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What are the differences between the programmes i.e. research-based and coursework-based programmes?

Graduate students are admitted to either a coursework or research programme . The Master of Science (MSc) degree programmes are offered under the coursework structure.  The PhD, EngD and MEng degrees are research-based programmes.

The Master of Science (MSc) programmes involve the attendance of formal classes conducted in the evenings.  The MSc degrees are awarded once the candidates pass the relevant examinations and achieve the required level of proficiency in the examinations.

Research programmes – Master of Engineering (MEng), Doctor of Engineering (EngD) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) provides training in a particular subject area through independent investigations, study and experiment, culminating in the preparation of a thesis setting out the findings of the research undertaken. Students are also required to attend appropriate lectures and sit for written examinations.

Besides the above, students need to attend and present a number of seminars.  For doctoral students, the academic and research loads are heavier.  Doctoral students need to pass an oral defence.

Note : module requirements vary from departments; please check the departments’ websites for details

When can I Apply?

If you are interested in the research-based programmes of Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Doctor of Engineering (EngD) or Master of Engineering (MEng), you can apply anytime as the applications are open throughout the year. The application schedule can be found here.

If you are interested in the coursework-based programme of Master of Science (MSc), you can only apply during the predetermined application period as described here (applications are processed during these periods).

How can I Apply?

Check the application period for the graduate programme you are interested in (Refer to “When Can I apply” section). If the application period for the programme you are interested in is open, you may proceed to submit your application online using the Graduate Admissions Systems (GDA). If you are a 1st time user of the online system, you will have to create a new account first before being able to apply for the programme. Please refer to the instructions on using the GDA system here.

What is the language of instruction at NUS?

The graduate courses are conducted in English.

How much is the course fee? Do you offer scholarships?

It depends on which type of programme you are applying to. For more information on our scholarships and financial assistance available, please refer to our Fees & Financial Aid section on our website.

May I have information on accommodation and estimated cost of living?

The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) has a section – Hostel Admissions Services which oversee admission of students to the various student hostels. Please visit the OSA’s website for more information.

Priority for these campus accommodations are given to full time research students. Coursework students are unlikely to be offered campus accommodations. Off-campus accommodation details are also available from the OSA website.

It is important that you are financially prepared for full-time graduate studies in NUS. Estimates in our web have been derived based on a conservative estimate for a reasonably comfortable lifestyle, excluding the vacation period. The actual amount could be higher or lower depending on each student’s expenditure and lifestyle. Please also refer to our website for Estimated Cost of Living

As a student pass holder, can I travel overseas during COVID-19?

In view of the worsening situation globally, Singapore will further tighten our border measures for travellers with recent travel history to higher risk countries/regions, and reduce entry approvals for non-Singapore Citizens/ Permanent Residents.

As such, international students who are currently in Singapore are strongly encouraged to remain in Singapore as far as possible. Those who travel overseas must obtain entry approval via the SafeTravel application portal (https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO) before they can return to Singapore. If students are unable to find an entry date in the portal, they may have to defer their return to Singapore until the next available date.

Border/health control measures may change at short notice, depending on the COVID-19 situation abroad and the assessed risk of importation from arriving travellers. Travellers with prior entry approval may have their approvals rescinded according to the prevailing COVID-19 situation. If this occurs, affected travellers will be contacted and refunded the fees paid. They may consider re-applying for entry into Singapore on a different date, or deferring their travel plans until the situation has stabilised.

Please also refer to NUS Emergency website for additional measures at NUS due to COVID-19.

How many intakes are there yearly?

A candidate is normally admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year i.e. at either August (Semester 1) or January (Semester 2). Please refer to our “Application periods” section in our website

Where can I find the application forms?

Printed applications forms are no longer available.  All our applications are accepted online.

Can I apply if I am a graduating student?

If you are currently an undergraduate and wish to apply for admission, you may do so if  your degree conferment is by July (for August Intake) or December (for January Intake). Otherwise, please apply for admission in a subsequent semester.

In accordance to University requirements, upon acceptance of the offer, you are required to submit an original or a certified true copy of your latest undergraduate official transcripts not later than 1 July for August intake & 1 Dec for Jan intake for verification purposes. This transcript has to be issued by your university in official sealed envelope, with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative, and to be mailed directly to Office of Graduate Programme. If your University issues official electronic transcripts directly from your Registrar’s office, please inform us accordingly when you receive your offer. Details will be in the offer email.

Graduating students who are unable to submit evidence of degree completion before the semester starts will not be allowed to register for the programme.

Do I need to take TOEFL/IELTS to apply to NUS?

Please refer to our “Admission Requirements” section of our website. No waivers can be granted if you do not meet the requirements. Please ensure that you have uploaded a copy to our application portal before the respective application deadlines as your application will not be considered if you do not meet the requirements.

