Fall Semester 2026 Student Exchange Programme (September 2026 – Jan 2027) (one semester) or October 2026 – September 2027 (one year)
Semarang, io.undip.ac.id – The Diponegoro International Office is pleased to announce the Fall Semester 2026 Student Exchange Programme at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC).
Established in 2004, UNNC became the first Sino-foreign university approved by the Ministry of Education of the People’s Republic of China. The campus hosts approximately 9,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students, including around 800 international students from more than 70 countries and regions. All programmes are delivered entirely in English, maintaining the same teaching quality and academic standards as the University of Nottingham in the United Kingdom.
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Programmes: Nottingham University Business School China, Faculty of Humanities and Social Science, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Through this opportunity, Diponegoro International Office continues to expand global academic engagement and provide Universitas Diponegoro students with access to internationally recognized institutions. Diponegoro International Office strongly encourages eligible students to take part in this prestigious exchange programme.
Expected Fee
- Exchange students’ tuition fee will be waived.
- The postgraduate tuition fee is 130,000RMB per year, will be subject to change. For updated information, please visit https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/study-with-us/fees-and-scholarships.aspx
- Accommodation, meals and daily expenses: must be paid by the students.
- The cost of living in Ningbo for a single international student is estimated to be 27,200 – 51,500 RMB per year including accommodation, meals, entertainment and other necessities.
- Insurance: All international students must be covered by ‘Comprehensive International Student Insurance of China Pacific Insurance (Group) Co., Ltd (CPIC) for their whole study period. CPIC shall undertake the following insurance liabilities during the period of insurance: death insurance, accidental disability insurance, medical insurance for accidental injury, outpatient, emergency and hospitalization. The insurance fee will be covered by the university entirely. For further information please visit: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/global/student-support/insurance.aspx
Accommodation
University of Nottingham Ningbo offers several options available for international students. The fees are ranged from 11,000 RMB to 20,000 RMB per year (5,500 RMB to 10,000 RMB per semester) International Residence Building Fee and Facility list: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/accommodation/home.aspx
also read: Ryukyus International Student Exchange 2026
Scholarship
There are several scholarships available for exchange students:
- International Student Government Scholarships for Exchange Students
- 5% of exchange students can be awarded places.
- The awardee will be awarded a one-off payment of 3,000 RMB per semester
- University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC) Global Ambassador Scholarship
- Scholarship is to recognize the contribution of incoming exchange from UNNC global partners.
- Awardee will be offered 5,000 RMB each for their exchange study period at UNNC
For more information about eligibility and more, please visit : https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/global/scholarships/index.aspx
Internal Selection by IO Undip
the application deadline is March 06, 2026
Exchange Program Timeline – UNNC Exchange Program
- Document Submission Deadline to DIO: March 8, 2026
- Submission link:http://bit.ly/InternalExchangeApplicationUNDIP
- Announcement of Document Screening (by DIO): March 9, 2026
- Interview by IO Undip (Internal Selection): March 10 – 11, 2026
- Announcement of Nominated Students by Undip: March 13, 2026
- Nomination submitted to UNNC: April 1, 2026
- Document Requirements.
Document Requirements
- Active Student Status
Applicants must be active students who have completed at least their third semester, as proven by a valid Student ID Card (KTM) and KRS. - Minimum GPA
A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00, as shown in the official academic transcript. - Recommendation Letter
A recommendation letter issued by the Dean or Vice Dean of the applicant’s faculty. - Foreign Language Proficiency
Proof of foreign language proficiency:
- IELTS 6.5 with the writing band no less than 6.0 or
- TOEFL (paper based) 575 + TWE no less than 4.5 or
- TOEFL (computer based) 232 + TWE no less than 4.5 or
- TOEFL (IBT) 88 (minimum 19 in any element) or
▪ have passed 60 ECTS (European Credits) in English-taught courses
▪ English proficiency letter issued by home institution
- More supporting service
- Welcoming students to China, coach pick up service for new international students landing at Shanghai Pudong Airport, Hangzhou Airport and Ningbo Airport
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- Induction week, a week where offers new students social, and events to help students get familiar with campus
- International student support, guidance and support to international students such as expert advice in visa and immigration regulations, accommodations, and life on campus.
Fact sheet : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKgwiUIyzXhfAzeru5o6WcY7IS1HJXuR/view?usp=drive_link
Global Engangement Office
Trent Building 222
199 Taikang East Road 315100 Ningbo China
Website: https://www.nottingham.edu.cn/en/global/home.aspx
Email: international@nottingham.edu.cn
Contact of Diponegoro International Office
Website: io.undip.ac.id
Email: exchange@live.undip.ac.id
Whatsapp: +62 823-1363-8795
posted by Ms. Alfina (International Student Mobility Officer)