Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Coursework Programmes
Master of Science
Faculty of Engineering
August Intake
Session 2015/2016
Master of Science
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management
[This booklet is supplied purely as a guide to assist applicants in the application procedures. The University reserves the right to
change the courses it offers and any regulations or requirements concerning its graduate programmes at any time.]
August 2015 GSE, NUS. All Rights Reserved
Application Checklist
S'poreans)
entry permit (for S'pore Permanent Residents)
employment pass / work permit (for International
applicants working in S'pore)
Please note:
Submission of Application
The completed Application Form must be submitted
together with all other relevant supporting documents to
be considered complete. No changes will be allowed to
the application(s) which have been submitted.
Application deadline for August Intake, Session
2015-2016 is 17 February 2015.
Application Fee
Candidates who wish to apply for more than one M.Sc.
programme must submit SEPARATE sets of
application forms, together with the application fee of
S$40 (for manual application) or S$20 (for online
application) for each programme. Each set of
application form should be accompanied by all the
documents outlined under APPLICATION CHECKLIST.
Full-time/Part-time Basis
Candidates who are interested in applying for both fulltime and part-time study of a graduate programme need
only to apply for either the full-time or part-time
study, according to their first choice of preference.
Candidates who are successful upon gaining admission
may subsequently apply to convert their student status
(i.e. from full-time to part-time or vice versa).
Areas of Specialization
Candidates who are interested in applying for more than
an area of specialization within a M.Sc. programme,
need only to apply for that single relevant M.Sc.
programme. Multiple applications for different areas of
specialization within a M.Sc. programme are not
required at the point of application.
Selection of area of specialization will only be done
after admission to the M.Sc. programme.
International Applicants
International applicants who are not residing or not
working in Singapore are only eligible to apply for the
full-time Master of Science programmes. For candidates
who are not on any scholarship or sponsorship (e.g.
companys), their application must be accompanied by
documentary evidence to show their ability to support
themselves financially (i.e. estimated living expenses of
S$18,000 a year in Singapore). As such, applicants are
to provide either:
(i)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Application Materials
Application Fee
Payment by NETS
Closing Date
11
Course Structure
Course Details
13
Deferment
10
Documentary Evidence
Eligibility
Enquiries
12
Examinations
Exemption of Modules
Fees
Financial Assistance
Tuition Fee Loan
10
10
43
Accommodation
44
44
International Applicants
10
Introduction
Language of Instruction
12
11
Registration
Research-Based Programmes
12
Submission of Application
(ii)
Introduction
This booklet is prepared to assist candidates in their applications for admission to the Master of
Science (by coursework) programmes in the Faculty of Engineering. The information provided
herein is for applicants applying for admission to the August Intake, Session 2015-2016
(commencing in August 2015).
Candidates who are interested in admission for the next January Intake, Session 2015-2016
should refer to the website at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/applications.html for the application
period. Please note that there is only 1 intake in August for the M.Sc.(Geotechnical
Engineering), M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt), M.Sc.(IP Mgt), M.Sc.(Mgt of
Technology), M.Sc. (Offshore Technology) and M.Sc.(Systems Design & Mgt) programmes.
The graduate courses are designed for university graduates who wish to advance their
knowledge and careers in the respective fields of engineering, transportation and management.
Application
Materials
Application Instructions
Application Fee Form
Application Form
Acknowledgement Slip
Applications are open to candidates with a relevant Bachelors degree with good honours or its
equivalent. Candidates with other qualifications and achievements deemed to be suitably
prepared for the programme of study may also be considered.
The above are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission. Selection of
candidates for admission is on a competitive basis.
Closing Date
All completed applications and supporting documents for the August Intake, Session 2015-2016
must reach the Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering (GSE) by 17 February 2015.
Applications submitted/posted after the deadline above will not be considered.
Submission of
Application
University
Academic
Calendar
The University's academic calendar for Semester I & II, 2015-2016 are as follows:
Semester 1 (2015-2016)
18 weeks
Orientation Week
1 week
Instructional Period
(Part 1)
6 weeks
Recess Week
1 week
Instructional Period
(Part 2)
7 weeks
Reading Week
1 week
Examination
2 weeks
Vacation
5 weeks
Semester 2 (2015-2016)
17 weeks
Instructional Period
(Part 1)
6 weeks
Recess Week
1 week
Instructional Period
(Part 2)
7 weeks
Reading Week
1 week
Examination
2 weeks
Vacation
12 weeks
Special Term
6 weeks
6 weeks
Language of
Instruction
Course
Structure
Graduate courses are usually conducted in the evenings from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm from
Mondays to Fridays.
In the M.Sc. (IP Mgt) programme, students can expect some classes on Saturdays (typically
from 9.30am to 12.30pm) for some of the Grad. Cert. in IP Law modules.
The general course structure for all M.Sc. programmes is shown in Table A (page 3). Students
may either take a general course leading to a M.Sc. degree in their chosen discipline or choose
an area of specialization (where available). The areas of specialization are shown in Table B
(page 4).
Registration
Exemption of
Modules
Applicants who are Grad. Dip. (Env Eng / Aviation Mgt / Maritime & Port Mgt) holders and/or
former M.Sc. students who withdrew from their course of study and who wish to be considered
for exemption of module(s) in their new M.Sc. candidature must apply in writing through their
respective Departments Office only after they gain successful admission to their new M.Sc.
programme.
Applicants who meet the minimum requirements of an average of 55% in Grad. Cert in IP Law
will automatically be exempted from the GCIP modules upon successful admission to the
M.Sc.(IP Mgt) programme.
Pre-taken
Graduate
Modules
Please note that any modules taken to meet the requirements of one degree cannot be used to
count towards another degree.
NUS B.Eng. or B.Tech. graduates may apply for a transfer of credits of their approved pretaken* graduate modules read during their undergraduate studies for their current M.Sc. studies
in NUS.
Modules pre-taken (maximum of 5) should be read less than 5 years prior to admission of their
M.Sc. degree and are not counted towards their Bachelors degree. Upon approval, the pretaken modules and grades will be transferred and included in the CAP computation of their
current M.Sc. programme. All applications for transfer of credits must be submitted to GSE
within the 1st month of their new M.Sc. candidature.
*Pre-taken graduate modules must be as indicated in the transcripts of academic records for their
Bachelors degree (i.e. B.Eng. or B.Tech.) and not included in the Bachelors degree CAP computation.
Professional
Development
Units
For each M.Sc. module read by a M.Sc. student who is a member of the Professional Engineers
Board Singapore (PEB), 39 Professional Units (PDU) may be awarded under the Professional
Engineers Board Singapore's Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD).
Selection of
Modules &
Class TimeTable
Information on available modules for each semester and class time-table will be issued by the
DEPARTMENTS to candidates who are successful in gaining admission to the courses.
Successful candidates should be notified of this information about two weeks before the
commencement of the Semester.
TABLE A Course Structure
Description
Course Requirements
(Details on the requirements
for the respective
programmes can be found
from pages 13 - 40)
Part-Time
Full-Time
Classes
Period of Candidature
(Details on period of
candidature can be found at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registr
ar/edu/gd-contgrad.html)
Areas of Specialization
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
Infrastructure Project Management
Electrical Engineering
Management of Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Offshore Technology
Subsea Engineering
Industrial Hygiene
Process Safety
Examinations
(You may only choose an area of specialization during module registration after the
Semester starts)
Coursework Requirements
At NUS, minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and graduation.
After each examination, depending on each students academic performance, he/she will be
emplaced in one of the following academic standings:
Passed; or
Warning; or
Probation; or
Dismissal
In general (except for students who obtained a CAP of < 1.5 during their first semester of study),
students who are not performing within expectations, will be issued with either an academic warning
or an academic probation before he/she is issued with a letter of dismissal and denied re-admission.
