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Academic
Year
Graduate Students’ 2019-2020
HANDBOOK
Written by Students,
1 for Students.
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WELCOME TO NTU
President's Welcome
On behalf of the NTU Graduate Students' Association (NTUGSA), I would like to welcome
you to this new exciting experience as a graduate student in NTU.
Here you will be studying and working for the next few years but don't miss the opportunity
to use this experience to meet exceptional people, to learn about diverse cultures and to
grow as a person in general.
In NTUGSA we have many exciting events planned to get the most out of our experience
as graduate students. From intriguing talks about cutting-edge science and technology to
career-oriented workshops about the latest trends in the job market and in academia.
From Yoga sessions for releasing the stress of long hours reading papers to exciting
sports activities where you'll make new friends and keep yourself active.
Keep an eye on your email address to stay updated with our initiatives!
This booklet is our way to introduce you to your new life in NTU. Here you will find useful
tips and important information. Our campus is huge, and you will be very busy during
those first days, we are here to assist and help you during your first steps! Do not hesitate
to approach our volunteers for further clarifications and help.
GSA is not only about organising activities, but we are also here to provide a bridge
between the student body and the university. We would like to hear what you think, what
you need, your ideas and your feedback, in order to build a better place for all of us.
Do remember, it's about you, it's about us!
Luca Vismara,
President
9th Executive Committee
NTUGSA
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WELCOME TO NTU
About NTUGSA
NTUGSA Executive Committee
The Nanyang Technological University Graduate Students' Association (NTUGSA) is the
elected representative body of the graduate student community in Nanyang Technological
University and is supported by the Students Affairs Office (SAO).
The Association represents the interests of graduate students and raises their issues to
the university administration with the purpose of seeking ways to resolve them. It also
organizes orientation programmes for new graduate students, promotes the welfare of
members within the University, tries to improve the graduate student life on campus by
planning and organizing activities and events (which may not be limited to just social,
recreational, sporting, cultural, educational, and career related purposes) and finally it also
works to foster a strong and meaningful relationship between the graduate and the
undergraduate student population, faculty, staff, and administrators.
Feel free to approach us with questions, ideas and concerns – we are here for you!
https://clubs.ntu.edu.sg/ntugsa/ YouTube
facebook.com/ntugrads/
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Upcoming Events
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Dancing Crew Sessions
Board Games event
Yoga Classes & Mass Exercise Sessions
Campus Tour 7th
City Tour 27th
Department/ School/ Mentor Programme 2nd
Graduate Freshmen Welcome High Tea
Focus Clubs for Various Sports
Welcome Party and Graduate Open House
BBQ
Football Tournament
Bowling Night
Workshop on Academic Writing and Publishing
Deepavali Celebration
CV writing and networking Workshop
Boxing Workshop
Mental Health Week
Badminton Tournament
Preparing for Exams Workshop
Karaoke Night
Cricket Tournament
Yoga Classes
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Settling In
So you have arrived on campus and are excited to start your new life at NTU! But before
you throw yourself into your classes, projects and exams, first on the list is to settle in to
your new home. Here are a few things that will help you to do exactly that:
SIM card: Most important on the
list is connectivity! Mobile access!
To stay in touch with friends and
family back home, as well as to
stay connected to new friends on
campus. You will need a SIM card then. Pre-paid SIM cards are available on campus from
any branch of 7-11. There are 3 mobile phone operators in Singapore. These are M1,
SingTel and Starhub, and all have pre-paid options.
EZ-link card: For International students, this is the first card
you'd want to get. It'll make public transport cheaper and
easier. Tap the card on boarding and alighting (exiting), both
on the bus and MRT. Purchase one at 7-Eleven, SingPost
outlets, Passenger Service Centres at MRT stations (Boonlay
and Pioneer) or at Boon Lay Bus Interchange in Jurong Point accessible via 199 and 179
bus route. Prepare some loose change for your first trip out from NTU without the card,
fare is approximately $1.60 on bus 199 from Hall 11 to Boon Lay and on bus 179 from
North Spine to Boon Lay.
Daily Necessities: Refer Section “Essential Retail Services” for in-campus
supermarkets. Alternatively the nearest mall, Jurong Point is accessible via bus 179/199,
you would surely find whatever you need there. Also along the bus 199 route is the Sheng
Siong supermarket.
Money Changer: Many options are available at Jurong Point Shopping Mall with
reasonable rates.
Campus Emergency Contact Numbers
ü 24-hrs Campus Security and Emergency 6790 5200
ü Fault Reporting & Security Hotline 6790 4777
ü NIE Security 6790 3999
ü NTU Medical Centre 6793 6828
ü IT Services Helpdesk 6790 4357
External Emergency Numbers
ü Police 999
ü Fire or Emergency Ambulance 995
ü Ambulance (Non-Emergency) 1777
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One-stop@SAC
For all your student administrative needs,
payments, and general information, visit
our integrated helpdesk located at North
Spine, Level 1, right beside the Student
Activities Centre.
Opening Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 8.30 – 17.00
Friday: 8.30 – 16.30
Student Wellbeing Centre
The Student Wellbeing Centre supports and empowers students to take positive action
and responsibility for their personal growth and character development by helping them to
engage in learning, and develop their potentials and life skills to better cope with their
issues and challenges. It is available to all students for professional counselling. A team of
registered counsellors are experienced in helping students from various backgrounds
and with a wide range of issues.
