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Exposure
Adventure
Melting Pot
UNDERGRADUATE PROSPECTUS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS AY2023/2024
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Wonder
What
opportunities await.
Choice
Count on us to make Proof
your time count. Learn the way you like to learn.
• Here, you will meet over • Take your pick from 60 bachelor’s
30,000 undergraduates degrees and 129 joint, concurrent and
from all walks of life and double degree programmes.
professors at the top of • The grade-free first year scheme is
their fields (there’s even a your permission slip (not that you need
Nobel Laureate). one) to check out new and interesting
• In a place built on over subjects without stressing about grades.
117 years of history (and
countless future plans).
Not to mention ranking
1st in Asia and 11th in the
world.
QS World University Rankings 2022
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Live independently with support
you can depend on.
• There’s room for every type – with
four types of campus accommodation
to choose from.
• Campus accommodation is
guaranteed for all international
students for the first two years, as long
as you apply by the stipulated time.
Play safely without playing safe.
• Taking a midnight stroll in Asia’s safest
city is perfectly doable. (Just not when
you have classes the next morning.)
• Singapore also happens to be
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What Being understood.
English is the language
Getting around.
Campus is highly
experiences of instruction in class,
and one of four official
walkable – but for
longer distances and
beckon. languages in Singapore.
(The other three are
days that are too hot to
walk, hop on the free
Mandarin, Malay and campus shuttle bus.
Tamil.) You will also hear Elsewhere, Singapore’s
plenty of Singlish, which public transport
you will probably pick up system (bus, rail, taxi)
in no time. has you covered.
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Making friends. Eating well. Staying comfortable.
Simple – turn up to class, Finding good food is Singapore doesn’t have
join one (or two or three) easy – but deciding seasons – it’s famously hot or
of the 200+ Clubs, what to eat can be hard. wet. Sometimes, both. Mean
Societies and Interest There are over 50 food temperatures range from
Groups, take part in outlets across Kent Ridge 26.8 to 28.6°C, so bring your
campus events like campus and University short sleeves. (Caveat: Indoor
Freshman Orientation Town, and depending on air-conditioning can be chilly,
or Rag and Flag…not to where you stay, you can so pack some warm clothes.)
mention, say “hi” to the even whip up some home Meteorological Service Singapore:
neighbours on your floor. favourites in the kitchen. Climate of Singapore
LIFE SHAPING 06 Course Prerequisites Admission to NUS is based on academic merit and open competition. Before you apply, ensure that you satisfy the subject requirements.
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Courses Requiring Tests and/or Interviews
Degree Programme Minimum Subject Requirements
Architecture Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or
cde.nus.edu.sg Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science
Dentistry Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either
dentistry.nus.edu.sg Biology or Physics
Industrial Design Year 12 or higher level pass in Arts or Economics or
cde.nus.edu.sg Mathematics or Physics
Landscape Architecture Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or
cde.nus.edu.sg Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science
Law High level of proficiency in the English Language
law.nus.edu.sg (e.g. General Paper B, IELTS 7.0 or TOEFL iBT 100 or SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing score of 700 or
AP English Language Grade 4)
Medicine Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either
medicine.nus.edu.sg Biology or Physics
BMAT/UCAT is required. Please refer to medicine.nus.edu.
sg/prospective-students/nus-medicine-pre-requisites for
more details on NUS Medicine prerequisites.
Music Refer to course website to file a separate application.
ystmusic.nus.edu.sg
Nursing Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following:
medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical
Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics
Note: Shortlisted applicants will be notified via the Applicant Portal by April. In the event that the University cannot
conduct face-to-face interviews, an online assessment may be conducted instead.
