aPPLICatIon FoR aDMIssIon

aPPLICatIon PeRIoD
Application for admission to NUS opens in mid October with different closing dates for different academic qualifications. Applicants are advised to visit the Office of Admissions website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYa-admissionreq.html for details on when and how to apply. For undergraduate courses (except the University Scholars Programme and music), please submit an online application form via the Office of Admissions website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/applications/WYa-applicationform.html. Please note that aside from the general admission requirements, different courses require applicants to fulfill certain subject prerequisites. Applicants should ensure that they fulfill the subject pre-requisites for the courses which they wish to be considered for. The full list of subject pre-requisites is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/prerequisites/BYa-prerequisites.html#top. Your complete application must reach the NUS Office of Admissions by the application closing date relevant to the qualification you are offering.

aPPLICatIon Fee
A non-refundable application fee of S$20 (inclusive of 7% GST) must accompany your application and payment can be made through: Credit card (Only Visa and MasterCard are accepted) Bank draft / cheque made payable to National University of Singapore NETS (if in Singapore)

aPPLICatIon oUtCoMe
The application outcome will be released progressively between May and mid-July. If successful, the applicant will receive a letter of offer and an admissions package containing information on enrolment, application forms for campus accommodation and loan schemes.

ContaCt Us
office of admissions
National University of Singapore University Hall, Tan Chin Tuan Wing Level Lower Ground 21 Lower Kent Ridge Road Singapore 119077

office of Financial aid

Telephone: (65) 6516 2870 Facsimile: (65) 6774 4021 Enquiries: financialaid@nus.edu.sg

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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

A LeAding gLobAL University Centred in AsiA, infLUenCing the fUtUre
The National University of Singapore (NUS), a leading global university centred in Asia, offers a global approach to education and research, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise. NUS is currently home to over 25,000 undergraduate students and 8,000 graduate students from more than 100 countries. International students make up 20% of our undergraduate base and 50% of our graduate students. This enriches the NUS community with diverse social and cultural perspectives, making campus life vibrant and exciting. Standing as the foremost and most prestigious university in Singapore, and ranked consistently amongst the top universities in the world, NUS strives to be a powerhouse of technology and innovation that creates new knowledge, ideas and breakthroughs. Indeed, building on a tradition of excellence and commitment towards achieving greater heights, NUS is geared towards developing into one of the worlds premier universities.

A gLobAL University At yoUr doorsteP

NUS transformative education includes a broad-based curriculum underscored by multi-disciplinary courses and cross-faculty enrichment, as well as special programmes which allow students to realise their potential. NUS sees our students as unique individuals and gives our graduates a competitive advantage to thrive in todays globalising world, with a broad spectrum of globally-oriented curricula and programmes. We provide our students with excellent academic opportunities through double degree, joint degree and concurrent degree programmes, many in collaboration with our overseas partner universities. A diverse range of undergraduate courses such as accountancy, architecture, arts, business, computing, dentistry, engineering, law, medicine, nursing, project and facilities management, real estate and science is being offered by 14 faculties of varying disciplines. We offer an educational experience built upon personal choice and flexibility. We seek to enable our students to explore their interests, discover their talents, and pursue their passions. With a diverse array of programmes aimed at developing quality of mind, strength of character and global perspectives, our students are able to shape their own NUS experience.

We provide our students with excellent academic opportunities through double degree, joint degree and concurrent degree programmes, many in collaboration with our overseas partner universities.

CAreer ProsPeCts
Consistently ranked among the best universities in the world, the NUS degree is widely accepted by employers around the world. In this age of globalisation, NUS broad-based curriculum and holistic approach underscored by multi-disciplinary exposure has allowed for students to realise their potential and gain the competitive edge for a successful career. NUS also provides an array of professional career-related services and industrial attachments to give students the edge in todays competitive employment market.