To speak with a professional Student Counsellor, please make an appointment at
www.ntu.edu.sg/studentwellbeing/appointment or call 67904462 during office hours. The
Centre is located at University Health Service Centre, #02-01. Counselling is free of
charge for students and held in strict confidence.
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Services For You
Student and Academic Services Department
The main administrative department in NTU that takes care of Student Services is the
Student and Academic Services Department. It comprises of the following offices:
ü Office of Academic Services
ü Office of Admission and Financial Aid
ü Career Attachment Office
ü Office of Student Community Engagement
ü Student Affairs Office
ü Office of Global Education and Mobility
ü Office of Academic Governance and Support
ü Library
For more information on the function of each office and how it affects you, please refer to
the following website: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sasd/Pages/index.aspx
Housing and Auxiliary Services Department
Another department which may have an impact on your student life would be the Housing
and Auxiliary Services Department. This office takes care of the following aspects of your
campus life:
ü Graduate Housing
ü Sports and Recreation
ü Food and Beverage
ü Retail Services
ü Transportation
ü Child care services
For more information on these areas, please refer to the following website:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Pages/index.aspx
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Medical and Health Services
Fullerton Healthcare Group @ NTU
University Health Service Building
36, Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639801
(*It is located at the University Health
Service Building, besides Student
Services Centre)
Call 6793-6974 or 6793-6828 during
office hours for enquiries
Opening Hours:
ü Monday to Friday: 8.30am to
9.00pm (last registration 30 mins before closing)
ü Saturday: 9.30am to 12.00pm (last registration at 11.30am)
û Sunday & Public Holidays: Closed
Fullerton Dental @ NTU
University Health Service Building (Address same as above)
Call 67908331 during office hours for enquiries
ü Mon to Fri: 9am - 6pm (last appointment at 5pm)
ü Sat: 9.30am - 12.30pm
û Sun & PH: Closed
NTU Chinese Medicine Clinic
@ School of Biological Sciences
60 Nanyang Drive, SBS-01s-68, Singapore
637551
(*It is located at the lobby of School of
Biological Sciences.)
Call 6592-1732 or 6592-1733 during office
hours for enquiries.
Opening Hours:
ü Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 9.00am to 5.30pm (last registration at 5.00pm)
ü Tue and Thu: 9.00am to 9.30pm (last registration at 9.00pm)
* For more information about on-campus and off -Campus Health services please visit:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/Pages/HealthCare.aspx
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Essential Retail Services
Smart 99 @North Hill
Tanjong Hall
64 Nanyang Crescent
Prime Supermarket Singapore 636959 Giant Supermarket
North Spine Plaza Level 3 Hall 2
50 Nanyang Avenue Mon to Fri: 9am - 9pm 35 Students Walk
#NS3-01-26/27/28 Sat: 9am - 6pm Singapore 639549
Singapore 639798 Semester Break: Tel: 6791 4957
Tel: 6694 2021 Mon to Fri: 9am - 6pm Daily: 8am - 11pm
Daily: 7am - 9pm Sat: 9am - 3pm
10 Minutes
Kerean Style
Hair Destination K-Cuts
Hall 2 7 Eleven North Spine Plaza
35 Students Walk Hall 2 50 Nanyang Avenue
Singapore 639549 35 Students Walk #NS3-01-08
Tel: 6791 7303 Singapore 639549 Singapore 639798
Mon-Fri: 10am - 8pm Tel: 67919331 Tel: 9846 2487
Sat: 10am - 3pm Daily: 24 hrs Mon-Sat: 10am - 8.00pm
Sun & PH: Closed Sun & PH: Closed
10Postal Services
Services Location
SAM Purchase Postage Labels North Spine, Level 2
(Self -Service Automated Machine) Post Mail South Spine, Level B3
Purchase Postage Labels
7-Eleven @ Hall 2 Send parcels to local addresses via TA -Q- Hall 2
BIN
Purchase Postage Labels North Spine, Level 2
Post Box (SingPost) Deposit local and overseas mail for delivery South Spine
via SingPost Hall 8
Printing and Photocopy Service
Vendor Location Operating Hours
Ultra Supplies Lee Wee Nam Library Mon to Fri: 9am - 8.30pm
Please call ahead to verify operating Tel: 6268 8368 Sat: 9am - 5pm
hours and services available
Tel: 6333 3335
Business Library Mon to Fri: 9am - 8.30pm
Tel: 6262 0859 Sat: 9am - 5pm
Chinese Library Mon to Fri: 9am - 8.30pm
Tel: 6262 0849 Sat: 9am - 5pm
Campus Supplies HSS Library Mon to Fri: 9am - 9.15pm
Please call ahead to verify operating Tel: 6795 7751 Sat: 9am - 7pm
hours and services available
EEE Mon to Fri: 9am - 7pm
Tel: 6793 9532
SPMS Mon to Fri: 9am - 7pm
Tel: 6793 9532 Self-Service Machines Available
24hrs
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Vendor Location Operating Hours