Specific Requirements
Architecture, Dentistry, Dentistry, Law or Yong Siew Toh
Industrial Design, Medicine Courses: Conservatory of Music
Landscape Architecture, Submit actual results by Programmes:
Law, Medicine or the closing dates applicable Apply directly to the
Nursing Courses: to the qualification you are Conservatory; applicants will
Look out for notification applying with, as shortlisting be informed separately. An
via the Applicant Portal to for tests and interviews is audition will be conducted
attend additional tests and/ based on actual results. for shortlisted applicants.
or interviews in April.
myaces.nus.edu.sg/
applicantPortal
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Single Degree Courses*
Degree Programme Minimum Subject Requirements
Business Administration Year 12 or higher level pass in
bba.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
Business Administration (Accountancy) Year 12 or higher level pass in
bba.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
Business Analytics Year 12 or higher level pass in
comp.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
Computer Engineering Year 12 or higher level pass in
cde.nus.edu.sg Mathematics and either Physics or
Chemistry
Computer Science Year 12 or higher level pass in
comp.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
Engineering Year 12 or higher level pass in
cde.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
Majors: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Refer to cde.nus.edu.sg for additional
Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electrical information on the respective
Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental majors.
Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering,
Infrastructure & Project Management, Materials
Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Food Science & Technology Year 12 or higher level pass in any two
fst.nus.edu.sg of the following: Biology, Chemistry,
Computing, Physics, Physical Science,
Mathematics/Further Mathematics
Humanities and Sciences Refer to chs.nus.edu.sg for additional
chs.nus.edu.sg information on the respective
Majors from Faculty of Arts and Social majors.
Sciences: Anthropology, Chinese Language,
Chinese Studies, Communications and New
Media, Economics, English Language, English
Literature, Geography, Global Studies, History,
Japanese Studies, Malay Studies, Philosophy,
Political Science, Psychology, Social Work,
Sociology, South Asian Studies, Southeast Asian
Studies, Theatre Studies
Majors from Faculty of Science: Chemistry, Data
Science and Analytics, Life Sciences, Mathematics,
Physics, Quantitative Finance, Statistics
Information Security Year 12 or higher level pass in
comp.nus.edu.sg Mathematics
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Degree Programme Minimum Subject Requirements
Information Systems Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics
comp.nus.edu.sg
Pharmaceutical Science Strong Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry
pharmacy.nus.edu.sg and Biology or Mathematics or Physics
Pharmacy Strong Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry
pharmacy.nus.edu.sg and Biology or Mathematics or Physics
Real Estate Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or
bschool.nus.edu.sg/real-estate/ Mathematics or Physics
* You can also apply for Double Degree, Double Major or Major-Minor Programmes during your application or after your
first year at NUS (subject to approval from Faculties and Schools). For more information, visit nus.edu/studyoptions
Cross-Disciplinary Programmes
Degree Programme Minimum Subject Requirements
Data Science and Economics Strong Year 12 or higher level pass in
chs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/dse Mathematics
Environmental Studies Please refer to chs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/bes
chs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/bes for details.
Students who do not have a pass in Year 12
Biology would be required to take the bridging
module in Biology, LSM1301, upon successful
admission to the programme.
Philosophy, Politics, and Economics Please refer to chs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/ppe
chs.nus.edu.sg/programmes/ppe for details.
Note: For International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma applicants, please refer to nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/
international-baccalaureate-(ib)-diploma/subject-pre-requisites for subject requirements.
For more information on course
nus.edu/internationalprereq
and subject prerequisites, visit
NUS College
NUS College offers an enhanced interdisciplinary educational experience, beyond
the primary major, to undergraduates from over 50 majors across NUS. To apply,
simply indicate your interest in NUS College during your admissions application. Your
application will be considered for both the degree courses that you are applying to
and NUS College.
For more information about NUS College, visit nuscollege.nus.edu.sg
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Qualifications A Level (AQA, Cambridge, Edexcel,
London, OCR, Oxford International
& Admission
AQA, WJEC)*
Completed A Level with at least three
Requirements Advanced Level subject grades. Grades
from two sittings taken within a 12-month
period can be considered. Applicants
with good grades in four Advanced Level
To apply, you should fulfil subjects are preferred.
the following academic
qualifications and have either American High School Diploma
completed or are in your final Completed High School and supported
year of High School. with either ACT with Writing or SAT,
together with SAT Subject Tests or
Advanced Placement Tests.
Australian Qualifications
Completed High School with at least ATAR
of 90 or OP of 6.NUS Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students AY2023/2024
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Brunei A Level* German Abitur*
Completed A Level with three Advanced Completed Abitur with an overall average
Level and two AS Level subjects (including of 2.0 or better. C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE
GP) in the same sitting of the examination. Academic or TOEFL is required.
