Académique Documents
Professionnel Documents
Culture Documents
Instructions to Applicants
1. Application Materials
Application materials include the following:
Application Booklet
Application Form
Overseas Interview Form
iv. A one-off air travel one-off air travel allowance of S$3,000 (for students admitted from Semester 2,
AY2015/2016); and
v. A one-off laptop allowance of S$1,500
If you wish to apply for the Lee Kong Chian Graduate Scholarship, please also submit the following
documents :
(a) A personal statement to describe, in less than 300 words, an exceptional achievement that highlights
your academic interests and intellectual capacity that would be of value to the NUS community.
(b) A report (with documentary evidence) on your extra-curricular activities (e.g. committee served,
community service, sports etc.), and a statement (less than 300 words) about how you have
benefited from such participation, and hope to return something to society.
(B) Presidents Graduate Fellowship (PGF)
The PGF is awarded to candidates who show exceptional promise or accomplishment in research. A
number of Ph.D. research students are selected each semester by the University for the award.
i. A monthly stipend of S$3,000 S$3,500 (actual award depends on nationality of candidates);
ii. Tuition Fees at NUS;
iii. A one-off air travel allowance for 1 one-way ticket of up to S$750 on economy class and up to 20 kg
baggage per trip (only for newly registered overseas students trip from home country to Singapore
to commence study); and
iv. A one-off settling allowance of S$1,000 (only for overseas students)
The award is tenable for up to a maximum of 4 years, subject to an annual review of the scholars
satisfactory progress. Short-listed candidates will be invited to an interview either in Singapore or their
home country.
Note : With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a
rate pegged to the prevailing employer's contribution rate set by CPF, on top of the monthly stipend
received. All airfare claims must be made within 1 month from date of travel. Please attach original
receipt(s) with the relevant completed form and submit it to Registrar's Office.
(C) NUS Research Scholarships
The NUS Research Scholarship is available on a competitive basis to full-time research students who
meet the requisite criteria.
The scholarship consists of a monthly stipend plus a tuition fee subsidy.
Singapore Citizens
Singapore Permanent Residents
International Students
The main focus of the Faculty is the Ph.D. programme. Priority for the competitive NUS Research
Scholarship will be given to applicants for the full-time Ph.D. programme, while only a limited
number may be awarded to applicants for the M.Eng. programme. The NUS Research
Scholarship for M.Eng will carry monthly emoluments of S$2,500, plus full tuition fee subsidy.
SK/Aug16Jan17/instructions.doc
Each programme applied for should be accompanied by the payment of an application fee of
S$20/S$40 (inclusive of GST). Do complete the Graduate Application Fee form and submit it together
with your cheque/bank draft. Cheques and bank drafts must be made out to National University of
Singapore.
Application fees are non-refundable even for those who underpay. Do ensure that your application is
accompanied by the correct amount of application fee.
Application fee is S$40 for an application filed manually or S$20 for an application submitted online. Do
note that this amount excludes bank charges (for those paying by postal order or bank draft).
Applications with insufficient application fees are deemed as incomplete and would not be processed as
such. Please refer to the Application Fee form for details on payment.
Online application is available at: https://inetapps.nus.edu.sg/GDA2/Home.aspx
Referee Reports
Recommendations from 2 academic referees are to be submitted by using the attached Referees
Report forms. You should request your referees to return the forms in a SEALED envelope, with its
opening bearing their signatures across it, to the department where you are applying to.
TOEFL/IELTS and GRE/GATE Scoresheets
Applicants can either:
(a)
(b)
(c)
Graduates from Indian Universities may send either GRE or GATE scoresheets.
SK/Aug16Jan17/instructions.doc
Applicants may be required at the discretion of the Department Head or Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies),
Faculty of Engineering, to undergo such tests as may be set to assess their suitability for University
study and to appear for interviews.
