Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Following the global impact of the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, the University remains committed to supporting applicants in light of the changes to the SPM exam timetable. Therefore, for the April 2025 intake of the Foundation Programme, Malaysian students are now permitted to register (provisionally) using their official SPM forecast grades from their schools.
Who can apply?
Malaysian students who will obtain their SPM official results in 2025 and are currently able to provide the official forecast grades from schools.
How do I apply?
You can apply online via our online application system,
NottinghamHub. It is important to take note of any deadlines and submit your applications before the published deadlines for the April 2025 intake. Please check the
When to Apply page for details.
What are the entry requirement?
You can refer to the Foundation Programme page for the full entry and English language requirements. You will need to meet the actual entry requirements published on the website using your official SPM forecast grades from your school.
How much are the fees?
The fees for the Nottingham Foundation Programme are RM35,000 for Malaysians. This fee is for the entire programme which is conducted in 2 semesters.
What will happen when I have submitted my application?
If you have applied for April intake, we will process and issue the relevant letters to you. If your application is successful, we will issue you with a conditional offer subject to meeting the entry requirements based on the actual SPM grades. You will be able to provisionally register with the University (with the conditional offer) and start your classes in April 2025.
If you opt to apply for the September 2025 intake, we will assume that you plan to wait for the actual SPM grades to be officially released before registering. If that is the case, you will need to submit the actual SPM grades before registration.
What should I do after receiving the conditional offer?
You are required to accept your offer and pay a non-refundable course deposit of RM1,000 upon accepting your offer. Please refer to the Accept your offer page for further details.
We strongly advise you to read the information provided in the Welcome to the University of Nottingham Malaysia document before accepting your offer. This link is also available in your offer letter.
I have accepted my offer. What happens now?
Registration will open approximately four weeks before your start date. Please check the When to Apply page for details. You will receive an email to your personal email account to guide you on the actions you need to take.
What do I need to know before registering with the University?
Signing an agreement of understanding
Students who register provisionally using their official forecast grades from schools will be required to sign an agreement of understanding outlining the terms and conditions for provisional registration.
Provide evidence of your qualifications
You are still required to meet the minimum requirements of the programme for which you have registered once the actual SPM results are released.
Deadlines for submitting your actual SPM grades
You are responsible for submitting your actual SPM grades no later than one week after the release of the official results. The Admissions Office will write to you with further details once the date of the release of the actual SPM results is confirmed.
Considering your results
We have a well-established process in place to consider students who have not met the conditions of their offer once SPM results are released. Students who have missed the terms of their offer will not automatically be unsuccessful. We will closely examine the results and make a decision.
Please note that all decisions made by the Admissions Committee are final, and no appeals will be entertained.
I have met the actual SPM grades requirement
You will receive written confirmation from the University, and your registration will be converted to a full registration status.
High Achievers’ Scholarships (HAS)
The High Achievers’ Scholarships (HAS) are available on an automatic basis to all academically-qualified students who have met the criteria as published on our website.
Offers of scholarships will only be made once the University receives your actual SPM results.
I have not met the actual SPM grades requirement
You will receive written confirmation from the University. You will not be able to continue with the programme or progress to the second semester, even if you have met the University progression rules. The actual SPM grades requirement must be met without exceptions. We will not entertain any further appeals from students or parents.
Refunds of fees
The table below indicates the percentage of tuition fee refund, which you will be eligible for if you have been unable to meet the actual SPM grades entry requirement.
| Number of Days from Class Start Date* | Percentage Of Refund |
|---|
| 0 – 30 days |
80% |
| 31 – 60 days |
65% |
| 61 – 90 days |
50% |
| 91 days and beyond |
40% |
Refund guidelines
- The university will not entertain any requests for refund 91 days and beyond from the classes start date if students decide to withdraw from the programme after having met the entry conditions. You must provide evidence by submitting your actual SPM results, which will be assessed by the University.
- Refund of the tuition fee after 91 days and beyond will only be considered if you have obtained an official written confirmation from the university, which states that you have not met the academic entry requirement.
*Number of Days from Class Start Date:
| Intake | Classes start date |
|---|
|
April
|
21 April 2025 |
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