National University of Singapore

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Exchange

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National

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National University of Singapore (NUS)

• Leading global university centered in

Asia

• Founded in 1905 as a medical college

• All classes use

English

as medium of

instruction except foreign language classes

• Vibrant campus life

and wide variety of

campus services and facilities

• Ranked

24

th

_{in the world and}

_{top in Asia}

_(QS World University Ranking 2013)

• Ranked

26

th

_{in the world and}

₂

nd

_{in Asia}

(Times Higher Education World Ranking 2013-4)

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• Singapore is only

710.2 km

2

_{in area}

• 40 minutes on taxi

from Changi Airport

to NUS

• The nearest train

station is Kent Vale

MRT station

• Campus map:

http://map.nus.edu.

sg/

Where is NUS?

NUS

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Have I made the right choice?

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• Based on survey conducted in AY2012/13,

approximately 80% of incoming exchange students

selected NUS as their first choice for exchange

• 94.8% were either satisfied or extremely satisfied with

their exchange at NUS

• 98.1% would recommend NUS as an exchange

destination to their peers

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AFTER YOU HAVE APPLIED

FOR EXCHANGE…

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After you have applied for exchange…

• Start to check your emails regularly

• You will be informed by the NUS Registrar’s Office via

email on:

• Missing documents to support application, if any

• Reselection of modules if you failed to obtain at least three modules per semester to support the application of student pass

• Letter of offer includes information on the weblink to the modules you have secured, NUS registration guide, on-campus accommodation application and visa

arrangements.

• Letter of offer will be sent in mid- June (August intake) or mid- November (January intake)

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Modules for Exchange Students

• List of modules for exchange students

• Module restrictions:

• Business, Economics and Law modules are restricted to Business, Economics and Law major students

• Other restrictions

• Core modules are usually reserved for full-time NUS students

• Approval for modules is decided by relevant academic coordinators

based on fulfillment of pre-requisites, availability and no clash in class schedules and examination dates

• Refer to NUS Bulletin for module description • Refer to timetable builder

• Secure at least three modules (or 12 modular credits) per semester to be eligible for student pass

• Changes to the allocated modules can be done in the first two weeks of each semester during “Add/Drop” period.

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Modules for Exchange Students

• Regardless of whether the modules are set to audit or examinable • Maximum 5 modules (or 20 modular credits) per semester

• All allocated modules in offer letter are automatically set to examinable • Student have to indicate whether the additional modules which they

have added during the add/drop exercise are examinable or set to audit

• Change of module from examinable to audit is subject to the approval of your home university. Check with your home university before you submit the request to the NUS Registrar’s Office.

• Change of modules from audit to examinable is subject to the approval of NUS faculty.

• Modules dropped after stipulated deadlines will be give a “W” - Withdrawal grade or a “F” – Fail grade

• Please read the NUS Registration Guide

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• Various types with different costs (http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/General/rates.html)

• Compulsory Meal Plans or not at all

• Different culture in each residence or hall

• On-campus accommodation and preferred room types is not guaranteed

• Check-in is ONLY available on weekdays from 9am to 5pm

Types of Accommodation available:

• Prince George’s Park • Raffles Hall

• Temasek Hall

• King Edward VII Hall • Eusoff Hall

• Kent Ridge Hall • Sheares Hall

• U-Town Graduate Residence • U-Town Residential Colleges – Angsana, Cinnamon, Tembusu, Khaya

On-Campus Accommodation

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On-Campus Accommodation

• If you have indicated “yes” for housing in the online

application, the accommodation application information will be

included in the letter of offer.

• On-campus accommodation and your preferred room type is not guaranteed.

• Any request for a change of assigned room is subject to the

evaluation on needs basis by the following offices:

• Room Change (within the same hostel/residence)

• Subject to approval of the respective hostel/residence management office

• Inter-Hostel/Residence Transfer

• Angsana, Cinnamon, Tembusu Residential College – Respective college administrative office

• Halls – Hall Management Office

• Prince George’s Park, Graduate Residence, Khaya Residence – Office of Student Affairs

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On-Campus Accommodation

• You are required to pay an application fee of S$26.75

• Make advance payment of S$200 to secure the on-campus accommodation allocated to you before the stipulated deadline mentioned in the application portal.

• If you do not wish to stay on-campus, you may like to refer to

http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/others/LongTermStay.html to

make you own arrangements.