1.
Modular Credits
Each existing M.Sc. module of 39 hours of lecture is to be assigned 4 MCs.
2.
A+
5.0
A
5.0
A4.5
B+
4.0
B
3.5
B3.0
C+
2.5
C
2.0
D+
1.5
D
1.0
F (Fail)
0
3.
(a)
(b)
All M.Sc. programmes with the exception of M.Sc.(IP Mgt) :For graduation, a student:
(i) must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the modules equivalent to 40 MCs
(inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required); &
(ii) must obtain at least 40 MCs (inclusive of foundation/core modules, where
required) of which at least 30 MCs must be at graduate level within the subject
or in related disciplines and the remaining credits may be from other levels in
the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the Department.
within the maximum candidature of 2 years and 4 years for full-time and part-time
students respectively.
Student may be allowed to take more than 10 modules or its equivalent of 40 MCs
only if at the point of request to read more modules, the student has less than 40
MCs or his/her CAP is < 3.0.
In general, all students are expected to graduate after obtaining 40 MCs and who
have already achieved a CAP of 3.0.
For graduation, a student:
(i) complete a minimum of 195 lecture hours for the GCIP; &
(ii) obtain a GCIP (Pass) with a minimum average mark of 55%; &
(iii) achieve a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the M.Sc. (MOT) modules equivalent
to 20 MCs. Of the 20 MCs required, at least 16 MCs must be at a graduate
level within the subject or in related disciplines, and the remaining credits
may be from other levels in the same or other disciplines subject to the
approval of the Programme Manager.
within the maximum candidature of 2 years and 4 years for full-time and part-time
students respectively (inclusive of both Part 1 GCIP and Part 2 MOT).
Notes :
CAP - Cumulative Average Point
MC - Modular Credits
GP - Grade Points
All letter grades (including Grade F) are computed in the CAP computation for M.Sc. students who have
yet to accumulate 40 MCs. Students who have achieved more than 40 MCs, the CAP is computed on the
best modules equivalent to 40 MCs (inclusive of foundation/core modules, where required).
The English Language requirement, where relevant, is in addition to the coursework requirements.
Graduate English courses are excluded from the CAP computation.
Documentary
Evidence
All required supporting documents should be attached to the completed application in hardcopy
for submission. Certificates submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by
a translated and certified copy. All supporting documents (original & photocopies) submitted by
candidates will not be returned. Further documentary evidence may be requested at a later date.
Original official transcript, or its certified true copies, of candidates with qualifications other than
those from NUS would be requested at the point when offer of admission is made. This should
be sent directly from the issuing University to NUS in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearing
the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative.
TOEFL and
IELTS Tests
The quantity and quality of academic work at NUS cannot be accomplished without the mastery
of the English language. The point is deliberately emphasized because graduate students at NUS
submit assignments, take written examinations and are expected to participate actively in
classroom discussions. Applicants who graduated from Universities where English is not the
main medium of instruction (e.g. China, Myanmar, Indonesia, etc) are required to demonstrate
their English proficiency by means of TOEFL* / IELTS** test scores.
Applicants who graduated from English-medium Universities may be required to sit for the
TOEFL/IELTS test, at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering, so as to assess their
suitability for university study.
Applicants are expected to check the Acknowledgement Slip/Email sent to them as to whether
they are required to sit for TOEFL/IELTS test. Those who are expected to do so, please submit
the originals/photocopies of their TOEFL/ IELTS scoresheets by the stipulated date.
*TOEFL is the abbreviation for the Test of English as a Foreign Language.
**IELTS is the abbreviation for the International English Language Testing System.
The minimum score expected is:
i. 600 (for TOEFL paper-based test) or
ii. 250 (for TOEFL computer-based test) or
iii. 92 (for TOEFL internet-based test) or
iv. 6.5 score for IELTS (Academic).
The examining authorities for the respective tests are:
TOEFL:
IELTS:
Other tests (including the TOEFL Institutional Test) and those that claim to be predictions,
estimations, equivalents, simulations, etc. of the TOEFL or IELTS are unacceptable. The
TOEFL score or IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the
beginning of the application period for the designated M.Sc. degree.
Diagnostic
English Test
(DET)
Successful candidates whose TOEFL/IELTS scores fall within the following ranges must register to
take the Diagnostic English Test (DET) conducted by NUS Centre for English Language
Communication (CELC) :
i. 580 TOEFL paper-based test < 600
ii. 237 TOEFL computer-based test < 250
iii. 85 TOEFL internet-based test < 92
iv. IELTS (Academic) = 6.0
Candidates who do not achieve an expected proficiency level upon taking the DET will be required
to read and obtain a satisfactory grade for the assigned English Course(s) conducted twice weekly.
Classes are available both during the day and in the evening. Subject to availability, part-time students
will be given priority to register for evening classes. Further details will be provided upon successful
admission.
Application
Fee
An application fee for applying a programme must accompany each of the completed application
forms. Application fees are non-refundable even for those who pay the incorrect amount or who do
not submit the hardcopy of their application sets. Do ensure that your application is accompanied by
the correct amount of application fee.
Application fee is in Singapore dollars: $40 (or US$37) for an application filed manually or $20 (or
US$18.50) for an application submitted online. Do note that this amount excludes bank charges (for
those paying by postal order or bank draft). Applications with insufficient application fees are deemed
as incomplete and would not be processed as such.
Payment by
NETS
Personal payments by NETS will be accepted at the Student Service Centre (Cashiers Office), Yusof
Ishak House, Level 1, No. 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUS. The Student Service Centre accepts
payments made from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm from Monday to Thursday and from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm on
Friday. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays.
Payment by
Cheque or
Bank Draft
All payments sent by post must be made by cheque, postal order or bank draft, payable to
'National University of Singapore'.
Cheques, postal orders and bank drafts must have the sender's name, address and telephone
number written on the reverse side. Personal cheques, crossed, are accepted only from candidates in
Singapore.
Payment by
Credit Card
E-payment by credit card is available to candidates whose applications are submitted online.
TABLE 1
NON-SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) - regardless of nationality
for M.Sc. programmes in :
Chem Eng
Mat Sci & Eng
Sys Design & Mgt
Geotec
Civil Eng
HEWRM
Transp Sys & Mgt
Mech Eng
Ind & Sys Eng
Elect Eng
Offshore Tech
Safety, Health &
Mgt of Tech
Env Eng
Env Tech
Full-time (S$)
18,900
Part-time (S$)
9,450
With effect from Semester 2, 2008/2009, students (all nationalities) who are re-admitted within NUS, or across NUS,
NTU, SMU and SUTD, will be eligible for the subsidy up to the maximum course duration for the new course less the
number of semesters of government subsidy/scholarship received for the previous incomplete course(s).
Category 2 Subsidised Tuition Fees
Students who have never enjoyed/received any Ministry of Education (MOE)/government subsidy in any graduate
programme of study at Masters or Ph.D. level in Singapore can enjoy subsidised tuition fees as shown in Table 2.
TABLE 2
SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) for M.Sc. programmes in :
Chem Eng
Mat Sci & Eng
Sys Design & Mgt
Geotec
Civil Eng
HEWRM
Transp Sys & Mgt
Mech Eng
Ind & Sys Eng
Elect Eng
Offshore Tech
Safety, Health &
Mgt of Tech
Env Eng
Env Tech
Spore
Citizens
Spore
PRs
Full-time (S$)
4,500
6,300
Part-time (S$)
2,250
3,150
Type of Programme
International Students
with service
without service
obligations
obligations
9,000
14,975
4,500
7,500
Part 1 leading to the Graduate Certificate in Intellectual Property Law (GCIP), this is offered by the NUS Faculty of
Law through the IP Academy of Singapore (IPA). Students are liable to pay fees for Part 1 to IPA. The fees for Part
1 are charged on a programme basis.