Canadian High School Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary
Qualifications* Education (HKDSE)
Completed High School with at least 85% Completed HKDSE with passes in four
for each subject. Level 3 core subjects, with English Level 4
or better, and two elective subjects.
Caribbean Advanced Proficiency
Examination (CAPE) Indian Standard 12 (All
Completed CAPE with at least Grade II Qualifications)
passes in all six subjects of which three Completed or are completing Indian
subjects are two-unit subjects. Standard 12 in the year of admission. State
Board applicants must submit either ACT
Danish Studentereksamen* with Writing or SAT, together with SAT
Completed Danish Studentereksamen Subject Tests or Advanced Placement Tests
(STX, HHX or HTX) with an overall average in addition to their Standard 12 results.
score of 9 or better and similar scores Applicants completing Standard 12 in the
in relevant Level A and B subjects. C1 year of admission are not eligible to apply
Advanced, IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEFL for Dentistry, Law, Medicine and Nursing.
is required. (The University may conduct additional
aptitude tests for Architecture, Industrial
European Baccalaureate Diploma* Design and Landscape Architecture in
Completed Diploma with at least 80% pass June, subject to availability.)
in 10 subjects.
Indonesian Ujian Nasional (UN)
French Baccalaureate Diploma* Completed or completing UN / Ijasah
Completed Diploma with an average Sekolah Menengah Atas in the year of
of 15 or better. C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE admission, with C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE
Academic or TOEFL is required. Academic or TOEFL.
Gao Kao or PRC National College International Baccalaureate (IB)
Entrance Examination Diploma
Completed Gao Kao with C1 Advanced, Completed or are completing the IB
IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEFL. Senior Diploma in the year of admission with at
Middle 3 students who are not taking the least three HL and three SL subjects, plus
Gao Kao examination should apply under TOK and EE. English must be one of the
‘Other High School Qualifications’. subjects. IB Certificate is not eligible to gain
admission.
* Applicants without actual results must submit either ACT with Writing or SAT, together with SAT Subject Tests or
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Italian Diploma di Esame di Stato* Unified Examination Certificate
Completed Italian Diploma di Esame di (UEC)
Stato with an overall average of at least 88%. Completed or completing UEC in the year
of admission with EL1119, C1 Advanced,
Mauritius High School Certificate IELTS, MUET, PTE Academic or TOEFL.
Completed Mauritius A Level with a good
pass in at least three A Level subjects and Vietnam National High School
two AS level subjects (including GP), taken Graduation Examination
in the same sitting. Completed or completing High School
Graduation Examination in the year of
New Zealand National Certificate of admission, with C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE
Educational Achievement (NCEA) Academic or TOEFL.
Level 3
Completed NCEA at Level 3 with Merit, and Other High School Qualifications*
attained University Entrance Certificate. Completed High School qualification
supported with either ACT with Writing
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia or SAT, together with SAT Subject Tests or
(STPM) Advanced Placement Tests.
Completed or are completing STPM with
at least B for all subjects and MUET of 240
for exam session 2021 and onwards; 200 for
exam session 2020 and earlier.
Sri Lanka A Level
Completed Sri Lanka A Level with C1
Advanced, IELTS, PTE Academic or TOEFL.
Taiwan Senior High School
Completed General Scholastic Ability
Test (GSAT) with C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE
Academic or TOEFL. Applicants who are not
taking the GSAT should apply under ‘Other
High School Qualifications’.
Thai Mathayom 6
Completed Mathayom 6 with overall GPA
of at least 3.0 with C1 Advanced, IELTS, PTE
Academic or TOEFL.
* Applicants without actual results must submit either ACT with Writing or SAT, together with SAT Subject Tests or
Advanced Placement Tests for consideration. Applicants may submit ACT with Writing in lieu of SAT.