Seng City Trading North Spine, N1 -B1-Kiosk Mon to Fri: 9am - 6pm
Please call ahead to verify operating Tel: 6791 5784
hours and services available
South Spine, S4 -B1b-20 Mon to Fri: 9am - 6pm
Tel: 6792 5784
NBS - Free Access Lab Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 8pm
S4-B1a-Room 01.05, 06 & 08 Sat: 8.30am - 1pm
Tel: 9028 7301
NBS - Financial Trading Room 1 Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 8pm
S3-B1c-33 Sat: 8.30am - 1pm
Tel: 9028 7301
NBS - MBA Graduate Lab 3 Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 8pm
S3-B2-04 Sat: 8.30am - 1pm
Tel: 9028 7301
CITS Learning Pod @ South Spine Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 8pm
Tel: 8384 9041 Sat: 8.30am - 1pm
Residence Halls 1 -16, Graduate Mon to Fri: 8.30am - 8pm
Hall 1 Sat: 9am - 5pm
Tel: 8384 9041 Sun & PH: 12pm - 7pm
P3, Campus Supplies North Spine Plaza, NS3 -01-02 Mon to Fri: 9am - 8pm
(includes postal services and Tel: 6793 5980 Sat: 9am - 2pm
services for business cards, event Sun & PH: Closed
posters and banners pri nting)
12Self-Service machines
Vendor Services Location
AXS Machine Payment of Bills, fines and other North Spine, Level 2
transactions South Spine, Level B3
Canteen 2
Photo-Me Instant photo North Spine, Level 2
South Spine, Level B3
96 Beverages 3M Stationery items North Spine, Level 2
South Spine, Level B3
Canteen 2
Near Learning Pod @ South Spine
Hotbake 24/7 Sandwich North Spine, Level 2
South Spine, Level B3
Carpark B, Study Corner
School of Art, Design and Media
College of Humanities, Art &
Social Sciences
Coca-Cola Coca-Cola & associated brands At various locations throughout the
drinks NTU campus, ranging from NTU
Colleges, Schools and Institutions
& Halls of Residences
Royal Vending Snacks North Spine, Level 2 ;
South Spine, Level B3 ;
Pioneer Food Court ;
Campus Security Division Office,
NS1-B1-01;
Wee Kim Wee School of
Communications and Information ;
School of Biological Sciences,
SBS-01n-S2;
Block S4 -A, Level B2 ;
Interdisciplinary Graduate School,
Level B3
iJooz Orange juice College of Humanities, Art &
Social Sciences , Level 1, opposite
to The Hive
13Life Style
Vendor Location Operating Hours
LadyFirst North Spine Plaza Mon to Fri: 10.30am - 5.30pm
50 Nanyang Avenue
NS3 -01-01Singapore 639798
Tel: 6809 3232
New China Optics 50 Nanyang Avenue Mon to Fri: 10.30am - 7.30pm
NS3 -01-12 Sat: 10.30am - 3pm
Singapore 639798 Sun & PH: Closed
Tel: 9336 2635
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14Essentials
How to get to the Campus?
By Public Transport and Shuttle services provided by NTU
ü From Boon Lay MRT Station one can take SBS Buses 199, 179 or 179A to NTU
ü From Pioneer MRT Station one can take SBS Buses 179 or 179A to NTU
ü From Choa Chu Kang MRT one can take SMRT Bus 172 and alight at the junction of
Nanyang Avenue and Jalan Bahar. Cross the road and board SBS Bus 199 to
campus.
ü Taking taxis from main pick-up and drop-off points can be easily specified using the
postal code and located at the lobby of most buildings.
ü The free shuttle bus Campus Rider, to/from Pioneer MRT station (Refer Campus
Rider Green line and Brown line for more information)
ü NTU also provides free shuttle services to/from NTU to /from few MRT stations for
NTU students only, which includes Ang Mo Kio, Chua Chu Kang, Marine Parade,
Pasir Ris, Punggol, Sengkang and Tampines. For more details, refer:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Transportation/Pages/GettingToNTU.aspx
ü Besides, ride-hailing apps such as “Gojek”, “Grab”, “TADA”, 'Comfort Delgro”
allows cost saving via “ride sharing” in apps.
15Getting Around Campus
It is easy to go to any place inside NTU using the shuttle bus service. Blue and Red shuttle
buses cover almost all places of NTU and Campus rider connects NTU to the nearest
MRT station (Pioneer MRT station). To find out the routines and current position of
campus shuttle buses, please refer to https://baseride.com/maps/public/ntu/
ü Information on Campus rider service/routes and more details like map of shuttle
bus route, operating hours can be found at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Transportation/Pages/GettingAroundNTU.asx
Drop off/Pick up points
Opp. LWN Library Opposite Opposite
Saraca Hall
Opp. WKW School Opp. SPMS Opp. Yunnan Garden
Campus Loop Blue (Blue Line)
Yunnan Garden
Saraca Graduate
Hall Hall 1& 2
Campus Loop Red (Red Line)
Campus Rider (Green Line for Weekdays)
16Weekend Campus Rider (Brown Line for Weekend)
Check out Campus Loop (Yellow) - Nanyang Executive Centre Shuttle Bus Service - that
runs during peak hours (7.30 – 9.10 am, 5.00-6.40 pm every day, except weekends and
public holidays) between NEC, Nanyang Heights and TCT LT with frequency 5-20 min.
