Application Booklet

Coursework Programmes

Master of Science
Faculty of Engineering

August Intake
Session 2018/2019
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1
Eligibility 1
Closing Date 1
Submission of Application 1
Application Fee 2
Documentary Evidence 2
TOEFL / IELTS Tests 2
University Academic Calendar 2
Course Structure 2
TABLE A: Course Structure 2
Registration 2
Exemption of Modules 3
Pre-taken Modules 3
Professional Development Units 3
Selection of Modules & Class Time-Table 3
Examinations 4
Fees 5
Deferment 7
Financial Assistance
Tuition Fee Loan 7
NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals _7
Other Suitability Tests _8
Notification of Application _8
Release of Application Results _8
Appeal for Reconsideration of Application _8
Enquiries _8
Departments' General Office Contact _8
Research-Based Programmes 8
Programmes Available 9
Guide for International Applicants
Immigration Matters 10
Accommodation 11
Estimated Cost of Living 11

Map 12

[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 2018 OGP, NUS. All Rights Reserved [Last revised as at 29.01.2018]
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 2018-2019
(commencing in August 2018).

Please note that there is only one intake per academic year in August, for the
MSc (Geotechnical Engineering), MSc (Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt), MSc
(IP Mgt), MSc (Mgt of Technology) and MSc (Systems Design & Mgt) programmes.

Candidates who are interested in admission for the next January Intake, Session 2018-2019
should refer to the website at https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/graduate-studies/graduate-
education/coursework-application/application-period/for the application period.

The graduate programmes are designed for Bachelor-degree graduates from engineering or a
closely related field who wish to advance their knowledge and careers in engineering and/or
management.

Candidates who intend to apply for more than one programme must submit separate sets of
applications. Each application should contain all the documents given in the Application
Checklist . Incomplete applications may be rejected.

Important:
- If you are currently an undergraduate and wish to apply for the August 2018 intake, you
may do so if you are able to submit your final year/semester results by 01 July 2018.
Otherwise, please apply for admission in a subsequent semester.

Eligibility Applications are open to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree with honours or its equivalent from
a good University, in an area related to the intended programme of study. 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. Admission decisions are based on
multiple considerations, including the number and quality of applicants and the capacity
of the programme applied to.

Closing Date The online application system for the August Intake, Session 2018-2019 will close on 23 February
2018. After you have submitted your online application, please ensure the physical copy of the
application set(s) and supporting documents must reach the Office of Graduate Programmes,
Faculty of Engineering (OGP) by 28 February 2018.

Applications received after the deadline(s) above will not be considered.

All application set(s) should be submitted to:

Submission of
Application Vice Dean (Graduate Programmes)
Office of Graduate Programmes
Faculty of Engineering
National University of Singapore
Block EA, Level 6 Room 16
9 Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117575

Please indicate the programme(s) applied for (in order of preference) on the bottom left corner
of your envelope. If sending your application(s) by courier (a reputable courier service or
registered mail is preferred), please state this information in the Description Section of your
Consignment Note.

We regret that request for changes to the application submitted will NOT be entertained

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 Application An application fee of SGD$50 is payable for each programme applied to. The online
application system only accepts payment via credit/debit card (Visa/Master,Amex) or internet
Fee debit card. You will not be able to submit your application if no payment is made.

Documentary All required supporting documents should be attached to the completed application in hardcopy for
Evidence 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. For
the full list of documents to submit, please download the Application Checklist.
TOEFL and Applicants who graduated from Universities where English is not the main medium of instruction
IELTS are required to demonstrate their English proficiency by means of TOEFL* / IELTS** test scores.
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 admission.

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, must 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.

For waiver from the University’s English requirement, the minimum score expected is :
i. 85 (for TOEFL internet-based test) or
ii. 6.0 (for IELTS (Academic).

The examining authorities for the respective tests are:

TOEFL: Website: http://www.ets.org
IELTS: Website: http://www.ielts.org

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 MSc degree.

University The University's academic calendar for 2018-2019 can be found at

Academic http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/calendar/AY2018-2019.pdf
Calendar
.

Course Graduate classes (including lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions) are usually conducted
Structure in the evenings from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm from Mondays to Fridays.

The general structure in all MSc programmes is shown in Table A (page 3). Specializations
available in each programme are listed in respective Programme’s websites. Students may opt to
graduate with or without specialization.

