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 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 3 Arts & Social Sciences Business & Accountancy Computing 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 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 7 Multiple Pathways: Double Degrees (DDP) / Bachelor – Master (CDP) 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 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 10 NUS ranks 17 in Global Employability University Ranking 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 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 11 Living & Learning Redefined 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. Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 16 Global Experience • 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/ Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 17 NUS Overseas Colleges • 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/ Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 18 NOC Partner Universities • 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 Copyright National University of Singapore 2014 19 Student Exchange • 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