1. National University of Singapore A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future Higher education in Asia, Undergraduate Programmes and Global Learning Opportunities
GAN Eng Khoon, PP
Deputy Director, Office of Admissions
NUS Admissions Presentation_NSAC

2. Defining the importance of Asia
“Looking ahead, Asia must continue to build its “second engine of growth”—based on domestic investment and consumption—beyond its clear strength in exports, which it must not give up. On current trends, Asia’s economy will be larger than the G-7 by So the message is clear: Asia has a growing stake in the global economy—and the global economy has a growing stake in Asia.”
Inaugural Bank of Thailand Policy Forum Christine Lagarde
Managing Director of the IMF Bangkok, Thursday, July 12, 2012
Asia is the world’s largest and most populous continent – 49 countries, approx 4.3 billion people and 60% of world's population.

3. Higher Education in Asia
Since the 1980s, higher education have developed rapidly in Asia and has been a logical consequence of booming economic growth in countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and South Korea. Countries with less favourable conditions have also witnessed significant growth in higher education and educational quality improvements.
Several countries show ambition to establish as higher education hubs, and have set targets to attract more international students, increase higher education and research spending and internationalise their education institutions.

4. International Education Trends
OECD research reveals that over 50% of international students studying in countries which provided statistics came from Asia. China, India and Korea send the most, with the US, UK and Australia the most popular destinations. Looking at QS data, we can see that Asian countries like Singapore, Hong Kong and even Malaysia also play host to large numbers of international students.
Interesting Fact:
In 2013, NUS took in >1,400 inbound international exchange students from 300+ overseas partner universities as part of our global education program.

5. What Makes NUS
A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future
Freedom to Experience
Comprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways in 16 faculties & 8 overseas colleges
Living and Learning Redefined
Intellectual and social environment in University Town through interactive learning and student engagement
From Singapore to the World
Experiential learning with global exposure crossing geographical and cultural boundaries
Living the NUS Rhythm
Distinctive campus vibrancy in halls, residences and residential colleges

6. Freedom to Experience
Our rich academic offerings and flexible curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses, enabling our students to gain knowledge and skills that are essential in meeting future challenges and seizing opportunities.
Tan Chorh Chuan
President
National University of Singapore

7. Business & Accountancy
Arts & Social Sciences
Business & Accountancy
Computing
Dentistry
Design & Environment
Engineering
Law
Medicine & Nursing
Science

8. Faculties & Schools Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences
NUS Business School
School of Computing
Faculty of Dentistry
School of Design & Environment
Faculty of Engineering
Faculty of Law
Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Studies)
Faculty of Science
Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music *
University Scholars Programme *
Graduate Schools
Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
NUS Graduate School for Integrative Sciences and Engineering
Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School
Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health
Autonomous Institution
Yale-NUS College *
* Requires separate application

9. Undergraduate Courses
Science and Technology
Architecture *
Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Science
Environmental Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical specialisation)
Computing (Business Analytics, Computer Science & Information Systems)
Industrial Design *
Nursing *
Pharmacy
Science (all majors)
Business, Arts and Humanities
Arts & Social Sciences (all majors)
Business Admin
Business Admin (Accountancy)
Environmental Studies (Environmental Biology & Environmental Geography)
Music #
Project & Facilities Management
Real Estate
Restricted Courses
Dentistry *
Law *
Medicine *
* Requires interviews/tests
# Requires interviews/auditions

10. Comprehensive Curriculum
Multi-disciplinary learning beyond single degree
Minors
Double Majors
Double (2 distinct degrees) & Concurrent Degrees (Bachelor-Master)
Joint Degrees (with overseas universities)
Special faculty programmes
Global Engineering Programme (GEP) & Design-Centric Programme (DCP)
NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
Special Programme in Science (SPS)
Undergraduate Research Programme (UROP) 10

11. Multiple Pathways: Double Degrees
Business Admin/ Accountancy with Law/ Engineering/ Communication and New Media
Business Admin/ Accountancy with Computer Science/ Information Systems
Computing with Mathematics/ Applied Mathematics
Economics with Business Admin/ Law
Engineering with Economics
Material Science and Engineering (MSE) with Physics (Science)
Law with Life Sciences
Double degree with French Grandes Écoles/ Waseda University/ New York University *
* Apply for admission at end of first semester