Part 2 curriculum is offered by the Faculty of Engineering and is conducted at NUS. Students are liable to pay fees
for Part 2 to NUS. The fees for Part 2 are charged on a semester basis.
For Part 2, students pay either the subsidised tuition fees or non-subsidised tuition fees, depending on whether they have
previously enjoyed some form of subsidy/sponsorship by the Singapore government as described in the first paragraph of
this document.
TABLE 3
TUITION FEES Payable
(Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees)
Spore Citizens
Spore PRs
International
Students
11,235.00
12,358.50
14,605.50
The fees for Part 1 indicated above are correct as of 14 December 2014 and subject to changes.
Please refer to http://www.ipacademy.com.sg for the most updated information.
Spore
Full-time (S$)
4,500
Part-time (S$)
2,250
- payable to NUS on a
semester basis
International Students
with service
obligations
without service
obligations
6,300
9,000
14,975
3,150
4,500
7,500
PRs
Part 2 (Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees) - payable to NUS on a semester basis, regardless of nationality
Full-time (S$)
18,900
Part-time (S$)
9,450
Full-time (S$)
Part-time (S$)
148.20
120.40
60.45
NA
For programmes that are deemed feasible (based on industry demand) to implement a service obligation, the self-financing
international student may be offered the option of signing the service obligation agreement in exchange for reduced tuition
fees. However, the student can only apply for service obligation with MOE on condition that they have not previously
enjoyed MOEs government subsidy in another graduate programme (see Note 4 below).
International students who have signed the Service Obligation Agreement are required to work in Singapore-based
companies for 3 years upon graduation. Singapore-based companies refer to local and international companies that have a
base in Singapore that is registered with the Accounting & Corporate Regulatory Authority (ACRA) as well as companies
of such local and international companies registered with ACRA that are based overseas.
You may refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/service-obligation.php for further information on
service obligation.
1.
2.
3.
4.
NOTE:
All fees shown here are in Singapore dollars and, except for tuition fees, include the prevailing GST. The GST for tuition
fees is absorbed by the Ministry of Education (MOE).
Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are payable on a semester basis.
Fees published in this document are indicative only. Fees for subsequent academic years are subject to review by the
Ministry of Education.
For more information and the latest updates on fees and service obligation, please visit the website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html .
Deferment
Financial
Statement for
International
Applicants
Overseas applicants who are not residing or not working in Singapore are only eligible to apply
for admission to pursue graduate programmes on a full-time basis. For candidates who are not
on any scholarship or sponsorship (e.g. companys), their application must be accompanied by
documentary evidence to show their ability to support themselves financially (i.e. estimated
living expenses of S$18,000 a year in Singapore). As such, applicants are to provide either:
a bank statement indicating a balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent in savings / fixed
deposit account(s); or
a letter of confirmation and financial statement from a sponsor [e.g. bank statement of
sponsor indicating a balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent in savings / fixed deposit
account(s)].
This amount is based on the minimum period of one year taken to complete the programme on
full-time basis. In addition, candidates must also ensure that they have the financial means to
see through their programme of study, in terms of paying for their tuition and other related fees,
for their entire programme of study.
Please refer to the section on 'Guide for International Applicants' (pages 41 & 42) for details on
immigration matters, accommodation and estimated cost of living.
Financial
Assistance
Financial assistance is available in the form of (1) Tuition Fee Loan, and
(2) NUS GSA scholarship for relevant full-time graduate candidates who are nationals of
ASEAN member countries, except Singapore citizens and permanent residents.
(2) NUS
Graduate
Scholarship
for ASEAN
Nationals
(NUS GSA)
The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers NUS GSA scholarships to deserving students
each academic year. These awards are financed by the People of Singapore and the University.
The NUS GSA will provide each scholar with the following:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
(v)
(vi)
The tenure of the award is for an academic year (i.e. 2 semesters). The scholar has no
obligation or bond to be employed by NUS or in Singapore, but is expected to complete the
designated M.Sc. degree and return to the home country.
The NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA) is only applicable for
August intakes. Candidates who apply for January intakes will not be considered for this
scholarship. Hence, please apply for the M.Sc. programmes for the August intakes instead.
10
Eligibility
Criteria for
NUS GSA
Scholarship
1. Nationality
The candidate must be a national from any of the 10 ASEAN member countries. ASEAN is the abbreviation
for the Association of SouthEast Asian Nations and it comprises of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,
Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. However, Singapore citizens and
permanent residents are not eligible to apply.
2. Excellent Academic Record
The candidate must have an excellent academic record (i.e. top 10% of the class).
3. Successful Admission
The candidate must be admitted or will be admitted to pursue a NUS GSA-designated M.Sc. degree (by
coursework) on full-time study. For the NUS Faculty of Engineering, all M.Sc. programmes are considered
as NUS GSA-designated programmes.
Successful scholarship applicants pursuing the M.Sc.(Intellectual Property Management) degree will
receive sponsorship only for Part 2 of the programme. Part 1 will continue to be self-financing.
4. TOEFL or IELTS Score
The candidate is expected to have a good command of the English language. A candidate's English language
proficiency will be determined by:
a. the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 600 (paper-based test)
or 250 (computer-based test) or 92 (internet-based test); or
b. the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) result (Academic) of at least
6.5.
5. Relevant Work Experience
A minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience as at the application deadline (i.e. for the M.Sc.
programmes).
6. Referee Reports / Recommendation Letters
At least 2 referee reports / recommendation letters are required.
A candidate will not be considered for the NUS GSA if the candidate does not fulfil the
nationality and all other requirements as specified in the paragraph on Eligibility Criteria for
NUS GSA Scholarship or if the candidate's application is incomplete or is received after the
deadline.
For further details on NUS GSA, please refer to the
http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-ngs.php .
website
at
Other
Suitability
Tests
Candidates may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee for Graduate Studies in
Engineering, be required to undergo such other tests as may be set to assess their suitability for
University study and to appear for interviews.
Notification
of Application
An Acknowledgement Slip/Email will be sent to you to confirm the receipt of your application,
as well as to inform you of any outstanding documents you need to submit.
Release of
Application
Results
All applicants will expect to be informed on the outcome of their applications by mid of May
2015. Until then, we regret that we are unable to advise applicants on the status of their
applications due to the large number of applicants seeking admission.
Appeal for
Unsuccessful applicants must submit their appeals by end of May 2015. Each appeal should
preferably be in letter format, stating the M.Sc. programme(s) that the applicant would like to
appeal for admission to and the reasons for appeal.