For other qualifications,
nus.edu/internationalqualifications
please refer to our website:NUS Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students AY2023/2024
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English Minimum Acceptable
Language Test Score for Admissions
C1 Advanced 180
or Cambridge
English: Advanced
EL1119 B1 for exam session
2021 and onwards;
C6 for exam session
2020 and earlier
English Language
Requirement IELTS1, 2 6.5 for overall, reading
and writing
English Language is the University’s MUET 240 for exam session
language of instruction. Besides 2021 and onwards; 200
submitting your high school for exam session 2020
qualifications for admission and earlier
consideration, you may also need
to submit an English Language Test PTE Academic5 62 for overall, reading
score or sit for the Qualifying English and writing
Test (QET). TOEFL1, 3, 4 580 for
paper-based;
To check if you are required to submit 92–93 for internet-
an English Language Test score, refer based
to pages 10 to 12. English Language
TOEFL Essentials 10
Test scores are valid for two years.
1
Different English Language requirements apply for Law.
To check if you need to sit for the
Refer to page 7 for more information.
QET, visit nus.edu/qet
2
IELTS Indicator scores are not accepted.
3
Only TOEFL iBT scores from a single test date are
accepted; MyBest scores will not be accepted.
4
TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition and TOEFL iBT Paper
Edition scores are accepted.
5
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Additional ACT with Writing
The ACT consists of five sections: English,
Qualifications Mathematics, Reading, Science and
On top of your high school Writing Test (optional). Apart from the
qualifications, you may need to submit minimum composite score of 29, the writing
additional tests or qualifications. Refer component score of 8 has to be met. The
to the Qualifications & Admission writing component is compulsory if you are
Requirements from pages 10 to 12 to submitting ACT with Writing in lieu of SAT.
check if you are required to do so. All ACT sections (inclusive of Writing) have to
be taken in one sitting. We do not accept a
combination of scores from different sittings.
The validity of ACT scores is five years.
www.act.orgNUS Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students AY2023/2024
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SAT SAT Subject Tests
The SAT consists of two sections: You must submit three subject tests as
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, follows:
and Mathematics. All SAT sections • Mathematics Level 2*
have to be taken in one sitting. We do
• A second subject of your choice (excluding
not accept a combination of scores
Mathematics Level 1)
from different sittings. The minimum
acceptable test scores are 600 for • A third subject of your choice (excluding
Evidence-Based Reading & Writing, Mathematics Level 1)
and 650 for Mathematics. * Mathematics Level 2 is a compulsory subject for all courses
except Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law may
take any subject combination for the SAT Subject Tests.
For SAT Subject Tests, we accept scores for
three subjects that are taken within two
sittings over 12 months. Please choose the
second and third subjects based on the
subject prerequisites of the courses you are
applying for. The minimum acceptable SAT
Subject Test score is 650 for each subject.
You may submit your valid SAT and
SAT Subject Test scores for admission
consideration. SAT and SAT Subject Test
scores are valid for five years.
sat.collegeboard.org
Advanced Placement Tests
You must submit three Advanced Placement
(AP) Tests as follows:
• Calculus BC**
• A second subject of your choice (excluding
Calculus AB, Research and Seminar)
• A third subject of your choice (excluding
Calculus AB, Research and Seminar)
** Calculus BC is a compulsory subject for all courses except
Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law may take
any subject combination for the AP Tests except Research
and Seminar.
Please choose the second and third subjects
based on the subject prerequisites of the
courses you are applying for. The minimum
acceptable AP Test score is 3 for each subject.
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Scholarships
As an international
applicant, you are
automatically considered
for the following
scholarships. If shortlisted,
you will be invited to
submit a scholarship
application.
nus.edu/internationalscholarship
Scholarship Nationalities Eligibility Qualifications
ASEAN Citizens of ASEAN All undergraduate Qualifications
Undergraduate countries, except programmes leading to that render
Scholarship Singapore a first degree students eligible
for undergraduate
Science & Citizens of an Any Computing, admission to NUS
Technology Asian country/ Engineering or Science
Undergraduate region, except undergraduate
Scholarship Singapore programme except
Environmental Studies
and PharmacyNUS Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students AY2023/2024
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Financial Aid Tuition Fee Loan
A Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) is also available
on top of the MOE Tuition Grant to offset
Estimated Living Expenses your tuition fee. The value of the TFL is up
A full-time international undergraduate to 90% of the subsidised tuition fee payable
student incurs about S$10,600 in living and by Singapore Citizens for the same course.
accommodation expenses per year, based on Please refer to the calculation scenario
a conservative estimate of expenses required below to understand how it works.
