RM 424 application fee per programme, and sets English requirements by school starting from IELTS 5.5.

Requirements

Undergraduate

Academic entry requirements are set by school and programme; applicants must be at least 18 years old at registration (exceptions possible by waiver). Prospective students should check the specific course page or contact a regional International Officer for the exact qualification needed.

English language

Set by school. Some engineering programmes accept IELTS 5.5 (no element below 5.0); others ask for IELTS 6.0 (no element below 5.0). The MBA requires IELTS 7.0 (no element below 6.0) or TOEFL iBT 100 (no element below 21), alongside a GMAT score. A pre-sessional course through the Centre for English Language Education (CELE), 10 to 30 weeks depending on the shortfall, is available to applicants who narrowly miss the requirement.

Documents

Degree certificates and transcripts (in English)
Supporting documents specific to the programme
English language test result
Application fee payment (RM 424 per programme, inclusive of SST)
Waiver form, if applying under the age of 18

How to apply

Check the entry requirement for the specific course through the course guide or a regional International Officer.
Note the application deadline; visa processing can take up to two months, so international applicants should apply early.
Confirm eligibility under the minimum age policy.
Prepare degree certificates, transcripts and supporting documents in English.
Submit the application online through NottinghamHub, uploading all documents.
Pay the RM 424 application fee (per programme) using the 'PAY NOW' button before the application can be submitted.
Track the application through NottinghamHub; a decision is typically given within two working weeks of a complete submission.
On an offer, pay the RM 2,000 course deposit, then complete the EMGS Visa Approval Letter (eVAL), visa, travel, arrival medical screening and Student Pass endorsement steps.

English test waiver

The exact minimum is set by school: some engineering programmes accept IELTS 5.5 with no element below 5.0, others ask for IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.0, and the MBA sets the highest published bar, IELTS 7.0 with no element below 6.0 (or TOEFL iBT 100 with no element below 21). Students who narrowly miss the requirement can take a pre-sessional course through the Centre for English Language Education (CELE).