Inter Campus Exchange Programme

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1 Inter Campus Exchange Programme

2 The University of Nottingham An International University Nottingham is the nearest Britain has to a truly global university with campuses in China and Malaysia modelled on a headquarter that is among the most attractive in Britain. - The Times Good University Guide 2009

3 International Campuses Two international campuses: o Ningbo, China o Semenyih, Malaysia

4 International Campuses Ningbo, China Semenyih, Malaysia

5 Eligible Students China Campus o BA Management Studies o BA Finance Accounting and Management o BA Industrial Economics (with Insurance) o Management with Chinese Studies (compulsory year abroad) Malaysia Campus o BA Management Studies o BA Finance Accounting and Management o BA Industrial Economics (with Insurance) o BA Management with Asian Studies (compulsory year abroad)

6 Inter-Campus Exchange The inter-campus exchange programme is: o Part of your Nottingham degree programme o All teaching is in English o Majority of staff recruited from Nottingham and others recruited internationally Very similar to Nottingham UK for: o Modules, marking and exams o Teaching subject to the same Quality Assurance o Semester dates Support o School co-ordinator provides academic support o International Office provide non-academic support

7 Finance Students: o Continue to pay tuition fees to Nottingham UK o Are responsible for paying all costs including visa, insurance and travel o Living costs are approx: 300 per month (Malaysia) per month (China) o All outgoing students will receive a 250 bursary from the International Office o Overseas loan rate available for students studying abroad from the Student Loans Company o Additional funding may be available from your Local Education Authority

8 Ningbo Campus, China CSET Laboratory

9 Location of Ningbo

10 Ningbo Campus: Facts Opened in acres 4km to Ningbo City 2 hour flight to Beijing 4,000 students 30 mins. flight to Shanghai

11 Ningbo: Facilities o High quality learning/teaching facilities o Residential accommodation o Purpose-built sports facility o Health clinic o Multi-level library o Careers Office o Restaurants o Campus shops Small supermarket Cafe Post Office Greengrocers

12 Ningbo: Accommodation

13 Ningbo: Accommodation o International students accommodated in the International Student Residence Hall on campus. o Student rooms are single occupancy: Fully furnished Separate bathroom Equipped with phone, broadband connection, TV set, Airconditioner o Kitchens and laundry rooms on each floor, kitchens include: Fridge, microwave, cooker, tables etc. o Accommodation rate for International Students 2010/11 12,000 RMB for one year or 6,000 RMB one semester This does not include fees for water, electricity and internet access. 12,000 RMB = just over 1,000

14 Ningbo: Our Students Say... o I would advise everyone to do this exchange, as it has given me such amazing experiences and a fresh start for my last term and life after uni. o I think this campus has a lot to offer... and I love living in such an international community. o I felt that I was still very much connected to the University back in Nottingham. If any problem did occur, I wouldn t be on my own, I could always seek advice and guidance from the University in Nottingham.

15 Semenyih Campus, Malaysia

16 Malaysia

17 Semenyih Campus: Facts Opened in acres 3,000 students 35km to Kuala Lumpa Approx. 45 minutes drive

18 Semenyih: Facilities o Science/engineering, language and computer Labs o Multi-level library o Islamic centre o Book store o Sports complex o Outdoor swimming pool o Jogging tracks o Health centre o Convenience store o Cafe

19 Semenyih: Accommodation o On-campus, non-catered accommodation Kitchenette available Fully furnished with internet access available Single-occupancy room with en-suite bathroom and air-conditioning approx. 100 per month Laundry facilities available o Food available on campus o 24-hour restaurants in Semenyih o Eating out: under 2 for a full meal o Bar close to campus

20 Semenyih: Our Students Say... o Malaysia is brilliant! The culture and way of life over here is so different and fascinating. The weather is great, it s so nice and warm all the time. I love going for a swim every day after lectures to cool off. Colette o The last few weeks have been truly amazing. Everyone you meet is really friendly and the campus is very multi-national. Hari raya was a great week off allowing most people to travel a little further for a whole week, mainly to white beaches, blue seas and a lot of sun. Ray o Malaysia itself is a really wonderful country. I would definitely recommend this to anyone! Words are totally not enough to experience the feelings I get here. Vytautas

