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National University of SingaporeA Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future

Higher education in Asia, Undergraduate Programmes and Global Learning Opportunities

GAN Eng Khoon, PPDeputy Director, Office of Admissions

2014 09 13 NUS Admissions Presentation_NSAC

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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 2030. 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 IMFBangkok, 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.

http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2012/071212a.htm

http://www.imf.org/external/np/speeches/2012/071212a.htm

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Higher Education in AsiaSince 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.


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.

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings-articles/world-university-rankings/increase-number-international-students

International Education Trends



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• Freedom to ExperienceComprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways in 16 faculties & 8 overseas colleges

• Living and Learning RedefinedIntellectual and social environment in University Town through interactive learning and student engagement

• From Singapore to the WorldExperiential learning with global exposure crossing geographical and cultural boundaries

• Living the NUS RhythmDistinctive campus vibrancy in halls, residences and residential colleges

What Makes NUSA Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future


Freedom toExperience

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 ChuanPresident

National University of Singapore


Arts & Social Sciences ComputingBusiness & Accountancy

Law

Dentistry EngineeringDesign & Environment

ScienceMedicine & Nursing7


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


Undergraduate CoursesScience 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


Comprehensive CurriculumMulti-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)

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/special-undergrad-prog.html10


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 semesterhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ddp_cdp_dm.html#DDP

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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)

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* Apply for admission at end of first semesterhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-degree-with-overseas-univ.html


http://alumnet.nus.edu.sg/magazine/2013October.pdf

http://www.topuniversities.com/university-rankings/world-university-rankings/2013


NUS in world’s top 10 across 11 key subject areas

http://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings

Subject World Ranking 2014

Chemical Engineering 5th

Electrical & Electronic Engineering 6th

Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing Engineering 6th

Materials Science 6th

Civil & Structural Engineering 7th

Statistics & Operational Research 7th

Computer Science & Information Systems 9th

Geography 9th

Communication & Media Studies 9th

Politics & International Studies 9th

Modern Languages 10th

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 managementQS World University Rankings by Subject 2014


Living & LearningRedefined

University Town transforms our campus by creating a vibrant cultural and social hub for the entire NUS community.


Residential ProgrammesResidential 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

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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 informallearning activities which enhances analytical and communication skills

Residents of Tembusu College


University Scholars Programme

http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/index.html

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


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)


From Singaporeto 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.


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)

http://nus.edu.sg/global/education.html/

NUS Students attending a class at the Center for Applied Policy Research, University of Munich


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)

http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/

NOC Silicon Valley

NOC India

NOC Israel NOC Silicon Valley


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


Student Exchange• Spend a semester or two in a

overseas educational and culturalenvironment, 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)

http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/index.html


The NUSRhythm

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


Student-centred Campus Life

Career ServicesStudent Services

Hostel Admissions

Student Life DevelopmentSocieties/Interest Groups

Sports & Recreation


Halls, Residences & Residential Colleges

http://kevii.nus.edu.sg/

http://kevii.nus.edu.sg/

http://www.raffles.nus.edu.sg/index.php

http://www.sheares.nus.edu.sg/index.php

http://www.kentridge.nus.edu.sg/


Career GuidanceDoes 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


International Admissions

Outram CampusBukit Timah Campus Kent Ridge Campus

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYA-admissionreq.html


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

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYA-admissionreq.html


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


Admissions - International Qualifications

Requirements Application Details

High School Qualifications Opens: 15 Oct 2014Closes: 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 TestsNot required unless applying to Medicine/Dentistry with

forecast results or requesting for early admission consideration

University Entrance Exam Not required

Additional Test/InterviewArchitecture, Industrial Design, Dentistry, Medicine, Music,

Nursing and Law

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/interviews/BYA-interviews.html


Subject RequirementsInterview 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. Yes

Industrial Design Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics. Yes

LawA 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).

Yes

Medicine Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. Yes

NursingYear 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics.

Yes

Music Obtained high school certificate of any discipline (from any country)

Yes (Audition & Interview)

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/prerequisites/BYA-prerequisites.html


TUITION FEES (AY2014/15)

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Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 2014

Faculties/ Schools

Full Fees (Annual)

Free Grant (Annual)

International Students (with Free Grant)

S$ S$ 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 15,700

Dentistry 129,200 80,800 48,400

Engineering 36,650 20,950 15,700

Industrial Design 36,650 20,950 15,700

Projects and Facilities Management, Real Estate

28,600 12,900 15,700

Law 35,100 11,800 23,300

Nursing 37,250 19,350 17,900

Medicine 129,200 80,800 48,400

Music 93,250 71,150 22,100

Pharmacy 36,950 19,450 17,500

Science 36,650 20,950 15,700


TUITION FEES COMPARISON

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Information compiled and accurate as of 24 March 14

Universities Tuition Fee (Annual) After Currency Conversion

National University of Singapore(except Music, Medicine and Dentistry)

Full Fees28,600 SGD to 37,650 SGD

After Free Grant

15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD

Full Fees27,900 SGD to 36,950 SGD

After Free Grant

15,700 SGD to 17,000 SGD(12,344 USD to 13,366 USD)

Hong Kong Universities 120,000 HKD to 135,000 HKD


UK Universities 14,346 GBP to 21,831 GBP


US Universities 17,511 USD to 34,560 USD



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)


Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial AidUniversity Town :: Stephen Riady Centre2 College Avenue West #01-03 , Singapore 138607Tel: +65 6516 1010 :: www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sghttp://www.nus.edu.sg/admission/

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Subject RequirementsCourses Subject Prerequisites

Arts and Social Sciences(all majors) Please refer to www.fas.nus.edu.sg for respective majors/subjects

Business AdministrationYear 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


Subject RequirementsCourses 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) Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics.Engineering Science Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics.

Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Electrical, Mechanical, Civil & Computer Engineering

Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry.


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 / 92-93 for internet-based

Cambridge 'O' Level English C6EL1119 C6MUET 200

Note: Only TOEFL/IELTS scores obtained in the 5 years leading up to 31 March of the year of application will be considered.


Financial AidNUS 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 calculatorhttps://aces01.nus.edu.sg/webroapsbs/jsp/FinancialNeedsCalculator.jsp

Applications are open till 1 April.


Financing Your EducationSome 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: https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/docs/TG-FAQ.pdf

Tuition Fees: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html

https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/docs/TG-FAQ.pdf

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/publication/financial_aid/index.html

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