Tuition fees
A Study Abroad student will be required to pay the tuition fee to cover the cost of tuition as published on University Tuition Fees. UNM offers tuition fee reduction for Study Abroad students based on country of origin:
- Applicants from Developed Nation are eligible for a 10% tuition fee reduction
- Applicants from Developing Countries or others are eligible for a 25% tuition fee reduction
- Terms & Conditions Applies
Important information before you apply
Due to the new Ministry of Higher Education and Malaysian Immigration recent ruling, all International students planning to study in Malaysia MUST apply for the approval to study in Malaysia BEFORE entering Malaysia. Failure to obtain this approval letter on time will lead to International students not allowed to enter Malaysia and register with the University.
The University will not be liable for any action taken by the Malaysian Immigration Authorities if you do not adhere to this new ruling.
Application fee
The University charges an application fee of RM200 for international students applying for all courses (foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate/research). This fee applies to online and paper applications.
All international applicants must complete and attach the application fee form (pdf) as well as proof of payment. This also applies to both paper and online applications.
Ways to pay:
How to apply for Study Abroad
You should contact the Study Abroad Office at your Home University and Faculty Office to get an approval for study abroad. Once you get the approval please proceed with the application.
Paper applications
Complete and send us the following forms:
Also attach the following supporting documents:
- Latest Official Academic Transcripts certified by home University
- Copy of your passport (biometric page only)
- Proof of payment for your application fee
- Nomination Letter from Home University
- Complete Visa documents
Where to send your application
After you have completed your application form(s) please return it by
email
Nomination & Application deadline
Nomination from home University:
- 1 April for Autumn/Full Year
- 1 September for Spring
Application deadline :
- 1 May for Autumn/Full Year
- 1 October for Spring
Visa Application deadline :
- 1 May for Autumn/Full Year
- 1 October for Spring
When nominating students, partners must submit an official transcript.
Entry Requirements
All International Study Abroad applicants must be current students at an overseas university or college of higher education and have completed at least one year of study at their home university. The minimum academic requirement is a GPA of at least 3.0 (or equivalent).
English language requirements
All students from Partner Universities are exempted from submitting their English certificates.
However,. if the student decides to continue his/her studies in UNM (after the completion of their study abroad/exchange) they will need to reapply to UNM as a new student and meet the English requirements.
Module preferences
Please specify which modules you would like to study whilst you are at UNM. For more information please refer to our course listing.
Students should also:
- ensure that you select modules of a suitable level. If there is a particular module that you are required to take in order for you to graduate from your home university, please indicate this with an asterisk (*). If this module has pre-requisites, students should provide evidence that they meet these pre-requisites.
- be aware that the normal credit load for one semester is 60 credits and for one year is 120 credits. All students must adhere to 60 credits per semester.
- be advised to select more than the required credit load when applying in case your first choice is unavailable. Students are encouraged to discuss suitable modules with their home university prior to arrival at UNM and to be flexible in their selection.
- For language modules please specify the language level (e.g. Spanish 2a)
Visas and immigration
All international mobility students studying in Malaysia will be required to obtain a Student Mobility Pass. For more detailed information on steps/payments, please visit our offer holders section.
Health and insurance
In compliance with the Malaysian Ministry of Education, all full time international students who are planning to study at any higher education institution in Malaysia are required to undergo a health examination without exception.
All international students are also required to obtain medical and health insurance throughout their period of study in Malaysia.
The University of Nottingham Malaysia has arranged for a Group Hospital and Surgical Insurance Plan to deal with any health emergencies that might arise during your period of study.