1 November 2015
15 May 2016
1 April 2016
1 September 2016
* eg. (1) NUS/NTU graduates; or (2) graduates of other universities and whose domicile is Singapore etc
SK/Aug16Jan17/instructions.doc
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Please remember to include the following documents in your application; these should be
posted/couried to NUS by the closing date, addressed to Programme Manager (Research) :
For each programme that you are applying, you should enclose the following :
(Please tick against documents submitted).
Application Form
-
Payment/Proof of Payment
-
Cheque or bank draft (S$20 for online application, S$40 for manual application), made
payable to National University of Singapore, with completed Application Fee Form
Proof of Citizenship
-
Please request your University to send the original/certified true copy document directly
to NUS in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the University
and the signature of the Registrar or representative (applies to both online and manual
applications)
Please request ETS or testing institute to post original score to the department that you
are applying to (applies to both online and manual applications)
For online application, referees will provide their comments online. There is no need for
hardcopy letters. Do key in their email contacts accurately
For manual application, these reports should be sent to the department in SEALED
envelopes whose openings bear the referees signature across it.
SK/Aug16Jan17/checklist
Please help us to arrange your documents in the following order. Thank you.
Ascending
Order
Copy of TOEFL/IELTS
& GRE/GATE
Proof of Citizenship
Cheque/bank draft
Publication(s)
Copies of Transcript
Application Form
SK/Aug16Jan17/checklist
RO. 424/11
(12 Aug 2015)
Upon award of an NUS Research Scholarship (Scholarship), the student (Scholar) will receive a
monthly stipend and additional stipend (for PhD candidates where applicable) as described in Annex
A, and a tuition fee subsidy.
2.
(i)
The effective date of the Scholarship for incoming students will be the commencement date of the
relevant semester or the actual date of registration, whichever is later. For existing students who
are awarded the Scholarship during their candidature, the effective date of the Scholarship will be
from the date as stipulated by the relevant faculty or school.
(ii)
Notwithstanding the above, for students who are employed as at the time of the award of the
Scholarship, the Scholarship will only take effect from the date immediately after he/she has
ceased to draw a salary from the employer.
3.
The Scholarship is tenable only at the National University of Singapore and the Scholar must reside in
Singapore for the duration of the Scholarship. As full-time students, Scholars are expected to report to
their Department of study and/or supervisor at the University during the period of the Scholarship,
except during periods of approved leave.
4.
The Scholarship is tenable for one (1) year in the first instance and thereafter may, subject to the
Scholar's satisfactory progress, be renewed each semester at the Universitys discretion. The
maximum period of the Scholarship can range from 1 2.5 years for Master's candidates and 3 - 4
years for PhD candidates, as determined by the relevant faculty or school in each case.
5.
The Scholar undertakes to devote his/her full time and energy to his/her studies and to the best of
his/her ability, apply himself/herself to the programme of study, to the satisfaction of the University.
6.
International Students on Scholarship who are admitted from AY2014/2015 must fulfil the requirements
of the Graduate Assistantship Programme as set out in Annex B.
The Scholar is to note that:
(i)
the total time spent on work done under the Graduate Assistantship Programme and any other
form of paid or unpaid work (subject to prior written approval of the University), shall not
exceed 16 hours a week;
(ii)
the total hours required under the Graduate Assistantship Programme is completed before
thesis submission; and
(iii)
the Scholar shall be remunerated for work done in excess of the hours required under the
Graduate Assistantship Programme at a rate in accordance with the Part-Time Appointment
Scheme. Any remuneration paid will be subject to tax where applicable.
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7.
Research Scholars who are Singaporeans or Singapore Permanent Residents shall, if required by the
Head of Department, assist in teaching/ laboratory supervision/ research duties and other
developmental assignments (e.g. conducting tutorials/lab demonstration, preparing teaching
materials or developing new experiments for teaching purposes, performing invigilation duties, etc.)
without any remuneration. The total number of hours shall not exceed 50% of hours required under the
Graduate Assistantship Programme for International students as set out in Annex B.