Express Shuttle Services are as follows:
CAMPUS LOOP - RED and BLUE (between 08:30 am to 10:30 am, Mondays to Fridays)
Red Loop Express 1 : Red Loop Express 2 :
Hall 10 Graduate Hall 1 Lee Saraca Hall Hall 12 Lee Wee Nam
Wee Nam Library Hall 10 Library Saraca Hall
Blue Loop Express 1 :
Opposite Hall 10 Opposite Hall 8 Hall 6 Opposite Hall 4 Opposite Innovation
CAMPUS RIDER (between 1645hrs and 1845hrs, Mondays to Fridays)
Campus Rider Express 1 : Tan Chin Tuan Pioneer MRT Station Tan Chin Tuan
17Many useful android apps that show the availability and current location of the shuttle
buses have been developed. Keywords to search “NTU Shuttle bus”
Free Shuttle Bus Service between NTU Yunnan and Novena Campuses
This service starts at 8.15am and the last bus departs at 5.30pm from both campuses on
Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays
18Where to eat?
You will find a wide variety of food & beverages
ranging from local favourites and international
cuisine at various food stalls in and around
campus. There are quite a number of canteens
within NTU campus with the main ones located at
the main academic complexes, namely the North
Spine Food Court, South Spine (Koufu) and NIE
canteen. Apart from that, the majority of residential
halls have in-house food courts, specifically in Hall
1, Hall 2, Hall 4, Hall 9, Hall 11, Hall 13, Hall 14, Hall
16, Pioneer Hall, and North Hill.
For those of us with dietary restrictions, most canteens would have both halal and
vegetarian outlets. Safe bets in the main campus are the North Spine Food Court and
South Spine (Koufu).
The list of all retail outlets, eateries and highlights on campus is available on the NTU map.
The updated version of this list can be found at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/FnB/Pages/default.aspx
19Diner Location Serving Timings
Co-op@ NTU Cafe 52 Nanyang Avenue Coffee, snacks Mon-Fri: 9am to 2.30pm,
Atrium at The Hive, 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Level 1, Singapore 639816
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Seating Capacity (shared):
103
Each-A-Cup North Spin Plaza Tea & other Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
#NS3-01-21 beverages Sat & Sun: 9am -6pm
KFC N2.1, #01-04 Fast food Mon-Fri: 7:30am-10pm
Sat: 7:30am-9pm
Sun & PH: 10am -8pm
McDonalds N2.1, #01-08 Fast food Mon-Sat: 7am-12am
Sun: 10am-10pm
Mr Bean NS3,#01-16 Soya drinks and Mon-Sat: 7am-8:30pm
Snacks Sun: Closed
North Spine Food Court N2.1, #02-03 Food court Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm
Sat: 7am-3pm
PH: Open except Sun
O’Briens Irish Sandwich 59 Nanyang Drive Sandwich Mon-Fri: 8am to 6pm
Cafe Lee Kong Chian School of Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
Medicine,
Seating Capacity: 28
Experimental Medicine
Building,
Level 3, Singapore 636921
Tel: 6255 1950
Paik’s Bibim North Spine Plaza Korean food Mon-Fri: 10am-9pm
#NS3-01-15 Sat: 10am-3pm
Peach Garden Chinese N2.1, #02-01B Chinese Daily: 11am to 2.30pm /
Restaurant 5pm to 10pm
Seating Capacity: 180
(including private rooms)
Pen & Inc. Blk N2.1, #01 -01 Bar/Bistro Mon-Fri: 11am to 11pm
Tel: 6314 0158 Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun & PH: Closed
Seating Capacity: 144
Pizza Hut Express N2.1, #01-04 Pizza Mon-Fri: 11am-10pm
Sat: 11am-9pm
Sun & PH: 11am -8pm
20Diner Location Serving Timings
LiHO Cafe 14 Nanyang Drive Tea and assorted Mon-Fri: 8am to 6pm
Singapore 637332 drinks Sat/ Sun/ PH: Closed
School of Humanities and
Seating Capacity: 70
School of Social Sciences,
Level 1
Tel: 6316 9982
Starbucks N2.1, #01-06 Coffee and snacks Mon-Fri: 7am-10pm
Sat & Sun: 7am -5pm
Subway N2.1, #01-07 Sub sandwiches Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm
Sat: 7am-3pm
The Sandwich Guys North Spine Plaza Sandwiches Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
#NS3-01-22 Sat & Sun: 9am -6pm
The Soup Spoon Union North Spine Plaza Soup & snacks Mon-Fri: 11am-9pm
#NS3-01-14 Sat: 11am-3pm
Bakery Cuisine North Spine Plaza Snacks and Pas tery Mon-Fri: 7am -9pm
#NS3-01-20 Sat, Sun & PH: 9am 7pm
Grande Cibo North Spine Plaza Italian cuisine Mon-Sun: 11am-8pm
#NS3-01-23 PH:closed
The House Steam Boat North Spine Plaza Chinese Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
Restaurant #NS3-01-24 Sat: 9am- 6pm
Sun & PH: closed
Mr Bean North Spine Plaza Soya milk prod ucts Mon-Fri: 7.30am-8.30pm
#NS3-01-16 Sat: 9am -5pm
Sun & PH: closed
Umisushi North Spine Plaza Sushi Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm
#NS3-01-19 Sat: 9am -3pm
Sun & PH: closed
Long John Silver's North Spine Plaza Fastfood Mon-Sun: 7.30am-10pm
# N2.1-01-05
Koufu @ South Spine South Spine Food court Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm
Level B4 Sat: 7am-3pm
PH: Open except Sun
21Diner Location Serving Timings
Sukho Thai Cafe Wee Kim Wee School of Thai & Western Mon-Fri: 8am-8pm
Communication & cuisine, snacks Sat: 9am-2pm
Information
Quad Cafe SBS-B1N-10 Food court Mon to Fri: 7am to 9pm
Sat: 7am - 3pm
Sun & PH: Closed
State Cafe @ SPMS School of Physical & Snacks and coffee Mon to Fri: 8.30am to 12am
Mathematical Sciences Sat to Sun: 12pm - 12am
21 Nanyang Link PH: Closed
Singapore 637371
The Coffee Bean & Tea Near Nanyang Auditorium Coffee and snacks Mon-Sun: 8am -8pm
Leaf including PH
Cosmo Bar & Coffeeworks Campus clubhouse Bar & Restaurant Mon-Sun: 7am -10pm
The Attic Campus clubhouse Pub Mon-Sun: 12pm -11pm
Hall F&B Hall #1, 2, 4, 9, 11, 13, 14, Food court Daily: 7am -9pm
16, Pioneer, NorthHill,
Serracca
The list of all retail outlets, eateries and highlights on campus is available on the NTU map. The
updated version of this list can be found at:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/FnB/Pages/default.aspx
22Accommodation
Two Graduate Halls (1 and 2) have been providing housing facilities to NTU graduate students
Newly constructed Nanyang Crescent Halls and North Hill (Banyan, Binjai and Tanjong Halls)
also provide limited accommodation to graduate students.