Students either register as full-time or part-time candidates. However, International candidates

who are not *long-term residents of Singapore at the time of application are only eligible to apply
for the full-time MSc programmes, and if offered admission, they are to be registered as full-time
students.
Registration Registered full-time students are not permitted to be employed without permission from the
University. Those found doing so may have their candidatures terminated immediately.

No student may concurrently be a candidate for more than one degree or register as a candidate of
the University and of another University or Institution.

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Exemption Applicants who are the former MSc students who withdrew from their course of study and who
of Modules wish to be considered for exemption of module(s) in their new MSc candidature must apply in
writing through their respective Department’s Office after they gain successful admission to
their new MSc programme within the 1st month of their candidature. These modules should have
been completed within the 5 years prior to admission into the MSc 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 MSc
(IP Mgt) α programme.

Please note that any modules taken to meet the requirements of one degree cannot be used to
count towards another degree.

Pre-taken NUS BEng. or BTech. graduates may apply for a transfer of credits of their approved pre-taken*
Modules modules read during their undergraduate studies to their current MSc studies in NUS subjected
to Department’s approval. The pre- taken modules should be graduate modules and certain Level
4000 modules which the intended programme of study allows to be counted towards the MSc
programme requirements.

Modules pre-taken (maximum of 5) should have been completed within the 5 years prior to
admission into the MSc programme, and must not have been counted towards the applicant’s
Bachelor degree. Candidates should consult the Department offering the MSc programme they
wish to gain admission to for the modules that they wish to pre-take. All applications for transfer
of credits must be submitted to OGP within the first month of their new MSc candidature. Upon
approval, the approved pre-taken modules and grades will be transferred and included in the
CAP of their current MSc programme.

*Pre-taken modules must be indicated in the transcripts of academic records for the Bachelor degree (i.e.
BEng. or BTech.) and not included in the Bachelor’s degree CAP computation.

Professional For each MSc module read by an MSc student who is a member of the Professional Engineers
Development Board Singapore (PEB), 39 Professional Units (PDU) may be awarded under the Professional
Units Engineers Board Singapore's Continuing Professional Development Programme (CPD).

Selection of Information on available modules for each semester and class time-table will be issued by the
Modules & DEPARTMENTS to candidates who are successful in gaining admission. Successful
Class Time- candidates will receive this information about two weeks before the commencement of the
Table Semester.

TABLE A – Course Structure

Description Part-Time Full-Time

Programmes Requirements Please refer to the respective MSc Programmes’ website for the graduation requirement.
Incoming students must familiarize themselves with the requirements of their programme of
study, and are responsible for meeting them. Ignorance will not be accepted as a valid reason
for special consideration.

Classes # Normally take modules equivalent to 8 MCs # Normally take modules equivalent to
per semester (i.e. generally attend lectures 2 between 12 MCs to 20 MCs per semester
evenings per week) (i.e. generally attend lectures between 3 to 5
evenings per week)

Period of Candidature Minimum residency: 50% of required MCs Minimum residency : 50% of required MCs
Maximum period : 8 semesters Maximum period : 4 semesters
(inclusive of medical & approved leave) (inclusive of medical & approved leave

Remarks:
A graduate module is normally equivalent to 4 MCs.
# Candidates who intend to take more than or fewer than the prescribed number of modular credits in a given Semester should seek
approval from the respective Heads of Departments within the first two instructional weeks of that Semester.

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Examinations Coursework Requirements
(All MSc courses)
Minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and for graduation.
After each examination, depending on academic performance, a student will be given in
one of the following academic standings:
▪ Passed; or ▪ Warning; or
▪ Probation; or ▪ Dismissal
In general (except for students who obtained a CAP of < 1.50 during their first semester of
study), students who are not performing within expectations, will fall into the Warning or
Probation standing and be given a chance to improve in the following semester. If performance
continues to be weak, the student may then be dismissed.

1. Modular Credits
Each existing MSc module of 39 hours of lecture is to be assigned 4 MCs.

2. Grades and Grade Points

The following grades are adopted for award to individual module in respect of the 1st and 2nd semester examinations :

Grade A+ A A- B+ B B- C+ C D+ D F (Fail)
Grade Point 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.00 3.50 3.00 2.50 2.00 1.50 1.00 0

CAP for MSc Graduation ≥ 3.00

Total MCs for Graduation ≥ 40

Note that additional requirements may be imposed in particular programme of study.

A candidate who is absent in the examination of a module without a valid reason acceptable to the Board of
Examiners will be given Grade F (Fail) for the module which he/she is absent in.