If the Scholar wishes to perform teaching/ laboratory supervision/ research duties and other
developmental assignments on top of the hours required by the Head of Department, the Scholar is
to note that:
(i)
the total time spent on teaching/ laboratory supervision/ research duties and other
developmental assignments shall not exceed 16 hours a week (unless with the prior written
approval of the University);
(ii)
the Scholar shall only be assigned teaching/ laboratory supervision/ research duties and other
developmental assignments if the supervisor(s) and Department are satisfied with his/her
progress; and
(iii)
the Scholar shall be remunerated for work done in excess of the hours required by the Head of
Department at a rate in accordance with the Part-Time Appointment Scheme. Any
remuneration paid will be subject to tax and Central Provident Fund contributions, levies and
donations, where applicable, in accordance to the Central Provident Fund Act.
8.
Save as provided for in clause 6 and 7 above, the Scholar may not accept employment, whether or not
he/she is remunerated, or hold concurrently any other scholarship, fellowship, allowance or other
award during the period of the Scholarship, without the prior written approval of the University. In
addition, the Scholar cannot change to a programme of study different from that stated in his/her offer
of admission letter or take up any additional course(s) without the prior written permission of the
University.
9.
The Scholar will automatically cease to receive the monthly stipend and the tuition fee subsidy under
the Scholarship:
(i)
upon the date of conversion of his/her candidature from full-time to part-time (the Scholar
must obtain, by way of a written request submitted via the supervisor(s) and Head of
Department, the written approval of the Vice Dean of Graduate Studies for such a conversion);
(ii)
where the Scholar submits his/her thesis for examination, upon the date of receipt of thesis
examination form (completed and endorsed) by the Student Service Centre / Student
Services@Bukit Timah Campus;
(iii)
upon the date of expiry of the tenure of the Scholarship as described in clause 4 above;
(iv)
upon the withdrawal from or failure of the Scholar to complete his/her research programme, for
whatever reason; or
(v)
upon the termination of candidature of the Scholar at the University, for whatever reason.
10. The University reserves the right to reduce or withhold the stipend and/or the tuition fee subsidy,
(a)
(i)
(ii) is found to have committed a disciplinary offence pursuant to the Universitys Statutes and
Regulations;
(iii) participates in activities or acts in a manner which is, or is likely to be, adverse to the interests of
the University, or which cause, or is likely to cause, embarrassment to the University;
(iv) in the view of the University, conducts himself/ herself in a manner unbecoming of a Scholar;
(v) in the view of the University, does not progress satisfactorily in his/her programme of study; or
(vi) breaches any of the terms and conditions herein;
(b)
at any time by giving one month's notice in writing to the Scholar without assigning any reason.
11. The Scholar may terminate the Scholarship by giving one month's prior notice in writing.
12. If the Scholarship is suspended or terminated for any reason whatsoever, the Scholar shall only be
entitled to the stipend and/or tuition fee subsidy up to the date of suspension or termination of the
Scholarship. If an excess amount has already been paid to the Scholar, then he/she must immediately
refund the excess amount to the University.
13. The Scholar will need to pay the fees for Transfer of Module Credits should the Scholar fail to complete
the research programme and wish to transfer the module credits/grades earned during his/her period of
Scholarship to a Masters by coursework programme.
14. Miscellaneous Student Fees would be deducted from the Scholars monthly stipend at the beginning of
each semester.
15. The University does not provide any additional assistance towards travel or living costs nor does it
guarantee employment to the Scholar upon the successful completion of his/her degree.
16. No delay or forbearance on the part of the University to enforce any of its rights and remedies for any
breach by the Scholar of any of these terms and conditions shall in any way affect or prejudice the
Universitys rights or remedies in respect of such breach, nor will the Universitys rights and remedies
in respect of any other or subsequent breach of these terms and conditions by the Scholar be
affected or prejudiced.
