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Student Exchange @ National University of Singapore

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Why NUS Why Singapore Exploring Singapore Exploring NUS Learning & Living at NUS How to apply to NUS Accommodation & other costs Immigration issues Support services for Exchange Students Quick links About IRO

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Why NUS
A leading global university centred in Asia Founded in 1905, the oldest university with the richest heritage in Singapore Ranked among the best universities in the world and well-regarded for disciplines such as engineering, technology, biomedicine and social sciences Numerous multi-disciplinary courses to choose from. At our Centre for Language Studies, there are courses available in 12 languages A research-intensive culture that focuses on critical issues for humanity, with an emphasis on research excellence across a broad array of disciplines Transformative education that features programmes such as student exchange, entrepreneurial internships and double and joint degree programmes with some of the worlds top universities Singapores first residential college system University Town, an educational hub which offers a model of living and learning that is distinctively NUS Yale-NUS College Singapore's first liberal arts college that provides a new model of liberal arts education in Asia State-of-the-art equipment and campus facilities are available for all to use Convenient on-campus accommodation options for Singaporean and international students

NUS fast facts:

2nd in Asia , 23
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All courses are conducted in

40 countries around the world, hosting over 1500 students each year More than 9000 faculty & staff 219,000 alumni worldwide
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QS Asian University Ranking 2012 World Reputation Rankings 2012 for Teaching and Research, published by Times Higher Education (THE) magazine, 2012.

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Why Singapore
A cultural melting pot with a cosmopolitan population where people of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds live together cohesively in a modern society Strategically located at the tip of the Asian continent with extensive air, sea and land connections, Singapore is the gateway to the rest of Asia English is one of four official languages and is the language of business, education and administration An extensive and inexpensive public transport system for convenient travel A low crime rate which provides a safe living environment A warm tropical climate that stays constant throughout the year Lush greenery fills up to 50% of this Garden City and provides natural shade for all

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Snapshot of events throughout the year
January: Join the rest of Singapore to ring in the New Year at Marina Bay, beneath the impressive cantilever of architectural marvelMarina Bay Sands March: Visit the Esplanade Theatres on the Bay for the Mosaic Music Festival, featuring an eclectic range of musicians that will satisfy concert-goers of all ages

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May: Experience the Great Singapore Sale, an eightweek mega sale featuring significant discounts and special promotions at many shopping centres in Singapore

February: Celebrate the Lunar New Year and experience the Chingay parade, a massive street parade showcasing exciting cultural performances

April: Sample delectable food crafted by world-renowned chefs at Singapores World Gourmet Summit, a festival celebrating the worlds finest cuisines

June: Watch dragon boat teams from all over the world compete in the annual Singapore Dragon Boat Racing Festival

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Exploring Singapore
Cultural diversity
Singapores population is 74.1% Chinese, 13.4% Malay, 9.2% Indian, and 3.3% other races, leading to a nation rich in multiculturalism and different languages, traditions, foods, and activities

Attractions in Singapore
Experience Singapores melting pot of cultures by visiting the various ethnic enclaves, including Chinatown, Little India, and Kampong Glam Visit one of Singapores numerous hawker centres and sample Singaporean cuisine in a local atmosphere

Singapore fast facts:

Total land area:

714.3 sq km Hit the beach and enjoy adventures at Average daily temperature: 28C Resorts World Sentosa, one of Singapores brand new integrated resorts Total population: 5.1837 million (2011) Population density: 7,257 persons per sq km
Official languages:

English, Chinese (Mandarin), Malay, Tamil

July: Delight in Singapores famous local cuisine during the Singapore Food Festival, an island-wide gastronomical celebration

September: Visit Chinatown during the Mid Autumn Festival (also called the Lantern Festival). Savour mooncakes and other treats at street bazaars and enjoy lantern displays along the streets

November: Visit Little India during the Hindu festival, Deepavali. Experience the sights and sounds of festive bazaars in Little India, and take part in cultural activities at the Festival of Lights

August: Celebrate Singapores birthday alongside Singaporeans by watching the National Day Parade and fireworks on 9 August, which commemorates Singapores independence in 1965

October: Admire glittering designs by eminent artists from Singapore and around the world at the Singapore JewelFest, featuring exhibits with jewellery of all kinds

December: End the year with Singapores biggest outdoor beach party, Zoukout, held on the island of Sentosa and hosted by world-famous DJs

Source: http://yoursingapore.com

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Exploring NUS
Exploring Singapores oldest university
Outram Campus
The birthplace of Singapores medical education (established in 1905) is now home to the Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School.

