Engineer-Leaders Shaping our Future NUS Faculty of Engineering
University: What s up ahead? - Begin with the End in mind! Your dreams? Can Engineering Get the latest tech Invent something help you achieve your dreams?
What is Engineering? Evolution of prosthetics Prosthetic toe, 710 B.C. Bionic foot and ankle, 2012
Engineering all around us, everyday
Kinetic Rain sculpture at Changi Airport In Changi Airport Terminal 1 Largest kinetic sculpture in the world Inspired by tropical rain 1,216 copper-plated aluminium droplets Practically ALL visitors stop to look at / photograph it! Did you know? Project required > 2000 engineer hours Each droplet has its own individual servomotor (Electrical Engineering) Stringent requirements for dynamics, precision and speed of motion only 1mm error over 7.6m (i.e. only 0.01%)! (Mechanical Engineering) Requires 7 computers synchronising calculations from individual servomotors at 2ms intervals (Computer and Software Engineering)
Drones that Serve You! Timbre group MD with serving drone Service introduced at Tibre@Substation in Feb 2015 Targeted for all outlets by end-2015 Drone Technology Lightweight but strong (Materials Engineering) Keeping it airborne (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering) Flightpath programming and collision avoidance (Computer & Software Engineering) Radio control of drones (Electrical Engineering) Long-life batteries (Electrical and Materials Engineering)
Why Engineering? Engineers are visionaries who invent the future. Engineers solve problems through ideas and innovations. Engineers are vital in every industry from healthcare to space travel. Engineering fundamentals and skills are highly transferable across any field. Why NUS Engineering?
NUS Engineering our Heritage 1 st institution in Singapore to provide professional engineering education 1955, first Engineering lecture at U of Malaya in Singapore 1968, first Engineering graduates from the University of Singapore 1977, Engineering moved to NUS Kent Ridge campus Programmes accredited by Engineering Accreditation Board of Singapore 2015, 60 years of Engineering Leadership
NUS Engineering How others regard us Quacquarelli-Symonds ranks NUS 1 st in Asia NUS Engineering ranked 7 th worldwide Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Materials Engineering Mechanical Engineering Times Higher Education ranks NUS Engineering 13 th globally
Engineering to lead Innovation 2nd-Year FrogWorks students with professors Team FrogWorks: Moving from Petrol to Electricity Conversion of motorbike from petrol to electric power Raced at World Advanced Vehicle Expedition Rally 2014 across Switzerland and Germany 1,600km distance at altitudes up to 2,400m Came in 3 rd ; only non-commercial electric bike Now exploring commercial viability of massconversion of motorcycles from petrol to electric power Team FrogWorks at Swiss alpine pass
Engineering to lead in Social Causes Muhd Ibnur Rashad Humanitarian Engineer and Award-winning innovator (Engineering Science, 2011) Turned down job offer from Google to serve society in Singapore and the region Invented ibam world s first environmentallyfriendly, electricity-free speaker made of bamboo Advocates Sustainable Futures through community DIY and Repair Kopitiam initiatives to reduce wastage Conducts practicums to expose students to challenges in rural regions e.g. designing hyperefficient wood-burning stoves
Engineering to lead in Entrepreneurship Darius Cheung (Electrical Engineering, 2005) Founded tencube after graduation (data protection for mobile devices) Sold to McAfee in 2010 (est S$25 million) Secured S$700,000 in funding for 99.co (online home rental matching platform) Lucas Ngoo (middle) Computer Engineering, 2012 Co-founded Carousell in 2012 (digital flea market/mobile commerce platform) Has obtained > S$7 million seed funding Expanding into regional markets like Taiwan
Engineering for Your interests Tong Ming Xi, Luthier (Mechanical Engineering, 2003) Passionate violinist Enjoys hands-on work Resident luthier of the Rin collection of over 500 string instruments Has worked on violins made by famous craftsmen such as Stradivari, Guarneri & Amati It s an everyday thing that is everywhere. Engineering is everywhere. If you know how to use it, it is a very useful skill. (We) control our fate, (and are) able to come up with something new and unique always.
Design-Centric Programme for Inventors and Innovators Learn to design and formulate user-focused solutions to needs Impact lives through multi-year, people-relevant projects Collaborate with team-mates from other disciplines Participate in projects from conception to commercialisation Be guided by experienced mentors Engineering-in-Medicine Rehabilitation project with SGH To me, this module fulfils what engineering is all about designing solutions to benefit people through the use of technology. Teo Chong Ming (Mech Eng / DCP student)
Global Engineering Programme (GEP) to stretch high achievers to full potential Complete your Bachelor s degree in three years; proceed to postgraduate studies in the fourth year Experience Student Exchange at a top partner institution Continue to postgraduate education at renowned institutions like MIT, Cambridge, etc Choose to participate in research during the undergraduate phase Be mentored personally by academic staff; gain exposure to industry and thought leaders Tan Peng Soon (Chemical Engineering) Completed B.Eng. (Honours) in 2.5 years Master s in Chemical Engineering at ETH-Zurich, Switzerland in one year. The GEP experiences pushed us out of our comfort zones. The internships in USA, Netherlands and France, are truly enriching. In fact, I spent approximately a third of my undergraduate studies overseas. This is something unique to the GEP.
NUS Overseas Colleges & Programmes develop a Global Mindset Intern at start-ups in leading entrepreneurial hubs, from Silicon Valley to Stockholm Attend entrepreneurship-related courses at partner Universities e.g. Stanford and Tsinghua Develop fresh new international perspectives Live, study and learn at institutions, from Berkeley to Cambridge Get the best of both worlds at home and abroad 61% of Engineering Students enjoyed overseas exposure in AY 2013/2014! Koh Yan Tian (Mechanical Engineering) Student Exchange experience at Cambridge University In the months I have been at Cambridge, I have gained a deeper insight into how engineering is viewed in Europe
Double Degrees, Double Majors and Minors options tailored to fit you Do a Double Degree, Double Major, or Engineering with a Minor if you have the capacity and wish to Double Degrees i.e. Engineering plus another discipline, from Business Administration to Physics Unique Double Degree Programme with the French Grandes Écoles Double Majors pursue two majors in your Engineering degree e.g. Chemical Engineering with Management of Technology Engineering with a Minor (Engineering with Minor in Management now available for direct admission!)
Once again: Why Engineering, and why NUS? Engineering is and will remain a key driver of the local and international economy. Engineering equips you with a strong foundation in logical thinking & analysis, innovation and adaptability universally desirable traits. NUS has a rich heritage and global reputation that will open doors to future opportunities. NUS Engineering opens a wide range of pathways and choices you choose what suits you and your interests best. We look forward to you joining our family!
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NUS Engineering General Information Admission Requirements B. Eng Programmes Years Requirements for candidates presenting Singapore- Cambridge GCE A Levels Chemical Engineering Environmental Engineering Biomedical Engineering** Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Industrial & Systems Engineering Materials Science & Engineering Mechanical Engineering 4 H2 Mathematics, H2 Chemistry and H2 Physics* 4 H2 Mathematics and H2 Chemistry or H2 Physics* Engineering Science 4 H2 Mathematics and H2 Physics *Students without H2 Physics (Presenting O -Level or H1 Phyics) will be required to take Physics bridging modules **Applicants to Biomedical Engineering without a H2 pass in Chemistry will be required to read a Chemistry bridging module.
NUS Engineering General Information Indicative Grade Profile & Fees Indicative Grade Profile based on intake for AY 2014/2015 Tuition fee for (local) students admitted in AY 2014/2015: $7,850 /w MOE Tuition Grant For more information, please visit the Engineering booth at Hall 1