17. The University may at its discretion vary these terms and conditions, or amend or issue additional
guidelines with respect to the Scholarship, from time to time with notice. All such guidelines shall be
deemed to be part of the terms and conditions of the Scholarship. If the Scholar does not accept
such variation, amendment or issuance, he/she is entitled to terminate the Scholarship in accordance
with clause 11 above. Where the Scholar continues to accept the monthly stipend and/or the tuition
fee subsidy after such notification, he/she shall be deemed to have accepted such variation,
amendment or issuance.
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ANNEX A
STIPENDS FOR NUS RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
1.
Singapore Citizen*
S$2,700
S$2,500
S$2,200
S$1,500
International
S$2,000
S$1,500
* With effect from 1 August 2015, Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions shall be provided at a rate pegged at the
prevailing employer's contribution rate set by CPF.
2.
Scholars in a PhD programme may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to S$500 per month after passing
their qualifying examinations. The additional stipend is renewable each semester, subject to the Scholars good
performance, provided
(i)
Scholars in the Faculty of Engineering shall receive the additional stipend from the date of passing their
qualifying examinations only up to the 48th month of their candidature;
(ii) Scholars in all other faculties and schools** shall receive the additional stipend from the date of passing
their qualifying examinations for a maximum of 24 months or only up to the 48th month of their
candidature, whichever date is the earlier.
**Prior to AY2011/2012, scholars in SDE receives the additional stipend only up to the 36th month of their candidature.
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ANNEX B
GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIP PROGRAMME
International Students with NUS Research Scholarship who are admitted from AY2014/2015 are required to perform
duties under the Graduate Assistantship Programme as set out in the table below.
Degree
PhD
2-year Masters by Research
1-year Masters by Research
The table below sets out the maximum hours that can be clocked under the respective categories:
Mode of Clocking Graduate
Assistantship Programme Hours
(per candidature)
Teaching/Laboratory
Supervision
(max.100%)
Other developmental
assignments
(max.20%)
Total Hours
PhD
Masters
(2-year)
Masters
(1-year)
Remarks
up to 416
up to 156
up to 78
up to 125
up to 47
up to 23
up to 83
up to 31
up to 16
416
156
78
1)
The Scholar will not be paid any remuneration for the hours clocked under the Graduate Assistantship Programme.
2)
The Scholar should work with the supervisor(s) on the plan to fulfil the required hours on a yearly (Academic Year)
basis.
3)
The duties can only be clocked for work done and deemed satisfactory by the University.
4)
If the required hours are not met according to the annual plan or the quality of the work done is unsatisfactory, the
faculty or school can:
(a) reduce or withhold the stipend and/or the tuition fee subsidy, and/or suspend or terminate the Scholarship;
and/or
(b) withhold the transcript (both unofficial and official) and the student status letter until the requirements are
met.
5)
If the total required hours are not met by the time the thesis is submitted for examination, the Scholar will have
his/her transcript (both unofficial and official) and student status letter withheld until the fulfilment of the
requirement.
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Faculty of Engineering
Office of Graduate Programmes
INSTRUCTIONS
Application fees are non-refundable (even for those who underpay) and is required for EACH
programme you apply. Application(s) without any form of payment attached will not be processed.
Application Fee
Online application : S$20 per application^#
Paper-based application : S$40 per application^
Payment by Post
All payment by post must be made by cheque, postal order or bank draft made out to National
University of Singapore. International applicants are requested to send bank draft and not personal
cheques for the application fees.
Application fee is S$40 for an application filed manually or S$20 for an application submitted online.
Do note that this amount excludes bank charges (for those paying by postal order or bank draft).
Applications with insufficient application fees are deemed as incomplete and would not be processed
as such. Do ensure that your application is accompanied by the correct amount of application fee.
Cheques and bank drafts should have the Applicants name, address and mobile number written on
the reverse side. Personal cheques, crossed, are accepted only from applicants in Singapore.
Please note that description for payment should be written as Dollars Twenty only or Forty only.
