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Gan Eng KhoonDeputy Director
Office of Admissions
SingaporeA Leading Global UniversityShaping the Future
University ofNational
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Every learning journey is global and experiential, industry relevant, lifelong learning and entrepreneurial
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Information & Digital Technology… Business Analytics, Computer Science,
Information Security & Information Systems Data Science & Analytics
Engineering… Biomedical Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering +
Computer Engineering (with Computing) Electrical Engineering Engineering Science Environmental Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering (and Aeronautical Specialisation)
Sciences and Health Sciences… Food Science & Technology, Pharmacy,
Pharmaceutical Science and Science (all majors) Nursing*
Humanities & Social Sciences… Arts & Social Sciences (all majors) Environmental Studies
(Environmental Biology or Geography)
Built Environment + … Architecture* Project & Facilities Management Real Estate
Business and Accountancy… Business Admin Business Admin (Accountancy)
Interview Courses*… Industrial Design Dentistry Law Medicine Music (includes audition)
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Where is your academic interest…
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NUS PPE Programme
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https://www.fas.nus.edu.sg/ppe-about/ppe.html
Our goal is to train a generation of strategy
analysts and policy formulators with the capability to approach social and political issues from multiple disciplinary angles, and thereby add value to their organisations and society at large.
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Enhancing depth and diversity…
Multidisciplinary programmes beyond your single degree
Double Major and Major-Minor
Joint-Degrees (single NUS degree with partner university), Double-Degrees (2 distinct degrees) and Concurrent-Degree (Bachelor-Master)
Faculty programmes Global Engineering Programme (GEP) Engineering and Medicine Track
(with Duke-NUS Medical School) Special Programme in Science (SPS) Undergraduate Research Programme
(UROP) Global Studies @ FASS
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Double Majors & Minors:Enhance depth & diversityDouble Major in Arts, Business, Computing and Science… Applied Mathematics with Computer Science Business Analytics with Mathematics Business Admin with Communications & New Media Economics with Psychology Life Sciences with Management Statistics with Information Security
Major-Minor in Arts, Business, Computing, Engineering and Science… Business Admin with Psychology Communications & New Media with Management Computer Science with Entrepreneurship Economics with Business Analytics Engineering Science with Economics Psychology with Management
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86 new Double Major & Major-Minor combinations
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Double-Degrees: Broaden your competencies…
Business Admin/ Accountancy and Communication and New Media/ Computer Sciences/ Information Systems/ Engineering (except Engineering Science)/ Law(Accountancy DDPs offered after first level of studies)
Computer Science and Math/ Applied Math
Economics and Business/ Law/ Engineering (except Engineering Science)
Law and Life Sciences/ Yale-NUS College
Arts & Social Sciences, USP (NUS) and Arts (Sciences Po)
Bachelor/Master of Engineering/ Science /Computing (NUS) andDiplôme d'Ingénieur, French Grandes Écoles*
NUS Honours Degree and Waseda University (International Liberal Studies)*
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* Apply at end of first semester (non-direct admission)www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-double-degree.html
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Bachelor-Masters:High proficiency in chosen field…
Computer Science/ Computational Biology (NUS) and Scientiae Magister in Computer Science/ Computational Biology (Brown University)
Computer Science (NUS) and Master of Entertainment Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)
Life Sciences/ Chemistry (NUS) and Molecular Biophysics/ Forensic Science/ Analytical Toxicology (King’s College London)
Bachelor/ Master of Science (Management) (NUS) and Master’s International Management (Global Alliance in Management Education)
Law (NUS) and Master of Law (New York University)
Business Admin/ Law and Master in Public Policy (LKYSPP)
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* Apply at end of first semester (non-direct admission)www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-degree-with-overseas-univ.html
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Explore what USP has to offer within the wider NUS… Rigorous multidisciplinary curriculum to shape
you to become independent, broad and adaptable thinkers and doers – with 2-year residency in Cinnamon College (with 3+8+1 Academic Structure)
Curriculum covers Writing and Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science & Technology
www.usp.sg/
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USP students concurrently enrolled in one of 7 faculties:
Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Computing, Design & Environment, Engineering, Science and Law
Established 2001
3 Foundation Modules +8 Inquiry Modules +1 Reflection Module
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UTown College Programme:Multidisciplinary and interactive
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Emphasises multidisciplinary and small-group learning which helps synthesise cross-disciplinary knowledge and facilitates multi-perspective thinking to enhance analytical and communication skills
Colleges help develop effective communications and strong writing and critical thinking skills, with intellectual breadth and rigour to tackle complex and inter-related challenges (5 modules over 4 semesters).