FLeXIBLe anD MULtI-DIsCIPLInaRY eDUCatIon

In an increasingly globalised world with its new economy, graduates need to stand out as culturally sensitive, well-informed and articulate people who can learn and think for themselves. NUS undergraduate programmes strike a healthy balance of depth and breadth that would satisfy both the specialisation needed for a subject major and the broader expectations of university education. In this way, you are not just adequately equipped for higher studies, but well-poised for a fulfilling professional life, and are equally adept in everyday living. There are many opportunities for multi-disciplinary studies, among which are:

sPeCIaL PRoGRaMMes
stUDent eXCHanGe PRoGRaMMe (seP)
NUS students may apply to go on student exchange (SEP) or international summer programmes (i-SP) with one of our partner Universities for up to 2 semesters. NUS students can immerse themselves in cultural discoveries, social networking and academic growth through the SEP. Information on SEP, i-SP and international programmes can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/prog/sep/index.html The list of NUS partner Universities can be found at http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/partners/index.html

MInoR PRoGRaMMes
Allow in-depth study in an area outside that of your specialisation, within or outside your department.

ConCURRent DeGRee PRoGRaMMes (CDP)

Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) & Master in Public Policy Bachelor of Business Administration or Bachelor of Business Administration (Accountancy) & Master of Science (Management) Bachelor of Computing & Master of Entertainment Technology Bachelor of Computing & Master of Science (Management) Bachelor of Engineering & Master of Science (Management) Bachelor of Law & Master in Public Policy Computing (Communications and Media) & Master of Entertainment Technology (Carnegie Mellon University) Computing (Computational Biology) & Scientiae Magister in Computer Science-Computational Biology (Brown University) Computing (Information Systems Courses) and Master of Philosophy in Management (Cambridge University) Computing (Information Systems Courses) and Master of Science (Management)

nUs oVeRseas CoLLeGes (noC)

Designed to cultivate dynamic and resourceful entrepreneurs, the NUS Overseas Colleges programme is a highly innovative programme set to change the way you view the future. Be immersed in the entrepreneurial-academic environments of leading entrepreneurial hubs around the world. Intern with start-up companies for up to a year and learn from the very best by interacting with the founders of these companies and feel the similar adrenaline rush they experience while learning the ropes on starting a company. Information on NOC can be found at http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/index.htm

MaJoR PRoGRaMMes
Allow rigorous in-depth study in an area leading to your specialisation.

DoUBLe MaJoR PRoGRaMMes

Allow rigorous in-depth study in two major areas of your specialisation. The second major may be taken within or outside your department.

DoUBLe DeGRee PRoGRaMMes (DDP)

Business Administration or Business Administration (Accountancy) & Engineering Business Administration or Business Administration (Accountancy) and Communications & New Media Business Administration or Business Administration (Accountancy) & Law Business Administration or Business Administration (Accountancy) and Communications & New Media Computing and Business Administration/Accountancy Computing and Mathematics/Applied Mathematics Economics & Law Economics and Business Administration/Accountancy Engineering & Economics Law & Life Sciences Materials Science and Engineering & Physics Six premier French Grandes Ecoles Bachelor/Master of Engineering or Bachelor/ Master of Science or Bachelor/Master of Computing from NUS and Diplme dIngnieur from French Grande cole (the equivalent of Masters in France)
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UnIVeRsItY sCHoLaRs PRoGRaMMe (UsP)

NUS being a broad-based institution of higher learning can provide our students with the opportunities to learn from diverse disciplines across 6 faculties and schools. The USP provides a platform for students with keen intellect and a passion for learning to further develop their academic capacities through diverse academic experiences right up to designing their own modules and subject majors. Information on USP can be found at http://www.usp.nus.edu.sg

sPeCIaL PRoGRaMMes:
science (sPs) The SPS was founded in 1996 to nurture talent among budding scientists. It is an intense programme for a selected group of undergraduates with a fierce passion and strong aptitude for science. A string of flexible and interactive modules allow for a more multidisciplinary approach when facing scientific problems, and the incredible amount of flexibility allows students to design their own modules and plan semester-long research projects. Information on SPS can be found at http://sps.nus.edu.sg/ Global engineering Programme (GeP) The GEP is an exclusive programme designed to attract top students to read any branch of engineering in NUS. Students with exceptional potential will be provided an accelerated pathway and enhanced educational experience that incorporates a strong global learning aspect. The objective is to align and nurture the particular strength of this select group of top engineering undergraduates to be engineer-leaders. Information on GEP can be found at http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/sP_gep.html

