The University of Nottingham Ningbo, China
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is the first Sino-foreign university to open its doors in China. Established in 2004, with the full approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education, UNNC is run by The University of Nottingham with co-operation from Zhejiang Wanli Education Group, a key player in the education sector in China.
UNNC is located in the city of Ningbo in the coastal province of Zhejiang, near Shanghai. Currently, it has 8000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, approximately 7% are from Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan and over 70 countries in the world, more than 900 teaching and administrative staffs. UNNC has three faculties: Business, Science and Engineering, Humanities and Social Sciences. The academic achievements of the graduates have been excellent, similar to those of the students at the University of Nottingham UK and their rate of employment has been very high.
How to apply for University of Nottingham Ningbo China:
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Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study Programmes
Entry Requirements for Undergraduate:
Preliminary Year (Year One) Entry
Students from 12-year education systems are normally required to have graduated from High School. Applicants for all degree programmes should have achieved a minimum GCSE Grade B (or equivalent qualification) in Mathematics.
In addition to the University entrance requirement, international students whose first language is not English or whose entry qualification was not obtained in the medium of English are required to provide evidence of their proficiency in English.
Minimum English Language Requirement (some majors have higher requirements):
- IELTS 5.5, with the writing band no less than 5.0
- TOEFL iBT 79 (minimum 17 in writing and listening, 18 in reading and 20 in speaking)
- PTE Academic 65 (minimum 59)
Qualifying Year (Year Two) Entry
Students from 12-year education systems are normally required to complete a foundation year before entering the second year of an undergraduate programme. Students from 13-year education systems or on recognized foundation courses are not usually required to complete a foundation year. Direct entry applicants should have achieved:
- GCE A Level: BBB (or equivalent qualification)
- IB: 32
Minimum English Language Requirement (some majors have higher requirements):
- IELTS 6.5 with the writing band no less than 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)
- PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65)
Transfer Application
You can apply to UNNC as a transfer student if you are enrolled as a full-time student at another institution. Please contact us for further details.
Entry Requirements for Postgraduate:
UNNC considers applicants on the basis of academic merits as well as English language proficiency. Although the entry requirements vary depending on the course, as a general rule, you are expected to hold an honours degree at 2:1 level or above (or international equivalent) in an appropriate subject. Evidence of relevant personal, professional and education experience may also be taken into consideration. Based on the application materials, the admissions committee may require the applicant to participate in relevant interviews or tests.
The level of English required depends on the program you're applying for. Alternative test scores may also be considered.
- IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.0 in any element to IELTS 6.5 no less than 6.0 in any element
- PTE Academic 65 (minimum 59) to PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65)
Tuition:
International Students:
Undergraduate RMB 120,000/year
Postgraduate RMB 130,000/year
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan Students:
Undergraduate RMB 100,000/year
Postgraduate RMB 120,000/year
Scholarship (new student): RMB 20,000, RMB 30,000, 25%, 50%, 100% of tuition
Accommodation:
RMB 11,000 / 16,000 / 20,000 per year
Books:
Approx. RMB 2,500 per year (actual amount will be calculated and settled at the end of the academic year)
Insurance (compulsory):
RMB 800 per year
Living Expenses:
RMB 1,800-3,500 per month to include meals, power, water, internet connection and entertainment and other necessities depending on life-style. This compares to approximately £700 per month in the UK.
Degree Certificate:
All students who successfully graduate from The University of Nottingham Ningbo China, will be awarded a University of Nottingham degree certificate signed by The University of Nottingham UK Vice Chancellor and Registrar. Exactly the same degree certificates are awarded to students at all three University of Nottingham campuses.
The University of Nottingham
The University of Nottingham was established in the UK City of Nottingham in 1881. It received its Royal Charter in 1948 and celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in 2008. In October 2003, two Nottingham graduates and professors were awarded Nobel Prizes for Medicine and Economics respectively. Emeritus Professor of Physics, Sir Peter Mansfield, was honored for his work on Magnetic Resonance Imaging, which has been compared to the discovery of x-rays, and is one of the most significant discoveries of modern medicine. Sir Clive Granger, a former Professor of Economics, was awarded the Nobel Prize for his work on time-series analysis.
(Source: The University of Nottingham Ningbo China)