21 Application Process Autumn Semester September January 2012 Spring Semester January June 2012 Full Academic Year September 2011 June 2012 Qualifying criteria is based on semester 1 marks o If you pass all semester 1 modules, all three options are available to you o If you fail one semester 1 module, you can only go on exchange in semester 2 period ONLY o If you fail two or more semester 1 modules, you will not qualify for the exchange programme Application Forms available from UG Enquiries Office Application deadline is 25 February 2011

22 Key Dates International Education Week o This week: 8-12 November: Portland Building Study Abroad Fair o This afternoon until 4 pm: Portland Building o Drop-in sessions available from Monday, 15 November Applications: o Deadline: Friday, 25 February 2011 o Application forms with transcript returned to International Office by School end February 2011 o Pre-departure session for autumn semester and full year students late March 2011 o Pre-departure session for spring semester students early December 2011

23 Other Opportunities Universitas 21 / University-wide o U21 + network of 22 universities worldwide o University-wide partners o Competitive programme o 60% minimum requirement o Integral part of degree programme o Coordinated by International Office Erasmus o European Commission Exchange Programme within the framework of the LLP Erasmus Programme o Subject specific exchanges o Coordinated by Schools/Departments o English language options

24 Other Opportunities Summer Schools o Open to all students o During holiday periods o Non credit bearing o Coordinated by the International Office o Study or volunteer programmes available nottingham.ac.uk/international/exchanges

25 Questions? Academic questions: Undergraduate Enquiries Office o China: Tracy Hamilton o Malaysia: Deirdre Keane tracy.hamilton@nottingham.ac.uk deirdre.keane@nottingham.ac.uk o Management with Asian/Chinese Studies: Gunnel Faulkner gunnel.faulkner@nottingham.ac.uk General questions: International Office o China: Rachel Buckley o Malaysia: Rachel Jessop rachel.buckley@nottingham.ac.uk rachel.jessop@nottingham.ac.uk o International Office nottingham.ac.uk/international/exchanges

26 THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM, NINGBO NINGBO, ZHEJIANG PROVINCE, CHINA Campus facilities There is a purpose-built sports centre on campus with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor facilities including a table-tennis room, gymnastics hall, eight basketball courts and an athletics field with 400-metre track and a football pitch. The University has its own shopping street, located in the Student Residence area, with a small supermarket, coffee shop, post office and bank. There are a number of different clubs and societies, including Ultimate Frisbee, Football, IT, Dance and Debating. Fast facts Language of instruction: English Number of students enrolled: 4,300 Number of Faculties: 3 Number of Divisions: 7 Finance Approximate costs per semester compiled from student surveys and Ningbo campus website.* Return flight 600 Visa/immigration University accommodation 500 Meals Books Health insurance/examination 75 Local transport 50 Going out Independent travel 500 The cost of living in Ningbo for a single International student is estimated at RMB ( ) per month. Location Located in Zhejiang Province on the eastern coast of China, Ningbo is a modern city with around 2 million inhabitants, about 200km south of Shanghai. Ningbo (literally tranquil waves ) is one of the greenest and least polluted cities in China. It is a port city with a rich cultural heritage. The city is a great size, easy enough to get to know but big enough to find new things all the time. Shanghai is 30 minutes by plane or a 4 hour train journey. The construction of the 36km Hangzhou Bay Bridge allows cars and buses to reach Shanghai in only 2 hours. A bus ticket to Shanghai is very cheap at 100 Yuan. The trip is a must; the largest city in China is a multicultural metropolis with an amazing mix of the ancient and hi-tech Western civilisation. *Correct at 30 th October 2010 Accommodation University accommodation in the new International Students Residence Hall is guaranteed to all International students who apply by the accommodation deadline. All rooms are for single occupancy and students share a kitchen on each floor. When students arrive on campus to begin their studies they are expected to pay the accommodation fee in full, which is currently 6000RMB per semester (approx 500). Students are required to pay water and electricity fees and there is a free cleaning service twice a month. Climate Due to its coastal location and subtropical monsoon climate, Ningbo is subject to temperate and humid weather. The mean annual temperature is 16.2 C. Travel opportunities China's capital city Beijing is only a two hour flight from Ningbo. Beijing has many places of historic interest and architectural beauty including the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and the world renowned Great Wall. In addition the city boasts many modern buildings and the super-modern Olympic Village, with the Bird s Nest Stadium and Water Cube. Previous students recommend travelling to Beijing in Golden Week. Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, is one of the more modern and prosperous cities in China, about 60 miles south-west of Shanghai. It sits at the southern end of the Grand Canal and is one of China's seven ancient national capitals. Ningbo Lishe International Airport connects Ningbo by air to the rest of China, with regularly scheduled flights. A taxi from the University to Ningbo airport takes about 30 minutes and costs 30-50RMB. Further information /prospectivestudents/furtherinformation.aspx