Payment by NETS
NETS payment may be made at the NUS Cashiers Counter of the Student Service Centre (located at
Yusof Ishak House, Level 1), which operates from 9am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and from
9am to 5pm on Fridays; and is closed on weekends and Public Holidays. Please make payments
before submitting your application to the respective Departments/Divisions.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW:
Name of Applicant :
_____________________________________________________
________________________
Intake Applied:
Degree Applied :
: _____________________________(MEng / PhD)
NRIC/Passport No.
: _________________________________________
Email Address
: _________________________________________
Mobile Number
: _________________________________________
TO BE
COMPLETED
BY APPLICANT
Attn OFS : to be credited into A/C 50/530132/C-261-000-005-001/O7 ($18.69 + GST $1.31 / $37.38 + GST $2.62)
Name of Applicant: (As appear in Identity Card/Passport and underline Surname/Family Name)
Intake Applied
Degree Applied
Source of Finance
Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.)
August 2016
NUS-TU/e Joint
Doctor of Philosophy
January 2017
(please refer to
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/
tue.html for details)
Type of
Programme
Full-time
Part-time
NUS-SUTD Joint
Doctor of Philosophy
(please refer to
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/NUSSUTD.html for details)
NUS-IITB Joint
Doctor of Philosophy
Self Financing
(Please attach latest payslip/bank statement as proof of
financial status)
(please refer to
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/
NUS-IITB.html for details)
Others :
NUS-IITK Joint
Doctor of Philosophy
(please refer to
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/NUSIITK.html for details)
NUS-IITM Joint
Doctor of Philosophy
(please refer to
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/
NUS-IITM.html for details)
Master of Engineering
(M.Eng.)
AUN/SEED-Net Programme
________________________
(Please specify)
# For applicants who intend to pursue Ph.D. programme on a full-time
basis only. Should application for this scholarship be unsuccessful, it will
be automatically considered for the NUS Research Scholarship.
Biomedical Engrg
Mechanical Engineering
^ Please refer to the Application Booklet for more information on the individual departments/divisions.
@ If you intend to apply to more than one department/division, please indicate your order of preference. Please submit a
separate application form, together with another set of supporting documents plus a cheque/bank draft for each application.
Important Note: Please ensure that your preference indicated in the boxes (i.e. your choice/ranking for the
multiple programmes) must be identical on all of your application forms.
Photograph
Applicant
of
Gender
Age
Male
Female
(As at 31 Dec
of this year)
Telephone Number
Mailing Address
Telephone/Mobile Number ^
Fax Number ^
Email Address
Alternative Email
Telephone Number
Place of Birth
Ethnic Group
Marital Status
No. of Children
Singapore Blue
Malaysian
Not Applicable
Malaysian
Currently Serving
(Expected ORD: _________)
Disrupted
Exempted
Not Applicable
Relationship
Occupation
Permanent Address
Telephone Number
University Information
University :
Class/
Rank
Overall
Degree: ____________________________
Campus location :
1.
_________________
2.
_________________
University :
F/T
P/T
Distance-Learning
Degree: ____________________________
Campus location :
1.
________________
2.
________________
F/T
P/T
Distance-Learning
To
Organization
Post Held
Membership Status
Spoken Only
Writing Only
GRE Scores
GATE Scores
(% below)
Analy: ____
Total Score
: __________
(9) REFEREES
Name two academic referees who are familiar with your academic achievements. Please use the attached referees
report forms to request their recommendations. The University may write to your academic referees for further
information.
Referee 1
Referee 2
Name :
Name :
Email :
Email :
Designation :
Designation :
Address :
Address :
To
(Please list jobs held during last 5 years. If necessary, please use separate sheet.)
Name & Location of
Firm/Organization
Title/Position
Nature of Work
Title/Position
Employment Sector
(Public/Statutory/Private/Self-employed)
Others
Please specify: _________________
No
(i)
Rejected
Date of enrolment
: From ___________________
Current Status
To ________________________
(B) Please indicate whether you will be pursuing any other programmes at this University or other
universities/institutions should you be successful in gaining admission to this University.
