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National University of Singapore Direct Enroll

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is Singapore's flagship university located in Queenstown, Singapore. Founded in 1905, NUS has consistently been considered as one of the top universities in the Asia Pacific and world. 

The University’s multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. Researchers in our faculties, 29 university-level research institutes, research centres of excellence and corporate labs focus on themes that include energy, environmental and urban sustainability; treatment and prevention of diseases common among Asians; active ageing; advanced materials; as well as risk management and resilience of financial systems. The University’s latest research focus is to use data science, operations research and cybersecurity to support Singapore's Smart Nation initiative. We also strive to create a supportive and innovative environment to promote creative enterprise within our community.

 

More Information on the National University of Singapore Direct Enroll Program

The National University of Singapore aspires to be a vital community of academics, researchers, staff, students and alumni working together in a spirit of innovation and enterprise for a better world.

Their singular focus on talent will be the cornerstone of a truly great university that is dedicated to quality education, influential research and visionary enterprise, in service of country and society.

Information for visiting students is available on NUS's website.

Explore NUS through a Virtual Campus Tour.

MIT students can study at NUS for the Fall, Spring semesters or the Academic Year.

Fall Semester Dates: Early August to early December

Spring Semester Dates: Early January to start of May

We recommend verifying program start and end dates directly with NUS: Academic Calendar 

You must meet the admissions standards outlined by the National University of Singapore. Requirements vary; refer to your program provider/host university for details.

Applicants for the National University of Singapore need to be:

  • Have a GPA of 4.0 or above
  • In good academic standing
  • In good judicial standing
  • Up to date with the Communication Requirement
  • Up to date with HASS courses

Contact MISTI if you have questions about your particular situation.

 

Two-part process:

  1. Apply directly to the partner program (university) by the stated deadline for the program/term you wish to study abroad. 
  2. Apply here through MISTI for approval to study abroad. Apply by the deadline for the term in which you plan to study abroad.

 

The NUS course catalog is found here.

Transfer Credit

Information on the transfer credit process at MIT can be found here.

For this program, you will pay for tuition, accommodation, and other living expenses directly to NUS or in country (depending on the category of expense) and not to MIT.

Financial aid is portable for this program. A few months before departure, SFS and MISTI will share with the students and the most up-to-date budget for participation in the program based on an agreement with the host institution.

Admitted students who receive financial aid should make an appointment with the financial aid representative to whom they are assigned to discuss the particulars.

 

Information about housing at NUS can be found by following this link.

Information about the process of entering Singapore as a student can be found on this government website.

Meet Your Program Manager

Contact Us
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Get in touch with Sean Gilbert, Managing Director for MIT-Australia | New Zealand | China | Singapore, to get your questions answered.

 

seang [at] mit.edu (seang[at]mit[dot]edu) | 617-253-5068

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