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Ms Ho Shih Hwan, JulietAssociate Director
Office of Admissions
What Makes NUSA Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future
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• Freedom to Experience
Comprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways in 16 faculties & 8 overseas colleges
• Living and Learning Redefined
Intellectual and social environment in University Town through interactive learning and student engagement
• From Singapore to the World
Experiential learning with global exposure crossing geographical and cultural boundaries
• Living the NUS Rhythm
Distinctive campus vibrancy in halls, residences and residential colleges
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What Makes NUSA Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future
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Freedom toExperience
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Our rich academic offerings and flexible curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses, enabling our students to gain knowledge and skills that are essential in meeting future challenges and seizing opportunities.
Tan Chorh ChuanPresident
National University of Singapore
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Arts & Social Sciences ComputingBusiness & Accountancy
Law
Dentistry EngineeringDesign & Environment
ScienceMedicine & Nursing
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Faculties and 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
• 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 *
* Requires separate application
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Undergraduate CoursesScience and Technology• Architecture *• Biomedical Engineering• Chemical Engineering• Civil Engineering• Computer Engineering• Electrical Engineering• Engineering Science • Environmental Engineering• Industrial & Systems Engineering• Materials Science & Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Business Analytics• Computer Science Courses• Information Security [New]
• Information Systems• Industrial Design *• Nursing *• Pharmacy• Science (specific majors available for polytechnic diploma holders)
Business, Arts and Humanities• Arts & Social Sciences (all majors)
• Business Admin• Business Admin (Accountancy)• Environmental Studies
(Environmental Biology & Environmental Geography)
• Music #
• Project & Facilities Management• Real Estate
Premier Courses• Dentistry *• Law *• Medicine *
* Requires interviews/tests# Requires interviews/auditions
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Comprehensive CurriculumMulti-disciplinary learning beyond single degree…
Double Major and Minor programmes
Double (2 distinct degrees) and Concurrent Degree (Bachelor-Master)
Joint Degrees (with overseas universities)
Special faculty programmes…• Global Engineering Programme (GEP) and Design-Centric Programme (DCP)• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)• Special Programme in Science (SPS)• Undergraduate Research Programme (UROP)
www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/special-undergrad-prog.html
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Multiple Pathways: Double Degrees (DDP) / Bachelor – Master (CDP)
Double Degree Programmes (DDPs)• Business Admin/ Accountancy with Communication and New Media• Business Admin/ Accountancy with Computer Science/ Information
Systems• Arts & Social Sciences (NUS) and Arts (Sciences Po) [New]
* Apply for admission at end of first semester
www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-double-degree.htmlwww.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-degree-with-overseas-univ.html
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Concurrent Degree Programmes (CDPs)
• Computer Science (NUS) & Scientiae Magister in Computer Science (Brown University)
• Computer Science (NUS) & Master of Entertainment Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)
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Subject World Ranking 2015
Engineering – Civil & Structural 3
Engineering – Chemical 5
Engineering – Electrical & Electronic, Materials Science
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Architecture, Built Environment 6
Chemistry 7
Biological Sciences, LinguisticsEngineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing
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Geography 9
Environmental Sciences 10
NUS in world’s top 10 across 11 key subject areas
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http://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings/2015
NUS ranked among the world’s 10 best universities for key subject areas in engineering and technology, arts and humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences and management.
Best performing Asian university, coming top regionally in 21 subjects.QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015
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NUS ranks 17 in Global Employability University Ranking
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https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/global-employability-university-ranking-2015-results
NUS has leaped to the 17th position in a global ranking on graduate employability, up from 39th place in 2014. It is also the only Singapore university to be among the world’s top 20.
The Global Employability University Ranking affirms us as one of the few Asian universities with high graduate employability rankings.
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Living & LearningRedefined
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University Town transforms our campus by creating a vibrant cultural and social hub for the entire NUS community.
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Residential CollegesUniversity Town College ProgrammeResidential programmes provide multi-disciplinary, rigorous and personalised academic experience
College of Alice & Peter Tan, Tembusu College and Residential College 4
University Scholars Programme (USP), Cinnamon College
Enquiry, collaboration and creative discoverywith unique seminar-style modules to developinterdisciplinary thinking
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Ridge View Residential CollegeUnique residential learning experience for Year One students
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UTown College ProgrammeResidential colleges incorporate multi-disciplinary academic programmes to facilitate an engaging and stimulating learning environment…
5-module curriculum over 4 semesters enhances analytical and communication skills
Ideas and Exposition modules, Junior Seminar and Senior Seminars
Small class sizes allow rigorous, interactive and highly personalised academic experience, and informal learning activities between students and faculty.
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utown.nus.edu.sg/programmes/university-town-residential-programme-utrp/
University Town™
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University Scholars Programme
www.usp.nus.edu.sg/index.html
USP (Cinnamon College) offers Freedom to explore across disciplines, Wide range of co-curricular and overseas
opportunities, and Close community of exceptionally
motivated and talented students
12-modules curriculum covers Writing & Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science & Technology.
Produces graduates with intellectual rigour, initiative and innovative spirit to make significant contributions to society.
Honours programme with students concurrently enrolled in one of 7 faculties –Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Computing, Design & Environment, Engineering, Science and Law.
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From Singaporeto the World
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Takes learning further by crossing geographical and cultural boundaries, as our international programmes open doors with partner leading institutions to indelible, transformative experiences.
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Global Experience• Aimed at developing students into global citizens, understanding
multiplicities and complexities
• Global experience through formal and informal learning in overseas attachments
• NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC)
• Student Exchange Programme (SEP)
• University Scholars Programme (USP)
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http://nus.edu.sg/global/education.html/
NUS Students attending a class at the Center for Applied Policy Research, University of Munich
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NUS Overseas Colleges• 1 year programme
• Immerse in leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs (China, Israel, Sweden & US) while working in innovative and high-tech start-up environment
• Study at partner universities (Technopreneurship Minor with Bachelor’s degree)
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http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/
NOC New York
Carousell FoundersAlumni of NUS College in Silicon Valley
NOC Israel NOC Silicon Valley
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NOC Partner Universities• NOC in Silicon Valley (2002), Stanford University
– Focus on technology startups in Silicon Valley
• 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 Beijing (2009) Tsinghua University
• NOC in Tel Aviv, Israel (2011)
• NOC in New York (2014)
– Focus on media, finance, theatre and the arts
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Student Exchange
• 70% of students have at least 1 overseas educational experience while 30% would have spent a semester or more abroad, while earning credits towards their NUS degrees
• Over 300 partner universities to nurture students to learn other cultures
• Student Exchange Programme (SEP).
• International Summer Programmes (i-SP)
• Internships (i-Intern)
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http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/index.html
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Initiatives to enhance the quality of an NUS education
Grade-free First Semester• Enable freshmen to partake in different learning opportunities and expand
their academic horizons, 90% take-up rate in 2014
NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates• Equips students with knowledge and skills to differentiate and market
themselves successfully for scholarships, overseas exchange programmes and internships
• Identifies careers and jobs that best align with their profiles and interests, and increases students’ awareness of their strengths and interests
Increase proportion of undergraduate students pursuing Honours degree and new nomenclature for degree classification, similar to major US universities
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news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7678-grade-free-semester-one-of-the-key-initiatives-to-enhance-nus-education
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The NUSRhythm
Maximises student peer-to-peer learning through residential learning and stimulates a richer and more multi-dimensional intellectual space for personal growth and development.
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Distinctive Campus Vibrancy
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www.nus.edu.sg/campuslife
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Student-centred Campus Life
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Career Services for
Future-Ready Graduates
Student Services &
Hostel Admissions
Student Life Development
Societies/Interest Groups
Sports & Recreation
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Halls, Residences & Residential Colleges
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Admission Requirements• Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level application eligibility (any
nationality)• Pass in at least 2 subjects at H2 Level,• Attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in same
sitting, and • Meet Mother Tongue Requirement.
• Mother Tongue Requirement• Best MT grade (H2 MTLL, H1 MTL, O-Level Higher MT or MT B
Syllabus) – MTL result used only when it raises your admission score
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NUS bond-free scholarships embody our belief in empowerment and freedom to forge your own paths and pursue your own dreams.
We support our scholars beyond intellectual development & personal growth, and enable them to give back to the community, effecting a positive change to society.
Applications are open till 1 April
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www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships/
HOWYOUR DREAM CAN BECOME A REALITY
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NUS Scholarships* are merit-based & awarded to individuals with academic excellence, outstanding leadership & co-curricular records.
• NUS Global Merit Scholarship (GMS)
• NUS Merit Scholarship
• NUS Sports Scholarship
• NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship
* For Singapore Citizens only
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HOWYOUR DREAM CAN BECOME A REALITY
NUS Remains Top Scholarship ProviderBrightSparks Scholarship and Education Survey 2014
http://mag.brightsparks.com.sg/brightsparks/201407?pg=32#pg32
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Scholars Development
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NUS Scholars receive exposure in global outlook, leadership and critical thinking skills, and career planning. Scholars gain in the areas of personal development, social networks and service to the community…
NUS Scholar Enrichment GrantGrants to participate in local and overseas enrichment programmes
Scholars giving backSelf-initiated projects include CIP events, outreach sharing and networking talks
Scholars Induction CampDevelops networks and builds teamwork through experiential learning
NUS Scholars Induction Camp 2014
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Financial Aid
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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 and NUS Study Loan NUS/MOE Bursary Work-Study Assistance NUS Student Assistance Loan CPF Education Scheme/ Mendaki Subsidy
Determine your annual financial needs with the Financial Aid Calculatorwww.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/financial-needs-calculator.html
Applications are open till 1 April
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Career GuidanceDoes the university enhances the employability of students through career advisory and preparation workshops to identify and develop your career goals and through employer events?
• Job portals for companies to facilitate posting of internships and part-time/full-time jobs
• Career and Professional Development Workshops, Advisories and Resources
• Career Fairs and Industries Networking Sessions
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Come Experience NUS &
Chat With Our Students
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http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/experiencesNUS/experiences.html
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Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial AidUniversity Town :: Stephen Riady Centre2 College Avenue West #01-03 , Singapore 138607Tel: +65 6516 1010 :: www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sghttp://www.nus.edu.sg/admission/
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