Bukit Timah Campus

Raffles College was first established in Bukit Timah in 1928 to provide tertiary-level education in the arts and sciences. In 1962, the campus was home to the University of Singapore. The Bukit Timah Campus now houses the Faculty of Law, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and several NUS research institutes.

Kent Ridge Campus (main campus)

Kent Ridge became the main campus when NUS was established in 1980. Most of the Universitys academic, research and administrative facilities are located on the sprawling 150-hectare site. A bustling hub where students gather for social activities, it also houses student residences and a host of sporting and cultural amenities.

University Town (UTown)

A first in Singapores higher learning landscape, UTown redefines the way students live and learn on campus. Its Residential Colleges are open to NUS students and exchange students. UTowns design integrates green concepts in its master planning and buildings, allowing living and learning to be intimately intertwined. UTown is connected to the rest of the Kent Ridge Campus by a link bridge that spans the Ayer Rajah Expressway.

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Learning & Living at NUS

Exchange students at NUS can take courses at the following Faculties & Schools:

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1. Halls of Residences
(S$1,660 to S$2,200 per semester, including meal plan)

Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences* NUS Business School* School of Computing School of Design and Environment Faculty of Engineering Faculty of Law* Faculty of Science

Eusoff Hall Kent Ridge Hall King Edward VII Hall Raffles Hall Sheares Hall Temasek Hall

Unique study options

NUS offers a number of innovative study opportunities and multidisciplinary programmes which are open to exchange students. General Education Modules (GEMs) emphasise intellectual broadening (as reflected in the General Knowledge modules) and critical and creative thinking (as reflected in the Modes of Inquiry modules). Many GEMs are available to exchange students. Some faculties offer programmes where undergraduate exchange students are mentored by members of faculty on their research projects. These students work on their research while earning modular credits to fulfil their graduation requirements.

2. University Town Residential Colleges

(S$2,800 to S$3,200 per semester, including meal plan)

Angsana Cinnamon Tembusu Each hall and residential college has evolved its own distinct culture. The halls promote student bonding through their sports and social events. The residential colleges provide integrated learning and living environments. Both types of residences encourage the formation of close knit student communities and provide platforms for students to build long-lasting friendships.

3. Student Residences
(S$1,260 to S$3,240 per semester)

Prince Georges Park Residences (PGPR) PGPR is a residential complex which offers students single room accommodation within a communal setup. While maintaining their privacy, students have opportunities to interact with others via communal kitchens, study areas and lounges which serve as common meeting places.

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Dates
Semester 1 Semester 2 Special Term 1 Special Term 2 August December January May Beginning May mid June Mid-June End July

Total
18 weeks 17 weeks 6 weeks 6 weeks

* These faculties and school offer a limited number of modules for non-graduating exchange students. For more information, please refer to page 8 of this booklet. 1 Student exchanges can be for a single semester or a full year. For a detailed breakdown of the academic calendar please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/calendar.html 2 For detailed information including cost of accommodation, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/nongraduating

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Learning & Living at NUS

Campus life
International students are welcome to participate in more than 70 clubs and societies while they are on exchange at NUS. They may choose from recreational sports to cultural performances and community engagement. For a full list of co-curricular activities, please refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/sports/ http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/activities/ svcs/societies.html Rag and Flag is an iconic NUS tradition that marks the start of each academic year in August. The entire student community participates in this fund-raising event by coming together to build colourful floats. On-campus living is highly preferred by exchange students who wish to have easy access to the variety of sports and social events organised by the numerous student clubs in NUS. There is no better way to experience the energy and vibrancy of the NUS culture than being at the heart of action on campus.

