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The profile includes CSC-related application guidance for University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Type B participation, eligible programs, and deadlines must be confirmed in the current university call.
University application guide
How to apply to University of Nottingham Ningbo China
宁波诺丁汉大学
Ningbo, Zhejiang, China
This guide brings together the application routes, published timing, submission methods, scholarship steps, documents, and source links recorded for University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Requirements can differ by degree, program, teaching language, and funding route. The university’s current notice controls the application.
Application fee
The application-fee status has not been verified for the current route. No application fee is published by University of Nottingham Ningbo China. Its undergraduate and postgraduate taught How to apply pages set out the complete application process - submission through the university's own Application Hub at oaas.nottingham.edu.cn, the document list including a recommendation letter, transcript, high school certificate, English test report, personal statement, passport copy and photograph, and the statement that applications by email or post will not be accepted - without stating any application, registration or assessment charge. The undergraduate and postgraduate taught fees and scholarships pages detail tuition by student category, accommodation at approximately CNY 11,000 to 20,000 per year and estimated total annual costs of CNY 150,000 to 190,000 for undergraduates and CNY 160,000 to 190,000 for postgraduates, but publish no application-stage fee. The postgraduate research pages likewise describe entry requirements and the all-year-round application process without a fee. Because no page states a charge and none states that applying is free, this is recorded as unknown rather than confirmed-free, in line with the rule that a page omitting a fee must never be read as a waiver.
Source-linked admission details
International admissions, application deadlines, scholarships, tuition and application requirements at University of Nottingham Ningbo China for September 2026 entry, as published on the university's own nottingham.edu.cn domain. · recorded source check: September 17, 2026
- Application deadline
- The application deadline for September 2026 undergraduate entry was 30 June 2026, but admissions formally closed at 23:59 Beijing Time on 21 June 2026 because of exceptionally high application volume, with later applicants waitlisted.
- Verified fact
- Conditional offer holders for 2026 entry had until 15 July 2026 to provide final results such as English language test scores and diploma certificates, with exceptions for HKDSE, GCSE and A-level results released later.
- Contact
- Applications must be submitted through the university's own Application Hub at oaas.nottingham.edu.cn; the university states that applications by email or post will not be accepted.
- Verified fact
- An undergraduate application must include one recommendation letter on headed paper signed or stamped, a transcript of school exam results, the high school certificate, an English language test score report if already obtained, a personal statement, a photocopy of the passport main pages and a 2-inch colour bareheaded photograph on a white background of at least 320 by 240 pixels in jpg format between 100kb and 500kb.
- Tuition
- International undergraduate tuition is CNY 120,000 per year and international postgraduate taught tuition is CNY 130,000 per year, against CNY 110,000 and CNY 120,000 respectively for Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students.
- Tuition
- Estimated total annual costs including tuition, accommodation, compulsory insurance and living in Ningbo are approximately CNY 150,000 to 190,000 for undergraduates and CNY 160,000 to 190,000 for postgraduate taught students.
- Tuition
- The Nottingham Global scholarship has three tiers awarding 100%, 50% or 25% of one year's tuition, selected on A-level, IB or iGCSE achievement for undergraduates and on UK degree classification for postgraduates, and requires a separate application form submitted to the Application Hub by 31 May 2026.
- Application deadline
- The Zhejiang/Ningbo government scholarship awards CNY 20,000 to international undergraduates and CNY 30,000 to international postgraduate taught students, requires attainment or predicted attainment of a 2:1 for postgraduates, and had a 31 May 2026 application deadline.
- Tuition
- The Central and Eastern European Countries scholarship awards CNY 20,000 to undergraduates and CNY 30,000 to postgraduate taught students from listed central and eastern European countries automatically without a separate application, and the Family Scholarship gives a 10% tuition reduction to close relatives of current or former UNNC students.
- Entry requirements
- Nearly 30% of UNNC undergraduate students and over 40% of its postgraduate students were awarded scholarships for their study at the university, and roughly 32.5% of current students are eligible for additional merit or performance-based awards.