Reconsideration
of Application
11
Enquiries
If you need more information, you may contact the following office/staff :
Application/
General
Information
General Enquiries
6516 6510
enggse@nus.edu.sg
Ms S C Cheng
Miss SY Tan
6516 8301
6516 4488
engcsc@nus.edu.sg
engts@nus.edu.sg
Programme
Details
Ms S H Tay
IP Academy
M.Sc.(IP Mgt) only
M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engrg &
Water Resources Mgt) only
Chemical Engrg
Civil Engrg / Geotec
Electrical Engrg
6330 8691
tay_soh_hui@ipacademy.
com.sg
6601 2681
ceesdc@nus.edu.sg
6516 2189
6516 2260
6516 4688
cheket@nus.edu.sg
ceetankh@nus.edu.sg
elegm@nus.edu.sg
Environmental Engrg
6516 3385
ceehj@nus.edu.sg
6516 2148
ceechf@nus.edu.sg
6516 5541
6516 7574
6516 6627
6516 2250
6516 2288
6516 8721
6516 2576
isenkm@nus.edu.sg
msecj@nus.edu.sg
mpezk@nus.edu.sg
etmckh@nus.edu.sg
w.bai@nus.edu.sg
chefoosc@nus.edu.sg
ceecwt@nus.edu.sg
6516 2279
ceeongr@nus.edu.sg
Ms Cecilia Shanti
Dewi
Prof E T Kang
Prof K H Tan
A/Prof Mohan
Gurusamy
A/Prof J Z He
Prof H F Cheong
A/Prof K M Ng
A/Prof J S Chen
A/Prof K Y Zeng
A/Prof K H Chai
Dr W Bai
A/Prof S C Foo
A/Prof W T Chan
Dr G P Ong,
Raymond
Location of
Departments
General Office
(You may refer to
the map of
Faculty of
Engineering on
the last page of
this booklet)
ResearchBased
Programmes
Programmes
Chemical Engrg / Safety, Health & Env Tech
Civil Engrg / Geotec / Environmental Engrg
Offshore Tech / Transp Sys & Mgt
Electrical Engrg
Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt
Industrial & Sys Engrg
Mgt of Tech / Sys Design & Mgt
Materials Sci & Engrg
Mechanical Engrg
IP Mgt
url: http://www.ipacademy.com.sg
Tel. No.
6516 5031
6516 5827
6516 4314
6516 2109
6601 2681
6516 5497
6516 8502
6516 5192
6516 5122
6330 8691
Location
E5 02-09
E1A 07-03
E1A 07-03
E4 05-45
E1A 07-03
E1A 06-25
EA 05-34
EA 03-09
EA 07-04
IP Academy
Graduate programmes leading to the Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) and Doctor of Philosophy
(Ph.D.) degrees are also available. These are research-based degrees and have different
application requirements. More information may be obtained by writing to the Graduate Studies
Office or visit our website at http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/applications.html#research .
12
COURSE DETAILS
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Environmental Engineering
Geotechnical Engineering
13
CN5010
CN5020
CN5030
CN5040
CN5050
Elective Modules
Group 1
1. CN5111
2. CN5115
3. CN5121
4. CN5131
5. CN5152
6. CN5161
7. CN5162
8. CN5172
9. CN5173
10. CN5174
11. CN5181
12. CN5183
13. CN5185
14. CN5186
15. CN5191
16. CN5192
17. CN5193
18. CN5222
19. CN5241
20. CN5251
21. CN5371
22. CN5391
23. CN5392
24. CN5401
25. CN5555
Group 2
1. ESE5202
2. ESE5602
3. SH5004
4. SH5201
5. SH5202
6. SH5204
Not all modules listed above are necessarily available in any one year, and new modules may be made available from
time to time. For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site:
http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/admissions
14
To be awarded with a specialization, the student must also meet the requirements for that specialization as stipulated below.
Specialization in Structural Engineering
At least 5 of the following distinct modules, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5509
CE5510
CE5513
CE5514
CE5604
CE5610
CE5611
CE6006
CE6705
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approval
must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.
Elective modules
The remaining five modules (20 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)
programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subject
to the general guidelines and Departments approval.
Specialization in Geotechnical Engineering
At least 5 of the following distinct modules, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5101
CE5104
CE5105
CE5106
CE5107
CE5108
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approval
must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.
15
Elective modules
The remaining five modules (20 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)
programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subject
to the general guidelines and Departments approval.
Specialization in Infrastructure Project Management
At least 5 of the following distinct modules, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C):
CE5603
CE5804
CE5805
CE5806
PM5103
PM5109
Should a student have sufficient reasons to replace any of the above modules by another appropriate module, approval
must be sought from the Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering or his nominee.
At least 3 of the following elective modules:
CE5207
CE5604
CE5610
CE5611
CE5880
CE6001
PM5105
PM5114
IE5122
IE5208
IE5404
CN5191
SH5201
SH5401
Elective modules
The remaining two modules (8 MCs) may be selected from level 5000 and 6000 modules offered by the MSc (CE)
programme of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Modules taken outside the Department are subject
to the general guidelines and Departments approval.
In addition, at least five out of the ten required modules must be CE modules.
Note : Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year.
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_ce.html
16
(modules from EE4000 level series or without EE codes are subject to approval)
SPECIALIZATION IN AUTOMATION AND CONTROL ENGINEERING
Compulsory Modules
EE5101R
EE5103R
EE5108
Linear Systems
Computer Control Systems
Instrumentation and Sensors
EE4302
EE4306
EE5102
EE6102
EE5104
EE6104
EE5106R
EE5107
EE6107
EE5109
EE5110
EE6110
EE6105
EE6701
EE5135
EE5310
Digital Communications
Communication Networking Fundamentals
EE5132
EE5133
EE5134
EE5137R
EE5138R
EE5139R
EE5401
EE5404
EE6130
EE6131
EE5902R
EE5903
Multiprocessor Systems
Real-Time Systems
EE4212
EE4213
EE5201
EE5904R
EE5907R
Computer Vision
Image Processing
Magnetic Recording Technology
Neural Networks
Pattern Recognition
18
EE6231
CS5241*
CS5248*
CS5272*
CS5342*
CS5343*
Reconfigurable Computing
Speech Processing
Systems Support for Continuous Media
Embedded Software Design
Multimedia Computing and Applications
Advanced Computer Animation
* Conditions apply for MSc students registered from Aug 2011. A maximum two (2) of the above listed CS modules can be taken and count
towards fulfilling the elective requirements of the specialization in Computer Engineering.
* In the event that a student opts out from this specialization, any CS modules that had been taken from this list would no longer be considered as part of
the related-module degree requirements, and if necessary, the student would then have to take additional modules to meet the requirements of the M.Sc.
(EE) general degree, or M.Sc. (EE) with specialization in areas other than Computer Engineering.
SPECIALIZATION IN NANOELECTRONICS
Compulsory Modules
EE5508
EE5434
EE5432R
Semiconductor Fundamentals
CMOS Processes and Integration OR
Microelectronics Processes and Characterization
EE4401
EE4415
EE4431
EE4433
EE5439
EE5502
EE5507R
EE5517
EE5518R
EE5433R
PC5203
Optoelectronics
Integrated Digital Design
Nano-Device Engineering
Nanometer Scale Information Storage
Micro/Nano Electromechanical Systems
MOS Devices
Analog Integrated Circuit Design
Optical Engineering
VLSI Digital Circuit Design
Functional Devices
Advanced Solid State Physics
EE5703R
EE5711R
EE4510
EE4511
EE5701
EE5702R
EE5704
EE6531
For detailed description of the modules, please visit the following website at:
http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/education/graduate/module_listing.html
Points to note:
1. Other elective modules may be chosen from within or outside the Department. Module taken outside the Department (prefix with
non-EE code) is subject to the general guidelines and Department's approval.
2. M.Sc students are allowed only up to maximum 2 modules with: (i) non-EE prefix module, and/or (ii) undergraduate level 4 module,
regardless of department/faculty. Exception as specified for Specialization in Computer Engineering regarding listed CS modules as
electives.
3. Onus is on student to meet the relevant requirements for opted specialization. If requirements for graduating with the specialization
are not met, then by default, the student will graduate with the M.Sc degree without specialization indicated.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Some changes in the list of modules are under consideration for the academic year 2015/2016. The updated list will be available
at the time of registration.