JoInt DeGRee PRoGRaMMes (JDP)

Partner Institution: Australian National University Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) in Actuarial Studies and Economics^ Bachelor of Science (Honours) NUS and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) ANU^ Joint Bachelor of Arts (Honours) NUS and Bachelor of Philosophy (Honours) ANU Partner Institution: University of Melbourne Bachelor of Engineering (Civil Engineering)^ Partner Institution: University of North CarolinaChapel Hill Joint Bachelor of Arts (Honours)
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Please note that not all DDPs can be offered at the point of admission to NUS. Certain DDPs are only available after completion of first level of study.

Please note that JDPs are only available after completion of first level of study

aDMIssIon ReQUIReMents
1. aCaDeMIC QUaLIFICatIons
NUS warmly invites all who have completed or are in the process of completing high school and who meet the respective course requirements to apply for admission. Your high school qualification should be equivalent to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A Level examination. Other qualifications that are acceptable for admission are:
QUALIFICATION TYPE
AQA/Cambridge/Edexcel/London/OCR A levels

2. enGLIsH LanGUaGe ReQUIReMent

For certain qualifications, applicants are required to furnish additional English Language test scores to fulfill the English Language requirement set by the university. For information on our English Language requrement, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYaadmissionreq.html#englishreq.

REQUIREMENTS
A total of all A level subjects grades in 2 sittings taken within 12 months of each other will be allowed. Applicants with at least 3 A level subjects grades may apply but applicants who present good grades in more than 3 A level subjects are, generally, considered to be more competitive. Applicants without actual results must submit SAT scores (Reasoning and Subject Tests) for our consideration. Applicants must have completed the qualification/certificate with a ENTER/TER/UAI/OP to apply for admission. Applicants must have completed the qualification/certificate with at least 85% per subject to apply for admission. Applicants must have completed the Diploma to apply for admission. Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have completed the Arbitur to apply for admission. Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have completed or are completing Indian Year 12 in the year of admission to apply for admission. Applicants completing Indian Year 12 in the year of admission are not eligible to apply for Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Law, Medicine and Nursing. Applicants must have completed or are completing Indian Year 12 in the year of admission to apply for admission. Applicants completing Indian Year 12 in the year of admission are not eligible to apply for Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Law, Medicine and Nursing. Applicants submitting actual Ebtanas results must submit TOEFL or IELTS to be considered for admission. Applicants completing Ebtanas in the year of admissions will compete for consideration for University Entrance Examinations and are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have completed the Diploma with 3 HL, 3SL and TOK, including English to apply for admission. IB Certificate is not sufficient to apply for admission. Applicants must have completed Mauritius HSC with 3 A levels subjects and 2 AS levels subjects to apply for admission. Applicants must submit SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests or ACT scores for consideration for admission. Applicants may also apply through one of our consultants to be considered for the University Entrance Examinations English paper in replacement of SAT and ACT requirements. Applicants must have completed or are completing STPM in the year of admission to apply for admission. Applicants must submit MUET scores. Applicants must have completed High School Certificate to apply for admission. Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must have completed UEC to apply for admission. Applicants must submit TOEFL or IELTS or EL119 or MUET. Applicants applying for Dentistry, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy and Nursing will compete for University Entrance Examinations. Applicants submitting actual VHS results must submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants completing VHS in the year of admission will compete for consideration for University Entrance Examinations and are not required to submit TOEFL or IELTS. Applicants must submit SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests for consideration for admission. Applicants who reside in countries without SAT test centers may submit the ACT in replacement of the SAT scores.