3. Academic probation, warning, dismissal and graduation

(a) For continuation of candidature (student must demonstrate satisfactory progress during his/her candidature) i.e:
(i) academic probation/warnings:
- subject to subparagraph 3(a)(ii), probation/warning is issued to students if CAP <3.00; &
(ii) dismissal and refuse re-admission to students if:
- in the 1st semester of study, CAP < 1.50; or
- for 2 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 2.50 ; or
- for 3 consecutive semesters of study, CAP < 3.00 ; or
- fail to meet the minimum proficiency grade for a repeated core/foundation module.

In addition to the above, students in MSc (IP Mgt) programme must obtain a pass with a minimum average mark of
55% in the Graduate Certificate in IP Law in order to proceed to Part 2 of the MSc (IP Mgt) programme.

The above rules on academic probation/warning and dismissal shall also apply to a candidate on an exchange
programme, and/or a candidate on leave of absence of one semester or longer. If a candidate is given an academic
probation/warning prior to his/her leave, the probation/warning prior to the leave shall count towards dismissal.

A module can only be repeated once regardless of whether this is for a previously failed module or for a core module
for which the student failed to secure the expected minimum proficiency grade. Students who fail an elective module
twice, subject to the conditions under 3 (a) (ii) may be allowed to take another module instead. However, students
who did not secure the minimum proficiency grade for a repeated core module will be dismissed from the programme.

The number of modules that a student can repeat for the entire MSc candidature is three (equivalent to 12 MCs).

Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory modules shall be excluded in determining the academic probation/warning of a student.

Students must complete their requirements for their degrees within their maximum period of candidature, failing
which they will have their candidatures terminated.

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 (b) All MSc programmes with the exception of MSc (IP Mgt) α :-

For graduation, a student:

(i) must obtain a minimum CAP of 3.00 (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. The remaining credits may be from graduate
level and Level 4000 modules in the same or other disciplines subject to the approval of the Department; &
(iii) must meet all additional requirements in the programme of study as stipulated on pages 13 to 43;
within the maximum candidature of 2 years and 4 years for full-time and part-time students
respectively.

A 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 not achieved the above graduation requirements.

MSc (IP Mgt) programme :-

For graduation, a student must :
(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 3.00 (B-) for the MSc (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 Formulae for CAP = Sum (GP x MC)
MC - Modular Credits Sum (MC)
GP - Grade Points

All letter grades (including Grade F) are computed in the CAP computation for MSc 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).

α Only offered once a year in August

Fees Students are responsible for paying tuition fees. The amount payable depends on nationality as well
as whether Singapore government fee subsidy or sponsorship by a government agency has
previously been granted to the student.

Students either pay fees as set out in Tables 1 and 3 or Tables 2 and 3. Students under the NUSRI
agreement pay fees as set out in Table 1. Students under the special collaboration programmes
with other university may be liable to pay different fees. Please contact the hosting Department
for more details.

Category 1 – Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees

Students who have previously received government subsidy/sponsorship by Ministry of
Education (MOE) or any Singapore government agency (such as scholarships offered by the
Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards) in a graduate programme (either
Master’s or Ph.D. degrees) will not be eligible for MOE subsidy in another graduate programme
at the same or lower level. Instead, such students are liable to pay Non-Subsidised Tuition Fees.
For example, students who have previously received subsidy/scholarship in a Master’s
programme and have attained the Master’s degree will not be eligible for subsidy in another
programme at Master’s or lower level.

International students who do not sign the Service Obligation Agreement with MOE will
have to pay Non- subsidised Tuition Fees.

The Non-Subsidised Fees rates determined by MOE in Academic Year 2017/2018 are shown in
Table 1. The Non- Subsidised Fee rates payable for subsequent Academic Years (e.g. 2018/2019)
are subject to revision. For the latest updates, please visit the website
http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/education-at-nus/graduate-education/fees.html

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TABLE 1

NON-SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) - regardless of nationality

for MSc programmes in :
▪ Chem Eng ▪ Geotec α ▪ Mgt of Tech α ▪ Safety, Health & Env Tech
α
▪ Civil Eng ▪ HEWRM ▪ Mat Sci & Eng ▪ Sys Design & Mgt α
▪ Elect Eng ▪ Ind & Sys Eng ▪ Mech Eng
▪ Env Eng ▪ IP Mgt α (Part 2 study) ▪ Offshore Tech

Full-time (S$) 18,275

Part-time (S$) 9,150

Students (all nationalities) who are re-admitted within NUS, or across NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT and SUTD, will be
eligible for the fee subsidy up to the maximum duration of the new programme less the number of semesters of
government subsidy/scholarship received for any previous incomplete programme(s).

