NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE
Study engineering abroad in Singapore
The National University of Singapore is a leading English-speaking, global university centered in Asia. NUS’s 36,000 students come from 100 countries, with international students making up 20% of the undergraduate population.
NUS also offers wide variety of cultural experiences, student clubs and academic societies to provide students with rich experiences outside of the classroom. For more information about life at NUS as an international exchange student, check out Journey Beyond Your Shores.
Academics
At NUS, courses are called modules and units are called modular credits. Exchange students are required to take at least 12 modular credits (MCs) per semester and no more than 20 MCs. In order to maximize your chances of securing at least 12 MCs, NUS recommends that you use all 10 module (course) choices in the online application form. Please use the following resources to aid you when selecting modules.
NUS offers courses in the following areas that might be applicable to your degree requirements:
School of Computing
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Informational Systems
Faculty of Science
Chemistry
Physics
Mathemathics
Faculty of Engineering
Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Industrial & Systems Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Semester Dates
The fall semester (Semester 1) runs from August to December. The spring semester (Semester 2) runs from January to May. Each semester has 13 weeks of instruction and 2 weeks of exams.
Housing
Students will apply for housing after they have been accepted into the program. More information on how and when to apply for housing will be included in the NUS acceptance letter.
In order to abide by social distancing measures, NUS residences will most likely not be able to operate at full capacity. Students should research off-campus housing options to be safe.
On-campus accommodation is extremely limited and not guaranteed.
Based on the latest border control measures, students may need to self-isolate for up to 10 days upon arrival in Singapore. Student should take this into account when making travel and housing plans. More information regarding arrival procedures will be included in acceptance letters.
Living Expenses
$1200-$2950 USD
Living Expenses, Including Housing Per MonthFor a estimated cost of living breakdown please refer to the Cost of Living section on the NUS website. Students must also pay for USC tuition, flights, and any additional costs incurred not covered in the NUS website.
Be certain to check current exchange rates.
More Information
For detailed information about application procedures, required supporting documents, important dates, student visas, contact details, etc., please read the NUS Info Sheet or visit the NUS Global Relations Office website for prospective students.
Immigration and Insurance
All exchange students are enrolled in the NUS Health and Insurance Scheme (HINS). You are also required to be covered by the USC Overseas Health Insurance plan. Both are mandatory and neither can be waived, no exceptions.
Under the Singapore’s Vaccinated Travel Framework, all travellers entering Singapore can do so without quarantine, testing or entry approvals if they meet the requirements as listed on the Safe Travel Office (STO) website: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-transit-depart.
Nominated students should not to make travel or accommodation arrangements for their exchange until they receive their admission offer from NUS (sent via email) around mid-November 2022.
Exchange students are covered under the NUS Medical Insurance Scheme. For more info regarding COVID-related coverage, click here.
Students are strongly encouraged to purchase supplemental travel insurance to ensure they are adequately covered during their time abroad.
Visas
All exchange students are required to obtain a visa (Student’s Pass). NUS will assist you in obtaining your visa. You are responsible for paying all costs associated with obtaining your visa.
Published on August 22nd, 2016
Last updated on October 7th, 2022