If you intend to apply for on-campus housing, please do so before the relevant deadline via the
link: http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Graduate/Pages/Applying.aspx. If you require assistance,
please contact Student Housing at has-pg@ntu.edu.sg.
Banking & Finance
Students can manage their financial accounts and savings by using the banking facilities located
campus-wide.
1. Banking:
OCBC – NTU branch
North Spine (below Lee Wee Nam Library)
Tel: 1800-4383333
Mon to Fri: 9am-4:30pm
Sat, Sun & PH: Closed
*OCBC offers financial assistance (tuition fee loan) to graduate students, especially those who
are pursuing a Master's degree by research or coursework. You may contact OCBC for more
information.
2. ATMs
Students can manage their financial accounts and savings by using the banking facilities located
campus-wide.
OCBC DBS/POSB UOB
Food Court 2 Food Court 2 North Spine, Level 2
North Spine, Level 1 North Spine, Level 2
23Academic Services
Academic Complexes
The academic complex comprises of the north academic complex, North Spine (NS) and south
academic complex, South Spine (SS). Most of the schools and lecture theatres are located at NS
and SS. Different locations at NS and SS are named uniquely. And it becomes important to be
able to read the different locations correctly, as for all school-related stuffs, students need to visit
NS and SS. Here we show you an example to how to read any location properly,
Venue: Lecture Theatre 10 (LT10)
Address: NS4-04-01
Spine or Block Floor
Branch Number Room Number
If you're still having problems then try searching for the location via the interactive NTU Campus
Map, accessible from: http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps
Libraries on Campus
Library During Semester During Vacation
Art, Design & Media 8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday)
8.30am – 5.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Library (ART-01-03) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
Business Library 8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 7.00pm (Monday-Friday)
(N2-B2b-07) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
Chinese Library 8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 7.00pm (Monday-Friday)
(S3.2-B5-01) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
Communication &
8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday)
Information Library 8.30am – 5.00pm (Monday-Friday)
8.30am – 1.00pm (Saturday)
(CS-01-18)
24Humanities & Social
8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 7.00pm (Monday-Friday)
Sciences Library
8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
(S4-B3c)
Lee Wee Nam Library 8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 7.00pm (Monday-Friday)
(NS3-03-01) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
Wang Gungwu Library
8.30am – 5.00pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Monday-Friday)
(CHC-02)
Library Outpost 8.30am – 9.30pm (Monday-Friday) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Monday-Friday)
(LHS-01-03) 8.30am – 5.00pm (Saturday)
Medical Library (20th floor,
Clinical Sciences Bld, 24/7
LKCMedicine Novena Campus)
*Look out for Lee Wee Nam Library extended hours during examination period!
Printing Facilities
Ÿ Printing facilities are available in all the libraries.
Ÿ Apart from school, printing facilities are also available in the graduate halls. Printers are
installed in each graduate hall and each PhD office. (refer Printing and Photocopy Services)
25Study Rooms and other Activities
Learning Hubs
The Hive
The new learning hub offers one of the world's
best learning environments for students of the
21st century. It provides an exciting mix of
learning, community and recreational spaces for
NTU students, professors and researchers from
various disciplines to gather and interact.
Student could access the tutorial rooms for
discussions, recruiting volunteers, and raising
social awareness for projects. The Hive can also
host exhibitions, screenings, workshops and
seminars to promote community engagement.
The Arc
The Arc is a six-storey building with 56 smart
classrooms located in North Spine. The building
has 13 project discussion rooms, a room for quiet
reading and a 108-seat lecture theatre. Its two
lower levels have rooms that serve as workshops
for engineering students. The Arc was designed
to create avenues for students to discuss ideas
and interact across disciplines.
Incorporating curved structures and spiral stairs, The Arc is designed with innovative and
eco-friendly features befitting its place as the newest building on the NTU Smart Campus.
Instead of walls, it comes with an aluminium sunscreen that reduces solar glare and heat.
This keeps the rain out while allowing constant ventilation throughout the day. Its air-
conditioning system saves energy by using passive cooling coils to chill the air without the
use of fans. These coils work by creating a natural convection cycle, cooling the air as it
sinks downwards, which displaces the warm air upwards. The Arc has already been
awarded the Green Mark Platinum in 2017 – the highest award for sustainable building
design in Singapore from the Building and Construction Authority.
