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A Leading Global University Shaping the Future - Sherlyn Tan
A Leading Global University
                                                  Shaping the Future

                                                  Sherlyn Tan
                                                  Office of Admissions

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Pursue your academic interest…
Information & Digital Technology                    Humanities & Social Sciences
 Business Analytics, Computer Science,              Arts & Social Sciences (all majors)
  Information Security & Information Systems         Environmental Studies
 Data Science & Analytics                            (Environmental Biology or Geography)

Engineering                                         Built Environment
     Biomedical Engineering                         Architecture*
     Chemical Engineering                           Project & Facilities Management
     Civil Engineering                              Real Estate
     Computer Engineering (with Computing)
     Electrical Engineering                        Business and Accountancy…
     Engineering Science                            Business Admin
     Environmental Engineering                      Business Admin (Accountancy)
     Industrial & Systems Engineering
     Materials Science & Engineering               Interview Courses*
     Mechanical Engineering                           Industrial Design
                                                       Dentistry
Sciences and Health Sciences                           Law
 Food Science & Technology, Pharmacy,                 Medicine
  Pharmaceutical Science and Science (all majors)      Music (includes audition)
 Nursing*

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Enhancing depth and diversity…
Multidisciplinary programmes beyond
your single degree
 Double Major and Major Minor
 Joint-Degrees (single degree with
   partner university), Double-Degrees
   (2 distinct degrees) and Concurrent-
   Degree (Bachelor-Master)

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8 in 10 students study
 abroad at 300 universities
 in over 40 countries

   Enhance learning and
 bring our students to the
 world and bring a world of
 learning to our students in
 Singapore

http://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/student-
          exchange.php

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Nurture your entrepreneurial
 spirit at NUS Overseas Colleges
                                                                               “We are incredibly grateful for all
                                                                             the belief and support shown by our
                                                                             professors at NUS to help us pursue
                                                                             our idea and our dream.”
                                                                                           Siu Rui, Marcus and Lucas
                                                                                                            Carousell
                                                                                                NOC in Silicon Valley

                                                  www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/                  #NOC
 Immerse yourself in world’s dynamic and
  leading entrepreneurial and academic
  hubs (China, Germany, Indonesia, Israel,
  Sweden, Switzerland, Canada and US)
 Work in innovative and high-tech start-
  up environment while studying in
  partner universities
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Beyond your classroom:
 Experiential Learning
  Entrepreneurial-minded individuals
   Pursue your dreams and be nurtured for
   business success, while igniting spirit of
   innovation and enterprise

  Global and local internship programmes
   Gain work experience and industry
   knowledge in multi-cultural environment;
   experiential learning to hone your                       Empowering people with special
   competencies and exposure to                              needs to build a sustainable
   international best practices                                       business

                                                    “NOC gave me my first taste of working at a
                                                  social enterprise. Many of the lessons learnt at
                                                            NOC have stayed with me till today.”
               #NUSEnterprise                                Lim Wei Jie, Founder of Foreward Coffee

 http://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/
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Nurture your entrepreneurial spirit at
NUS Overseas Colleges
 Immerse in world’s leading
  entrepreneurial and
  academic hubs – Canada,
  China, Germany, Indonesia,
  Israel, Sweden, Switzerland
  and USA
 Work in innovative and
  tech-based start-up
  environment while
  studying in partner
  university

                                                  #NOC
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Adventure in entrepreneurial
 hotspots…
 Full Year Programmes (max 48 modular credits)
        NOC Silicon Valley, Stanford University
        NOC New York, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
        NOC Beijing, Tsinghua University
        NOC Shanghai, Fudan University
        NOC Stockholm, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
        NOC Toronto, University of Toronto

 Short Term Programmes (3 to 7 months)
  NOC Beijing, Peking University
  NOC Shenzhen
  NOC Israel, Interdisciplinary Center (IDC) Herzliya or Tel
   Aviv University
  NOC Lausanne, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
  NOC Munich, Technical University of Munich
  NOC SE Asia, Jakarta or Ho Chi Minh City
  NOC Singapore, NUS

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NUS world’s 4th most international university
timeshighereducation.com/features/worlds-most-international-universities-2017

                                                  World’s Most International Universities 2017
                                                  Top universities are focused on attracting the best students from around
                                                  the world, launching partnerships with overseas institutions, incentivising
                                                  cross-border research collaborations and educating their students to
                                                  become global citizens.
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Be future-ready…
 Global Mentorship Programme
  Connects global-minded students to industry leaders based
   overseas, with overseas work experience
  Develop a global executive mindset from diverse range of sectors
   such as finance, technology, engineering and education
 Foundational Life Skills… ‘Roots & Wings’        Career Preparedness… ‘Career Catalyst’

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NUS graduates are 10th most employable in the world
Best universities for graduate jobs: Global University Employability Ranking 2018

                                                    “NUS will continue to vigorously pursue our strategy of
                                                    nurturing future-ready graduates and build upon our efforts to
                                                    prepare our students for a dynamic, fast-changing workplace
                                                    of the future.”

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Best student life experience…
  NUS hostels (Halls, Residences and Residential Colleges)
   offer a treasure trove of educational, developmental,
   cultural, social and recreational opportunities.

  Living on campus allows you to step out of your comfort zone and have a
   unique experience of living with people of diverse backgrounds,
   worldviews and passions.

               Halls                              Residences   Residential Colleges
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11th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2019
NUS is Asia’s best and among top 1 per cent in the world

QS World University Rankings 2019
Assesses in 6 performance indicators – academic reputation, employer
reputation, citations per faculty, faculty/student ratio, and proportions
of international faculty and students.