3. otHeR ReQUIReMents
For certain qualifications, applicants are required to sit for additional SAT tests or take the University Entrance Examinations.

sat Requirements
sat Reasoning test The SAT Reasoning Test consists of 3 Sections, Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematics Section. For the Reasoning Test, all 3 Sections (i.e. Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematic Section) have to be taken in one sitting. Mixing and matching of different sections scores from various sitting is not accepted. sat subject tests The SAT Subject Tests consist of 3 Subjects Tests. Compulsory subjects for the Subject Tests include: Mathematics Level II^ A second subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I) A third subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level I)
Mathematics II is a compulsory subject for all courses except Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law may take any subject, including Mathematics I, in lieu of Mathematics II.
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University entrance examination

NUS conducts a University Entrance Examination (UEE) for selected applicants presenting certain qualifications to assess their suitability for admission to its undergraduate courses in each Academic Year. Shortlisted candidates will be considered for admission based on their performance at the UEE and at the sole discretion of the university. Unless invited, candidates will not be allowed to take or appeal to take the UEE. The UEE will be conducted in February/March in Indonesia, Vietnam and Singapore. More information on UEE can be found in, http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/ international/exams/BYa-exam.html

Australian Qualifications Canadian Pre-U (CPU) / Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) French accalaureate Diploma German Abitur Indian Standard 12 (Central and ISCE Boards)

Indian Standard 12 (State and Other Boards)

Indonesian Ebtanas

Qualifying english test (Qet)

Upon accepting the Universitys offer of admission, international students may be required to sit for the QET set by the Centre for English Language Communication (CELC). Students with a certain level of proficiency in English may be exempted from QET. For more information on QET and exemption, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/ registrar/event/registration-qet.html

International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma

Mauritius HSC PRC National College Entrance Examination or Gao Kao

Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)

Turkish High School Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)

The second and third subjects should be chosen based on the subject prerequisites of the courses you are applying at NUS. For example, if you are applying for Chemical Engineering, you will need to choose Physics and Chemistry. If you are applying for Business Administration, however, you may choose any two subjects except Mathematics I. No minimum Subject Test scores have been stipulated. Visit http://www.nus.edu. sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/ BYa-admissionreq.html for information on SAT requirements. For information on SAT tests, please visit http://www.collegeboard.com

Vietnamese High School Graduation Examination American High School Diploma / Bangladeshi HSC / Filipino High School / Irish (Established) Leaving Certificate / Myanmar High School / Mathayom 6 (Thai High School) / Pakistani Intermediate / Sri Lanka A Levels / West Africa A Levels / Others

Please check http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYa-admissionreq.html for details and updates on requirements and application periods.

UnDeRGRaDUate CoURses
CoURse PReReQUIsItes
Admission is based on academic merit and open competition among all eligible applicants. In addition to fulfilling admission requirements, you should also ensure that you satisfy the subject prerequisites for the courses you wish to be considered. The course prerequisites are presented below and are subject to changes every year. You are strongly encouraged to visit our website regularly for further updates.

enGIneeRInG BaseD CoURses

DeGRee PRoGRaMMe
Bioengineering
#

MInIMUM sUBJeCt ReQUIReMents

Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.bioeng.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (AS/AO Physics level acceptable). http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/civil/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. (Jointly offered by Faculty of Engineering and School of Computing) http://www.ceg.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/programmes/undergrad/beng1/ee/Bengece_intro.shtml Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics. http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/ugrad/esp/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics (AS/AO Physics level acceptable). http://www.ese.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://www.mse.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Chemistry. http://me.nus.edu.sg/

non-enGIneeRInG BaseD CoURses

DeGRee PRoGRaMMe
Architecture Arts and Social Sciences* (Offering 18 Majors) Business Administration Business Administration (Accountancy) Computing- Computer Science Computing- Information Systems Dentistry Industrial Design Law