Category 2 – Subsidised Tuition Fees

Students who have never received any Ministry of Education (MOE)/government subsidy in any graduate
programme of study at Master or PhD level in Singapore are entitled to subsidised tuition fees as shown in Table
2, according to citizenship and residency status. International students need to sign the Service Obligation
agreement to be entitled to the subsidised fees.

TABLE 2

SUBSIDISED TUITION FEES Payable (Per Semester) for MSc programmes in :

▪ Chem Eng ▪ Geotec α ▪ Mgt of Tech α ▪ Safety, Health & Env Tech
▪ Civil Eng ▪ HEWRM α ▪ Mat Sci & Eng ▪ Sys Design & Mgt α
▪ Elect Eng ▪ Ind & Sys Eng ▪ Mech Eng
▪ Env Eng ▪ IP Mgt α (Part 2 study) ▪ Offshore Tech

S’pore S’pore International Students

Type of Programme #
Citizens PRs with service obligations

Full-time (S$) 4,700 6,575 10,500

Part-time (S$) 2,350 3,300 5,025

α
Offered once a year in August
#
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 received MOE’s 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/scholarships-financial-aid-and-fees/financial-aid-schemes/service-obligation-scheme.html for further
information on service obligation.

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 MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT FEES
All students (whether in Category 1, 2 or 3) reading modules at NUS are required to pay Miscellaneous Student Fees
as shown in Table 3 below.

TABLE 3

MISCELLANEOUS STUDENT FEES (Per Semester)

Full-time (S$) Part-time (S$)

Student Services Fee (SSF) 176.45 132.15

Health Service Fee (HSF) 67.95 NA

NOTE:
1. Unless otherwise indicated, all fees are payable on a semester basis.
2. Tuition fees published in this document are indicative only. The tuition fees for subsequent academic years are subject to
review
by the MOE.
3. For more information and the latest updates on fees, please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html.
4. For students who are Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents, the tuition fees are subsidised by the
Singapore government through MOE and are exclusive of the prevailing GST. The applicable GST is subsidised by MOE
for
these students.
5. Students in MOE-subsidised coursework programmes who are Singapore Citizens and aged 40 and above (based on the year
which the student turns 40 years old) may be eligible for higher subsidy under the SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced
Subsidy. The tuition fees payable will be 60% lower than the standard subsidised tuition fees payable by other Singaporean
students. The amount of tuition fees payable will be reflected in their individual student bill. However, students who are not
eligible for MOE subsidy (i.e. required to pay non-subsidised tuition fees) are not eligible for the SkillsFuture Mid-Career
Enhanced Subsidy.
6. With effect from AY2016/2017 intake, the prevailing GST on the tuition fees payable will be borne by international students.
In other words, the tuition fees that international students pay are inclusive of the prevailing GST.

Deferment Once an offer of admission is made to a successful applicant, no deferment of registration will be
granted. Successful applicants who are unable to register will have to re-apply for admission for the
subsequent intake instead.

Financial Candidates planning to undertake our MSc programmes must ensure that they have the financial
Assistance resources to support themselves for their entire programme of study. Funds should be set aside for
living expenses as well as tuition fees referring to the Estimated cost of living guide.
Candidates who require more time to prepare themselves financially for their graduate studies are
encouraged to apply for admission in a subsequent intake.

Financial assistance is available in the form of

(1) Tuition Fee Loan, and
(2) NUS GSA scholarship for full-time graduate candidates who are nationals of ASEAN member
countries, but not Singapore citizens and permanent residents.

(1) Tuition Fee Registered full-time students who are pursuing government-subsidised graduate programmes may
Loan apply for a loan under the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme. Details and application forms for the loans are
available from the website http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-
studies/scholarships-financial-aid-and-fees/financial-aid-schemes/tuition-fee-loan-scheme.html or
may be obtained from the Student Service Centre (Cashier’s Office), Yusof Ishak House, Level 1,
No. 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, NUS.

