National University of Singapore:

A Leading Global University centred in Asia,

Influencing the Future

Juliet Ho
Associate Director
Office of Admissions
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What can I gain from an NUS education?

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Read Me: Presentation Outline

What NUS is today

Academic Discovery & Global Outlook

Beyond Academics & Community

NUS Scholarships
FA schemes

Career Plan for Graduates

Campus Living: UTown, halls & residences

Campus arts, sports & student organisations

Scholarship & Financial Aid

Intellectual & academic discovery, faculty programs, Course Finder

UTown Residential Program
Global experience & study abroad: USP, NOC & SEP
World University Ranking

NUS Career Guides

OSA Services

Application for Undergraduate Admission

Faculties & Courses

Admission Requirements & Grade Profiles
Subject Requirements
Application Deadlines

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What NUS is today

A leading global & research-intensive university

A global research-intensive university

3 Research Centres of Excellence & 22 research institutions

Multi-dimensional & comprehensive

16 faculties over 3 campus locations & 7 overseas colleges

A leader in global education

Times Higher Education & Quacquarelli Symonds university rankings

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NUS maintains world ranking

29th among worlds top 200 universities & 2nd in Asia
http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/world-university-rankings/

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Arts & Social Sciences

Business & Accountancy

Computing

Dentistry

Design & Environment

Engineering

Law

Medicine & Nursing

Science

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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

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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

Multiple Pathways:
Double Degrees *

Economics & Business Admin / Accountancy

Business Admin / Accountancy & Law
Business Admin / Accountancy & Engineering
Economics & Law / Engineering
Law & Life Sciences
Business Admin / Accountancy & Communications and New Media
Business Admin / Accountancy & Computing
Computing & Mathematics / Applied Mathematics

* Direct Admission to 1st year

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ddp_cdp_dm.html#DDP
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Undergraduate Courses

Architecture *
Arts & Social Sciences (all majors)
Business Admin
Business Admin (Accountancy)
Computing (Computer Science Courses)
Computing (Information Systems Courses)
Dentistry *
Industrial Design *
Law *
Medicine *
Music #
Nursing *
Pharmacy
* Requires interviews/tests
# Requires interviews/auditions

Project & Facilities Management

Real Estate
Science (all majors)
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering Science
Environmental Engineering
Environmental Studies
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
(Aeronautical specialisation)

http://admissions.nus.edu.sg/coursefinder.aspx
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Multi-Dimensional & Flexible

Breadth of undergraduate & multi-disciplinary learning beyond single
degree in multiple pathways:

Minor & Double (Second) Major

Double Degree (2 distinct degrees)

Concurrent Degree (Bachelor-Master)

Joint Degrees (with overseas universities)

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

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Multiple Pathways:
Double Degrees *

Economics & Business Admin / Accountancy

Business Admin / Accountancy & Law
Business Admin / Accountancy & Engineering
Economics & Law / Engineering
Material Science and Engineering (MSE) & Physics
Law & Life Sciences
Business Admin / Accountancy & Communications and New Media
Business Admin / Accountancy & Computing
Computing & Mathematics / Applied Mathematics
DDP with 6 premier French Grandes coles

* Direct Admission to 1st year

http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ddp_cdp_dm.html#DDP
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Multiple Pathways:
Concurrent Degree (Bachelor-Master)
Computing (Electronic Commerce) & MS in Engineering and Technology
Innovation Management (Carnegie Mellon University) <New in AY2012>

Computer Science & Grad Scientiae Magistri (Brown University)

Computational Biology & Scientiae Magister in Computer ScienceComputational Biology track (Brown University)
Business Admin/Law & Master in Public Policy
Computing & Master of Entertainment Technology
Computing (Communications and Media) & Master of Entertainment
Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)
Computing (Information Systems) and Master of Philosophy in
Management (Cambridge University)
Computing (Information Systems) and Master of Science
(Management)
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ddp_cdp_dm.html#DDP
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Special Programmes by Faculties

Global Engineering Programme (GEP)

Exclusive programme for top students with
enhanced overseas experience 3 years BEng & 1
year postgraduate from top partner universities, with
full scholarship
GEP Class of AY2011

Special Programme in Science (SPS)

Nurtures talented budding scientists with passion &
strong aptitude for Science, and includes
contemporary scientific investigations & in-depth
studies through an interdisciplinary approach

Undergraduate Research Programme (UROP)

Engages in intellectual inquiry & problem-solving
under supervision of experienced researchers
(offered in Computing, Den, Eng, Law, Med & Science)

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Science

NUS University Town

Started classes in AY2011/12

Kent Ridge
Campus
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UTown Residential Programme

Multidisciplinary academic programme in a
residential setting modules taught in small
group seminars & emphasise close interaction
between students & faculty.
Incoming freshmen apply for the
2-year residential programme &
stay in Cinnamon (USP)
Residents of Tembusu College
College, Tembusu College &
College of Alice & Peter Tan.

http://utown.nus.edu.sg/how-to-apply.html
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Global Experience
NUS aims to create globally oriented graduates with distinct Asian &
international expertise, thought-leaders & understanding cross-cultural
perspectives.
Rich intellectual learning environment
& study abroad programmes, with
faculty & students from over 100
countries:
University Scholars Programme
(USP)
NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
Student Exchange Programme (SEP)

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University Scholars Programme

USP (Cinnamon) Residential College
provides a stimulating environment for
intellectual & personal growth,
reinforced through the integration of
curriculum & learning beyond the
classroom.
USP curriculum
From AY2012, new 12-module
requirement based on a revised
arrangement of a 3-Foundational, 8Inquiry and 1-Reflection module format.
http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg/
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USP students are concurrently

enrolled in one of 7 faculties
Arts, Business, Computing, Design
and Environment, Engineering,
Science and Law <New in AY2012>.

NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)

- Partner Universities
7 NUS Entrepreneurial Hubs:

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 discovering entrepreneurship & experiencing the
richness of Indias culture

NOC in Beijing (2009), Tsinghua University

NOC in Tel Aviv/Haifa, Israel (2011)

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Student Exchange Programme

SEP is an academic programme for NUS
students to spend a semester or two at one
of our 300 overseas partner universities,
earning credits towards their NUS degrees.
International Summer Programmes (i-SP) &
internships (i-Intern) are some of our
exciting international programmes to
nurtures students to learn other cultures,
broaden outlook & make an impact in a
complex & globalised environment.

http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/index.html
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Campus Life beyond Academics

www.nus.edu.sg/campuslife
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Campus Life beyond Academics

NUS Arts Festival

NUS Rag
Day

www.nus.edu.sg/campuslife
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Halls, Residences &

Residential Colleges

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Scholarship Choices
Global Merit Scholarship* nurtures
students to be future leaders &
entrepreneurs, with the opportunity
to read any undergraduate course
(less Med & Den), study overseas in
a partner university, or enrol in a
double-degree programme.
Other NUS Scholarships* offered:

NUS Undergraduate (Merit) & Undergraduate Scholarships

Kent Ridge Undergraduate (Merit) & Undergraduate Scholarships
NUS Sports Scholarship

* For Singapore Citizens only

nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships-financialaid/scholarships/scholarship-index.html
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Scholarship Choices
Scholarships administered for International Students candidates
shortlisted for interviews through their application for admission
(separate application may be needed):

ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship (AUS)

SembCorp Industries Undergraduate Scholarship
Singapore Airlines-Neptune Orient Lines (SIA-NOL) Undergraduate
Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarship for Hong Kong Students
Dr Goh Keng Swee (GKS) Scholarship #
Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship #

Application required

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Financial Aid
NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy, &
ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity for an
NUS education because of financial difficulty.
Comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes may include:

Tuition Fee Loan

NUS Study Loan
NUS/MOE Bursary
Work-Study Assistance
NUS Student Assistance Loan
CPF Education Scheme /
Mendaki Subsidy

http://www.nus.edu.sg/financialaid
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NUS Career Centre

Career Guides
student ambassadors of the NUS Career Centre
passionate volunteers who actively promote early career guidance and planning, helping to
equip students with relevant employment skills
Assist in recruitment talks, networking events, annual Career NUS Fair, Peer Coaching,
Organising company visits, Maintaining Career Guide Online Platform, Managing Career
Resources & Information, Playing Student Hosts, etc.

Services by OSA
Job Portal
Career Workshops/ Advisory / Resources
Internships
Industry Talks & Recruitment Talks
Career Events, eg. NUS GradHunt 2013, NUS Career Fair 2013
More than 90% of the NUS graduates secured a job within 6 months!
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Application for Undergraduate Admission

Academic Year 2013-2014

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Admission Requirements
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level Application Eligibility ( Admission):
Pass in at least 2 subjects at H2 Level
Attempted GP or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in same sitting
Meet Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement by having one of the following:


a minimum of D7 for the higher MTL paper taken at the 'O' Level
examination.


a minimum of S grade for the H1 MTL paper, higher MTL or General
Studies in Chinese.


a minimum of 'S' grade for the H2 MTLL paper or higher MTL paper taken at
the 'A' Level examination.


a pass in the MT 'B' Syllabus paper at the 'A' Level examination

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Admission Requirements
Selection:
(a) Admission is evaluated primarily based on University Admission Score comprising 6
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level subjects:

Three H2 and one H1 content subjects, with at least one content subject
from a contrasting discipline
Project Work (PW)
General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)

Mother Tongue Requirement

Best MT grade (H2 MTLL, H1 MTL, O-Level Higher MT or MT B Syllabus) MT

result used only when it raises your admission score

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Admission Requirements
Selection:
(b) Course & Subject prerequisites:
- Please refer to the handouts given for the subject prerequisites of the respective courses.
(c) - Interview / Test for certain courses/DDPs/CDPs
- Discretionary Admissions:

Up to 10% of vacancies set aside for consideration of

exceptional candidates for admission, include factors other

than academic grades

Excelling in national/ international competitions

Special Talents

Special & challenging circumstances

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Admission Requirements
Subject Prerequisites for the courses :
www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/local/prerequisites/BYA-prerequisites.html

Indicator Grade Profile (IGP) & course places published for SingaporeCambridge GCE A-Levels & Local Polytechnic Diploma students to
enable applicants to make informed decision on course choices at:
www.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofile/sprogramme-igp.html

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Application Deadlines
Apply with your Singapore-Cambridge A-Level results 1 April 2013
Apply for scholarships & financial aid 1 April 2013 (submit
supporting FA documents within 2 weeks of application)
Outcome typically released from April to July, concurrently with
admission outcome (subject to scholarship interviews & FA
verification)

Kent Ridge Campus

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Bukit Timah Campus

Outram Campus

OPEN HOUSE
16 March 2013, SAT
University Town

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http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad
Office of Admissions :: University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing
Tel: +65 6516 1010 :: www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg

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