19
Elective Modules
ESE5002
ESE5003
ESE5004
ESE5201
ESE5202
ESE5203
ESE5204
ESE5205
ESE5301
ESE5401
ESE5402
ESE5403
ESE5404
ESE5405
ESE5406
ESE5407
ESE5601
ESE5602
ESE5603
ESE5604
ESE5607
ESE5608
ESE5901
ESE6001
ESE6301
ESE6401
ESE6402
ESE6403
ESE6404
Environmental Planning
Spatial Data Processing
Environmental Law
Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management
Industrial Toxicology
Occupational Health
21
Elective Modules
The list below shows the elective modules, which are 4 MCs each.
CE5101
CE5104
CE5105
CE5106
CE5107
CE5881
CE6002
CE6003
Note : Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year.
Students are expected to complete CE5111 in one semester. Request for extension will be approved on a case-by-case
basis and only with valid reasons (which exclude heavy work commitment). Extension, if granted, is limited to one
semester, and students who fail to complete CE5111 in two semesters will be given a grade F and will have to repeat the
module.
CE6102 requires two pre-requisites/co-requisites, namely CE4257 and CE6101. In other words, students need to have
taken CE4257 and CE6101 in a previous semester or are taking them in the same semester as CE6102. Otherwise, the
system will not register him/her for CE6102. In terms of contents, CE6102 will draw heavily from CE4257 and CE6101.
For this reason, students are advised to take CE4257 and CE6101 as early as possible in their study.
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_ge.html
22
Elective Modules
CE5313
CE5603
CE5710
CE5711
CE5883A
ESE5001
ESE5601
ESE5602
ESE5405
ESE5901
IE5203
PP 5257
PP 5294
Groundwater Hydrology
Engineering Economics and Project Evaluation
Design of Floating Structures
Offshore Moorings and Risers
Topics in Hydraulic & Water Resources - Environmental Hydraulics
Basic Environmental Science and Engineering
Environmental Risk Assessment
Environmental Management Systems
Water Treatment Processes
Environmental Technology
Decision Analysis
Water Policy and Governance
Dynamic Modelling of Public Policy Systems
23
A candidate may offer projects in lieu of graduate modules regardless whether he has selected the area of specialization.
If a candidate opts for a project, he/she has to propose a suitable project and find an appropriate supervisor. The
Department does not have a list of projects. The candidates experience and expertise in his/her workplace should help to
identify a suitable project. There are two types of projects of which a candidate can select to do one type only.
(i) IE5901 Independent Study in Logistics & Operations Research (4 MCs) to be completed in one semester.
(ii) IE5902 Research Project in Logistics & Operations Research (8 MCs) to be completed in two semesters.
Please visit http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/people/academic.html for information on academic staff research areas.
24
A candidate may offer projects in lieu of graduate modules regardless whether he has selected the area of specialization.
If a candidate opts for a project, he/she has to propose a suitable project and find an appropriate supervisor. The
Department does not have a list of projects. The candidates experience and expertise in his/her workplace should help to
identify a suitable project. There are two types of projects of which a candidate can select to do one type only.
(i) IE5903 Independent Study in Project Management (4 MCs) to be completed in one semester.
(ii) IE5904 Research Project in Project Management (8 MCs) to be completed in two semesters.
Please visit http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/people/academic.html for information on academic staff research areas.
LISTS OF MODULES OFFERED IN THE PROGRAM
Foundation Modules
IE 5001
IE 5002
IE 5003
IE 5004
IE 5504
IE 5506
IE 5508
IE5880
All modules are 4 MCs and some modules are offered in selected years only.
Module descriptions are available at http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/MSc/msc-modules.html.
For further information about the program, please visit the website at http://www.ise.nus.edu.sg/MSc.
26
Completion of the GCIP (20 MCs). For details of the GCIP curriculum, please refer to
http://www.ipacademy.com.sg/section/education/gcip.html
Part 2:
Completion of a programme of study on the MOT course consisting of 20 MCs, selected from the
following MOT modules (modules are 4 MCs each unless otherwise stated):
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12
13
14
15.
16.
MT5001
MT5002
MT5003
MT5006
MT5007/BMA5115
MT5008/BMA5404
MT5009
MT5010
MT5011
MT5012
MT5013
MT5014
MT5015
MT5016
MT5880A
MT5880B
IP Management
Management of Industrial R&D
Creativity and Innovation
Strategic & New Product Development*
Management of Technological Innovation
Corporate Entrepreneurship
Analyzing Hi-Tech Opportunities
Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy
Finance for Engineering & Technology Management
Marketing of High-Technology Products and Innovations
Global Innovation Management
Systems Approach to Tech & Innov Mgt
The Financial and Business Aspects of Intellectual Property (IP)
Business Models for Hi-Tech Products
Topics in MOT - Techno-Economics Systems
Topics in MOT - Institutional Innovation
IP Academy, Singapore was established as a national initiative dedicated to the deepening and broadening of Singapores knowledge and
capabilities in Intellectual Property (IP) protection, management and exploitation.
2
The total lecture hours for GCIP is 195 hours, which is equivalent to the typical 5 4-MC modules with lecture hours of 39 each.
1
27
17
18.
19.
20.
21.
22.
23.
MT5880C
MT5900
MT6001
IE5208
IE5211
SDM5003
SDM5004
At the discretion of the Programme Manager, one of the MOT modules equivalent to 4 MCs can be substituted for an
equivalent module outside this prescribed curriculum. Also, not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one
semester or year. For more information, please refer to http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/IPM.htm
28
(b) The remaining MCs can be obtained from both the lists of core and/or elective modules, to make up a total of 40
MCs. Subject to the approval of the Programme Manager for M.Sc. (MOT), students may be allowed to take up to 8 MCs
outside the prescribed curriculum, in lieu of the required modules to complete the M.Sc. degree.
In addition, a student must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.0 (B-) for the best modules equivalent to 40 MCs.
Core Modules
All the following core modules are 4 MCs each.
MT5001
MT5002
MT5003
MT5007/BMA5115
MT5011
MT5012
IE5003
IE5208
SDM5004
IP Management
Management of Industrial R&D
Creativity and Innovation
Management of Technological Innovation
Finance for Engineering & Technology Management#
Marketing of Hi-Technology Products and Innovations
Cost Analysis and Engineering Economy#
Systems Approach to Project Management^
Systems Engineering Project Management^
Electives
Unless otherwise indicated, the electives below span different relevant areas and are 4 MCs each.
MT5004
MT5005
MT5006
MT5008/BMA5404
MT5009
MT5010
MT5013
MT5014
MT5015
MT5016
MT5017
MT5880A
MT5880B
MT5880C
MT5900
MT5901
MT5902
MT5911
MT5912
MT5913
MT5920
MT5921
MT6001
BMA5004A
BMA5010A
BMA5108
IE5121
IE5203
IE5211
IE5401
SDM5001
SDM5002
SDM5003
PP5220
PP5293
Note: Please note that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one semester or year. A good GRE/GMAT
score is needed to take the BMA electives from NUS Business School.
For more details, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/MOT.htm
M.Sc. (Management of Technology) with specialization in Innovation & Entrepreneurship
To be eligible for the specialization, students must successfully complete a programme of study of at least 40 MCs and
achieve a minimum CAP of 3.0, which consists of the following:
6 Compulsory Core Modules
MT5001
IP Management
MT5003
Creativity and Innovation
MT5007/BMA5115 Management of Technological Innovation
MT5011
Finance for Engineering & Technology Management
MT5008/BMA5404 Corporate Entrepreneurship
MT5920
Enterprise Development
Set 1 Electives (Choose any 2)
MT5902
Management Extended Practicum
MT5912
Frugal Innovation
MT5913
TechLaunch - Experiential Entrepreneurship
MT5921
Market Gaps - A Search for Innovation Opportunities
Set 2 Electives (Choose any 2)
MT5002
Management of Industrial R&D
MT5004
User-centred Engineering & Product Development
MT5010
Technology Intelligence & IP Strategy
MT5911
Venture Funding
Note: Please note that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one semester or year. A good GRE/GMAT
score is needed to take the BMA electives from NUS Business School.