12. Multiple Pathways: Concurrent Bachelor-Master Degree
Computing (Electronic Commerce) & MS in Engineering and Technology Innovation Management (Carnegie Mellon University)
Computer Science & Grad Scientiae Magistri (Brown University)
Computational Biology & Scientiae Magister in Computer Science (Brown University)
Computing (Communications and Media) & Master of Entertainment Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)
Computing (Information Systems) & Master of Philosophy in Management, Judge Business School (Cambridge University)
Life Sciences &Master in Research in Biophysics (King’s College London)
Law &Master of Laws (NYU Law School)
* Apply for admission at end of first semester

14. NUS in world’s top 10 across 11 key subject areas
NUS is top 10 for 11 subject areas, and Asia’s best across 18 subjects
NUS ranked among the world’s 10 best universities for key subject areas in engineering and technology, arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences and management
QS World University Rankings by Subject 2014
Subject
World Ranking 2014
Chemical Engineering
5th
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
6th
Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Science
Civil & Structural Engineering
7th
Statistics & Operational Research
Computer Science & Information Systems
9th
Geography
Communication & Media Studies
Politics & International Studies
Modern Languages
10th

15. Living & Learning Redefined
University Town transforms our campus by creating a vibrant cultural and social hub for the entire NUS community.

16. Residential Programmes
Residential Programmes – multi-disciplinary academic programme with rigorous, interactive and personalised experience  College of Alice & Peter Tan, Tembusu College (University Town College Programme)  Ridge View Residential College University Scholars Programme (USP) – environment of enquiry, collaboration and creative discovery with unique seminar-style modules to develop interdisciplinary thinking  Cinnamon College

17. UTown College Programme
Multi-disciplinary academic programme in an educational hub with residential spaces and teaching facilities designed for collaborative learning
5-module curriculum in 4 semesters: Junior Seminar and 2 Senior Seminars, in addition to 2 Ideas and Exposition modules
Small class size and informal learning activities which enhances analytical and communication skills
Residents of Tembusu College

18. University Scholars Programme
USP (Cinnamon College) offers
Freedom to explore across disciplines
12-modules: Foundation Tier (3), Inquiry Tier (8) and Reflection Tier (1)
Wide range of co-curricular and overseas opportunities
Close community of motivated and talented students
USP students are concurrently enrolled in one of 7 faculties – Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Computing, Design & Environment, Engineering, Science and Law

19. Edna Chai Pei Zhi (USP: 2011 – Present) 3rd Year Student, Faculty of Science Majoring in Life Sciences (Specialisation in Biomedical Science)
USP Modules and Study Abroad
Monuments, Memorials, and Commemoration; Leadership in a Complex World; HIV/AIDS: From Microbes to Nations; Chemicals And Us; The Biomolecular Revolution
Independent Study Module: Cancer Pharmacology
Student Exchange Programme: LaTrobe University
Experiences and Achievements
USP Ambassador (2012 – Present)
Orientation Group Leader and Station Master, USP Freshmen Orientation Programme (2012)
Choreographer, and Make Up & Costumes IC, USP performance at NUS Rag Day (2012)
Leader, Niem Vui Viet Nam Youth Expedition Project (2012)
Captain, USP Netball Team at NUS Inter-Faculty Games (2012)
Director of Community Service, University Scholars Club (2011)
- Initiated ‘Dining in the Dark’, assisted in Christmas Carolling, and in an Ang Pow Drive in aid of the Children’s Cancer Foundation (2011)
Participant, Niem Vui Viet Nam Youth Expedition Project (2011)
Assistant Choreographer, USP performance at NUS Rag Day (2011)
Team Manager, USP Netball Team at NUS Inter-Faculty Games (2011)
Alumna of Ngee Ann Polytechnic

20. From Singapore to the World
Takes learning further by crossing geographical and cultural boundaries, as our international programmes open doors with partner leading institutions to indelible, transformative experiences.

