What Makes NUS a Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future

What Makes NUS A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future

Ms Ho Shih Hwan, Juliet Associate Director Office of Admissions

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 What Makes NUS A Leading Global University Centred in Asia, Influencing the Future

• Freedom to Experience Comprehensive curriculum and multiple academic pathways in 16 faculties & 8 overseas colleges • Living and Learning Redefined Intellectual and social environment in University Town through interactive learning and student engagement • From Singapore to the World Experiential learning with global exposure crossing geographical and cultural boundaries • Living the NUS Rhythm Distinctive campus vibrancy in halls, residences and residential colleges

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 2 Freedom to Experience Our rich academic offerings and flexible curriculum offers a broad spectrum of courses, enabling our students to gain knowledge and skills that are essential in meeting future challenges and seizing opportunities.

Tan Chorh Chuan President National University of Singapore

Dentistry Design & Environment Engineering

Law Medicine & Nursing Science

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 4 Faculties and Schools • Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences • University Scholars Programme * • NUS Business School Graduate Schools • School of Computing • Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy • Faculty of Dentistry • NUS Graduate School for Integrative • School of Design & Environment Sciences and Engineering • Faculty of Engineering • Duke-NUS Graduate Medical School • Faculty of Law • Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health • Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine (Alice Lee Centre for Nursing Autonomous Institution Studies) • Yale-NUS College * • Faculty of Science • Yong Siew Toh Conservatory of Music * * Requires separate application

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 5 Undergraduate Courses Science and Technology Business, Arts and Humanities • Architecture * • Arts & Social Sciences (all majors) • Biomedical Engineering • Business Admin • Chemical Engineering • Business Admin (Accountancy) • Civil Engineering • Environmental Studies • Computer Engineering (Environmental Biology & • Electrical Engineering Environmental Geography) • Engineering Science • Music # • Environmental Engineering • Project & Facilities Management • Industrial & Systems Engineering • Real Estate • Materials Science & Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Business Analytics Premier Courses • Computer Science Courses • Dentistry * • Information Security [New] • Law * • Information Systems • Medicine * • Industrial Design * • Nursing * • Pharmacy * Requires interviews/tests # Requires interviews/auditions • Science (specific majors available for polytechnic diploma holders)

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 6 Comprehensive Curriculum Multi-disciplinary learning beyond single degree… Double Major and Minor programmes Double (2 distinct degrees) and Concurrent Degree (Bachelor-Master) Joint Degrees (with overseas universities) Special faculty programmes… • Global Engineering Programme (GEP) and Design-Centric Programme (DCP) • NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) • Special Programme in Science (SPS) • Undergraduate Research Programme (UROP)

www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/special-undergrad-prog.html

Double Degree Programmes (DDPs) • Business Admin/ Accountancy with Communication and New Media • Business Admin/ Accountancy with Computer Science/ Information Systems • Arts & Social Sciences (NUS) and Arts (Sciences Po) [New]

Concurrent Degree Programmes (CDPs) • Computer Science (NUS) & Scientiae Magister in Computer Science (Brown University) • Computer Science (NUS) & Master of Entertainment Technology (Carnegie Mellon University)

* Apply for admission at end of first semester www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-double-degree.html www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/UG/spugp-degree-with-overseas-univ.html

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 8 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 9 NUS in world’s top 10 across 11 key subject areas Subject World Ranking 2015 NUS ranked among the world’s 10 best universities for key subject areas Engineering – Civil & Structural 3 in engineering and technology, arts Engineering – Chemical 5 and humanities, natural sciences, Engineering – Electrical & Electronic, 6 and social sciences and Materials Science management. Architecture, Built Environment 6

Best performing Asian university, Chemistry 7 coming top regionally in 21 subjects. Biological Sciences, Linguistics 8 QS World University Rankings by Subject 2015 Engineering – Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing

Geography 9

Environmental Sciences 10 http://www.topuniversities.com/subject-rankings/2015

NUS has leaped to the 17th position in a global ranking on graduate employability, up from 39th place in 2014. It is also the only Singapore university to be among the world’s top 20.

The Global Employability University Ranking affirms us as one of the few Asian universities with high graduate employability rankings.

https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/global-employability-university- ranking-2015-results

University Town transforms our campus by creating a vibrant cultural and social hub for the entire NUS community.

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 12 Residential Colleges University Town College Programme Residential programmes provide multi-disciplinary, rigorous and personalised academic experience  College of Alice & Peter Tan, Tembusu College and Residential College 4  University Scholars Programme (USP), Cinnamon College Enquiry, collaboration and creative discovery with unique seminar-style modules to develop interdisciplinary thinking

Ridge View Residential College Unique residential learning experience for Year One students

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 13 UTown College Programme Residential colleges incorporate multi- University Town™ disciplinary academic programmes to facilitate an engaging and stimulating learning environment…  5-module curriculum over 4 semesters enhances analytical and communication skills  Ideas and Exposition modules, Junior Seminar and Senior Seminars

Small class sizes allow rigorous, interactive and highly personalised academic experience, and informal learning activities between students and faculty.

utown.nus.edu.sg/programmes/university-town-residential-programme-utrp/

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 14 University Scholars Programme USP (Cinnamon College) offers  Freedom to explore across disciplines,  Wide range of co-curricular and overseas opportunities, and  Close community of exceptionally motivated and talented students

12-modules curriculum covers Writing & Critical Thinking, Quantitative Reasoning, Humanities & Social Sciences, and Science Honours programme with students & Technology. concurrently enrolled in one of 7 faculties – Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Produces graduates with intellectual Computing, Design & Environment, rigour, initiative and innovative spirit to Engineering, Science and Law. make significant contributions to society. www.usp.nus.edu.sg/index.html

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 From Singapore Takes learning further by crossing geographical and to the World cultural boundaries, as our international programmes open doors with partner leading institutions to indelible, transformative experiences.

