EXCHANGE @ NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE Undergraduate coursework-based exchange AY2016/17
National University of Singapore (NUS) A leading global university centred in Asia, influencing the future To transform the way people think and do things through education, research and service
University Rankings Asia University Rankings 2014 World University Rankings 2014-2015 Asia University Rankings 2014 World Reputation Rankings 2015 World University Rankings 2014-2015
Subject Rankings The 2015 QS World University Rankings by Subject places NUS among the world s 10 best universities for 11 subjects SUBJECTS WORLD RANKING ENGINEERING CIVIL & STRUCTURAL 3 ENGINEERING CHEMICAL 5 ENGINEERING ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC 6 MATERIALS SCIENCE 6* ARCHITECTURE/BUILT ENVIRONMENT (NEW) 6 CHEMISTRY 7 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 8 ENGINEERING MECHANICAL, AERONAUTICAL & MANUFACTURING 8 LINGUISTICS 8 GEOGRAPHY 9 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES 10 * In joint position with another university
A Leader in Global Education & Inbound exchange students > 1,900 per year Student exchange programmes with over 300 top universities in 50 countries > 70% undergraduates go overseas; 30% for > 6 months Students & faculty from >100 countries 18% undergraduates & 60% graduate students from abroad
Location of NUS Singapore is 716.1 km 2 in area 45 minutes on taxi from Changi Airport to NUS The nearest train station is Kent Ridge MRT station Campus map: http://map.nus.edu. sg/
Incoming Student Satisfaction Survey SEP SURVEY AY2013/14 81.9% selected NUS as their first choice for exchange 90.3% were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with their exchange at NUS 95.0% would recommend NUS as an exchange destination to their peers
Student Exchange Programme English is the medium of instruction except in foreign language classes Undergraduate, coursework-based exchange Tuition fee waiver. Pay for your living and travel expenses A semester to a maximum of a full academic year Transfer of modular credits to fulfill graduation requirements back at home university Grading of modules taken during exchange is based on NUS assessment mode Team of hardworking and dedicated administrators supporting the exchange Not all work and no play
AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED FOR EXCHANGE Undergraduate coursework-based exchange AY2016/17
Overview of the Application Process Student Applications process by Registrar s Office (RO) Module approval by NUS Faculties based on: 1. Availability 2. Pre-requisite 3. Time-table Housing allocation by International Relations Office (IRO) Students submit solar application (for Student s Pass) Students submit their application for housing RO sends acceptance offers to successful applicants who received 3 modules & above RO sends offer letter and In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter to students: Sem 1 by mid-jun Sem 2 By mid-nov Students pre-register online with NUS Students make travel arrangement to come to Singapore
After Online Application 1. Check your emails regularly 2. Confirm your Study Plan with your home university and available modules at NUS 3. Research on the on-campus accommodation options available
Accommodation Options University CANNOT guarantee placement into any particular accommodation type Most rooms are for single occupancy and are not air-conditioned Majority of exchange students will stay in Halls or Residences Residential Colleges (RCs) have limited rooms for regular exchange students Students can use UTown facilities (i.e. infinity pool and gym) even if they stay in another Residency or off campus Check the rates Students are advised to exercise discretion and caution when engaging off-campus accommodation vendors
After you received the offer 1. Read the NUS Registration Guide 2. Apply for on-campus accommodation before the deadline if you have indicated yes for housing and applied as Non-Graduating Exchange (NGE) Students in the online application 3. Do modification to the pre-registered modules only during the Add/Drop exercise which happens in the first two weeks of the school term 4. Prepare the documentation to clear the immigration 5. Purchase sufficient insurance to cover medical, hospitalisation and travel liabilities 6. Set aside money to fund your living expenses while on exchange
Prepare for Student s Pass Application Check with your embassy or high commission on whether you need an entry visa to Singapore If entry visa is required, NUS Registrar s Office will liaise with the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) to obtain the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter which acts as an entry visa to Singapore On your assigned date of registration in NUS, the ICA officers will be oncampus to stamp the IPA letter for you to support your Student s Pass application If you do not need an entry visa, you are required to report on your assigned date of registration in NUS to get the stamped IPA letter to support your Student s Pass application Refer to the NUS Registration Guide for the official registration date(s) Full year exchange students are required to submit medical report Admission is only confirm once the application of Student s Pass is successful
Have Sufficient Insurance Coverage It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students to purchase the medical and hospitalisation insurance at NUS. The payment for the insurance is included in the mandatory Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSFs) Once matriculated, exchange student will be covered under the scheme Check the insurance coverage NUS purchase for you Purchase your own health insurance as well as separate travel insurance if necessary
Save up for exchange Item On-campus Off-campus Accommodation S$300 - S$800 S$500 - S$1,200 Food (3 meals a day) S$250 - S$400 S$400 - S$800 Public Transport S$100 - S$150 S$200 - S$300 Books & Stationery (depends on course of study) Personal expenses (Telecommunication, toiletries, clothing etc. excluding overseas travel) S$200 S$350 S$200 S$350 S$250 - S$350 S$250 - S$450 Total S$1,100 S$2,050 S$1,550 S$3,000 Note: This is an estimated expenditure a student may likely incur during his or her stay in Singapore. The costs vary accordingly to student s personal needs and lifestyle. Exclude travels.