21. Global Experience
Aimed at developing students into global citizens, understanding multiplicities and complexities
Global experience through formal and informal learning in overseas attachments
NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
University Scholars Programme (USP)
NUS Students attending a class at the Center for Applied Policy Research, University of Munich

22. NUS Overseas Colleges 1 year programme
Immerse in leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs (China, India, Israel, Sweden & US) while working in innovative and high-tech start-up environment
Study at partner universities (Technopreneurship Minor with Bachelor’s degree)
NOC Silicon Valley
NOC India
NOC Israel
NOC Silicon Valley

23. NOC Partner Universities
NOC in Silicon Valley (2002), Stanford University
Focus on technology startups in Silicon Valley
NOC in Philadelphia (2003), University of Pennsylvania
Focus on bio-medical technology
NOC in Shanghai (2004), Fudan University
Focus on China-related business
NOC in Stockholm (2005), KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Focus on IT with European perspective
NOC in India (2008)
Focus on entrepreneurship & experiencing the richness of India’s culture
NOC in Beijing (2009), Tsinghua University
NOC in Tel Aviv/Haifa, Israel (2011)
NOC in New York (2014)
Focus on media, finance, theatre and the arts 23

24. Student Exchange
Spend a semester or two in a overseas educational and cultural environment, while earning credits towards their NUS degrees
More than 300 partner universities to nurture students to learn other cultures and broaden outlook
Student Exchange Programme (SEP).
International Summer Programmes (i-SP)
Internships (i-Intern)

25. The NUS Rhythm
Maximises student peer-to-peer learning through residential learning and stimulates a richer and more multi-dimensional intellectual space for personal growth and development.

26. Student-centred Campus Life
Student Life Development
Societies/Interest Groups
Sports & Recreation
Student Services
Hostel Admissions
Career Services

27. Halls, Residences &
Residential Colleges

28. Career Guidance
Does the university enhances the employability of students through career advisory and preparation workshops to identify and develop your career goals and through employer events?
Job portals for companies to facilitate posting of internships and part-time/full-time jobs
Career and Professional Development Workshops, Advisories and Resources
Career Fairs and Industries Networking Sessions

29. International Admissions
Bukit Timah Campus
Kent Ridge Campus
Outram Campus

30. International Admissions
International Students (non Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents) who have completed or are in the process of completing high school (in your final year), i.e. at least 12 years of education in the year of application, and have met the respective course requirements may apply for admission.
Admission to the university is based on:
Overall academic achievements,
Meeting subject requirements grades, and
Interviews/tests for interview courses (if required)
Architecture, Industrial Design, Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Music and Nursing 30

31. Admissions - IB Qualification
IB students may apply after receiving IBDP exam results. Online application will commence from October to February. Student presenting the May exam session may apply with their forecast IB results (as attested by high school).
Applicants should authorise International Baccalaureate Organisation (IBO) to release IB transcripts directly to NUS
SAT and SAT Subject Tests scores are only required if students
are applying for Medicine or Dentistry
wish to request for an early admission consideration
Requirement
Applicants with Actual IB Results by 21 February 2015
Minimum to apply
Good scores in 3 HL and 3 SL subjects, including English (including TOK & EE) is required for candidates to make a competitive application

32. Admissions - International Qualifications
Requirements
Application Details
High School Qualifications
Opens: 15 Oct 2014
Closes: 28 February 2015
Course Eligibility
Eligible for all courses
English Requirement
If you did not take English Language as one of the subjects in your high school exam, please submit an acceptable IELTS/TOEFL score with your application
SAT & Subject Tests
Not required unless applying to Medicine/Dentistry with forecast results or requesting for early admission consideration
University Entrance Exam
Not required
Additional Test/Interview
Architecture, Industrial Design, Dentistry, Medicine, Music, Nursing and Law

33. Selection test/ interview
Subject Requirements
Interview Courses
Subject Prerequisites
Selection test/ interview
Architecture
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science.
Yes
Dentistry
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics.
Industrial Design
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.
Law
A high level of proficiency in the English Language (e.g. General Paper B3, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 or SAT I Verbal / Critical reading score of 700 or AP English Language Grade 4).
Medicine
Nursing
Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Music
Obtained high school certificate of any discipline (from any country)
Yes (Audition & Interview) 33