Students Activities Center (SAC)
SAC is located below Lee Wee Nam Library and adjacent to the Global Lounge.
Facilities at SAC:
1. Lounge
2. Console games ($1/hr)
3. Board Games
4. Billiard Table
5. Computer Terminals
6. Secretariat rooms for the Students' Union and the
Non-academic Constituent Clubs
26Important Dates
Academic Calendar (Semester): AY2019-20
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SEMESTER 1 uly u g ep ct ov Dec an urati
J A S O N J D
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Semester 1 26th 6 20 Weeks
Orientation week 26
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8th 2 Weeks
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Teaching weeks 1-7 th
27 7 Weeks
12
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Recess week 30 th 1 Week
4
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Teaching weeks 8-13 7 th
15 6 Weeks
Revision and Exam 18th 6th 3 Weeks
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Vacations 9th 10 5 Weeks
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SEMESTER 2 Ja M Ap Ma J J Au D u
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Semester 2 13th 18 17 Weeks
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Teaching weeks 1-7 13 28
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7 Weeks
nd
Recess week 2 1 Week
6th
Teaching weeks 8-13 9th 17th 6 Weeks
Revision and Exam 20th 8th 3 Weeks
Vacations 11th 3rd 12 Weeks
* Research students in graduate programs are expected to work on their research projects
throughout the period of their candidature subject to the student terms, requirements and
entitlements.
For trimester calendar for graduate students, please refer to following link:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sasd/oas/AcademicCalendar/Documents/NTU%20Academic%20Calen
dar_AY2019-20%20(Trimester).pdf
27Public Holidays
g p t v c y
2019 Au Se Oc No De Da
National Day 9th Friday
Hari Raya Haji 11th Sunday *
Deepavali 27th Sunday *
Christmas Day 25th Wednesday
2020 a n Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Da
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New Year’s Day 1
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Wednesday
Chinese New Year 25th/26th Sat / Sun
Good Friday 10
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Friday
Labor Day 1st Friday
Vesak Day 7th Thursday
Hai Raya Puasa 24th Sunday
* Hari Raya Haji Monday, 12 August 2019, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on
11 August 2019.
* Deepavali Monday, 28 October 2019, will be a public holiday if your rest day falls on 27
October 2019.
28RECREATION
Fun Places in Singapore
Clarke Quay
Whatever your interests you will find fun places to explore in Singapore.
From beautiful nature reserves, to a buzzing nightlife and everything in between, you can
be sure to find something to entertain you in your free time. Here are a few places of
interest…
Marina Bay
Marina Bay in Singapore has undergone a transformation of epic proportions. Once a
quiet body of water at the entrance of the Singapore River, this area now stands as a
spectacular example of how this miniscule country has come to be one of the world's most
luxurious travel destinations. Overlapping the Financial District, Clarke Quay and the
central Civic District towards the north, Marina Bay boasts some of Singapore's most
iconic hotels, skyscrapers and attractions, as well as the Merlion fountain! It is difficult to
ignore the iconic Marina Bay Sands resort too, which itself is home to a substantial list of
great things to do and see.
Clarke Quay
Clarke Quay is a unique conserved historical landmark located along the Singapore River
and at the fringe of Singapore's Central Business District. It is within walking distance of
the Clarke Quay MRT Station and the newly opened Fort Canning MRT Station, making it
well accessible by public transportation. Comprising five blocks of restored shophouses
and warehouses infused with funky art-deco structures, Clarke Quay plays host to a wide
range of dining and entertainment options, and has become an attraction for both locals
and tourists over the years.
29Islands
Did you know that Singapore actually consists of over 60 islands? You do now!
Sentosa Island is Singapore's playground and features 3 beaches with cool bars and
restaurants. Also on Sentosa you will find. Universal Studios, Madam Tussaud's,
Adventure Cove Waterpark and a whole bunch of other fun and exciting activities.
Or if you prefer your islands a little more laid back, then you might like to visit Pulau Ubin
for some mountain biking, or to hire a kayak and paddle through the beautiful mangroves.
Be sure to take some sun screen!
Cinemas
The closest cinema to NTU is the Golden Village cinema at Jurong Point, just a short bus
ride away. Or maybe you prefer a slightly bigger cinematic experience? No
problem...there is an IMAX located at Shaw's Theatre in the J-Cube mall in Jurong East.
And cinephiles preferring a more indie experience can visit the Projector, located in the
historic Golden Theatre near Nicoll Highway MRT station.
Museums
For the culture vultures among you, you may wish to visit some of Singapore's many
museums. Discover how art and science merge at the lotus-shaped ArtScience museum
near Marina Bay Sands. Or for those of a more anthropological persuasion, you can learn
more about local cultures at the Malay Heritage Centre or the Peranakan Museum.
Details of all of the museums (and there are plenty!) can be found on the National Heritage
Board's website at the following address- www.nhb.gov.sg. The list of museums together
with corresponding links are presented as below.