Yes (Please give details below)
No
No
(D) Should your application for a NUS Research Scholarship be unsuccessful, do you wish to be considered for:
(i) The Graduate Student Tutor (Scheme B)# where students are engaged in departmental work and are paid on a
monthly basis?
Yes
No
No
(E) Were you receiving any of the following scholarships during your undergraduate study? (NUS/NTU/SMU only)
SEMBCORP Industries Undergraduate Scholarship
SIA-NOL Undergraduate Scholarship
Undergraduate Scholarship for PRC Students
Undergraduate Scholarship for Hong Kong Students
Length of Bond (if any): _______________________________________________
Please note that you must submit documentary evidence which grants approval of your intention to pursue
Graduate programme at NUS before you can be allowed to register for your candidature should you be successful
In your application.
(F) For self-financing applicants, please indicate how you intend to finance your studies (i.e to cover all the relevant
fees for the minimum period of candidature, in addition to living expenses) if you are successful in your application.
Please enclose documentary evidence, e.g. a letter from sponsor, bank statement, a copy of appointment letter or
recent payslip etc.)
Company sponsorship
Department: ______________ )
(12) DECLARATION
I declare that the information provided by me in connection with this application is true and complete.
I understand that any inaccurate, incomplete or false information given or omission of material information required shall render
this application invalid and NUS may at its discretion withdraw and offer of admission made to me on the basis of such
information or, if already admitted, I may be liable to disciplinary action, which may result in my expulsion from NUS.
I understand that the provision of any inaccurate or false information may render me liable to prosecution in a court of law in
Singapore.
I understand that if I have been convicted of a criminal offence by a court of law of any country, I must submit all relevant
information together with this application.
I understand that the University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf
and it reserves the right to reject without giving reasons to applications submitted through any external agencies.
I hereby authorize NUS to obtain and verify any part of the information given by me from or with any source, as deems it
appropriate.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) manages and administers undergraduate and graduate courses
in NUS, including processing applications for the admission of candidates to NUS (Admission). To manage
and administer the undergraduate and graduate courses in NUS, including the applications for Admission,
NUS will necessarily need to collect, use, disclose and/or process certain personal data or personal
information about the individual that has submitted an application for Admission (the Applicant).
(ii)
Such personal data will be collected, used, disclosed and/or processed by NUS for the purpose(s) of:
(a) Processing the Applicants interest in and application(s) for Admission;
(b) Administering and/or managing the Applicants application(s) for Admission and Enrolment;
(c) Making of any offer(s) of acceptance to courses in NUS;
(d) Administering and/or managing the Applicants relationship with NUS (including the mailing of
correspondence, statements or notices to the Applicant, which could involve the disclosure of certain
personal data about the Applicant to bring about delivery of the same, as well as on the external cover of
envelopes / mail packages);
(e) Carrying out due diligence or other screening activities (including background checks) in accordance with
legal or regulatory obligations or risk management procedures that may be required by law or that may
have been put in place by NUS, including the obtaining of references and/or other information about the
Applicant from the Applicants previous education institute(s);
(f)
(g) Processing the Applicants application(s) for scholarships and/or financial aid as part of the Admission
process, and if successful, administering and/or managing the Applicants scholarship and/or financial aid
programmes, which may include use of personal data for direct marketing purposes for development and
fund raising activities and disclosure of personal data to donors and/or external organisations for
purposes of event invitations, surveys and/or publicity of NUS' financial aid programmes;
(h) Investigating fraud, misconduct, any unlawful action or omission relating to the Applicants application for
Admission, and whether or not there is any suspicions of the aforementioned;
(i)
Responding to requests for information from public agencies, ministries, statutory boards or other similar
authorities (including but not limited to the Ministry of Defence, Ministry of Education and Ministry of
Health) from time to time;
(j)
Carrying out market related or similar research and analysis for NUS' operational strategy and policy
planning purposes;
(k) If consented to by the Applicant in the registration form and/or other methods of consent notification,
sending the Applicant marketing, advertising and promotional information, including materials and
information on undergraduate and graduate courses in NUS, residential options and general studentrelated activities within NUS, as well as related talks, seminars and/or events via postal mail, electronic
mail, SMS or MMS, fax and/or voice calls; and
(iii)
Such personal data of the Applicant will/may be disclosed by NUS to third party service providers or agents
(whether in Singapore or elsewhere in the world where such service providers are sited) for one or more of the
above Purposes, as such third party service providers or agents, if engaged by NUS, would be processing the
Applicants personal data for NUS, for one or more of the above Purposes.