For verification purposes, please also nominate our Institution to access your results online through ETS/TOEFL. Our Institution code for TOEFL is 9084. Refer to ETS website & TOEFL website on how to send scores to us electronically. Hardcopy of the results is not required.

In view of COVID-19, TOEFL iBT® Special Home Edition, TOEFL ITP® Plus for China and IELTS indicator will be accepted in the interim until testing centers re-open.

My TOEFL/IELTS test score is not available yet, can I submit copies of the online results instead?

Screenshots of the online results are not acceptable. Applicants must upload a copy of their TOEFL/IELTS official scoresheet during application. There is no need to post us a physical copy of the scoresheet.

If you have submitted your application successfully but yet to submit the scoresheets, please email them to our office once its available. Consideration of late scoresheets will be at the discretion of the University.

Do I need to submit GRE scores?

For MSc applications, GRE scores are not required.

Do I need to submit referee details or report reports for my MSc application?

We do not require referee details or reports for MSc by coursework applications. Hence there is no need to complete the referee details in the online application as we will not send any email to the referees to request for any report.

Do I need to take any written tests/attend interview?

Interviews for our MSc programmes are usually not required. However, selected candidates might be contacted for an interview so as to assess their suitability for admission.

Is there any scholarship or financial assistance?

Our MSc by coursework programmes generally do not come with scholarships.

Full-time students pursuing government-subsidized programmes may consider taking up a Tuition Fee Loan. Details are available at the Tuition Fee Loan website.

From Academic Year 2020 intake onwards, all newly registered international students will no longer be eligible for the Service Obligation Scheme, as such all international students registered from AY2020 will have to pay the Non-Subsidised fees rate. Students paying non-subsidised tuition fees are also not eligible to apply for the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme.

For self-funded programmes, please refer to their respective websites for further information on financial assistance/scholarships available.

You may also refer to our website on other financial assistance.

I do not have a consolidated transcript at the moment, can I upload my marksheet and result slip instead?

During the online application, applicants are to upload consolidated transcripts showing their latest overall CAP/GPA. In the event your University is unable to issue one before the application deadline, please upload all your results by semesters in 1 pdf file. Applicants may be contacted by email for further documentary evidence if required. Applicants who are not graduating before the intake applied for should apply for the subsequent intake.

Do I need to post the original transcript/certificate to you?

For MSc applicants, you only need to upload the electronic copies during your application.

When an offer of admission is made, we will email you separately to request for the original / certified true copy of the transcript for candidates with qualifications other than those from NUS. This must be sent DIRECTLY from the issuing University to NUS, enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the University and the signature of the Registrar or representative unless advised otherwise. For Universities that issues official electronic transcripts, please inform us accordingly when we contact you.

It is the Spring/Winter holidays in my country and I am unable to request/obtain the original transcript from my University. Can I submit later?

Please submit copies of your latest  transcript or your semester result slips while we await the originals from your University. Please submit your application first before our application deadlines and send us the outstanding documents over once its available.

Do I need to show evidence of financial support for my application?

We no longer request evidence of financial support for MSc applications. Applicants have to ensure that they have sufficient funds for their entire course of study in Singapore before they accept our offer of admission. Funds should be set aside for living expenses as well as tuition fees referring to our Estimated cost of living guide.

Candidates who require more time to prepare themselves financially for their graduate studies are encouraged to apply for admission in a subsequent intake.

The online application system asks for my payslip and bank statement during my application, do I need to upload them?

We do not require MSc applicants to upload payslips and bank statements for most of our MSc programmes eventhough it is indicated in the online application system.

Can I apply for more than one programme at a time? What is the maximum number of programmes I can apply to?

Yes, you can. There is no limit to the number of applications you may apply to. An application number will be assigned to you when you create a new online application for each programme.  If you are successful in more than one application, you can choose only one programme to register with.

I cannot select my area of specialization. What can I do?

Applicants for selected MSc Programmes will be able to select their area of specialization during application. If there is no option to choose from during application, you will be able to select after admission to the MSc programme during the online academic plan declaration exercises (except for MSc(Civil Engineering) students).

Is the Area of Specialisation (AOS) printed in my degree certificate?

The AOS is only printed in the transcript of academic records of the student (who has been awarded with the AOS). It will not be printed on the degree certificate. A free copy of the transcript of academic records is given to the student upon graduation. Additional copies are available at a nominal fee upon request.

Can I make changes to my application?

You may make changes online while it is in Draft “Pending Online Submission” status.  Once you have clicked “submit”, you will not be able to make changes. Hence please check through your application carefully before submission.

How do I pay for my online application?

A non-refundable application fee of Singapore dollars $50 is required for each programme applied for and is payable when you submit your online application.