For more details, please refer to: http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/iGEP.htm
30
Elective Modules*
BN5201
CN5161
CN5162
CN5251
CE5604
EE5207
EE5208
EE5508
EE5431R
EE5516
ME5101
ME5102
ME5161
ME5502
ME5506
ME5513
ME5515
ME5603
ME6102
ME6103
ME6104
ME6501
ME6502
ME6503
ME6504
ME6505
ME6508
ME6604
MLE6101
MLE5102
MLE6103
MLE5104
MLE5201
MLE5202
MLE5203
MLE5204
MLE5208
MLE5210
Advanced Biomaterials
Polymer Processing Engineering
Advanced Polymeric Materials
Membrane Science and Technology
Advanced Concrete Technology
Tribology and Mechanics of Magnetics Storage Systems
Applied Engineering Magnetics
Semiconductor Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Plasma Processes and Interconnects
Applied Stress Analysis
Applied Plasticity
Optical Techniques in Experimental Stress Analysis
Engineering Plastics and Composite Materials
Corrosion of Materials
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials
Friction and Wear of Materials
Metal Forming Technology
Topics in Applied Mechanics
Optical Measurement and Quality Inspection
Fracture Mechanics and Applications
Research Topics in Material Sciences
Topics in Materials Science
Theory of Transformations in Metals
Defects and Dislocations in Solids
Engineering Materials in Medicine
Atomistic Simulations of Materials
Modelling of Machining Processes
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Mechanical Behaviours of Materials
Structures of Materials
Physical Properties of Materials
Principles, Technology and Properties of Thin Films
Structural and Electronic Ceramics
Electrochemical Techniques in Environmental Engineering
Advanced Processing of Metallic Materials
Mechanical Properties of Solid Films
Modelling and Simulation of Materials
(*Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year and the curriculum is subject to changes.)
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.dmse.nus.edu.sg/graduates/msc.php
31
Elective Modules*
BN5201
CN5161
CN5162
CN5251
CE5604
EE5207
EE5208
EE5508
EE5431R
EE5516
ME5101
ME5102
ME5161
ME5502
ME5506
ME5513
ME5515
ME5603
ME6102
ME6103
ME6104
ME6501
ME6502
ME6503
ME6504
ME6505
ME6508
ME6604
MLE6101
MLE5102
MLE6103
MLE5104
MLE5201
MLE5202
MLE5203
MLE5204
MLE5208
MLE5210
Advanced Biomaterials
Polymer Processing Engineering
Advanced Polymeric Materials
Membrane Science and Technology
Advanced Concrete Technology
Tribology and Mechanics of Magnetics Storage Systems
Applied Engineering Magnetics
Semiconductor Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Nanoelectronics
Plasma Processes and Interconnects
Applied Stress Analysis
Applied Plasticity
Optical Techniques in Experimental Stress Analysis
Engineering Plastics and Composite Materials
Corrosion of Materials
Fracture and Fatigue of Materials
Friction and Wear of Materials
Metal Forming Technology
Topics in Applied Mechanics
Optical Measurement and Quality Inspection
Fracture Mechanics and Applications
Research Topics in Material Sciences
Topics in Materials Science
Theory of Transformations in Metals
Defects and Dislocations in Solids
Engineering Materials in Medicine
Atomistic Simulations of Materials
Modelling of Machining Processes
Thermodynamics and Kinetics of Materials
Mechanical Behaviours of Materials
Structures of Materials
Physical Properties of Materials
Principles, Technology and Properties of Thin Films
Structural and Electronic Ceramics
Electrochemical Techniques in Environmental Engineering
Advanced Processing of Metallic Materials
Mechanical Properties of Solid Films
Modelling and Simulation of Materials
(*Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year and the curriculum is subject to changes.)
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.dmse.nus.edu.sg/graduates/msc.php
32
ME6102
ME6103
ME6104
ME6105
ME6106
ME6107
ME6201
ME6202
ME6203
ME6204
ME6301
ME6302
ME6303
ME6304
ME6401
ME6402
ME6501
ME6502
ME6503
ME6504
ME6505
ME6506
ME6507
ME6601
ME6602
ME6603
ME6604
ME6605
ME6606
ME6701
ME6702
ME6703
ME6704
ME6705
34
35
(ii)
Elective modules
All modules below are 4 MCs each.
CE4257
CE4258
CE5105
CE5308
CE5509
CE5514
CE5603
CE5702
CE5804
CE6003
CE6006
CE6101
ME5105
ME5201
ME5362
ME5402
ME5602
ME5708
SH5204
Programme Structure
M.Sc.(Offshore Technology)
Students reading the programme without specialisating in Subsea Engineering, must successfully complete a programme
with at least 40 MCs and achieve a minimum CAP of 3.0 which consist of:
(a)
(b)
Any M.Sc.(Offshore Technology) student is not allowed to do a module which they have previously taken and counted
towards a different degree programme without prior permission from the Head of Department.
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_ot.html
37
Foundation Modules
SH5000
SH5002
SH5003
SH5004
SH5101
SH5108
(ii)
Occupational Ergonomics
Occupational Health
Noise and Other Physical Agents
Radiation
Industrial Ventilation
Biostatistics and Epidemiology
Chemical Hazard Evaluation
SH5880
SH5881
SH5882
To be awarded with a specialization, the student must also meet the requirements for that specialization as stipulated below.
M.Sc. (SHE) without specialization
A candidate (full-time and part-time) must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of:
a)
b)
Depending on the background of the candidate, the Department may allow the waiver of foundation modules on a
case-by-case basis. In such instances, the candidate must make up for these modules from part (ii) Core Modules in
Industrial Hygiene, (iii) Core Modules in Process Safety, (iv) Elective Modules and/or other modules subjected to
the approval of the Department.
M.Sc. (SHE) with specialization in Industrial Hygiene
A candidate (full-time and part-time) must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of:
a)
b)
c)
Depending on the background of the candidate, the Department may allow the waiver of foundation modules on a
case-by-case basis. In such instances, the candidate must make up for these modules from part (ii) Core Modules in
Industrial Hygiene, (iii) Core Modules in Process Safety, (iv) Elective Modules and/or other modules subjected to
the approval of the Department.
M.Sc. (SHE) with specialization in Process Safety
A candidate (full-time and part-time) must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of:
a)
b)
c)
Depending on the background of the candidate, the Department may allow the waiver of foundation modules on a
case-by-case basis. In such instances, the candidate must make up for these modules from part (ii) Core Modules in
Industrial Hygiene, (iii) Core Modules in Process Safety, (iv) Elective Modules and/or other modules subjected to
the approval of the Department.
Note: All modules are worth 4 MCs each except SH5404 Safety Health & Environmental Project which is worth 8 MCs.
Not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one year. For more details about the modules offered, please
refer to the website at http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/admissions
39
40
2.
Systems application
MT5002
MT5003
MT5004
MT5006
MT5016
TP5026
TP5028
CE5804
ME5602
ME5205
IE5401
IE5211
CN5191
EE5702
ESE5205
SDM5990
BMA5010A
Note: Please note that not all modules listed are necessarily available in any one semester or year. A good GRE/GMAT
score is needed to take the BMA electives from NUS Business School.
For more details, please refer to http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/etm/programmes/SDM.htm
41
Modules taken outside the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering are subject to the general guidelines and
Departments approval.