Chemical Engineering

MInIMUM sUBJeCt ReQUIReMents

Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics or Physical Science. http://www.arch.nus.edu.sg/ Refer to www.fas.nus.edu.sg for respective subjects. http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/

test / InteRVIeW
Yes

Civil Engineering# Computer Engineering#

Electrical Engineering# Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics or O Level Additional Mathematics. http://bschool.nus.edu/bba Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics or O Level Additional Mathematics. http://bschool.nus.edu.sg/bba/acc.htm Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics. http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/degree.htm Year 12 or higher level pass in Mathematics. http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/degree.htm Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. http://www.dentistry.nus.edu.sg/index.htm Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics. http://www.arch.nus.edu.sg/ A high level of proficiency in the English Language (e.g. General Paper B3, IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 600 or SAT I Verbal / Critical reading score of 700). http://law.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry and either Biology or Physics. http://www.med.nus.edu.sg/ Refer to www.music.nus.edu.sg to file a separate application. www.music.nus.edu.sg Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics. http://medicine.nus.edu.sg/nursing/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Biology and Chemistry. http://www.pharmacy.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics. http://www.pfm.nus.edu.sg/ Year 12 or higher level pass in Chemistry or Mathematics or Physics. http://www.rst.nus.edu.sg/programme/bsc/index.htm Year 12 or higher level pass in any two of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Physics, Physical Science, either Mathematics or Further Mathematics. http://www.science.nus.edu.sg/ Yes Yes Mechanical Engineering# Yes
#

Engineering# (common) Engineering Science Environmental Engineering Industrial & System Engineering# Materials Science & Engineering#

Students without Year 12 or higher level Physics need to have O Level Physics or its equivalent, and they are required to take specified Physics bridging modules (offered by the Faculty of Science).

Medicine Music+ Nursing

Yes

Yes

For more information on our Course and Subject prerequisites, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/prerequisites/BYa-prerequisites.html#top

Yes

Pharmacy Project & Facilities Management Real Estate Science* (Offering 15 Majors)

tests and Interviews

Students applying for the Medicine and Dentistry courses are required to submit actual results by the respective closing dates applicable to the qualifications they are offering, as shortlisting for tests and interviews is based on actual results. Shortlisted candidates for courses in Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial Design, Law, Nursing or Medicine will be notified via email to attend additional tests and/or interviews conducted at the university in April and May each year to assess their suitability for the courses.
+ applying to Music Programmes offered by Yong siew toh Conservatory of Music Applicants who wish to apply for music courses offered by the Conservatory are required to submit a separate application to the Conservatory. An audition will be conducted for short listed applicants. Applicants will be informed by post about the respective audition dates and times. For more information, visit http://www.music.nus.edu.sg * applying to Faculty of arts and social science and Faculty of science The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences and Faculty of Science offer many subjects which may require further subject prerequisites. Please refer to their respective website at http://www.fas.nus.edu.sg and http://www. science.nus.edu.sg for more information.

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sCHoLaRsHIPs FoR FResHMen

NUS offers a variety of undergraduate scholarships in recognition of outstanding academic achievements, leadership qualities and special talents. For more information, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/ scholarshipsfinancialaid/scholarships/freshmen/nsg/scholarship-nsg-citizens.html All international applicants will be automatically considered for the following scholarships (there is no need to submit an application). Only shortlisted applicants will be notified to attend an interview.
sCHoLaRsHIP
natIonaLItIes
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents of ASEAN countries except Singapore

(1)

tUItIon Fees
The Government of Singapore provides a substantial tuition fee subsidy in the form of a tuition grant which is offered to all students. Students who opt for the tuition grant need to pay only subsidised fees ranging from about $11,000 to $32,000 per year, depending on their nationality and course of study. For more information, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/fees.html. While there is no repayment required for the tuition grant, non-Singapore citizens in receipt of it will be required to undertake a service bond by working for a Singapore-registered company for three years upon completion of their undergraduate degrees so as to discharge their obligation to the Singapore public for the high subsidy to their university education.

eLIGIBILItY
PRoGRaMMes
All undergraduate programmes leading to a first degree

eDUCatIonaL QUaLIFICatIons
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level NUS High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Local Polytechnic Diploma Year 12 equivalent results Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level NUS High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Local Polytechnic Diploma SMA UAN Gao Kao results Vietnamese High School Year 12 equivalent results SMA UAN Year 12 equivalent results Standard 12 Year 12 equivalent results Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level NUS High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma HKLAE Year 12 equivalent results

(2)

estIMateD LIVInG eXPenses

Full-time international undergraduate students will incur about $8,000 of living expenses per year. The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate of expenses required for a comfortable lifestyle on campus. For more information, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships-financialaid/ financialaid/financial-tution-fees-coaup.html

OCBC International Undergraduate Scholarship

Citizens of People's Republic of China (PRC), Indonesia and Vietnam

All undergraduate programmes leading to a first degree

SembCorp Undergraduate Scholarship SIA-NOL Undergraduate Scholarship Undergraduate Scholarship for Hong Kong Students

Citizens of Indonesia

Any Science or Engineering undergraduate programmes Any Science or Engineering undergraduate programmes Any Science or Engineering undergraduate programmes

FInanCIaL aID aPPLICatIon

Financial aid applications are available online from 1 February 1 April each year. Please access the Financial Aid website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/financialaid/ for details on the application procedure. Prospective students who require financial assistance should apply for Financial Aid during the stipulated application period regardless whether an admission offer has been given by the University or there is an intention to apply for other financial aid or scholarships. Students should also note that application for financing under the bank-administered Tuition Fee Loan Scheme can be made upon acceptance of the admission offer.

Citizens of India

Citizens or Permanent Residents of Hong Kong (SAR)

FInanCIaL aID CaLCULatIon

The loan quantum is based on Singapore citizen tuition fee rate. For example, the tuition fee payable for a Singaporean and international Engineering undergraduate student in the academic year 2010/2011 is $6,890 and $11,030 per annum respectively. The total loan quantum under the Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan that an eligible international Engineering undergraduate can avail would be $6,890 plus $3,600 per annum. example of Financial aid for an eligible international undergraduate student in engineering
tUItIon Fee anD LIVInG eXPenses
Total annual tuition fee payable Tuition Grant subsidy

Applicants interested for the following scholarships must submit an application at the respective websites.
Khoo Teck Puat Scholarship Programme Citizens of Singapore and People's Republic of China (PRC) All undergraduate programmes leading to a first degree SingaporeCambridge GCE A level NUS High School Diploma International Baccalaureate Diploma Local Polytechnic Diploma Gao Kao results Dr Goh Keng Swee Scholarship Citizens from Asia Pacific region All undergraduate programmes leading to a first degree Year 12 equivalent results Apply at Public Service Commission website http://www.pscscholarships. gov.sg/sCHoLaRsHIPs/?indexar=1 Apply at NUS Admissions website http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/ scholarships-financialaid/ scholarships/freshmen/nsg/ scholarship-nsg-khooteck.html

$
37,430 26,400 11,030 8,000 19,030

Subsidised annual tuition fee payable Estimated living expenses (including on-campus accommodation) total amount payable (a)

FInanCIaL aID FUnDs

FInanCIaL aID
The University is committed to a needs-blind merit-based admission policy that ensures no deserving student is denied admissions because of financial difficulty. Our Financial Aid schemes are designed to help meet the educational and living expenses of financially needy students in the form of loans, bursaries and work-study opportunities. Please visit the NUS Financial Aid website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/financialaid/.

Tuition Fee Loan (90% of subsidised tuition fee Singaporean rate) NUS Study Loan (10% of subsidised tuition fee Singaporean rate) + $3,600 living allowance NUS Bursary total financial aid funds (b) estimated annual out-of-pocket amount payable (a) (b) Note: The above financial aid schemes and funds are offered based on each individual schemes award criteria.

6,201 4,289 1,000 11,490 7,540*

* A portion of this amount can be covered by the NUS Student Assistant Loan (SAL). However, the quantum of the SAL is dependent on the assessed neediness of the applicant.

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