May 19, 2011

GLOBAL TRAVEL, BUSINESS & EDUCATION HUB

Very popular destinations for WAB graduates

Recognize the IB Diploma, often scholarships for IB students (based on total points)

Globally recognized university qualifications; very high in global rankings

Variety of degree programs in English More reasonable fees Multicultural, vibrant cities Close to Beijing

HONG KONG SINGAPORE

Business

Engineering

Biomedicine

Technology

Social Sciences

Journalism/Media

All strong in research

Natural Sciences/Biomedicine/Sports Science

Hospitality/Tourism

Supply Chain Logistics

Film/Media/FX

Business

Engineering

Technology

Research, research, research!

Requirements/IB points depend on each course of study

Deadlines differ per university End of December

(priority) End of March (regular)

Websites: Study in Hong Kong Study in Singapore Universities Naviance

WAB’s graduates applying to NUS

ALL Universities in Hong Kong will go to a

four-year system

STUDENT WAB

Online application Academic record

Resume of extra-curricular activities

Use Naviance!

Other documents (awards)

Statement (some)

Payment of application fee

English Proficiency tests – 1 of the following: TOEFL SAT I IELTS Minimum score on IB English Group One

exam

University of Hong Kong (HKU) www.hku.hk/

Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) www.ust.hk/eng/

index.htm

Chinese University of Hong Kong www.cuhk.edu.hk/

english/index.html Note: Will become 4-year programs in

2012

National University of Singapore (NUS) www.nus.edu.sg

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) www.ntu.edu.sg

Singapore Management University (SMU) www.smu.edu.sg

Also 5 polytechnics: provide vocational degrees

Tuition is usually lower than other English-speaking countries Fees vary by program (ex: Medicine is highest)

International students can apply for a Tuition Grant from the Singaporean government Can also work, do internship Requirement for Tuition Grant: work for 3 years

in Singapore after earning the degree

Returning to Singapore All universities are familiar with process

Overseas for University Many universities around the world will

defer entry just for the term of service

Recommendation: Prepare all applications before graduating from WAB

Ms. Bernie Longboy (A-I)

Mr. Peter Hauet (J-M)

Ms. Aleka Bilan (N-T)

Ms. Michelle Chow-Liu (U-Z)