(iv)
(v)
If the Applicant has any questions relating to NUSs collection, use and disclosure of the Applicants personal
data, the Applicant may contact the Data Protection Officer at dpo@nus.edu.sg or call 6776 2835 or such
other person as NUS may designate, from time to time, whether by informing the Applicant through any letter,
circular, notice or email.
(vi)
For the avoidance of doubt, in the event that Singapore personal data protection law permits an organization such as
NUS to collect, use or disclose the Applicants personal data without the Applicants consent, such permission granted
by the law shall continue to apply.
Please read the above contents (Section 12) carefully. If you have read and fully understand the contents of this
section; and by endorsing this document, you hereby give your consent as set out above as well as consent to NUS
collecting, using, disclosing, processing and/or transferring out of Singapore, your personal data for one or more of
the purposes described in this document.
Date : __________________
The University usually conducts interviews overseas for international applicants. These
interviews will tentatively be held from end February to end of March (for August Intake) and
mid-September (for January Intake)*.
Interviews are usually conducted for candidates residing in P.R. China and India at the
following venues :
P. R. China
Shanghai
Beijing
Chengdu
Shenyang
Guangzhou
India
New Delhi
Chennai
Mumbai
Applicants from P. R. China and India are required to indicate your preferred choice of interview
venue. Please note that applicants may not necessarily get their preferred choices.
Name
____________________________________________________
Degree applied/
Department applied
____________________________________________________
City/State of Residence
____________________________________________________
For China
Choice of Venue
(Compulsory to tick one)
Alternative Venue
(Optional)
For India
Choice of Venue
(Compulsory to tick one)
Beijing
Shanghai
Shenyang
Chengdu
Guangzhou
Note : If interviews are arranged in these 3 cities, you will be
considered/scheduled for your selected city. Otherwise, you will
be assigned to either Beijing or Shanghai.
New Delhi
Chennai
Mumbai
We will send you the notification of the date, time and venue of interview to your email
address sometime in February (for August Intake) / September (for January Intake). You
should, therefore, inform us of any change in your email address. We appreciate that your
email address be written clearly on page 1 of the application form.
Please attach this form together with your application materials.
* Do note that the dates are tentative and are subject to change without notice.
SK/Aug16Jan17/overseas interview
N A T I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y of S I N G A P O R E
Office of Graduate Programmes, Faculty of Engineering
Application for Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Engineering
: _________________________
Applicants Tel
University
: _______________________________________________________
Date of Enrolment
: (from) _____________________
Date of Conferment
The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to our higher degree
programme.
3.
Subject to the rules governing your University, the transcript should include:
Date of enrolment
(a)
A list of all subjects taken (with dates), and the grades obtained for each subject.
(b)
(c)
Title of degree awarded and date of conferment.
Rank in class
(d)
(e)
Interpretation or explanation of grades
4.
If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official English
translation.
5.
Please send the official transcript together with this form in a sealed envelope whose
opening bear security seals used by the University to the departments/divisions (address
found overleaf).
The closing date for receipt of application is : 1 November 2015 (for August 2016 Intake)
15 May 2016 (for January 2017 Intake)
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Referees Report
For Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Engineering Application
Office of Graduate Programmes, Engineering
Referees Particulars :
Name of Referee
___________________________________________________________
Designation
Organization
Singapore)
Email Address
___________________________________________________________
(IMPORTANT : Please provide academic email contact where possible.)