27 THE UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM MALAYSIA CAMPUS SEMENYIH, NEAR KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA Fast facts Language of instruction: English Number of students enrolled: 3,000 Faculties: Arts & Education, Engineering, Science, Social Sciences Semester dates similar to Nottingham UK Finance Grants and Bursaries from the University of Nottingham available for the Malaysia Campus Amount Available Vice-Chancellor s Award 250 Yes for International Travel Erasmus Grant 225 per month No Means tested bursary (dependent on household income) Finance Approximate living costs per semester: Yes Return flight from UK 500 Immigration (student pass) University accommodation Health insurance/examination 75 Approximate living costs compiled from student surveys and Malaysia Campus website. Living costs in Malaysia are approximately half that of Nottingham at 300 per month. A three course meal with drinks costs around 2. The cost of living in Semenyih is also low compared to most other cities in Malaysia. Further information nationalstudents/documents/int_student_hand book.pdf Travel opportunities Malaysia is situated in the heart of SE Asia, offering unparalleled travel opportunities to neighbouring countries, including Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Singapore, China and Indonesia. Beautiful Malaysian islands including Langkawi, Penang and Tioman, offer stunning beaches within hours of Kuala Lumpur. You can also visit the northwest coastal region of Borneo, famous for its orangutans. Kuala Lumpur, one of SE Asia s leading centres, is a lively and cosmopolitan city of 1.4 million people. The spectacular Twin Towers dominate the skyline, above beautiful parks and fountains. The prestigious Golden Triangle district is famed for its nightlife, offering exceptional bars, clubs and cafes. Kuala Lumpur is also well known for its wide range of eating opportunities, including numerous hawker and noodle stalls, offering tasty and inexpensive meals. Location The University of Nottingham campus is located on a 101 acre site, 45 minutes by car from Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia. Occupying a scenic position overlooking green hills, the Malaysia campus is located close to the town of Semenyih. The University provides a free shuttle bus from the campus to Semenyih and Kajang town, from where students can take a train into Kuala Lumpur. Campus facilities Built in 2000, the campus offers state-of-theart teaching and learning facilities. On campus, there is a bookshop, cafés, a multi-level library and a convenience store as well as the Students' Association building. The Sports Complex provides sports facilities free of charge including an outdoor swimming pool. Accommodation Non-catered university accommodation is provided on campus. Exchange students normally apply for single ensuite air-conditioned rooms. Private accommodation close to the campus is also an option. ort/accommodation/pages/introduction.aspx Climate Malaysia offers summer all year round! The annual average temperature is between 25 C, and 28 C and seldom falls below 22 C. Days are generally sunny and warm, humidity averaging 85%-90%. Nights are usually cool and comfortable.