For more details about the modules offered, please refer to the web site at
http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/cee/programmes/MSc_tsm.html
42
IMMIGRATION MATTERS
International students who are successful in gaining admission to their respective full-time M.Sc. programmes must note
that their offer of admission is conditional upon the successful application of their Students Pass.
The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has implemented a web-based system for Students Pass application
called the Students Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR).
When full-time International students have been offered admission to our programmes, the University will proceed with
the Students Pass application via SOLAR and also write to inform candidates how to complete the application process
at their end. After candidates complete the application through SOLAR, ICA will process the application.
For candidates from countries which require a visa to enter Singapore (details can be found at
http://www.ica.gov.sg/page.aspx?pageid=96&secid=94), the University will be applying for the visa cum Students Pass
via SOLAR. If the Students Pass application is approved, the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which also serves as a
single-journey entry visa, will be sent to the relevant candidates. This letter and the valid passport must be presented to the
Duty Officer at the immigration checkpoint upon arrival in Singapore.
For candidates from a non-visa required country (e.g. Malaysia, Indonesia, etc.), candidates can collect the approval letter
at the point of registration with the University.
On your arrival in Singapore, you will be given a Social Visit Pass for a minimum of 2 weeks at the airport or point of
entry. You may be asked to show your Letter of Offer of Admission. After registering as a student and obtaining your
student registration card, you must apply for a Students Pass at least 4 working days before the expiry of your Social Visit
Pass at one of the following centres :
1.
2.
Some applications for Students Pass may take a longer duration to process. In some instances, the processing time may
take up to 6 weeks. For such situations, the candidates Social Visit Pass will be extended by ICA accordingly.
Please note that spouses and/or children of International M.Sc. students are not sponsored by the University for their visa
applications. Application of their Social Visit Pass (SVP) has to be made directly at the Visitor Services Centre, 4th floor
Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) and a bond is required. The amount of the bond is to be established by ICA.
Student must have already obtained a Students Pass issued by the ICA at the time of application. A local sponsor
(Singapore Citizen/Permanent Resident) is required in order to apply for a SVP for spouse and/or children. The SVP
granted will normally be for up to a maximum period of 6 months. It is renewable, subject to ICAs approval.
Details on immigration matters can be found at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website at http://www.ica.gov.sg .
43
ACCOMMODATION
The Office of Student Affairs (OSA) will provide assistance in locating suitable accommodation. Information on how to
apply for accommodation will be mailed to students after they have been offered a place at NUS. More details are available
at http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/has .
Enquiries about accommodation may be directed to the Hostel Admission Services, Office of Student Affairs, National
University of Singapore, Yusof Ishak House, 3rd Level, 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119078
[Tel: (65) 6516 1384] or www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg. Further information on International Student Services provided
by the Office of Student Affairs is also available from http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/iss .
ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING
An International student can expect to incur the following monthly expenses, excluding course fees:
Expenditure
Single
http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/General/rates.html)
(http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/has/other-accommodation)
Room Rental
Apartment Rental
S$500 - S$800
S$1800 - S$2500
S$250 - S$350
S$500 - S$600
S$150 - S$200
S$150 - S$200
S$150 - S$200
S$296.40
S$120.90
* subject to change
Note :
(1) The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate for a reasonably comfortable lifestyle. The actual amount could be
higher or lower depending on the individual students expenditure and lifestyle patterns.
(2) For graduate students whose spouses are also studying here, the expenses would be approximately twice as much.
(3) Graduate coursework students pursuing their programmes on a full-time basis (applicable only to government-subsidised
graduate programmes) are eligible for a Tuition Fee Loan up to a maximum of 90% of the tuition fees payable by Singapore
citizens for the same programme. For full details, please refer to: http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/tuitionfeeloan.php .
44
EA 06-16
E5 02-09
E1A 07-03
E4 05-45
EA 05-34
Electrical Eng
For all internal shuttle bus services, please check the NUS website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oed/services/transport/shuttle-bus-services.htm
Service BTC : Opp Blk EA Arts & Social Sciences Business School
Prince Georges Park Bukit Timah Campus Os Blk EA
Service A2 : Prince Georges Park Business School Arts & Social Sciences
Science Prince Georges Park
C1 Engineering Canteen
EW1 Engineering Workshop 1
EW2 Engineering Workshop 2