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Transportation
Getting to NUS
NUS campuses are conveniently linked to the rest of Singapore by the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and a public bus network.

Getting around NUS

Free NUS internal shuttle buses ply the main Kent Ridge Campus, with one shuttle serving the Bukit Timah Campus. These distinctively bright blue and orange buses provide students with hassle-free transportation in and around the hilly campus.

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How to apply to NUS

Requirements
Currently a student registered at a partner university of NUS Completed 2 or more semesters at the home university Obtained formal approval and official nomination for exchange from the home university Proficient in the English language

Application procedures
Be officially nominated by the home university through the student exchange/study abroad coordinator Apply online at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html Prepare a study plan that includes a list of modules intended to be taken at NUS. Print a copy of the completed online application and submit it with the required supporting documents by mail to the NUS mailing address listed on the online application form.

PLEASE NOTE:
1 To be enrolled as a full-time student at NUS, one must read a minimum semester workload of 12 modular credits (MCs), approximately 3 modules, OR pursue full-time research work. 2 Students must first check that their selected modules are offered in the semester they wish to study at NUS. A list of available modules can be found on the NUS Non-Graduating Programme site at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html approximately 1 month before the online application ends. 3 Students can refer to NUS Bulletin http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/modulesearch.html for the module descriptions of their selected modules. Note that not all modules in the NUS Bulletin are offered every year or open to exchange students. Exchange students should choose modules from the list mentioned in point 2. 4 Certain modules are restricted, or subject to fulfilment of pre-requisites, time-tabling and availabiltiy. Business, economics and law modules are high in demand and low in supply. Exchange students whose majors are not in business, economics or law should avoid applying for these modules as the chances of securing them are extremely low. Students are advised to read the information on module restrictions found at https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/info/Non-Graduating-Module-Restrictions.pdf before they select the modules. 5 Students are strongly encouraged to select 10 modules on their application to increase their chances of obtaining the minimum requirement of 12 modular credits in order to secure the exchange opportunity. Extra modules can be added or dropped during the add/drop period at the beginning of each semester.

Application period and deadlines

Programme (A) Online application period (B) Supporting documents submission deadline Semester 1 (August)
Coursework Research Application Outcome (A) 21 March to 15 April (B) 1 May

Semester 2 (January)
(A) 1 September to 1 October (B) 15 October

Special Term (May to July)

(A) 1 February to 1 March (B) 15 March

Apply and submit documents at least 3 months before start of programme 1st week June 1st week November 3rd Week April

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Accommodation & other costs

Accommodation policy
In order to be eligible for university housing, students must first be accepted as a full-time undergraduate exchange student. Students must request for NUS housing when they submit their online student exchange applications. Students who have been offered NUS housing would have to register online with a non-refundable fee of S$26.75. Upon acceptance of a housing offer, students are required to make an advance payment of S$200 for their accommodation.

Fees
Fees payable for
NUS tuition Mandatory miscellaneous fees (MMF) Health & Insurance Scheme Total fees payable

1 Semester

2 Semesters

Waived for exchange students S$63.29 S$58.85 S$122.14 S$97.53 S$117.70 S$215.23

*Fees are current as of June 2012 and are subject to change

http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc/clinic/insurance/local&international

Cost of Living (per month)

Accommodation on-campus Accommodation off-campus (private) Meals (3 meals a day) Books, stationery supplies (depends on course of study) Public Transport (buses / trains) Personal expenses (Toiletries, clothings, groceries, entertainment etc) Estimated total cost (per month on campus) S$280 to S$720 S$500 to S$1000 S$400 to S$800 S$200 to S$300 S$100 to S$150 S$200 S$1,180 S$2,170

