University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) was founded in 2004 with the approval of the Ministry of Education. It is the first Sino-foreign cooperative university in China that possesses an independent legal personality and independent campus, providing bachelor's, master's, and doctoral education. The number of enrolled students is nearly 10,000, and teachers and students come from more than 70 countries and regions. UNNC has been recognized as a 5-star institution by QS Stars Rating and is one of the first Chinese-foreign cooperative universities to have a national postdoctoral research station. Seven subjects were listed among the world's top academic subjects by Shanghai Ranking in 2024. Six subjects ranked within the top 1% of global rankings of Essential Science Indicators (ESI), and 54 UNNC scholars were listed in "World's Top 2% Scientists" published by Stanford University and Elsevier.
UNNC has three faculties: Nottingham University Business School China, Faculty of Science and Engineering, and Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences. Nottingham University Business School China has been awarded the prestigious Triple Crown accreditation by AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA - a distinction held by fewer than 1% of business schools worldwide. Twelve of the undergraduate programmes from the Faculty of Science and Engineering have obtained international authoritative professional certifications. Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences has always been at the forefront of teaching and research and is committed to cultivating international professionals and leaders.
UNNC has established partnerships with 160 universities across over 40 countries and regions, and it is dedicated to providing expanded study abroad and exchange opportunities for students.
Data from the university's 2023 graduates indicate that nearly 30% of undergraduate graduates who chose to pursue further studies were admitted to the world's top 10 universities, and almost 80% of undergraduate graduates who were directly employed entered the world's top 500 companies or well-known Chinese and foreign companies, governments and public institutions. Approximately 92% of master's graduates were recruited by the world's top 500 companies or well-known Chinese and foreign companies, governments and public institutions. All doctoral graduates were employed with high quality, and all entered well-renowned universities, research institutions and companies.
"A city is built on wisdom" - that is the translation of the Latin motto under the University of Nottingham's coat of arms. It highlights the importance of the University's civic mission, which is to benefit our city and region through the transformative impact of education and research.
The past AY2024-25 has witnessed many achievements, successes and significant progress in the delivery of our University's vision and mission.
Our research innovations are making a real-world impact. The world's first multi-position, cryogen-free magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) device was successfully deployed in a local hospital in Ningbo this year. This breakthrough was made possible by the University of Nottingham's world-leading research in medical imaging, as well as the dedication of UNNC researchers and partners. It is a testament to our advancement of MRI technology and transformation of our understanding of human diseases. Two start-ups from the Li Dak Sum Incubator have been awarded the National High-Tech Enterprise (NHTE) Certification for their technology innovations that drive industrial development.
Collaboration is the key to driving research innovation. That is why we continue to join hands with researchers and institutions both in China and globally to address challenges. We have partnered with regions in western China to accelerate the application of research breakthroughs in green energy and agricultural technologies. We have also improved how we support our research discoveries to move from lab to market. *
Professor Jon Garibaldi
Provost and Pro-Vice Chancellor
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