WHEN YOU ARE @ NUS Undergraduate coursework-based exchange AY2016/17
While at NUS Attend Orientation Complete Registration & Student s Pass application Participate in PALs and OSA activities Module Add/Drop Attend NUS Ambassador Training Attend Feedback Session conducted by IRO Enjoy exchange at NUS Attend IRO s Welcome Party Complete feedback questionnaire Attend IRO s Farewell Party
Supporting Offices Identify partner universities and evaluate exchange agreements Negotiate for exchange places annually Involve in the overall operation and the administration of the exchange programme Oversee the IRO Peer Advising Programme We can be your first stop for enquiries on student exchange matters IRO RO Process incoming SEP and Student s Pass applications Manage module registration Apply Student s Pass and NUS Student Card Keep students academic records and print transcript Conduct examination Conduct Student Orientation Plan Cross-cultural Events and Festival Celebrations Offer Host Family Programme/Student Buddy Programme Manage Housing Matters Oversee Disability Support Office Decide on modules and OSA quotas Approval of modules Provide module descriptions Faculties Set examination and class schedules
Module Add/Drop Add available modules from a list of undergraduate modules for exchange students Check module restrictions. If you did not secure Business, Economics and Law modules at the point of offer, there is very low possibility that you will get to add them when you arrived at NUS. Approval for modules is decided by relevant academic coordinator based on Pre-requisites, Availability Time table Secure at least three modules (or 12 modular credits) per semester All pre-registered modules are set to examinable by default. If you wish to audit any modules, you have to seek permission from your home university
Activities to welcome you Key events organised for you by NUS: Month Event Organiser August, January Orientation Talk and events IRO and OSA August, January Welcome Party IRO and PALs August, February Sports activities and Excursions IRO and PALS November, April Farewell Party IRO and PALS For a more comprehensive list of the events meant for exchange students, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/in/insg/listofevents.pdf
Campus Life Choose from over 80 student clubs and 23 performing groups under the realm of the NUS Students Union and NUS Student Societies Get involved in over 100 community projects under the Community Engagement Programme Network Join programmes organised by Peer Advising Leaders (PALs)
Learning Style & Grading Policy For level 1 and level 2 modules, there will be lectures for about 200 students For level 3 and 4 modules, tutorials are usually conducted in smaller classes of about 30 students Online IVLE portal is accessible with NUS ID and password to read full module descriptions, download lecture notes and tutorial assignments Read NUS Grading Policy Assessment mode depends on the programme coordinator Attendance, class participation, assignments, projects and final examination performance counts towards final grade for each module Possible moderation of grades for some modules
Academic Calendar AY2015/16 Semester 1 Mon, 3 August Sat, 5 Dec 2015 Orientation Week: Mon, 3 Aug Sat, 8 Aug 2015 Instructional Period: Week 1 to Week 6 Mon, 10 Aug Fri, 18 Sep 2015 Recess Week: Sat, 19 Sep Sun, 27 Sep 2015 Instructional Period: Week 7 to Week 13 Mon, 28 Sep Fri, 13 Nov 2015 Reading Week: Sat, 14 Nov Fri, 20 Nov 2015 Examination: Sat, 21 Nov Sat, 5 Dec 2015 Vacation: Sun, 6 Dec 2015 Sun, 10 Jan 2016 Semester 2 Mon, 11 Jan Sat, 7 May 2016 Instructional Period: Week 1 to Week 6 Mon, 11 Jan Fri, 19 Feb 2016 Recess Week: Sat, 20 Feb Sun, 28 Feb 2016 Instructional Period: Week 7 to Week 13 Mon, 29 Feb Fri, 15 Apr 2016 Reading Week: Sat, 16 Apr Fri, 22 Apr 2016 Examination: Sat, 23 Apr Sat, 7 May 2016 Vacation: Sun, 8 May Sun, 31 Jul 2016
Things to do in Singapore Get close to Merlion Singapore s national mascot View the lanterns display at Gardens by the Bay during the mid-autumn festival Watch the F1 night race Sit on the world s largest flyer Feast on local cuisine Shop till you drop Travel to neighbouring countries on a budget
NUS Code of Student Conduct Read NUS Code of Student Conduct (excerpt:) Academic Integrity (cheating, plagiarism, violation of intellectual and copyright laws) Vandalism, mutilation and theft Inappropriate behaviour (threats, intimidation, drunkenness, lewdness, etc.) Smoking is prohibited on NUS campus Alcohol should not be sold or consumed on NUS campus unless in approved food outlets or during approved events Trafficking, manufacturing, importing and exporting of drugs carries a death penalty. Unauthorised consumption carries heavy penalty IT resources in NUS should not be used for transmission of obscene or inflammatory information nor should they be used for personal and/or private monetary profits
I've thoroughly enjoyed my exchange at NUS. It's been amazing to meet and study with people from all around the world... My exchange has definitely been an enriching experience and I can't wait to come back. New Colombo Plan Scholar from University of Melbourne, Australia. Exchange in AY2013/14 The best university I have had the pleasure to attend. The friendly nature of all on campus, the safety provided on campus and the academic support are just a few select reasons that I would highly recommend NUS to other stands. The list goes on. Student from King s College London, UK. Exchange in AY2013/14
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