- What are the entry requirements?
The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is home to students from over 70 countries and regions worldwide. We look at both academic and English language proficiency of applicants. Check HERE to find the entry requirements of your country. If your country is not listed, please email us at Admissions@nottingham.edu.cn.
- How do I apply?
Please check HERE for the list of required application documents and procedure. Application to the University of Nottingham Ningbo China can be made before you have completed your study. You may use the transcripts till now to apply for and the university will be able to assess based on what’s available. If you haven’t finished your study yet, a conditional offer may be issued pending on your final grades/degree. Once ready, please submit your application on our Online Application System. Email or post applications are not accepted.
- What’s the application fee?
For 2023 September entry, there’s no application fee required.
- What’s the deadline for course applications? Can I apply after the deadline?
For 2023 September entry, the application deadline is by 31st May 2023. Any late applications, please first check the position availability with Student Recruitment and Admission Office at Admissions@nottingham.edu.cn.
- When will I know the outcome of my application?
Usually a complete application will be assessed by Student Recruitment and Admission Office within approximately 14 working days. Notification e-mails will be sent to the e-mail address you registered with, you may also check out your application status in the online application system.
- I've got a unconditional offer from the University to start in September. Is it possible to defer the offer until September next year?
According to changes in the finance policy, UNNC will no longer open the choice to defer, except to international and HMT applicants who cannot start on-site study due to Covid-19 or other force majeure.
- What’s the English Test requirement?
If English isn't your first language, you will need to submit the relevant English language proficiency test report and meet the requirements. We accept IELTS, TOEFL (iBT), PTE and alternative equivalencies.
- For the English requirement for undergraduate programmes, please check HERE
- For the English requirement for master programmes, please check HERE
If you require additional support of the language requirement, please contact Student Recruitment and Admission Office at Admissions@nottingham.edu.cn.
- What’s the deadline for the English language test result submission?
The deadline for the English language test submission is mid-July for 2023 intake.
- If I am under 18, can I apply? What’s the procedure?
A signed and completed Consent Form for International Students Under the Age of 18 from applicants who are under 18 years of age at the start of their chosen course will be highlighted on the applications sent to admissions decision makers. Please check HERE for the guides.
Where a student is from overseas and their parents remain abroad, UNNC requires details of a guardian for the child, who should be living in China preferably in or near to Ningbo, and who will be accessible to the child and to the UNNC should the need arise. It should normally be the parents to find the guardian. Agent may be consulted if they offer such service.