- Application deadline
- Postgraduate research admissions are not tied to a fixed deadline: the Graduate School welcomes qualifying applications all year round for spring or autumn entry and asks applicants to submit at least three months before their intended registration date, with scholarship applicants referred to individual scholarship deadlines.
- Verified fact
- The Student Recruitment and Admission Office can be reached at admissions@nottingham.edu.cn or +86 (0)574 8818 0182, and the university is at 199 Taikang East Road, Ningbo 315100.
- Tuition notes
- Tuition is published per year and by student category, and is recorded here rather than as an application fee. Undergraduate international students pay CNY 120,000 per year, while Chinese mainland students and students from China's Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions pay CNY 110,000 per year; students spending two years at the University of Nottingham in the UK pay the UK international fee from the start of their UK course. Postgraduate taught international students pay CNY 130,000 per year against CNY 120,000 per year for Chinese mainland and Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan students. MSc International Business (Supply Chain Management) is charged by UNNC and NISCI at CNY 75,000 each, giving CNY 150,000 per year in total, and the Master of Business Administration costs CNY 200,000 for the whole programme. On-campus accommodation costs approximately CNY 11,000 to 20,000 per year for overseas students, and estimated total annual costs including tuition, accommodation, compulsory insurance and living in Ningbo are approximately CNY 150,000 to 190,000 for undergraduates and CNY 160,000 to 190,000 for postgraduates. Installment plans are not available to commencing students.
Published dates and unconfirmed windows
Application timing and source scope
University of Nottingham Ningbo China publishes a dated deadline for a named intake. Its undergraduate How to apply page states "Application deadline for September 2026 entry: 30 June 2026", then gives an updated policy for 2026 entry under which admissions formally closed at 23:59 Beijing Time on 21 June 2026, with any later applicant placed on a waitlist. Conditional offer holders were given until 15 July 2026 to supply final results such as English language test scores and diploma certificates, with exceptions for qualifications officially released after that date including HKDSE, GCSE and A-level results. The scholarship deadlines fall inside the same cycle: applications for the Nottingham global full, half and a quarter scholarships and for the Zhejiang/Ningbo government scholarship had to reach the Application Hub by 31 May 2026. Postgraduate research admissions run differently and are not tied to a single date - the Graduate School states it welcomes qualifying applications all year round for either a spring or autumn entry and asks applicants to submit at least three months before their intended registration date, referring scholarship applicants to each scholarship's own deadline. All named 2026 dates have now passed and no 2027 entry notice had been published as of 17 September 2026. The official CSC host-institution roster dated April 2024 lists UNNC (entry 276). This historical host membership does not establish a current Type B application call or an agency code; neither is verified here.
Open deadline sourceCSC host-institution roster, April 2024 — historical membership only; checked October 2, 2026
Guide scope reviewed 3 October 2026. Dates apply only to the intake and route named in each notice.
Funding options
Scholarships listed for University of Nottingham Ningbo China
These awards are listed on the university profile. Eligibility, eligible degree levels, coverage, deadlines and whether new applicants can apply vary by award and intake. Open the dated call before selecting an award or paying an application fee.
- CSC / Chinese Government Scholarship
- Nottingham Global Full Scholarship
- Nottingham Global Half Scholarship
- Nottingham Global a Quarter Scholarship
- Zhejiang/Ningbo Government Scholarship
- Central and Eastern European Countries (CEEC) Scholarship
- Family Scholarship
How to apply to University of Nottingham Ningbo China
Choose your funding route to see where to start, which systems to use and what to submit.
Historical reference: Start with the university application
Self-funded admission
- Opens:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
- Closes:
- Not confirmed for this university and route
2027 dates unconfirmed · Autumn degree intake; program-dependent
An exact 2027 admission window is not established by the reviewed university sources. Check the prospectus for your degree and teaching language before scheduling submission.
