The University of Nottingham Malaysia

Vision

To be a university without borders, where we embrace the opportunities presented by a changing world, and where ambitious people and a creative culture will enable us to change the world for the better.

Openness

•  We adopt a straightforward and transparent way of communicating with each other and with the world, championing the free exchange of ideas.

Fairness

•  Our decisions and actions are consistent, impartial and ethical.

Respect

•  We have regard for each other’s rights and feelings, and demonstrate this in our behaviour, treating each other with kindness.

Teaching and learning

University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) has been granted Self-Accrediting Status since 2010 by Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) through the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). This privilege is awarded to mature institutions which have robust internal systems for quality assurance. 

An Internal Quality Audit (IQA) will be conducted for non-professional courses prior to the first cohort of graduating. The courses will be listed in Malaysia Qualifications Register (MQR)

Studying at University of Nottingham Malaysia means you’ll spend your time:

• learning from staff in taught classes
• working in groups with other students
• reading around your interests

The world-class teaching facilities allow staff to organise lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical classes to best suit your learning (link to UK site).

Online learning resources and our library facilities support your independent study and provide a level of access to material that you could only expect in a research-intensive university.

International Context

With our campuses in the UK, Malaysia and China, there is an international dimension in all our activity. By focussing on intercultural communication, our teaching promotes respect for all cultures and development of the personal interactions between our students.

Our courses:

• are internationally relevant
• often give you the opportunity to study abroad with one of our many overseas partner institutions

Research Environment

Learning in a research-intensive university like The University of Nottingham means you’ll:

• be taught by leading experts
• have a chance to contribute to new discoveries
• hone your skills of enquiry

Our academic staff will help you to learn how to formulate your own questions about areas that interest you since most are active researchers in their fields of expertise. 

Gain a UK degree closer to home with us!

University of Nottingham Malaysia offers you a high-quality education and is ranked 17th in the UK by the QS World University Rankings 2024. 85% of our academic staff have PhDs and adopt a student-centric approach to learning. Plus, we have a diverse student community from 75 countries that delivers a truly global studying experience.

High employability among graduates

Invest in your future by studying at UNM. Our reputation for excellence ensures that graduates are equipped with transferable skills for a variety of job opportunities.

Better yet, our graduates are sought-after by the world's top 100 global brands including

• Ernst and Young
• Intel
• IBM
• Maybank and many more!

Campus life

With state-of-the-art facilities and comfortable accommodation, studying at UNM allows you to have a balanced student life.