Stephen Riady Centre, University Town
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8 in 10 students study abroad, including semester-long student exchanges at 300 universities in over 40 countries
To enhance learning outcomes, we bring our students to the world, and we bring a world of learning to our students in Singapore
#NUSGlobal Experiencing Scottish sports cultureHighland Games, Edinburgh Summer School
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Enhancements to aid your educational journey…
Grade-free first year – First-year grading policy provides supportive environment to change mindset towards grades and learning, enables students to leverage opportunities for holistic education (32 modular credits, 12 may be carried forward)
Revised General Education curriculum –Connects disciplinary knowledge and creates capacity in inquiry outside your sphere of specialisation – 5 modules from Human Cultures, Asking Questions, Quantitative Reasoning, Thinking and Expression and Singapore Studies
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Global experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
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Gain cross-cultural experience, understand complexities and develop strong appreciation of global issues alongside perspectives from Asia
Experience overseas entrepreneurial and exchange programmes to broaden your horizon beyond academic knowledge
Spend up to 2 semesters in an overseas educational, social and cultural environment, while earning credits towards your NUS degree
www.nus.edu.sg/IRO/index.html
#NUSIROExchange Programmes @ NUS
NUS Overseas Colleges
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Nurture your entrepreneurialspirit at NUS Overseas Colleges
Immerse yourself in world’s dynamic and leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs (China, Germany, Indonesia, Israel, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada and US)
Work in innovative and high-tech start-up environment while studying in partner universities
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“We are incredibly grateful for all the belief and support shown by our professors at NUS to help us pursue our idea and our dream.”
Siu Rui, Marcus and Lucas Carousell
NOC in Silicon Valley
#NOCwww.overseas.nus.edu.sg/
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Experience life at start-ups in leading entrepreneurial hotspots
NOC Silicon Valley, California, Stanford UniversityAmerica’s innovation ‘habitat’, focus on technology startups
NOC New York, NYU Polytechnic School of EngineeringFocus on theatre, performing arts, new media and design innovation
NOC Beijing, Tsinghua UniversityChina’s political and hi-tech hub, focus on China-based technology start-ups
NOC Shanghai, Fudan University China’s commercial hub, focus on China-related businesses
NOC Stockholm, KTH Royal Institute of TechnologyFocus on mobile technology with a European perspective
NOC Tel Aviv, IsraelDynamic start-up culture and heritage of innovation and entrepreneurship
NOC Switzerland, École Polytechnique Fédérale de LausanneStrengths in research, design thinking, engineering, innovation and enterprise
NOC Germany, Technical University of MunichFocus on engineering-based innovation and entrepreneurship programmes
NOC SE Asia (Jakarta) and NOC Toronto
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Vibrant Campus Life: Nurturing mind and body
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#NUSLife
#NUSResidentialLife
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Best student life experience on campus…
NUS hostels (Halls, Residences and Residential Colleges) offer you a treasure trove of educational, developmental, cultural, social and recreational opportunities.
Living on campus allows you to step out of your comfort zone and have a unique experience of living with people of diverse backgrounds, worldviews and passions.
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Halls Residential CollegesResidences
#NUSResidentialLife
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Empowered for the future with the right abilities and mindsets to make the most of current conditions and create new opportunities
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New Admission Policy…
Bonus points scheme helps students pursue their passion for a field of study (first choice non-interview single degree course)
Different approaches to broaden talent recognition, such as assessing and admitting students from diverse backgrounds and talents
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news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/nus-announces-new-education-initiatives
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What else I should know…
2018 Indicative Grade Profile10th and 90th percentile grades and course places published for A-Level and poly students to enable applicants make informed decision on course choiceswww.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofile/sprogramme-igp.html
Aptitude-based Admissions Up to 15% of places set aside for students based on factors other than academic grades. Students must meet minimum academic competency and show evidence of relevant qualities and exceptional achievements
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NUS Scholarships – Empower yourself to achieve more
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NUS Scholarships* embody the university’s belief in empowerment and freedom to forge your own paths.
NUS supports our scholars beyond intellectual development and personal growth, and enable them to give back to the community,effecting a positive change to society.
www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships/
* For Singapore Citizens only
Additional 200 scholarships in AY2018
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NUS Scholarships* nurture talented individuals with the passion to be future leaders and change-makers.
Merit-based and awarded to individuals with academic excellence, outstanding leadership and co-curricular records…
Global Merit Scholarship (GMS)
NUS Merit Scholarship (NMS)
NUS Sports Scholarship NUS Performing & Visual Arts
Scholarship
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NUS Remains Top Scholarship Provider and Preferred Local UniversityBrightSparks Scholarship and Education Survey
http://brightsparks.com.sg/
Scholarships for your unique strengths
* For Singapore Citizens only
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One in every two NUS full-time undergraduates received financial aid
Financial Aid – Support for your learning journey
NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy and ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity for an NUS education because of financial difficulty.
Schemes designed to help meet a portion of educational and living expenses
Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan
NUS/MOE, CDC/CCC Bursaries
PSEA/ CPF Education Scheme/ Mendaki Tertiary Tuition Fee Subsidy NUS Student Assistance Loan and Work-Study Assistance
Financial Needs Calculator to estimate your annual financial needswww.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/financial-needs-calculator.html
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Engage us on digital media…
Receive updates on NUS Admissionsand visit us on NUS Campus Explorer by downloading our mobile apps on iTunes and Google Play
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Chat with students or visit us…
Live Chats & Campus Tours
#NUSBeyond #NUSGlobal#NUSLife
Follow us…
@NUSAdmissions
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Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial Aid
University Town, 2 College Avenue West#01-03 (Stephen Riady Centre), Singapore 138607
Contact usTel: +65 6516 1010 (Undergrad Admissions & Scholarships)
+65 6516 2870 (Financial Aid)Fax: +65 6774 4021www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg
… to educate, inspire and transform