ü National Museum of Singapore (http://nationalmuseum.sg/)
ü Asian Civilisations Museum (http://acm.org.sg/)
ü Peranakan Museum (https://www.peranakanmuseum.org.sg/)
ü Singapore Philatelic Museum (http://spm.org.sg/)
ü Sun Yat Sen Nanyang Memorial Hall (http://sysnmh.org.sg/en)
ü Malay Heritage Centre (http://malayheritage.org.sg/en)
ü Indian Heritage Centre (http://indianheritage.org.sg/en)
ü Reflections at Bukit Chandu
ü ArtScience Museum (https://zh.marinabaysands.com/museum.html)
Nature
If nature is your thing, then you can take a walk around some of Singapore's nature
reserves. Take a stroll among the tree canopies on the Treetop Walk at MacRitchie
Reservoir. Prefer something a little less vertigo-inducing? Try Sungei Buloh, with its
birdwatching shelters and saltwater crocodiles! Or if crocodiles aren't your thing, then you
could take a hike through Bukit Timah Nature Reserve...who knows, you may even catch
a glimpse of the legendary Bukit Timah Monkey Man! Take plenty of water and a packed
lunch though as hiking in this climate can be thirsty work.
30Wildlife
Housing more than 2800 animals of over 300 species, the Singapore Zoo is another not to
be missed destination. Be sure to allocate 2 days for River Safari and Night Safari as well!
Closer to NTU would be the Jurong Bird Park, though underrated but truly worth a visit!
Night Life
Calling all clubbing enthusiasts, let's hit the clubs! Get a taste of Singapore's night life
because here, you can find bars and restaurants to suit all preferences. From the funky
little cafes and bars in Arab Street to the lively clubs of Clarke Quay and Boat Quay...you
can definitely find somewhere to get your groove on a weekend. And ladies, look out for
fantastic deals on Wednesdays' ladies night! Not one for clubbing? Try Cosmic Bowling
and Darts Café instead!
Hidden Gems in Singapore
I. Dakota Crescent – One of the areas in Singapore you must visit before it vanishes,
Dakota Crescent is a little neighbourhood built in the 1950s where the kampong spirit is
strong. Located off Old Airport Road, this cluster of low-rise flats is one of Singapore's
oldest public estates, and has not been revamped since its construction.
ii. Lim Chu Kang Jetty – A quiet spot leading out into the sea in a corner of Singapore,
the Lim Chu Kang Jetty is unknown even to many locals. Here, something from our
country's kampong roots seems to have survived; the jetty is made entirely of wood and
looks out to our neighbour, Malaysia.
iii. Former Queen's Theatre – Opened in the early-1930s, Queen's Theatre on
Guillemard Road was a hot favourite with Singaporeans for its Malay, Indonesian and
even Egyptian movies. Back in the day, tickets cost $2 for circle seats, $1.50 for the back
stall and $1 for the front stall. (They probably even let you bring outside food in!) The
cinema eventually closed in 1982 and today, the building is occupied by Grandlink
Square.
iv. The Singapore Really, Really Free Market – A market where everything is free?
Sounds too good to be true – but it is. At RRFM, nothing is for sale and all goods and
services are shared. Anyone with stuff or skills to share are welcome to set up a stall, and if
you find something you want, you're welcome to have it. SRRFM is the Singapore chapter
of the RRFM, a movement that counters capitalism in a non-reactionary way and while
promoting mutual sharing. So put your money-lined bags away, come with goodwill and
good skills and have a great time.
31Fun Places in NTU
If you are bored of doing your research or your coursework, don't worry you don't have to
go far. There are plenty of places in NTU itself, where you can relax and recharge
yourselves. Here are few recommendations for you…
● Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC)
Founded in 1995, the Chinese Heritage Centre (CHC) aims to advance knowledge and
understanding of the ethnic Chinese communities in different parts of the world. Visitors
will find it pleasant to simply admire the unique architecture of this building built in the
1950s.
● Nanyang Lake
Affectionately known as Nantah Lake then, it was renamed Nanyang Lake during NTI
(Nanyang Technological Institute) days… the Lake remains a popular meeting for
courting couples, student gatherings and fishing activities by the NTU Anglers' Club.*
* It is temporarily closed for renovation together with Yunnan Garden
32● Yunnan Corner- Graduate Student Activity Centre
Last but not the least is Yunnan Corner (opposite Canteen 1). This is a Graduate Students'
Activity Centre which was opened in November 2017 to cater for recreational needs of the
NTU community. With various ranges of board games and video games to choose from,
you are assured to have a great time with friends. Enjoy your time playing table tennis,
foosball or air hockey, all for free! If you are keen on gardening and plants, check out the
area outside Yunnan Corner and enjoy the variety of plants grown by graduate students,
members of Gardening Club.
The Graduate Student Activity Centre is equipped with wall mirrors, perfect for dance and
training sessions. There are regular dance sessions, yoga and mass exercise sessions
taking place in Yunnan Corner especially for Graduate Students. There is a workshop
room and a meeting room to conduct workshops or meetings Don't miss BBQ pits if you
plan to have an amazing BBQ party - it can be booked for individual as well as club
events. Watch out: we have a new music room for graduate students to play their favourite
instruments (bring your own).Yunnan Corner is a popular destination among graduate
students for office getaway and chill out.
To find out more about Yunnan Corner, please visit the following link:
https://clubs.ntu.edu.sg/ntugsa/index.php/yunnan-corner/ If you have any question
regarding Yunnan Corner or its activities, please contact : ntugsa-admin@e.ntu.edu.sg.