E1A 06-25
Location
Department/Division/Programme Office
For the latest campus map, please check the NUS website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/campusmap/
UNIVERSITY
HEALTH
CENTRE
DO
V ER
NCE E
ENTRA
R OA D
33
196
UCTION)
DER CONSTR
UE WEST (UN
COLLEGE AVEN
33
96
151
183
196
COLLEGE OF
ALICE &
PETER TAN
UNIVERSITY SCHOLARS
PROGRAMME (USP) OFFICE
TEMBUSU
COLLEGE
EDUCATION
RESOURCE
CENTRE
NORTH
TOWER
THE
NGEE ANN KONGSI
AUDITORIUM
T
EAS
UE
EN
AV
ST
GE
EA
LLE
UE
CO
EN
AV
GE
LLE
CO
CL E M E N T I
R OA D
YALE-NUS
COLLEGE
(UNDER
CONSTRUCTION)
University Town
ST
EA
YALE-NUS
COLLEGE &
RESIDENTIAL
COLLEGE 4
UTOWN
RESIDENCE
SOUTH
TOWER
CRE
ATE
WAY
TOWN GREEN
CREATE
D1, D2
TOWN
PLAZA
CREATE
TOWER
CREAT
E WAY
WAY
ATE
CRE
DISTRICT
COOLING
PLANT
P3
TIMAH
ALICE LEE
PLAZA
KENT VALE
UNIVERSITY
NUS
MUSEUM
CONSERVA
TORY DRIV
E
TO BUKIT
CO
LLE
GE
LIN
TO JURONG
A2
B
C
BTC1
AYER
ESTATE OFFICE DRIVE
151
CRESCE
NT
SINGAPORE
WIND
TUNNEL
FACILITY
E2
SPORTS DRIV
MULTI-PURPOSE
SPORTS HALL 1-4
SEPAK
TAKRAW AR
VO
MPSH5
at 24 January 2014
ENTI
CLEM
R OA
P2B
33
183
188
33
96
183
188
P2B
EA
EA
SDE3
ARC
HI
183
188
183
188
ENTRANCE B
P1
EW1
E2
LT2
B
C
E3
SDE
1
E1
10, 33, 95
151, 189, 200
KENT RIDGE
TERMINAL
VENTUS - UNIVERSITY
CAMPUS
INFRASTRUCTURE
VE
TEC URE DRI
95
151
P15
A1
B
D1
BTC1
A2
B
D1
TR
ID
P17
COMPUTER
CENTRE
E5
E4A
A2
B
AS7
AS3
LT13 LT12
AS2
LT11
P14
P4
LINK
LT3
LT4
LT9
CENTRAL
LIBRARY
A1
B
D1
BTC1
A2
B
LT15
A1
C
D2
P5B
P13
P11
RE
SE
AR
CH
RIV
P12
D GE
BIZ2
10, 30, 51
143, 183, 188, 200
A1
C
D2
P6A
12
GREEN
HOUSE
CENTRE FOR
MARITIME
STUDIES
P12B
I3
S2
LT32
S12
95
S11
SHEARES HALL
14A
A2
A1
25
30
S4
S4A
S8
S14
S10
15
A2
MIDDLE EAST
INSTITUTE
INSTITUTE OF
SOUTH ASIAN
STUDIES
16
29
FACULTY OF
P10
SCIENCE
LIBRARY
DRI VE 2
S6
ENERGY
STUDIES
INSTITUTE
35
31
18
N-HOUSE
GE
OR
GE
LO
W
ER
TENNIS
COURTS
P10A
NUHS
TOWER
BLOCK
NUH
KENT RIDGE
WING
KENT RIDGE
Passenger Drop-o
Retail
Caf / Kiosk
Road-side Parking
Covered Carpark
Open Carpark
95
NUH
MEDICAL
CENTRE
95
TO
CIT
Y
A1
A2, A2E, D2
TO
JUR
ON
G
SOS
97
197
ID
GE 963
RO
AD
A1, A1E, D2
KE
NT
R
Security Post
ATM
Legend
PURPOSE
COURTS
BASKETBALL
COURTS
95
97
197
198
963
NUH
MAIN
BUILDING
A1
P10B
ES
S PA R
K R E SI DENC MULTI-
SQUASH
COURT
NUS GRADUATE
SCHOOL FOR
INTEGRATIVE SCIENCES
AND ENGINEERING
95
NUH
SERVICE
BLOCK
A2
NATIONAL
UNIVERSITY
HOSPITAL
INTERNAL
SHUTTLE BUS
TERMINAL
A1, A2, D2, BTC1
KING EDWARD
VII HALL
P10C
MD2
AMPHITHEATRE
MULTIPURPOSE
COURTS
TENNIS
COURTS
OFFICE OF CAMPUS
SECURITY HQ
17
ARK
INSTITUTE FOR
MATHEMATICAL
SCIENCES
TRANSLATIONAL
MEDICINE
P9A
MEDICAL
LIBRARY CENTRE FOR
MD5
MD11
MD3
DSO@
KENT
RIDGE
CENTRE FOR
LIFE SCIENCES
MD1
(U/C)
SCIENCE DRIVE 2
LT24
MD4
MD4A
MD7
LT26
MD10
MD9
LT25
LT27
P8
A2
A2E
C
D2
95
DENTISTRY
A1
LT28
A1E
P9
C
LT29
D2
FOS - UTOWN
G EOR GE S P
S5
P R I N CE
NUS
ENTERPRISE
INCUBATOR
10
S9
S9A
LT22
LT23
P7
LT31
S16
DR
IV
E
S15
95
LT34 LT33
S17
SC
IE
NC
E
FACULTY LT21
OF SCIENCE
14
P12A
INSTITUTE OF
SYSTEMS SCIENCE
A1
S3
LT20
S7
P6
S13
AD
RO
P10
EXPRESS
WAY
MULTI-PURPOSE FIELDS
TEMASEK LIFE
SCIENCES LABORATORY
S1
R OA
SPORTS
FIELDS
97
197
198
963
LOWER KENT R I DG
P6B
UNIVERSITY
HALL
95
FOOTBALL FIELD
E
HENG M UI KE N G TE R R A C
A2
A2E
D1
P11A
97
197
198
963
MULTIPURPOSE
COURTS
INSTITUTE OF MATERIALS
RESEARCH & ENGINEERING
RI
BIZ 1
MOCHTAR RIADY
BUILDING
I
SU
N
SE
IVE
DR
LT18
NT
A1
A1E
D1
BTC1
KE
A2
C
D2
RTS
COU
NIS
TEN
RAJAH
RIDGE VIEW
TOWER BLOCK
P11
NUS
BUSINESS
SCHOOL
LT19
CO
M
2
LIN
K
N
HO
LT17
10, 30, 51
143, 183, 188, 200
GE D
CENTRE FOR
INSTRUCTIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
SINGAPORE SYNCHROTRON
LIGHT SOURCE
11
LIN KWAY
RIDGE VIEW
RESIDENCES
R OAD
PASI R PANJANG
LL
ETBA
RT
BASK
COU
LT16
SHAW
FOUNDATION
ALUMNI
HOUSE
A1
A2
B
D1
COM1
K E NT R I D
P15
12
95
UR TS
CO
NIS
TEN
RTS
COU
NIS
TEN
RTS
COU
ALL
ETB
L/N
BAL
ND
HA
BASKETBALL
COURTS
SEPAK
TAKRAW ARCHERY CORNER/
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
UNIVERSITY
HEALTH
CENTRE
CENTRE FOR
PROTECTIVE
TECHNOLOGY
95
A2
C
D2
NUS
STAFF
CLUB
SCHOOL
OF COMPUTING
NUS NATIVE
PLANT NURSERY
12A
MPSH5
SPORTS &
RECREATION
CENTRE
POOL
TROPICAL MARINE
SCIENCE INSTITUTE
KENT RIDGE
GUILD HOUSE
AS6
LT14
CENTRAL
LIBRARY
ANNEXE
SRC1
MPSH6
14
AYER
MULTI-PURPOSE
SPORTS HALL 1-4
YUSOF ISHAK
HOUSE
CENTRE FOR
DEVELOPMENT
OF TEACHING
& LEARNING
18
S2S
A1 95
B 151
D1
BTC1
TEMASEK HALL
LT8
AS5
AS4
LT10
SHAW
FOUNDATION
BUILDING
AS1
95
96
151
VISITORS
LODGE
A2
B
D1
P4A
E2
SPORTS DRIV
SINGAPORE
WIND
TUNNEL
FACILITY
DISTRICT
COOLING
PLANT
A2
A2E
B
D1
95
96
151
CHINESE
A1
LIBRARY
A1E
B
D1
BTC1
CLB-UTOWN
95
151
AS8 (U/C)
FACULTY OF ARTS
& SOCIAL SCIENCES
K EN
RAFFLES
HALL
KUOK
FOUNDATION
HOUSE
CRESCE
NT
S D
IN TO ATA
ST RA
ITU G
TE E
151
E4
EW2
(WS2)
P2
P16
95
96
151
CELC
LT6
P4
EUSOFF HALL
SDE
2
LT5
T-LAB
96
B 151
C
FACULTY OF
ENGINEERING
LT1
E3A
GE
RID
SCHOOL OF
DESIGN AND
ENVIRONMENT
LT7
E1A
LT7A
ENGINEERING DRIVE 1
P2A
UNIVERSITY
CULTURAL
CENTRE
NUS
MUSEUM
A2
B
C
BTC1
D1
D2
ALICE LEE
PLAZA
MUSIC
LIBRARY
P3
CO
CREAT
E WAY
TS
COA
ST
B 33
C 96
BTC1 183
188
ENGINEERING
AUDITORIUM
ENTRANCE A
KENT
ROAD
AR
WES
T
B 33
C 183
BTC1 188
KENT
VALE
KENT VALE
HOUSING
TO JURONG
HU
CE
P MU
COURP LTIUR OSE
TS
LIN
LLE
GE
R
CF UNM
A E
ST S
UD HA
IO W
S
L
TA
ES
EN
CR
1
DRIVE
EERING
ENGIN
RIM
PE
ENT
E3
IV
DR
E4
DR
IVE
EX
IV
DR
COM
PUT
ING
G
RIN
EE
GIN
EN
CE
IN
TENNIS
COURTS
P5
SCI ENCE DRIV E 3
PR
BUSINESS L
INK
G
NIN
RUN
SC I EN
MEDICA
L DR
I VE
SC
IEN
CE
BU
ON
A
E1
IV
DR
IVE 1
RO
AD
TIMAH
TO BUKIT
G
RIN
EE
GIN
EN
SCI ENCE DR
V I ST
A
CONSERVA
TORY DRIV
E
D
ROA
SOUT
H
ND
LLA
HO
TO
Handicap Route
Foot Path
Covered Linkway
Accommodation
Auditorium
Facilities/Resources
A liated Institutes
Faculties / Schools
SCIENCE
PARK
92, 200
92, 200
Website: http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg