University of Nottingham Malaysia

1881: Nottingham’s first civic college

Nottingham's first civic college was opened in the city centre in 1881, four years after the foundation stone was laid by former Prime Minister, W E Gladstone. An anonymous benefactor had offered £10,000 for a college on condition that a suitable building be erected by the Council and that the college should be provided with £4,000 a year.

1928: University Park
After the First World War, the college outgrew its original building. A generous gift by Sir Jesse Boot, of 35 acres of land at Highfields, presented the solution and in 1928 the College moved to what is now the main campus, University Park. Initially, it was accommodated in the elegant Trent Building and was officially opened by King George V in November of that year.

Famous visitors

Even in its early days on this site, the College attracted high profile visiting lecturers including Professor Albert Einstein, Mahatma Gandhi and H G Wells.

1948: Becoming The University of Nottingham

In 1948, the college was awarded the Royal Charter and became The University of Nottingham, now able to award degrees in its own name. During this period the School of Agriculture was established when the Midland College of Agriculture at Sutton Bonington merged with the University.

Continued growth

The University of Nottingham continued to grow and still focuses on its development and has a number of campuses in the UK and overseas.

Welcome to the University of Nottingham Malaysia, an integral branch campus of the esteemed University of Nottingham, UK. As one of the top 100 universities globally and the UK's most prestigious universities with a global reach, the University of Nottingham is committed to providing a world-class education, an enriching student experience and research environment that fosters innovation, creativity, and excellence. 

The University of Nottingham stands among the UK’s top universities, known as Britain’s first “truly global university” for its unique International Curriculum and diverse student and staff population across its three global campuses. 

For over a century, the university has been at the forefront of groundbreaking research, attracting and nurturing some of the world’s brightest minds. Guided by a vision of being a university with a global outlook, it continues to foster ambitious, entrepreneurial, and creative minds. 

Our Malaysia campus, established in 2000, embodies the same commitment to academic quality and student experience that defines our institution worldwide. Located amidst lush greens and stunning vistas in Semenyih, our 48-hectare campus offers a unique multicultural environment where students from around the world come together to learn, grow, and make lasting connections. It is home to over 4,000 students from 74 countries and a global alumni network of over 340,000. 

At the University of Nottingham Malaysia, we take pride in our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff who are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of knowledge and making a positive impact on society. Our diverse and highly qualified academic staff offer an unparalleled student-centric style of learning that will equip you with the skills and analytical abilities to thrive in today's rapidly changing world. 

Whether you are a current or prospective student, a parent, a visiting scholar, or a member of the public, we invite you to experience a world-class educational journey with us. We look forward to welcoming you to our campus and sharing the University of Nottingham experience with you.