The online application system only accepts the payment methods below:

–Alipay

-Credit Card (AMEX, VISA, or MasterCard)

– Debit Card (only for applicants with a banking account opened in Singapore with either of the following banks – POSB/DBS, UOB or Citibank)

International applications are strongly advised to use check with their credit card companies if it allows overseas payments before making payment. Please also refrain from making last minute submissions as there might be payment processing delays that might take up to 6 hours. If payment is unsuccessful, please wait for at least 6 hours before trying again to avoid duplicate payments.

Note: You will not be allowed to submit your application if no payment is made. Please check that your application status is “Submitted online” after successful payment.

I have problems making payment, what should I do?

If the payment status shows as “Not Paid”, you will not be allowed to submit your application. Please return to the “Basic Programme Info” page and complete the Application Completeness Check before making the payment.

If the payment status show as “Processing”, this means that the system will block your attempt to make another payment for up till the next 6 hours until its successful. Please do not attempt to make payment during this period. You will have to wait for 6 hours until the system shows “Not Paid” before you can attempt to make payment again if it fails. In view of this, applicants are advised not to make last minute submission to allow sufficient time for e-payment.

Applicants should also try the following before contacting us:

Try using a different browser

Try using a different computer

Try using a different credit card

Should you require further assistance, please email engpgcwk@nus.edu.sg with your application number and screenshot of the error. Please contact us earlier before the application deadline as we cannot submit any application on your behalf.

Will you accept late applications?

You will not be able to submit your application online after the system closes. Please follow the application periods as published on our website

How do I know if my application is successful?

Your application status should show “Submitted Online” status once you have completed the online application successfully. Upon receipt of your application, this status will be updated as “Physical/Online application verified”.

Your admission status will be updated when the outcome is released in May or November. While its processing, the status will be displayed as N.A. which means Not Available. Please check your emails regularly as you will be notified accordingly.

Do I need to print and post the hardcopy application to the University?

We no longer require applicants to print and post the hardcopy applications to us. Your application will be processed once its a “Submitted Online” status. We will only require you to request your University to post your official transcripts to us upon successful admission (Details will be provided in the offer). For all other documents, it will be verified at the point of registration with us.

If I am successful in my application, can I defer admission?

MSc applicants are usually not considered for deferment of admissions.  You are to reapply for the subsequent admissions exercise or when circumstances permit. New students who have completed their registration formalities (Part 1 & 2) may request for leave of absence for up to 1 semester online through MyEduRec.

Request for deferment affected by the COVID-19 will be considered on a case by case basis.

I am an international full-time student, how do I apply for student pass?

We will send you instructions on student pass application after you have received the offer of admission into our programmes.

Full-time or Part-time Basis?

We offer our MSc programmes on both full-time and part-time basis, however, international candidates who are not long-term residents of Singapore at the time of application are only eligible to apply for the full-time MSc programmes, and if offered admission, they are to be registered as full-time students.

Candidates who are interested in applying for both full-time and part-time study of a graduate programme need only to apply for either the full-time or part-time study, according to their first choice of preference. Candidates who are successful upon gaining admission may subsequently apply to convert their student status (i.e. from full-time to part-time or vice versa). Request will be considered on a case by case basis.

I am a Employment Pass/Work Pass/Dependant Pass holder, can I apply to study part-time?

Employment Pass (EP) and other Work Pass holders can only study part-time as full time study requires a Student’s Pass. EP and other Work Pass holders who wish to study full time will have to surrender their work passes and then apply for a Student’s Pass. International candidates who are pursuing the degree as a part-time registered student should hold a valid work pass to stay in Singapore.

Dependant’s Pass holders can only study full-time and have to apply for Student’s Pass via the SOLAR system. Upon receiving the in-principle approval of the Student’s Pass, candidates may choose either to:

(a) Pursue their Study using the Dependant’s Pass (if the duration of the course of study is shorter than the duration of the Dependant’s Pass)

After registering as a student with the Office of Graduate Programmes (OGP), student has to apply for a Letter of Consent (LOC) from ICA (Student’s Pass Unit) in person or by post.

Documents needed: Letter from student indicating he/she would like to study using the Dependant’s Pass, Form 16, In-Principle Approval (IPA) Letter, Letter from OGP certifying admission status, course of study and period of stay.

Process time: Within the day of application in person.

Note: If LOC is not granted by ICA, candidate will have to cancel his/her Dependant’s Pass and study with a Student’s Pass. Students will have to complete the relevant medical check-up and Student’s Pass application fees will be payable.

(b) Cancel the Dependant’s Pass and study with a Student’s Pass (fees payable)

I’m international applicant, can I apply for service obligation? If yes, how and when can I apply ?