(2) NUS The National University of Singapore (NUS) offers NUS GSA scholarships deserving MSc
Graduate applicants for the August intakes; candidates must be a national from any of the 10 ASEAN
Scholarship for member countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore,
ASEAN Thailand and Vietnam). Singapore citizens and permanent residents are not eligible to apply.
Nationals (NUS Details of this scholarship is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-
GSA) studies/scholarships-financial-aid-and-fees/scholarships-awards/nus-gsa.html

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Other Candidates may, at the discretion of the Executive Committee for Graduate Studies in Engineering,
Suitability tests 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 An Acknowledgement Slip will be sent to applicants 3-4 weeks after the closing date to confirm the
Application receipt of applications, as well as to list the application documents yet to be received. While we are
unable to acknowledge receipt of your application, you may view your application status online. It
should be updated to “Physical Application Verified” once we processed it. Applicants are also
advised to send their application by courier/registered mail to track delivery of their application.

Release of All applicants can expect to check the outcome of their applications online by mid May 2018. Until
Application then, we regret that we are unable to advise applicants on the status of their applications due to the
Results large number of applicants seeking admission.

Appeal for Unsuccessful applicants must submit their appeals by end of May 2018 to the respective
Reconsideration departments. Each appeal should preferably be in letter format, stating the MSc programme(s) that
of Application the applicant would like to appeal for admission to and the reasons for appeal.

If you need more information, you may contact the following office/staff:
Enquiries Office of Graduate
General Enquiries 6516 6510 [email protected]
Programmes

Programme Prof E T Kang Chemical Engrg 6516 2189 [email protected]

Details A/ Dr L H Poh Civil Engrg 65164913 [email protected]
A/Prof Mohan
Electrical Engrg 6516 4688 [email protected]
Gurusamy
A/Prof J Z He Environmental Engrg 6516 3385 [email protected]
A/Prof S H Goh Geotec α 6516 8663 [email protected]
A/Prof Vladan Hydraulic Engrg & Water
6516 4929 [email protected]
Babovic Resources Mgt α
A/Prof K M Ng Industrial & Sys Engrg 6516 5541 [email protected]
A/Prof J S Chen Materials Sci & Engrg 6516 7574 [email protected]
A/Prof W F Lu Mechanical Engrg 6516 1228 [email protected]
A/Prof K H Chai IP Mgt α / Mgt of Tech α 6516 2250 [email protected]
Dr Y M Low Offshore Tech 6516 4127 [email protected]
A/Prof Y P Ting Safety, Health & Env Tech 6516 2190 [email protected]
A/Prof W T Chan Sys Design & Mgt α 6516 2576 [email protected]
Dr G P Ong,
Transp Sys & Mgt 6516 2279 [email protected]
Raymond

Programmes Tel. No.

Department’s Chemical Engrg / Safety, Health & Env Tech 6516 5031
General Office Civil Engrg / Geotec α / Environmental Engrg 6516 5827
Contact Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt α /Offshore Tech / 6516 4776
(You may refer to Transp Sys & Mgt
the map of Electrical Engrg 6516 2109
Engineering on the
Industrial & Sys Engrg 6516 5497
last page of this
booklet for their IP Mgt α / Mgt of Tech α / Sys Design & Mgt α 6516 8502
location) Materials Sci & Engrg 6516 5192
Mechanical Engrg 6516 5122

Research- Graduate programmes leading to the Master of Engineering (MEng) and Doctor of
Based Philosophy (PhD) degrees are also available. These are research-based degrees and have
Programmes different application requirements. More information may be obtained by visiting our
website at https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/graduate-studies/graduate-education/research-
application/

α Only offered once a year in August

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 PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE (By coursework)
- August 2018 Intake -

Master of Science in:

 Chemical Engineering - http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/admissions
 Civil Engineering - http://cee.nus.edu.sg/programmes/MSc_ce.html
 Electrical Engineering - http://ece.nus.edu.sg/drupal/?q=node/20
 Environmental Engineering - http://cee.nus.edu.sg/programmes/MSc_Env.html
 Geotechnical Engineering α - http://cee.nus.edu.sg/programmes/MSc_ge.html

 Hydraulic Engineering & Water Resources Management α -

http://cee.nus.edu.sg/programmes/MSc_hewrm.html
 Industrial & Systems Engineering - https://www.isem.nus.edu.sg/ise/index.html

 Intellectual Property Management α # https://www.isem.nus.edu.sg/IPM/

 Management of Technology α https://www.isem.nus.edu.sg/MOT/index.html

 Materials Science & Engineering - http://www.dmse.nus.edu.sg/graduates/msc.php
 Mechanical Engineering - http://me.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/m-sc/
 Offshore Technology - http://cee.nus.edu.sg/programmes/MSc_ot.html
 Safety, Health & Environmental Technology -
http://www.chbe.nus.edu.sg/postgraduate/admissions

 Systems Design & Management α- https://www.isem.nus.edu.sg/SDM/

αOnly offered once a year in August.

