NTU is located in Singapore. There are no distinct seasons in Singapore and temperatures average around the high twenties. The university is ranked 12th globally in the QS rankings performing particularly well in Business and Engineering. It also has links with some of the world’s leading technology companies. The University is known for its eco-friendly and smart technology garden campus.
It will not be possible to complete a year abroad at this University if you have any assessments, such as supplementary or deferred exams, during the August assessment period at Swansea University.
WHO CAN STUDY HERE?
Swansea has a ‘university-wide’ partnership with this university which means that it is open to all subject areas except for American Studies, Classics, Education, Early Childhood Studies, Criminology, Social Policy, Economics, Law, Engineering, Sports Science, Computer Science, and Geography.
Spaces are not guaranteed, can be limited and all students on a semester/year abroad programme are subject to a university-wide, competitive selection process.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
ACADEMIC YEAR: Runs August to May.
COSTS: The cost of living in Singapore will vary depending on the type of accommodation and meal plan you select. For visa purposes, you will be required to provide financial evidence for a specific amount. Further details are below.
VISAS: You are required to hold a valid Student’s Pass (STP) issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for the duration of your programme. It remains a requirement for all STP applicants to be fully vaccinated with the approved COVID-19 vaccines. If your programme duration at NTU exceeds 6 months, you must undergo a health screening after arrival as part of the Student’s Pass requirements. You will be guided through the process for the application of the STP after you accept your offer of Study, issued by NTU.
ACCOMMODATION: Campus Housing is offered to exchange students on an availability basis. You will be guided to apply for campus housing via the GEM Trailblazer Exchange/Study Abroad Portal after accepting the Offer. Do not apply directly with the Office of Campus Housing. Vacancies are allocated randomly via computer balloting. Applicants who are unsuccessful or miss the application deadline should be ready to seek off-campus accommodation for rent.
HEALTH INSURANCE: All exchange students must be insured under the NTU student insurance schemes: Group Personal Accident Insurance (GPAI), Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance (GHSI) and Medical scheme. This applies even if you have existing coverage. The cost of the NTU student insurance premiums is included in the compulsory NTU miscellaneous fees.
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