34. International Students
Tuition Fees (AY2014/15)
Faculties/ Schools
Full Fees
(Annual)
Free Grant
International Students
(with Free Grant) S$
Arts and Social Sciences
28,600
12,900
15,700
Architecture
37,650
20,650
17,000
Accountancy, Business Administration
31,200
12,700
18,500
Computing
36,650
20,950
Dentistry
129,200
80,800
48,400
Engineering
Industrial Design
Projects and Facilities Management,
Real Estate
Law
35,100
11,800
23,300
Nursing
37,250
19,350
17,900
Medicine
Music
93,250
71,150
22,100
Pharmacy
36,950
19,450
17,500
Science
Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 2014 34

35. Tuition Fees Comparison
Universities
Tuition Fee (Annual)
After Currency Conversion
National University of Singapore
(except Music, Medicine and Dentistry)
Full Fees
28,600 SGD to 37,650 SGD
After Free Grant
15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD
27,900 SGD to 36,950 SGD
15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD (12,344 USD to 13,366 USD)  
Hong Kong Universities
120,000 HKD to 135,000 HKD
19,671 SGD to 22,131 SGD
(15,465 USD to 17,398 USD) 
UK Universities
14,346 GBP to 21,831 GBP
30,094 SGD to 45,794 SGD
(23,658 USD to 36,001 USD) 
US Universities
17,511 USD to 34,560 USD
22,276 SGD to 43,965 SGD
(17,511 USD to 34,560 USD)  
Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 14 35

36. Application Deadlines
Applicants seeking admission must present your high school graduation results or other international qualifications (including standardised test scores) by 28 February 2015
Apply for financial aid by 1 April 2015 (submit your supporting FA documents within 2 weeks of application)
For admission in August 2015, outcome typically released from May to June 2015, concurrently with admission outcome (subject to interview/test and verifications)

37. Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial Aid
University Town :: Stephen Riady Centre
2 College Avenue West #01-03 , Singapore
Tel: ::

38. Subject Requirements Courses Subject Prerequisites
Arts and Social Sciences (all majors)
Please refer to for respective majors/subjects
Business Administration
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics or ‘O’ Level Additional Mathematics.
Business Administration (Accountancy)
Science (all majors)
Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.
Environmental Studies
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Biology or Chemistry.
Pharmacy
Strong Year 12 pass or strong higher-level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics or Mathematics
Project & Facilities Management
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics.
Real Estate 38

39. Subject Requirements Courses Subject Prerequisites
Biomedical Engineering
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.
Chemical Engineering & Environmental Engineering
Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Computing (Computer Science)
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.
Computing (Information Systems)
Engineering Science
Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics.
Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil & Computer Engineering 39

40. English Language Requirement
The university expects all students to have achieved a minimum level of English proficiency as the medium of instruction is English. Applicants may present any of the following to fulfil the English Language requirement:
Standardised Test
Minimum Acceptable Score
IELTS
6.5 (Overall); 6.5 (Writing)
TOEFL
580 for paper-based / 237 for computer-based / for internet-based
Cambridge 'O' Level English C6
EL1119
MUET
200
Note: Only TOEFL/IELTS scores obtained in the 5 years leading up to 31 March of the year of application will be considered.

41. Financial Aid
NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy, & ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity for an NUS education because of financial difficulty.
Comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes may include:
Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan
NUS/MOE Bursary
Work-Study Assistance
NUS Student Assistance Loan
Financial Aid calculator
Applications are open till 1 April.

42. Financing Your Education
Some key financial considerations:
Tuition Fees and Living Expenses
Subsidies for International Students
General cost of living
Freshmen Scholarships (availability of university and private organisations/donor scholarships)
Financial Assistance (bursaries and loans to cover tuition fees and living expenses) based on family income and other mitigating factors
Interesting Fact:
The Singapore’s Ministry of Education provides a tuition subsidy (Tuition Grant) to all international students studying in publically-funded universities. Students who take up this subsidy are obliged to work for a Singapore-registered company for 3 years upon graduation (includes self employment).
FAQ on Tuition Grant:
Tuition Fees: