An Introduction to NUS and the Admission Process

Facts and Figures

Undergraduates Graduate Students Faculty strength Staff strength 23,000 8,900 3,000 3,400

Faculties of NUS
Arts and Social Sciences Business Computing Dentistry Design and Environment Engineering Law Medicine Science Singapore Conservatory of Music University Scholars

Degree Programme
Undergraduate studies Bachelors degree (with/without Honours) 3 or 4 years duration Graduate studies Masters and Doctoral degrees 2 years for Masters degree 3 years for Doctoral degree

Curriculum Structure
University Requirements
General Education Singapore Studies Breadth

Programme Requirements

Major Requirements Faculty / School Requirements

Unrestricted Elective Modules

Curriculum Structure
University Requirements General Education Aims to empower learners to question, evaluate, discover and construct knowledge on their own.
Two broad Subject Groups : Science & Technology Humanities and Social Sciences Singapore Studies Aim to raise a students awareness of the various aspects of Singapore : its geography and history, its society and economy, its politics and international relations.

Programme Requirements

Curriculum Structure

Major Requirements Aim to prepare students for graduate studies and research in their chosen subject area, and for careers that call for specialized knowledge of the subject. Two types of modules : Essential Modules Elective Modules Faculties / School Requirements Aim to provide the overall breadth of knowledge. They supplement the Major Requirements, focusing on the general aspects of knowledge and abilities expected of graduates from a particular Faculty / School.

Curriculum Structure
University Requirements General Education Singapore Studies Breadth Programme Requirements Major Requirements Faculty / School Requirements Unrestricted Elective Modules Total MCs

Range of MCs 3-Year 4-Year

12 4 4 56 66 12 16 18 32 120 16 4 8 88 104 16 12 28 160

Exciting Learning Environment !

Student Exchange Programme

An opportunity to: Learn about other cultures and new ideas Broaden outlook Establish personal network Allows students to study for at least one semester in reputable overseas universities Tuition fees at partner university is waived, financial assistance is available for students in need

Exciting Opportunities
Overseas Student Exchange Overseas Expeditions - Cambodia, Vietnam, India Workshops, Seminars - Chek Jawa, Ivan Heng, Toastmasters, Outward Bound School Dialogue Sessions, Talks - Islam and the West Chat sessions with prominent figures in society Scholar Club

Scholars graduate with a degree of their home faculty or school and a certificate that recognises them as University Scholars

International Partnerships Global education

Singapore-MIT Alliance for graduate education and research in science and engineering NUS College in Silicon Valley (with Stanford University) for innovative and entrepreneurial development Johns Hopkins University Medical School for NUS medical undergraduates NUS-Georgia Institute of Technology for graduate programmes in Logistics and Supply Chain Management and Industrial Engineering French Grandes coles - NUS double degree programme in Engineering Conservatory of Music with Peabody Institute, Johns Hopkins

Asias top 25 business schools Asia Inc's 2002 Premier Division league table NUS Business School Among the Top Three Best Business Schools In Asia

NUS Undergraduate Courses

Architecture Arts and Social Sciences Business Administration Building/Real Estate Chemical Engineering Computer Engineering Computing Dentistry Engineering Environmental Engineering Industrial Design Law Medicine Music Pharmacy Science

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences

Bachelor of Arts Chinese Studies English Language English Literature European Studies Geography History Information and communication management Japanese Studies Philosophy Southeast Asian Studies Theatre Studies Admission Information Undergraduate intake 1600

Bachelor of Social Sciences Economics Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology

School of Business
Course Concentrations Finance Operations and Supply Chain Management Management Marketing
Admission Information Undergraduate intake: 400

School of Computing
Courses offered
Computer Science Information Systems E-Commerce Communications & Media Computer Engineering

Admission Information

Undergraduate intake: 800

Faculty of Dentistry
Bachelor of Dental Surgery Pre-clinical subjects Anatomy, dental anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, microbiology, pathology, dental materials Clinical subjects Medicine, surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, preventive dentistry and restorative dentistry Admission Information Undergraduate intake: 34
Manual dexterity test and interview

School of Design & Environment

Courses offered Architecture** Industrial Design** Building Real Estate Construction Economics Construction Management Property Management Valuation Admission information
Undergraduate intake: 400 ** Aptitude test and interview

Faculty of Engineering
Courses in Engineering Chemical Engineering** Civil Engineering Computer Engineering** Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering** Industrial & Systems Engineering ** Mechanical Engineering Bioengineering Admission Information Undergraduate intake 1500 ** Direct admission

Subjects in

Criminal law Law of Contract Law of Torts Introduction to Legal Theory Public law Property law Company law Evidence and Procedure Comparative Legal Traditions

Faculty of Law law

Admission information

Undergraduate intake 200 Test and interview

Faculty of Medicine
Bachelor of Medicine/ Bachelor of Surgery Human biology Human disease; health and disease in the community Clinical topics; clinical practice Admission Information Undergraduate intake: 230 Interview

JOINT MBBS-PhD DEGREE

PIONEERS: Who they are

Research and clinical training

TWO students who have been selected for the joint MBBS-PhD programme offered by the National University of Singapore are: Miss Grace Ng, 24 She has a Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical) degree with first-class honours. She hopes to set up a research lab and plans to focus on genetic engineering.
Miss

Karen Tan, 26

She has a degree in biochemistry and a Master of Science. She is interested in setting up a lab for molecular biology and cancer research.

Degree Programmes

Faculty of Science

Chemistry, Applied Chemistry Computational Science Materials Science Mathematics, Applied Mathematics Pharmacy** Physics, Applied Physics Statistics

Admission information Undergraduate intake : 1300 ** Direct intake

Faculty of Science
Joint Programmes
Computational Finance Food Science & Technology Life Sciences

Singapore Conservatory of Music

Bachelor of Music Performance

(Orchestral instruments/piano)

Composition
Music Theory Ear Training Music History Keyboard studies Computer Music Composition Seminar Orchestration

Music Theory Ear Training Music History Keyboard studies Orchestra Performance Piano pedagogy

** Audition and Interview

Admission information

Application Procedures
Mid-February: Applications invited from Polytechnic diploma holders Mid-March : Application closes for July academic year intake March: Applications invited from Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level students April 1: Application closes for July academic year intake

May: Notification to sit for test and/or attend interview for applicants to medicine, dentistry, law and architecture

June: Notification of admission. July: Qualifying English Test Matriculation and registration of courses

Minimum Entry Requirements

Holders of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level certificate must: Have passes in at least 2 A level subjects at one sitting, have taken GP at the same sitting, and have taken a mother tongue paper Have a minimum of C6 in English (as a first language) taken at the Singapore-Cambridge GCE O level examination Have taken the SAT I at one sitting in the five years leading up to 1 April of the year of application Meet the requirements of the courses to which they wish to gain admission

Computation of Admission Points

3 Best A Level Subjects General Paper Mother Tongue

Subject Prerequisites
AO O O MATH A.MATH MATH GP Architecture / Industrial Design Building / Real Estate ? ? Business Law Political Science Psychology ? ? Statistics Theatre Studies

Subject Prerequisites
MATH PHY CHEM BIO Chemical Engrg Environmental Engrg Civil Engrg Computer Engrg Electrical Engrg Industrial & Systems Engrg Mechanical Engrg Bioengineering

Subject Prerequisites
MATH PHY CHEM BIO ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Computational Science Computing Dentistry Medicine Food Science & Technology Life Sciences Materials Science Pharmacy

2003/04 Admission Criteria

In addition to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level certificate or a diploma from a polytechnic in Singapore, the following will be considered : SAT I score Co-curricular activities (CCA) bonus points National Service bonus points Outstanding singular talents Experience /motivation (mature applicants)

JC / CI Applicants
Applicants, regardless of nationality, applying with only the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level certificate. Admission criteria : GCE A levels SAT I CCA and NS 75 % 25 % up to 5 bonus points

Exceptional students with outstanding singular talents and borderline cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application is made online

JC / CI Applicants 2005 Onwards

Applicants, regardless of nationality, applying with only the Singapore-Cambridge GCE A level certificate. Admission criteria : GCE A levels SAT I Project Work CCA and NS 65 % 25 % 10 % up to 5 bonus points

Exceptional students with outstanding singular talents and borderline cases will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Application is made online

SAT I
Your best SAT I score in the five years leading up to 1 April of the year of application will be taken into account. Combining the verbal and maths scores from different sittings is not allowed. SAT I scores must be submitted by the application deadline. See www.cta.com.sg and www.collegeboard.com for test dates and registration deadlines

CCA & NS Bonus Points

CCA and NS together can contribute a total of 5 bonus points. Out of the these 5 bonus points, NS can contribute only a maximum of 2 bonus points. NS points will be considered for applicants who have served NS for at least 2 years. Applicants not awarded with any NS points, may still apply for university admission.

We provide an environment where the best are nurtured to become even better. Our innovative curriculum offers both breadth and specialization. You will acquire a deep knowledge and expertise in your chosen field, but you will also experience education across the board .NUS will prepare you to go out into that world Professor Shih Choon Fong President and Vice Chancellor, NUS.

Metaphorically speaking, our goal is to transform

into

NUS undergraduates are bright and articulate individuals with many talents. NUS is a meeting place for talents local and international. There is more than just studying a course at NUS

THANK YOU!

http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/undergrad

Tuition Fees for Local Students Academic Year 2003/04

Medicine and Dentistry S$16,200 per year Other Courses S$ 5,650 per year Tuition Fees are payable on a semester basis. There are two semesters in an academic year. Tuition Fees excludes Miscellaneous Fees (eg Student Union, Health Service etc) which may amount to $240

Tuition Fees for International Students Academic Year 2003/04

Medicine and Dentistry S$17,820 per year Other Courses S$ 6,220 per year Tuition Fees are payable on a semester basis. There are two semesters in an academic year. Tuition Fees excludes Miscellaneous Fees (eg Student Union, Health Service etc) which may amount to $240

Comparison of Tuition Fees

Medicine & Dentistry
SIN $

Other courses
SIN $

NUS 17,820 USA 43-51,000 UK 41-54,000 Australia 25-29,000

NUS 6,220 USA 24-31,000 UK 22-24,000 Australia 14-15,000

Cost of Living
About $500 per month is sufficient
Expenses per month Accommodation Meals Books & stationery Transport (Public Bus) Personal Expenses $140 - $350* $100 - $250 $ 60 - $ 80 $ 50 - $100 $150 - $200

Amounts are in Singapore dollars *Depends on type of accommodation

MOE Tuition Grant

What is the MOE Tuition Grant? International students must work for a company registered in Singapore for three years after graduation.

Financial Schemes
Tuition Fee Loan Available to all students Covers up to 80% of tuition fee payable Interest-free during the students courses of study NUS Study Loan Available to needy students Living allowance of up to $3600 per year + balance of fee payable (20%) after taking maximum fee loan of 80%

Scholarships
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarships Awarded to outstanding students who are nationals of a member country of ASEAN (except Singapore) Covers tuition fee and provides living allowance of $4300 per year NUS Scholarships Awarded on academic merit Covers tuition fee and provides living allowance of $4300 per year