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Submitting an application…
 Undergraduate admission is based on academic merit and meeting
 subject requirements and grades
  International students who are completing or have completed high school
   education may apply

 Online application for Academic Year 2020 admissions will
 commence from 15 October 2019

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/International-qualifications-admissions-req-to-NUS.html
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Admission Requirements
 • The Applicants presenting the Taiwan High School qualification are required to
   present at least 4 subjects (2 compulsory and 2 elective subjects). In addition, to
   meet the NUS IELTS/TOEFL requirements as well as course subject prerequisites.

 Compulsory Subjects
 • English
 • Mathematics

 Elective Subjects
 • Chinese
 • Social Sciences
 • Natural Sciences

 • This new admission requirement will be reflected in our website from AY2020-
   2021 (i.e. mid-October 2019) onwards.

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IB Diploma Programme (IBDP)
                                                  Completed IBDP before May 2020            Completing IBDP in May 2020

What do we need?                                  Awarded IB Diploma                   Predicted IB grades issued by school

What else do we need?                             -                                    If you are applying for admission to
                                                                                       Medicine/ Dentistry OR requesting for
                                                                                       early consideration:
                                                                                       • SAT / ACT with Writing and SAT
                                                                                            Subject Tests
How do we consider you                            Applicants will be selected for admission based on competition of their final
for admission?                                    IBDP results
                                                  (Those taking IBDP examinations in May 2020 will only be considered for
                                                  admission in early July 2020 after the release of results)
What else do you need to                          •   Applicants are highly encouraged to authorize IBO to release their IB
take note?                                            transcripts directly to NUS
                                                  •   Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents are required to
                                                      meet the Mother Tongue Language requirement as set by the Ministry of
                                                      Education, Singapore
When can you apply?                                                   15 October 2019 to 21 February 2020

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/IB-admissions-req-to-NUS.html
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Scholarships and Grants
                                                  Scholarships and grants for International
                                                  Students are merit-based and awarded
                                                  to individuals with academic excellence,
                                                  outstanding leadership and co-curricular
                                                  records.
                                                   Ministry of Education Tuition Grant
                                                      (MOE TG)
                                                   Scholarships offered by external
                                                      organisations

            International Students do not need to submit a separate application
               but will be considered automatically for the AUS Scholarship.

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AY2019-2020 NUS Tuition Fees
                                                  Full Tuition Fees   Tuition Grant   International Students
 Faculties/ Schools                                   (Annual)          (Annual)        (with Tuition Grant)
                                                        S$                 S$                  S$
 Arts and Social Sciences                             29,850             12,300              17,550
 Architecture                                         39,050             20,100              18,950
 Accountancy, Business Administration                 32,250             11,700              20,550
 Computing                                             38,200            20,650              17,550
 Dentistry                                            154,800            92,950              61,850
 Engineering                                          38,200             20,650              17,550
 Industrial Design                                    38,200             20,650              17,550
 Projects and Facilities Management,                  29,850             12,300              17,550
 Real Estate
 Law                                                  38,300             11,250              27,050
 Nursing                                              37,250             18,100              19,150
 Medicine                                             154,800            92,950              61,850
 Music                                                117,350            87,500              29,850
 Pharmacy                                             38,100             18,750              19,350
 Science                                              38,200             20,650              17,550

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MOE Tuition Grant
 MOE Tuition Grant (TG) is a substantial tuition fee subsidy from the
 Singapore Government administered by the university.

  Offered competitively to Singapore PR and International Students
   admitted to NUS based on the merit of the application.

  Students receiving the MOE TG must work in a Singapore-registered
   company for 3 years after graduation. Self-employment may be counted
   towards work obligation, on condition that the company is registered in
   Singapore.

  Students not offered the MOE TG will have to pay full tuition fees and
   will not be eligible for scholarship or financial aid from the university.

www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/education-at-nus/undergraduate-education/fees.html
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Financial Aid
 NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy and
 ensures that no deserving student is denied an NUS education because of
 financial difficulty.

 Comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes include:
  Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan
  NUS Bursaries
  NUS Student Assistance Loan and Work-Study Assistance

 Financial Needs Calculator to estimate your annual financial needs
 http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid/financial-needs-calculator

 Applications open from mid-October to 1 April

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Estimated Cost of Living (Annual)
 Annual costs are derived based on a conservative estimate for a reasonably
 comfortable lifestyle, excluding the vacation period. The actual amount could
 be higher or lower depending on each student’s expenditure and lifestyle.
   On-Campus accommodation (single/double occupancy)*                              S$2,625 to S$7,000
   Meals                                                                                 S$2,600
   Personal Expenses                                                                     S$2,200
   Transportation within Singapore                                                        S$800
   Average cost of books/ supplies                                                        S$400
   Total estimated costs excluding accommodation                                         S$6,000
   Total estimated costs including accommodation                                        S$10,000

 * Students are responsible to source for their own accommodation in Singapore. Off campus accommodation
 are available at market rates and students will need to independently source for such accommodation.
 * Amounts stated are in Singapore dollars and based on annual basis (excluding the vacation period).

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financial-aid/moe-tuition-grant-tuition-fees-and-cost-of-living/cost-of-living
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Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial Aid
University Town, 2 College Avenue West
#01-03 (Stephen Riady Centre), Singapore 138607

Contact us
Tel: +65 6516 1010 (Admissions & Scholarships)
     +65 6516 2870 (Financial Aid)
Fax: +65 6774 4021
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