University website — locate the current admission noticeOverseas undergraduate admission
Overseas undergraduate applicants must apply through the Application Hub; email and postal applications are not accepted. The 2026 page originally gives June 30, but its newer closure notice says admissions closed at 23:59 Beijing time on June 21, 2026 and later applicants enter a waitlist. Upload one signed or stamped reference on headed paper, school transcripts and certificate, English results if available, personal statement, passport and the specified photo. English translations must be made by an accredited translator. Conditional applicants normally supplied remaining results by July 15, with exceptions for later official qualification results. Originals or certified copies are checked at registration.
Reference: 2026. Confirm the latest notice for the same course and route before applying.
Read the university's procedure- 1
Choose your program and intake
Check University of Nottingham Ningbo China's current prospectus for your degree, teaching language, eligibility and deadline. Arrange supervisor contact or pre-admission first when the program requires it.
Read official admission instructions - 2
Prepare your documents
Use the checklist below, then compare it with your program's required documents. Prepare any signed forms, translations and referee submissions before starting the final application.
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Complete the university application
Use the official application link and complete the fields required for your route. Submit documents only through the channel and at the stage stated in the current notice. Pay a charge only when instructed; retain any submission confirmation the system provides.
- 4
Review your offer and costs
Check tuition, accommodation, insurance, payment deadlines and any financial-guarantee requirement. Accept the offer through the university's stated process. A CSC application is not part of a purely self-funded route.
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Track decisions and respond to requests
Check your portal and email for missing-document requests, interviews and results. If a form is returned, correct it and resubmit. Keep admission and scholarship decisions separate; follow the final offer for acceptance, registration and original-document checks.
See annotated portal walkthroughs
Document checklist and upload instructions
Use the document list for your exact program. Prepare these common items, then add any scholarship-specific forms:
- Identity: passport information page and photograph. Copy your name, birth date and passport number exactly into each application.
- Education: diploma or official expected-graduation certificate, transcripts and any required degree authentication. Include the original language and certified translations where requested.
- Language: the required HSK, IELTS, TOEFL or accepted alternative. A medium-of-instruction letter replaces a test only if the program allows it.
- Academic materials: study plan or research proposal; graduate recommendation letters; supervisor or pre-admission letter when required. Some systems send referees a private submission link.
- Additional requirements: CSCA results for applicable undergraduate routes; portfolio for relevant arts programs; medical form, police clearance, financial guarantee or guardian documents when listed. Check validity periods before arranging time-sensitive documents.
Scan each complete document clearly. Use the file type and size limit shown beside its upload field; combine multi-page documents only where the system permits. Open every uploaded file to check legibility, page order, signatures and stamps. Keep a copy of everything you submit.
Application templatesHow to fill the university application
Follow the submission method in your programme's notice. The steps below apply when it requires an online form; email and paper applications follow their separate source-linked instructions above.
- Open the university link for your degree level. On an admissions website, find the international-student application entry, then register or sign in. Button names vary between systems.
- Choose the correct entry year, degree, teaching language and program. Read its requirements before selecting your funding option.
- Enter personal information as it appears in your passport. List education and employment dates accurately, and enter a reliable email address.
- Complete the study plan and referee fields. Upload each document to its matching slot; enter a CSC application number only if your route asks for one.
- Preview the whole application. Follow the fee instructions, submit the form and check that the system acknowledges submission. Saving a draft does not submit it.
How to fill the CSC application
- Open the CSC portal below and register or sign in. Complete your personal details before starting the scholarship application.
- Select the application category specified in the current scholarship call. Type A commonly uses a dispatching authority and Type B a university; confirm the exact category and agency number in that route's current notice and check the receiving institution displayed by the system.
- Select the degree category, teaching language, major and study period specified by the eligible program. Keep these consistent with your university application.
- Upload the requested documents, review all fields and submit. Download the completed application form; sign and upload it to the university or dispatching-authority system when instructed.
- Save your application number and a copy of the submitted form. If you withdraw to edit, submit again before the deadline and tell the receiving office if it already began reviewing your application.
Official sources for this guide
The links below support the dates, route sequence, and program details shown above. Some are planning references rather than a current university deadline; each item on the admissions calendar states its source and evidence basis.
Dates and funding rules change by intake. Recheck the current official notice before paying, submitting, or arranging documents.