• Aimed at developing students into global citizens, understanding multiplicities and complexities

• Global experience through formal and informal learning in overseas attachments • NUS Overseas Colleges (NOC) • Student Exchange Programme (SEP) • University Scholars Programme (USP)

NUS Students attending a class at the Center for Applied Policy Research, University of Munich http://nus.edu.sg/global/education.html/

• 1 year programme • Immerse in leading entrepreneurial and academic hubs (China, Israel, Sweden & US) while working in innovative and high-tech start-up environment • Study at partner universities (Technopreneurship Minor with Bachelor’s degree) NOC New York Carousell Founders Alumni of NUS College in Silicon Valley

NOC Israel NOC Silicon Valley http://www.overseas.nus.edu.sg/

• NOC in Silicon Valley (2002), Stanford University

– Focus on technology startups in Silicon Valley

• NOC in Shanghai (2004), Fudan University

– Focus on China-related business

• NOC in Stockholm (2005), KTH Royal Institute of Technology

– Focus on IT with European perspective

• NOC in Beijing (2009) Tsinghua University

• NOC in Tel Aviv, Israel (2011)

• NOC in New York (2014)

– Focus on media, finance, theatre and the arts

• 70% of students have at least 1 overseas educational experience while 30% would have spent a semester or more abroad, while earning credits towards their NUS degrees

• Over 300 partner universities to nurture students to learn other cultures • Student Exchange Programme (SEP). • International Summer Programmes (i-SP) • Internships (i-Intern)

http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/out/index.html

 Grade-free First Semester • Enable freshmen to partake in different learning opportunities and expand their academic horizons, 90% take-up rate in 2014

 NUS Centre for Future-ready Graduates • Equips students with knowledge and skills to differentiate and market themselves successfully for scholarships, overseas exchange programmes and internships • Identifies careers and jobs that best align with their profiles and interests, and increases students’ awareness of their strengths and interests

 Increase proportion of undergraduate students pursuing Honours degree and new nomenclature for degree classification, similar to major US universities news.nus.edu.sg/highlights/7678-grade-free-semester-one-of-the-key-initiatives-to- enhance-nus-education

Maximises student peer-to- peer learning through residential learning and stimulates a richer and more multi-dimensional intellectual space for personal growth and development.

www.nus.edu.sg/campuslife

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 23 Student-centred Campus Life Student Life Development Societies/Interest Groups Sports & Recreation

Student Services & Career Services for Hostel Admissions Future-Ready Graduates

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 25 Admission Requirements • Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level application eligibility (any nationality) • Pass in at least 2 subjects at H2 Level, • Attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in same sitting, and • Meet Mother Tongue Requirement.

• Mother Tongue Requirement • Best MT grade (H2 MTLL, H1 MTL, O-Level Higher MT or MT B Syllabus) – MTL result used only when it raises your admission score

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 HOW YOUR DREAM CAN BECOME A REALITY NUS bond-free scholarships embody our belief in empowerment and freedom to forge your own paths and pursue your own dreams. We support our scholars beyond intellectual development & personal growth, and enable them to give back to the community, effecting a positive change to society.

Applications are open till 1 April

www.nus.edu.sg/oam/scholarships/

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 27 HOW YOUR DREAM CAN BECOME A REALITY NUS Scholarships* are merit-based & awarded to individuals with academic excellence, outstanding leadership & co-curricular records. • NUS Global Merit Scholarship (GMS) • NUS Merit Scholarship • NUS Sports Scholarship • NUS Performing & Visual Arts Scholarship

* For Singapore Citizens only

NUS Remains Top Scholarship Provider BrightSparks Scholarship and Education Survey 2014 http://mag.brightsparks.com.sg/brightsparks/201407?pg=32#pg32

Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 28 Scholars Development NUS Scholars receive exposure in global outlook, leadership and critical thinking skills, and career planning. Scholars gain in the areas of personal development, social networks and service to the community…

 NUS Scholar Enrichment Grant Grants to participate in local and overseas enrichment programmes

 Scholars giving back Self-initiated projects include CIP events, outreach sharing and networking talks

 Scholars Induction Camp Develops networks and builds teamwork through experiential learning

NUS Scholars Induction Camp 2014

NUS is committed to a merit-based, needs-blind admission policy, & ensures that no deserving student is denied the opportunity for an NUS education because of financial difficulty.

Comprehensive range of financial assistance schemes may include:  Tuition Fee Loan and NUS Study Loan  NUS/MOE Bursary  Work-Study Assistance  NUS Student Assistance Loan  CPF Education Scheme/ Mendaki Subsidy

Determine your annual financial needs with the Financial Aid Calculator www.nus.edu.sg/oam/financialaid/financial-needs-calculator.html

Applications are open till 1 April

Does the university enhances the employability of students through career advisory and preparation workshops to identify and develop your career goals and through employer events?

• Job portals for companies to facilitate posting of internships and part-time/full-time jobs • Career and Professional Development Workshops, Advisories and Resources • Career Fairs and Industries Networking Sessions

http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/experiencesNUS/experiences.html

Office of Admissions :: Office of Financial Aid University Town :: Stephen Riady Centre 2 College Avenue West #01-03 , Singapore 138607 Tel: +65 6516 1010 :: www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg http://www.nus.edu.sg/admission/