Applicants Particulars :
Name of Applicant
___________________________________________________________
Degree(s) Applied To
MEng / PhD
Department Applied To :
Biomedical Engrg
Chemical & Biomolecular Engrg
Civil & Env Engrg (Civil Engrg)
Civil & Env Engrg (Env Engrg)
Electrical & Computer Engrg
CONFIDENTIAL
The above-named is applying to undertake research leading to a graduate programme at the National
University of Singapore. The University would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on
this applicant.
1.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity/context?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2.
3.
How would you rate the applicant with his/her peers or colleagues at a similar (academic/career)
level? (Please tick [] the appropriate box).
(a)
(d)
(b)
(e)
(c)
(f)
Unable to judge
How many students/employees, and at which level, is the applicant being compared with?
(Please indicate numerical value against the appropriate box).
Among undergraduate students (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
Among graduate students (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
Among employees (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
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4.
How would you rate the applicant on the following dimensions? (Please tick [] your choice).
Excellent
Very
Good
Good
Average
Below
Average
Unable to
Judge
Intellectual Ability
Originality/Creative Problem Solving
Motivation
Organization & Time Management
Quality of Oral Expression (English)
Quality of Written Expression (English)
Integrity
Commitment to Public/Community Service
Teamwork
Potential to Excel
Competency & Efficiency
Energy & Drive
Leadership Qualities
Maturity
Cross-Cultural Awareness
5.
Please comment on the applicants ability and general suitability to undertake the proposed
programme(s) of study, and any other information (eg.weaknesses, evidence of character, values,
and any special talent or quality), which you consider to be relevant to the application.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
6.
Please return this form to us in a sealed envelope whose opening bears your signature across it.
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Referees Report
For Doctor of Philosophy / Master of Engineering Application
Office of Graduate Programmes, Engineering
Referees Particulars :
Name of Referee
___________________________________________________________
Designation
Organization
Singapore)
Email Address
___________________________________________________________
(IMPORTANT : Please provide academic email contact where possible.)
Applicants Particulars :
Name of Applicant
___________________________________________________________
Degree(s) Applied To
MEng / PhD
Department Applied To :
Biomedical Engrg
Chemical & Biomolecular Engrg
Civil & Env Engrg (Civil Engrg)
Civil & Env Engrg (Env Engrg)
Electrical & Computer Engrg
CONFIDENTIAL
The above-named is applying to undertake research leading to a graduate programme at the National
University of Singapore. The University would appreciate receiving a confidential report from you on
this applicant.
1.
How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity/context?
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
2.
3.
How would you rate the applicant with his/her peers or colleagues at a similar (academic/career)
level? (Please tick [] the appropriate box).
(a)
(d)
(b)
(e)
(c)
(f)
Unable to judge
How many students/employees, and at which level, is the applicant being compared with?
(Please indicate numerical value against the appropriate box).
Among undergraduate students (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
Among graduate students (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
Among employees (value ranges from 0 to 1000)
SK/Aug16Jan17/Referee1Dec2015
4.
How would you rate the applicant on the following dimensions? (Please tick [] your choice).
Excellent
Very
Good
Good
Average
Below
Average
Unable to
Judge
Intellectual Ability
Originality/Creative Problem Solving
Motivation
Organization & Time Management
Quality of Oral Expression (English)
Quality of Written Expression (English)
Integrity
Commitment to Public/Community Service
Teamwork
Potential to Excel
Competency & Efficiency
Energy & Drive
Leadership Qualities
Maturity
Cross-Cultural Awareness
5.
Please comment on the applicants ability and general suitability to undertake the proposed
programme(s) of study, and any other information (eg.weaknesses, evidence of character, values,
and any special talent or quality), which you consider to be relevant to the application.
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
6.
Please return this form to us in a sealed envelope whose opening bears your signature across it.
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