# Jointly offered by Faculty of Law & Faculty of Engineering

For areas of specialisation, please refer to the respective MSc websites. Successfully
admitted students will be able to select their areas of specialisation (if available) when term
starts.

Note :
Skillfuture Study Awards is currently only available for certain MSc programmes. Please refer to
http://www.skillsfuture.sg/studyawards for more details and updates.

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 GUIDE FOR INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

IMMIGRATION MATTERS

International students who are successful in gaining admission to their respective full-time MSc programmes must note
that their offer of admission is conditional upon the successful application of their Student’s Pass.

The Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has implemented a web-based system for Student’s Pass application
called the Student’s Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR).

When full-time International students have been offered admission to our programmes, the University will proceed with
the Student’s 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. Do ensure that the
Student’s Pass has been approved before departing to Singapore.

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 Student’s Pass
via SOLAR. If the Student’s 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 Student’s Pass at least 4 working days before the expiry of your Social Visit
Pass at one of the following centres :

1. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) booth Available before start of semester (dates to be
National University of Singapore confirmed).
(venue to be confirmed)
2. Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) Make an e-appointment at the ICA website
ICA Building (https://eappointment.ica.gov.sg/ibook/index.do)
4th Storey, 10 Kallang Road before going to ICA Building.
Singapore 208718 Your passport will be returned within 1 week. Bring
Tel : 63916100 along your Letter of In-Principle Approval (with Office
http://www.ica.gov.sg of Graduate Programmes’s endorsement).

Some applications for Student’s Pass may take a longer duration to process. In some instances, the processing time may
take up to 6 weeks. For such situations, the candidate’s Social Visit Pass will be extended by ICA accordingly.

Please note that spouses and/or children of International MSc 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, 4 th 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 Student’s 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 ICA’s approval.

Details on immigration matters can be found at the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority website at http://www.ica.gov.sg.

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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. Priority for these campus
accommodations are given to full time research students. Coursework students are unlikely to be offered campus
accommodations. Off-campus accommodation details are also available from the OSA website. More details are available
at http://nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/other-accommodation.html.

Enquiries about accommodation may be directed to the Hostel Admission Services, Office of Student Affairs, National
University of Singapore, Yusof Ishak House, Level 1, 31 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119078
[Tel: (65) 6516 1384] or www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg. Further information please check the Hostel Admission FAQ
& Email Portal www.hosteladmission.nus.edu.sg

ESTIMATED COST OF LIVING

The estimated expenses for an international full-time student is at least S$25,000 a year excluding course fees. Please refer
to the estimated cost of living in Singapore at our website https://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/graduate-studies/graduate-
education/living-in-singapore/estimated-cost-of-living/ These amounts will vary accordingly depending on your personal
needs and lifestyle pattern. You are advised to refer to the sample data as a rough guide for planning your expected living
costs.

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 NUS Faculty of Engineering, 10 Kent Ridge Cresce
Department / Division /Programme Office Location

Office of Graduate Programmes, Faculty of Eng  EA 06-16

Chemical Eng/ Safety, Health & Env Tech  E5 02-09
Civil Eng / Environmental Eng / Geotec/
Transp Sys & Mgt / Offshore Tech /
Hydraulic Eng & Water Resources Mgt  E1A 07-03
Electrical Eng  E4 05-45
IP Mgt / Mgt of Tech / Sys Design & Mgt  EA 05-34
Industrial & Systems Eng  E1A 06-25
Materials Science & Eng  EA 03-09*
Mechanical Eng  EA 07-08
University Health Centre 
Yusof Ishak House 
- Level 1 : Student Service Centre (paying fees)
- Level 3 : Office of Student Affairs (Student welfare and Student life in Campus)
C1 Engineering Canteen
EW1 Engineering Workshop 1
EW2 Engineering Workshop 2

*Please note that Material Science & Eng Office is temporarily relocated to E6,
Level 6 until further notice.
NUS Campus Map
Please refer to http://map.nus.edu.sg/ for the online or download map for
your reference.
For all internal shuttle bus services, please check the NUS website at
http://www.nus.edu.sg/oca/T4ransport/Getting-around-NUS.html

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