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Immigration issues
Visas & Immigration
Once students are accepted at NUS, the Registrars Office will send an official letter of acceptance via email together with the information on visa matters. NUS Registrars Office will request for the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter from Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of Singapore on behalf of all exchange students. All exchange students are required to fill in the online eform 16, print a copy of the form and bring the hardcopy with them to Singapore. Exchange students who do not require entry visas to Singapore would need to show their passports and disembarkation cards at the point of entry. For exchange students who require entry visas to Singapore, NUS Registrars Office will send them the IPA letter via email after the application has been approved by ICA. The IPA letter will serve as a single-trip entry visa to Singapore. Students need to produce the IPA letter, their passport and disembarkation card at the Singapore immigration. Upon arrival at NUS, the Registrars Office will arrange for all exchange students to collect the stamped IPA letter. Students would need to produce the stamped IPA letter to collect their student passes from ICA.
For enquiries on student pass applications, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/event/studentpass.html http://www.ica.gov.sg

Part-time employment
Generally, exchange students are not permitted to engage in part-time employment. Students may do an internship or industrial attachment (IA) if the internship or IA is part of the course requirement.

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Support services for Exchange Students

Registrars Office
The Registrars Office assists all incoming exchange students in the following matters: Application and admission Registration Facilitating the issuance of student passes Add/drop modules exercise Issuance of transcripts to all exchange students
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/

Office of Student Affairs

The Office of Student Affairs is dedicated to assisting exchange students in their adjustment and integration into the NUS community and Singapore. Services and programmes which cater to international students include: On-campus accommodation Meet and greet services International student orientation Host family programmes i.Care student projects
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/

Peer Advising Programme

The Peer Advising Programme is a student-led programme spearheaded by the International Relations Office that aims to meet the needs of exchange students. Throughout the semester, events ranging from dragon boat races to Southeast Asia travel clinics to casual barbeques, are organised to provide platforms for exchange students to interact with each other, and NUS students.
http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/pals

University Health Centre (UHC)

The University Health Centre offers comprehensive health care to staff, students and visitors of NUS. The range of services offered by UHC are available to exchange students.
http://www.nus.edu.sg/uhc

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Quick links
General Information
About NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/ Exchange to NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/in Non-graduating programme: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html Registration guide: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/ng.html Important dates: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/calendar.html Campus map: http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/ Frequently Asked Questions: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/faqs/ng-applnfaq.html

Academic Information
NUS Bulletin: http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/nusbulletin/index.html Faculties and Schools: http://www.nus.edu.sg/education/academic/faculties-and-schools

Awards & Scholarships

Financial assistance opportunities: www.nus.edu.sg/iro

Accommodation
Accommodation for non-graduating students: http://nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/ http://nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/nongraduating/index_new.html

International Student Services

Peer Advising Programme: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/pals Office of Student Affairs: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/international/

Student Life
Campus life: http://www.nus.edu.sg/campuslife/ Sports at NUS: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/sports/ Clubs and societies: http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/activities/svcs/societies.html NUS Student Union: http://community.nus.edu.sg/nussu/

In and Around Singapore

Ministry of Foreign Affairs: http://www.mfa.gov.sg Tourist information: http://yoursingapore.com Local transport services information: http://www.smrt.com.sg, http://www.sbstransit.com.sg

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About IRO
The NUS International Relations Office (IRO) fosters partnerships with premier institutions around the world to enhance NUS standing as a world-class institution. In tandem with NUS vision of becoming a leading global university centred in Asia, IRO (established in 1996) has developed meaningful international engagements with many peer institutions and fostered interactions and collaborations in education, research and technology that benefit our students, staff and stakeholders. Our partners are higher education leaders from all over the world, with whom we share international standards and best practices in order to foster a sustained culture of excellence on our own campus. Besides the Student Exchange Programme, IRO also works with NUS Faculties and Schools on other overseas attachments including international summer programmes (i-SP), international internships (i-Intern) and international research attachment programmes (i-RAP).

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National University of Singapore 3rd Storey, Unit 03-03, Shaw Foundation Alumni House 11 Kent Ridge Drive, Singapore 119244 Tel: (65) 6516 4356 Fax: (65) 6778 0177 Website: www.nus.edu.sg/iro Email: sep@nus.edu.sg Information is accurate as of August 2012.