University of Nottingham, Ningbo

PROFILE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM NINGBO

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Ranked #97

QS World University Rankings 2026

University of Nottingham Ningbo China is a Sino foreign joint venture university in Ningbo that delivers University of Nottingham UK degrees taught entirely in English, offering undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, humanities, social sciences, science, engineering and computer science for an international cohort of around 6,500 students from more than 70 countries. The campus combines British style teaching and quality assurance with Chinese context and opportunities, giving international students the benefit of a globally ranked UK university, strong graduate outcomes with around 98 percent progressing to employment or further study within six months, and options to study at the University’s UK and Malaysia campuses during their degree.

ACHIEVEMENTS

  • First Sino foreign university in China approved by the Ministry of Education, offering UK degrees in China.

  • Approximately 6,500 students from over 70 countries and regions, creating an international learning environment.

  • Around 98 percent of graduates progressing into employment or further study within six months of graduation.

FACILITIES

The Ningbo campus provides a self contained environment with academic buildings, modern laboratories, extensive library services, sports facilities, on campus accommodation, and a range of support services. Students have access to an arts centre with concerts and exhibitions, a health and wellbeing centre, a 24 hour medical centre with English speaking staff, and campus shops and food outlets. The campus is designed as a walkable site within Ningbo Higher Education Park, combining teaching, research, recreation, and residential spaces.

  • Library
  • Sports centre and gym
  • Outdoor sports fields and running track
  • Indoor courts and swimming pool
  • On campus student halls of residence
  • Arts Centre and performance spaces
  • Health and Wellbeing Centre and 24 hour medical centre
  • Restaurants, cafés and shops
  • Computer labs and AI laboratories, Faculty of Science and Engineering
  • Careers and Employability Service

LOCATION

Ningbo Campus

199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo Higher Education Park, Ningbo 315100, Zhejiang, China

INTAKE & PROGRAMMED OFFERED

Intake

PRE UNIVERSITY

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: NA

UNDERGRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 5.5

POST GRADUATE

January February March April May June July August September October November December

IELTS: 6.0

Programmes

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Architectural Environment Engineering
  • Architecture
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Computer Science
  • Computer Science with AI
  • Economics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • English Language and Applied Linguistics
  • English Language and Literature
  • English with International Business
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Environmental Sciences
  • Finance, Accounting and Management
  • International Business Economics
  • International Business Management
  • International Business with Communications Studies
  • International Business with Language
  • International Communications Studies
  • International Communication Studies with Chinese
  • International Economics and Trade
  • International Studies
  • International Studies with Spanish/German/French/Japanese/ Chinese
  • Mathematics with Applied Mathematics
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Product Design and Manufacture
  • Statistics

TUITION FEE & LIVING COST

TUITION FEE

APPLICATION FEE

FREE

PRE UNIVERSITY

UNDER GRADUATE

POSTGRADUATE

NA

RMB 120,000

RMB 130,000 to 200,000

Living Cost

Approximately 2,300 to 4,300 RMB per month including on campus accommodation, food, local transport, insurance and personal expenses.

ACCOMODATION

on-campus
International Student Hall

  • Single furnished study bedrooms with shared bathrooms or ensuite options

  • Shared kitchen or pantry facilities and common rooms

  • Approximate cost around 11,000 to 20,000 RMB per year depending on room type

  • Located inside Ningbo campus near teaching buildings and the main high street

  • Wi fi and UNNC Living network access in rooms

on-campus
Four bedroom student apartments

  • Four private bedrooms per apartment with shared living room and bathroom facilities

  • Access to campus services, security and maintenance via the university estates and accommodation teams

  • Approximate price range similar to other on campus residences, around 11,000 to 20,000 RMB per year depending on configuration

  • Short walking distance to library, sports centre and teaching buildings