From Academic year 2020 onwards, all our MSc programmes will not be offered the Service Obligation Scheme, hence all international students will have to pay non-subsidised full fees.

For current students, please contact the Office of Graduate Programmes.

I am an NUS staff, am i eligible for staff concession?

Staff concession is applicable to full-time staff members who are enrolled in NUS part-time government subsidised graduate programmes and are in service when they submit their application. Eligible staff members may contact Office of Human Resources before start of the applicable semester. For clarification of the guidelines and other related enquiries, staff members can call Office of Human Resources – Compensation & Benefits Section.

When and how do I pay my fees?

Tuition fees are only payable after you have completed all registration formalities with the University and after the semester starts. For fee payment deadlines and fee payment methods available, please refer to Office of Finance website here.

For some programmes, acceptance fees are payable during acceptance of their offer which will be credited to their Tuition fees and is non-refundable.

I have applied for tuition fee payment deferral under the NUS Resilience & Growth Initiative 2020, how do I know if I am eligible?

Under the NUS Resilience & Growth Initiative 2020, NUS 2020-2021 graduating cohort can apply for tuition fee payment deferral for our MSc programmes if they meet the following criteria:

First bachelor’s degree graduate from NUS, conferred their degree in January 2021, June 2021, or August 2021.

Must have been full-time undergraduate students (Pre-Employment Training or PET status) while at NUS

Be admitted and enrolled to a NUS Master’s by Coursework programme for Semester 1, Academic Year 2021/2022.

Must start classes in AY2021/2022, Semester 1 (Deferment from Aug 2021 to Jan 2022 will not be eligible for this scheme)

Only candidates who have selected “Tuition fee deferment for 2020-2021 NUS graduates” under Source of Finance during their online application will be considered. You will receive an email confirmation again after you have completed all registration formalities with NUS, if you have met the eligibility conditions as above.

Please note that this is only for candidates who registered successfully for our MSc programmes for Academic Year 2020/2021 and Sem 1, AY2021/2022. Students who deferred their admission to Sem 2, AY2021/2022 will not be eligible for the scheme.

I have received an offer of admission to your MSc programme. When do I make plans to travel to Singapore?

Under the current Singapore government policy, all Student pass holders, including In-principle Approved STPs travelling into Singapore requires must obtain an Entry Approval before commencing your journey to Singapore.

With effect from 5 April 2021, Entry Approval application for STP and STP-IPA holders will be managed by the Safe Travel Office (STO) under the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

STP and STP-IPA holders are to apply for their Entry Approvals directly via the STO-STP website.

A step-by-step guide on the application process, information on PCR Tests, SG Arrival Card and SHN is also available on the STO’s website.

For more details, please refer to the MSc Registration page for latest updates and also your Registration Guide. Please also check your personal and NUS email regularly.

For the latest on Singapore’s travel policy, please refer to ICA’s website on COVID-19 here .

Overseas Travel Declaration (OTD)

For new students, please log in to the OTD (Applicants) system using your Application Number and Password/PIN which you had previously used in applying for admission to the MSc programme.

For changes to your declaration after submission, please note that you will only be able to do so after completion of Registration (Part One) and after your NUSNET account is activated. Once that is completed, you may proceed to the OTD (Students) System using your NUSNET ID & password to make the changes.

I am an incoming student, can I matriculate from overseas and study online because of COVID-19?

NUS is constantly reviewing our Safe Management measures and it will be conducting face-to-face classes as much as possible (based on prevailing governmental guidelines). Modules which are not able to have face-to-face classes due to the safety measures may be offered with an online option for the current semester (please check with the Department offering the modules). While some modules may have online or hybrid lectures, not all modules may be available.

All international students who are currently overseas should thus attempt to come to Singapore for the upcoming semester at the earliest available entry approval date. For registered students who are unable to travel before the semester, please contact Dept for advice on modules which offer blended learning. In the event there is no module available, students may apply for Leave of Absence before the 2nd instructional week of the semester. Students who are unable complete Registration will be contacted accordingly. Otherwise, they are advised to apply for deferment of admission to the next intake, subjected to approval.

I am a current international student, can I return to my home country to study online?

Given the dynamic border control measures, international students who are currently in Singapore are strongly encouraged to remain in Singapore as far as possible. While some modules may have online or hybrid lectures, not all modules may be available. However, as the situation in Singapore evolves and the vaccination rate increases, the mode of instruction may change.

Those who travel overseas must obtain entry approval via the SafeTravel application portal (https://eservices.ica.gov.sg/STO) before they can return to Singapore. If students are unable to find an entry date in the portal, they may have to defer their return to Singapore until the next available date. In the event you are unable to attend classes during then, you should apply for Leave of Absence (LOA) or drop modules you enrolled for. Students are liable for fees if they take LOA beyond the 2nd instructional week of the semester.