28 Financing your Study Abroad period One of the biggest myths is that Study Abroad will cost the earth. Studying abroad need not be more expensive than studying in Nottingham; in fact some students have actually managed to save money! However all exchange students need to be aware that they are responsible for paying for their own accommodation, travel, insurance, visa costs (if applicable) and all other living expenses whilst studying or working abroad and so budgeting is very important. Tuition Fees All University of Nottingham students who participate in one of the University s exchange programmes pay their tuition fees to Nottingham as usual. No tuition fees are paid to the host university/campus. Tuition Fee Reductions For students studying abroad for the full academic year through the Universitas 21, Universitywide, International Exchange or Inter-Campus programmes, your fee liability will be halved i.e. if you are liable for 3,290 fees, you will be liable for 1,610 in your year abroad. All UK students who spend a full academic year abroad on the Erasmus programme are currently exempt from paying any tuition fees to the University of Nottingham for the study abroad period due to Government regulations. All students studying abroad for one semester pay their full tuition fees to Nottingham as usual. This is also the case for students who are studying abroad for one semester through the Erasmus programme and one semester through another programme. University Core Bursary If you have received a bursary in previous years, and your circumstances haven t changed, you will be entitled to the same level of bursary you were in receipt of in previous years. Student Loans If you study abroad (for a period of at least eight weeks) as part of your degree programme, you may be eligible for an overseas rate of loan from the Student Loans Company (SLC). In 2010/2011 the maximum loan for study overseas is 5,895 (or 5,125 if you study abroad during the final year of your course.) 28% of this will be means-tested against household income. Students working abroad, even if they are not paid, will only be entitled to a reduced rate of Student Loan. In 2010/2011 this is 2,780 (or 2,031 if you study abroad during the final year of your course.) For further information on Tuition Fees and Loans, contact: Financial Support Team Student Services Centre, B Floor, Portland Building, University Park Open Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm t: e: financialsupport@nottingham.ac.uk Erasmus Grants The Erasmus EU wide exchange scheme is the largest of its kind in the world and supports over 400 students from the University of Nottingham each year to undertake a study or work placement abroad as part of their studies. All students undertaking an approved Erasmus exchange in will need to apply for an Erasmus grant which is around 350 per month in the year. * All national support information is provided to the best of our knowledge at the time of writing on October however this may be subject to change as funding systems are considered under the findings of the Browne Review reporting in autumn 2010.

29 Financing your Study Abroad period U21 and University wide travel bursaries The International Office is constantly striving to reduce the barriers for students to study abroad as part of their Nottingham degree. We know that studying abroad requires students to budget carefully and to be aware of costs overseas but we also annually review the budget we are allocated with regard to extra bursaries or awards for students undertaking a period of study abroad through the Universitas 21 and University wide exchange programmes in order to assist as many students as we can in order to remove some of these barriers. In , 45% of all students undertaking a semester abroad through the Universitas 21 or University wide received some financial support from one of the International Office schemes and we aim to increase this figure in Details of the various financial support schemes in place are described below. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact the Study Abroad team at studyabroad@nottingham.ac.uk Vice-Chancellor s Award for International Travel In recognition of the ongoing support from the Vice-Chancellor in the area of study abroad all students attending the following universities on exchange in will each receive an automatic bursary of 250 paid to them prior to the start of their studies overseas. Australian National University, Canberra, Australia University of Adelaide, Australia University of Newcastle, Australia University of Nottingham Malaysia campus University of Nottingham Ningbo campus International Office Travel Bursary This award is a means tested bursary which is based on the household income of the student as declared to the Student Loan Company and as assessed for the University bursary by April 1 st of the year of application to study abroad. Students will receive confirmation of their eligibility and payment for this award during the summer term prior to the start of their studies overseas. Destinations included in this bursary are all Universitas 21 and University wide partners as well as University of Nottingham Malaysia campus and University of Nottingham Ningbo campus. Level of Bursary for 2010 entry cohort overseas in Household income of 36,200 and below = 750 Household income of 36,201~ 45,500 = 300 Additional awards of 150 will also be made to up to 3 students in each faculty who have achieved the highest level of academic attainment based on their grades and academic references. U21 Summer School Bursary All students selected to attend a summer school or Undergraduate Research Conference based at a Universitas 21 partner under an approved exchange scheme shall receive an automatic award of 250. Summer School Ambassador Scheme All students selected to attend a summer school based at a partner institution under an approved exchange scheme shall be eligible to apply for a summer school ambassador position. Successful applicants will be considered on the merit of their application and will receive an automatic award of 250. The responsibilities of an ambassador and conditions relating to how students can receive the bursary will be publicised on the International Office website.