The University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) is a Sino-foreign cooperative university located in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China. It was established in 2004 with the approval of the Chinese Ministry of Education, making it the first foreign university to operate independently in China. UNNC is a branch campus of the University of Nottingham (UK) and provides a British-style higher education experience with degrees awarded by the University of Nottingham.

Situated in the Ningbo Higher Education Park near the rapidly developing port city of Ningbo, the campus spans approximately 144 acres and offers modern facilities for teaching, research, residential life, sport, and student services.

Academic Programmes

Undergraduate Programmes (Bachelor’s)

Common disciplines include (but are not limited to):

• BSc (Hons) Big Data Management and Applications

• BSc (Hons) Computer Science

• BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering

• BSc (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management

• BA (Hons) International Business Economics

• BA (Hons) English Language and Applied Linguistics

• BSc (Hons) International Economics and Trade

• BSc (Hons) Mathematics

• BA (Hons) International Studies

Postgraduate Programmes (Master’s & Research)

UNNC offers a variety of taught and research-oriented master’s degrees, including:

• MSc International Business

• MSc Finance and Investment

• MSc International Management and Business Analytics

• MSc Computer Science

• MSc Environmental Science and Engineering

• MSc Urbanism and Sustainable Environments

• MA Interpreting and Translation (Mandarin & English)

Doctoral Programmes

• PhD research opportunities across multiple disciplines aligned with faculty research centres.

English is the language of instruction for most programmes, and degrees are fully accredited by the University of Nottingham.

Campus Location & Student Life

UNNC is located in Ningbo, a historic and rapidly growing port city on China’s eastern coast, close to Shanghai. The campus environment blends international student life with local culture, providing access to amenity-rich education parks, gardens, social spaces, sports facilities, and accommodation for students and staff.

With a diverse student population from more than 70 countries and regions, UNNC offers a truly global learning community where students engage in academic, cultural, and social activities.

Career Focus & Research Strengths

UNNC emphasises professional readiness and global career development. Students benefit from internships, research projects, industry partnerships and career services that

prepare them for employment in China and around the world. Many graduates go on to further study or work with multinational companies and organisations.

The campus is also a centre for research and innovation, with several subjects recognised in global academic rankings and research strengths across engineering, business, and science.

Interesting Fact

UNNC holds a distinguished position as the first independent Sino-foreign university officially approved by the Chinese Ministry of Education. Its campus includes architectural features inspired by the University of Nottingham’s UK campus — such as a version of the iconic Trent Building — symbolising the deep connection and shared identity between the two campuses.

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Official China Campus website: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/index.aspx

China Campus profile: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/about/campuses/chinacampus.aspx

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