for a comfortable lifestyle on campus.
nus.edu/livingexpenses Tuition Fee and Living Singapore
Expenses Dollars (S$)
Financial Assistance Schemes
Subsidised Tuition Fee 17,650
Loans, bursaries and work-study
Payable after deducting
opportunities are available to needy
the MOE Tuition Grant
students. Simply apply for financial aid
online from 1 November. Apply before the Estimated Living Expenses 10,600
admission application closing date for including on-campus
earlier release of your application results and accommodation
disbursement of funds before the tuition fee
payment deadline. Total Amount Payable (A) 28,250
nus.edu/applyfinancialaid Financial Aid Funds Singapore
Dollars (S$)
MOE Tuition Grant
Tuition Fee Loan 7,425
Provided by the Ministry of Education, 90% of Singaporean
the MOE Tuition Grant is awarded to subsidised tuition fee
international students on a competitive (i.e. 90% of S$8,250)
basis to help defray the costs of university
education. NUS Study Loan 4,425
10% of Singaporean
If you are awarded and accept the MOE subsidised tuition fee +
Tuition Grant, you will pay subsidised fees S$3,600 living allowance
and are required to work for a Singapore
NUS Donated/Faculty 1,500
entity for three years upon graduation. If
Bursary
you are not successful, or have chosen not
to apply for a Tuition Grant, you will pay non- Total Financial Aid Funds 13,350
subsidised fees. You will also not be eligible (B)
for NUS and MOE-funded or administered
Financial Aid and Scholarships during your Estimated Annual Out-of- 14,900
entire course candidature. pocket Amount Payable
(A) – (B)
nus.edu/ugfees
Online Financial Needs Calculator For information on Financial Aid, visit
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Ready to
take the next
step but not
sure how?
Let us help you out with
some handy tips.
Step 1: Step 3:
Pick your course Prepare for your application
This is probably the hardest part. With so many moving parts, you’ll
So many possibilities to choose from want to have the assurance that you’ve
– which faculty; is a specialised or an got everything (and missed nothing).
interdisciplinary programme better?
We recommend:
We recommend: Check off every item in the checklist.
Explore everything and list down
Online Application Form
your top eight choices.
Application Fee (S$20)
nus.edu.sg/oam/undergraduate-programmes
Copy of all Academic Qualifications
Copy of Additional Qualifications
Step 2: and Results (if applicable)
Copy of your Passport or Birth
Check your eligibility
Certificate or Identification Card
Make your every chance count by (clearly reflecting your full name
making sure you fulfil all course and date of birth)
requirements. Spoiler alert – if you
shortlisted more than eight choices, Copy of Medical Report(s)
weed down your list. That's because if you have or had any illnesses
you can only indicate up to eight or disabilities
choices on your application form.
Criminal Record(s) (if applicable)
We recommend:
Refer to admission requirements and
subject prerequisites spelt out on
pages 6 to 15 for guidance.NUS Undergraduate Prospectus for International Students AY2023/2024
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What else to do next
Make the most of your NUS journey by
planning ahead.
We recommend:
Download our Starter Kit for International
Students. It’ll help you get around, stay
connected and find important resources.
nus.edu.sg/osa/student-life/international-
students/resources
Step 4: Important Dates
Submit your application November
Set aside 20 to 30 minutes to complete Online Application Opens
the online application form. Submit your application online and pay
the application fee.
We recommend:
Remember your application number Financial Aid Application
and PIN – so that you can make changes
Submit your application for financial
in the Applicant Portal by the application
aid if you need financial assistance for
closing date if you have second thoughts
your studies.
about your course choices.
nus.edu/apply April
Admission Tests and/or Interviews
Attend admission tests and/or
interviews in Singapore, if you are
Step 5: shortlisted for selected courses.
Check your application outcome March to July
The Applicant Portal provides updates on Admission Outcome
your application – be it notifications for If your application is successful, you will
extra tests and interviews (if applicable), be notified by email. Your financial aid
or requests for additional documents. application status will also be advised.
We recommend:
Check for updates regularly Exact dates and latest updates
(especially between January to July). can be found here.
myaces.nus.edu.sg/applicantPortal nus.edu/internationalapplyOffice of Admissions & Financial Aid
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