Overview

At the University of Nottingham Ningbo China, the programme in Product Design and Manufacture (Hons) will help you develop your creativity, backed by a thorough understanding of engineering issues, to ensure that products can be manufactured within the constraints of time, cost and quality.

For domestic students the course structure follows the Chinese higher education system and is based on a four-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.

For international students the course structure follows the UK higher education system and is based on a three-year program with the possibility of spending two years at The University of Nottingham's UK campus.

Careers and future study

Of the 18 undergraduates who graduated from the department in and continued onto postgraduate studies, 72% were admitted by world top 100 universities according to the QS World University Rankings.
Our graduates find job opportunities in a range of sectors, including automotive, energy, manufacturing, railways, design and commerce.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Materials and Manufacturing

Mathematics for Engineers

Engineering Design and Design Project

Drawing for Design

Statics and Dynamics

Industrial Design Professional Practice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

360 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Ningbo, China

Disciplines

Industrial Design Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 14 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in China

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One recommendation letter on headed paper, signed and/or stamped

Transcript of school exam results (completed or results so far)

High School Certificate

English language test score report if already received (e.g. IELTS or PTE)

Personal Statement

A photocopy of the main pages from your passport

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

120000 CNY / year

≈ 120000 CNY / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

100000 CNY / year

≈ 100000 CNY / year

Additional Details

Mainland Chinese students: 100,000 RMB per year
Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan students: 100,000 RMB per year
International students: 110,000 RMB per year

Living costs

Ningbo

China

3980 - 6290 CNY / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Work Permits

International students in China are generally not permitted to work while studying. Limited exceptions may apply with special approval from your university and authorities. Always confirm the current rules locally.

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Overview

Careers and future study

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Ningbo

Funding

Work Permits

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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