Yunnan Corner Lounge BBQ Area
Tutorial Room Performance Room
33GSA Dance Crew
About the Crew
Founded in 2017, NTUGSA Dance Crew is a fun and active group for all the enthusiastic
graduate students and graduate alumni of NTU who have passion and/or interest in any
kind of dance form. The Crew has member-crews dedicated to specific dance forms.
Each member-crew performs in various events and competitions in and outside NTU. The
Crew seeks to promote the culture of performing arts, through the creative integration of
traditional and modern elements.
Members go through regular training sessions and rehearsals on a weekly basis. The
primary focus is to celebrate the diversity of the cultural background of NTU and to
develop a strong sense of 'liberation through movement and expression'. The Crew
welcomes experiences as well as beginners to join and try out the specific dance form of
their interest, so there are no auditions to join.
34The Crew has been a part of several events in NTU, namely, TEDx NTU 2018, Confluence
2018, Festival of Lights 2018 etc. Besides campus showcases, NTUGSA Dance Crew
members also perform at public events, and community functions. This exposure gives
the members valuable experience performing in front of appreciative crowds while having
fun doing what they enjoy doing.
Member Crews
TARANG – Indian Classical Crew
中国舞– Chinese Classical Crew
CHOREOMANTICS – Hip Hop Crew
JHANKAAR – Bollywood Crew
WAVING ROSES – Belly Dance Crew [***NEW***]
Past Performances
ü Confluence 2018 by NTU Students' Union and NTU Graduate Students'
Association
ü TEDx NTU 2018 by NTU World of Wisdom
ü Festival of Lights 2018 by NTU Tamil Literary Society, NTU Sikh Cultural and
Literary Society and NTU Graduate Students' Association
ü Destination NTU! By NTU Graduate Students' Association
ü Merdeka Sayang Music Video by Ministry of Communications and Information,
Singapore
ü Confluence 2019 by NTU Students' Union and NTU Graduate Students'
Association
More Information
Email: ntugsa-vp-welfare@e.ntu.edu.sg
The Facebook Page link: https://www.facebook.com/ntugsadc
The Instagram Page link: https://www.instagram.com/ntugsa_dancecrew
35SPORTS
NTU Sports and Recreation Centre
Sports Facilities
A wide range of sports and recreational facilities are available for all students at NTU.
Indoor Facilities
4 x Squash Courts
2 x Gymnasiums (Cardio & Weight)
1 x Athletes' Conditioning Gym
5 x Multipurpose Sports Halls
10 x Activity Rooms
10 x Badminton Courts
8 x Table Tennis Tables
Aquatic Facilities
1 x 50m, 8-lane swimming Pool
1 x Wading Pool
1 x Diving Pool
Outdoor Facilities
1 x 8-Lane, 400m Running Track 6 x Tennis Courts
3 x Artificial turf pitch 1 x Street Soccer Court
3 x Basketball Courts 5 x Multipurpose Courts
8 x Tennis Courts 4 x Squash Courts
1 x Archery Range 2 x Cricket Practice Pitch
4.3km Rubberised Surface Jogging Path
36*For bookings of sports facilities please visit:
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/SnR/Pages/index.aspx
Focus Clubs:
Starting academic year 2019-2020, Sports Committee of NTUGSA introduces focus
clubs for all grad students. The goal is to provide platform, ease of communication and
equipment for interested grad students to get to play their favourite sport(s). In 2019-
2020, we will be starting the following clubs:
1. Volleyball
2. Basketball
3. Badminton
4. Table Tennis
5. Running
Look out for the email for sports clubs and sign up for your favourite sport(s). Feel free to
reach to our Sports Director (ntugsa-sports@e.ntu.edu.sg) for any queries.
37Tips for graduate students
ü Join the various orientation programs organised by your school-based Graduate
Students' Clubs to get more academic-related information and NTUGSA events to
widen your social circle outside your academic environment.
ü Explore the various libraries, centres and institutes around the campus as well the
resources of the schools. There's so much more than you think there is!
ü Take some time out to feel the sun and catch some fresh air. It's never too early or
late in NTU for a casual stroll and jog around the campus. Be assured of company
round the clock and, if you pay attention, you can see beautiful birds and various
wildlife around.
ü If you hate queuing up at food stalls and prefer a quiet and peaceful meal, avoid the
rush hours around 12 noon and 6 pm. However, most food stalls on campus close
by 8/8:30 pm and the choice of food items is limited after 7:30 pm.
ü Shuttle buses are more frequent before 10 am and around lunch time. If you're in a
hurry, be sure to check the phone and web apps for the bus arrival times on either
of the internal loops. Most locations on campus are easily accessible by both
loops.
ü Undergraduate clubs (more than 100 of them on campus) also welcome graduate
students. Do check out their stalls and booths at the beginning of the semester.
38Acknowledgements
This Student's Handbook is brought to you by NTUGSA with support from Student Affairs
Office (SAO). This booklet is compiled to provide helpful information for new incoming
graduate students and is not intended for any profit-based or commercial enterprise. It
acts solely as a reference for new graduate students, to aid in their transition to a new
environment in Nanyang Technological University. Any and all logos and trademarks used
within this manual belong to their respective owners, with some pictures taken courtesy
from the official NTU website. The information presented in this booklet is accurate, to the
best of our knowledge, at the time this guide was consolidated in June 2019.
Credits
Editor
Iuna Tsyrulneva
Contributors
NTU GSA Executive Committee
Layout and Design
NTUGSA Publicity Committee
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