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Immigration Matters

• Please check with your embassy on whether you need an entry visa

to Singapore

• If entry visa is required,

• NUS Registrar’s Office will liaise with Singapore Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) to obtain the In-Principal Approval (IPA) letter which will act as an entry visa to Singapore

• On your assigned date of registration in NUS, the ICA officers will be on-campus to stamp the IPA letter for you to support your Student Pass application.

• If you do not need an entry visa,

• you are required to report on your assigned date of registration in NUS to get the

stamped IPA letter to support your Student Pass application.

• Please refer to the NUS Registration Guide for the assigned date(s) of registration

• Full year exchange student are required to submit medical report • Admission is subject to successful application of student pass

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Insurance Matters

• It is compulsory for all incoming exchange students to purchase the

NUS Group Medical Insurance Scheme

• Annual premium: S$117.70; semester premium: S$58.85 • The insurance scheme does not cover:

i. medical expenses incurred due to a relapse of pre-existing health conditions while you are on exchange in NUS

ii. travel to and from Singapore as well as personal vacation taken outside of Singapore while you are on exchange

• Check the coverage of the insurance bought in your home university/country

• Purchase your own health insurance

• Purchase separate travel insurance to cover lost luggage, trip cancellation, lost travel documents, etc.

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Health and Special Needs

• Full year exchange students are required to submit a

medical report

for the application of Student Pass

• NUS University Health Center (UHC) provides the

following services:

• Counselling and Psychological Services

• Health Services

• management of acute and chronic illnesses • immunization

• health screening and vaccination • medical check-up

• minor procedures and treatments, X-ray and laboratory services.

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• NUS process all applications equally but would like

to inform all students that NUS does not have a

Disability Support Office

• For student with special learning needs, please inform NUS during application if you require NUS to provide special assistance.

• You have to send a medical evaluation and diagnosis report together with a letter of recommendation from home physician to NUS.

• An extension of examination time is possible for students with supporting documents on special learning needs.

• NUS UHC cannot guaranteed that all required special support will be available and in some cases, student needs to be evaluated on-site immediately upon arrival to see if he/she is suitable for the exchange in NUS.

Health and Special Needs

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Estimated Monthly Costs of Living

This is an estimated expenditure a student may likely incur during his or her stay in Singapore. These amounts will vary accordingly depending on the student’s personal needs and lifestyle.

Item Estimated Costs

in SGD

On-campus accommodation S$400 – S$750 Food (3 meals a day) S$400 – S$800 Public Transport S$100 – S$150 Books & Stationery (depend on courses) S$100 – S$300 Personal Expenses S$200 – S$350

Total S$1,200 – S$2,350

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Mandatory Miscellaneous Fees

Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSFs)

Amount (per semester)

in SGD

Student Services Fee (SSF) S$30.81

Health Service Fee (HSF)

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Office of Student Affairs

• Provide services to all international students

• Meet and Greet services

• Orientation

• Immigration matters

• University support services

• Campus facilities and amenities

• Introduction to Singapore

• Many other events and programmes to help you….

• Visit

http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/international/svcs/index.html

• Read the International Students Guide:

http://nus.edu.sg/osa/images/iss/downloads/issguideng13-14.pdf

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WHEN YOU ARE ON

CAMPUS…

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Academic Calendar AY13/14

Semester 1 Mon 5 August – Sat 7 Dec 2013 Orientation Week: Mon 5 Aug – Sat 10 Aug 2013 Instructional Period: Week 1 to Week 6 Mon 12 Aug – Fri 16 Aug 2013 Recess Week: Sat 21 Sep – Sun 29 Sep 2013 Instructional Period: Week 7 to Week 13 Mon 30 Sep – Fri 4 Oct 2013 Reading Week: Sat 16 Nov – Fri 22 Nov 2013 Examination: Sat 23 Nov – Sat 7 Dec 2013

Vacation: Sun 8 Dec 2013 – Sun 12 Jan 2014 Semester 2 Mon 13 Jan – Sat 10 May 2014 Instructional Period: Week 1 to Week 6 Mon 13 Jan – Fri 17 Jan 2014 Recess Week: Sat 22 Feb – Sun 2 Mar 2014 Instructional Period: Week 7 to Week 13 Mon 3 Mar – Fri 7 Mar 2014 Reading Week: Sat 19 Apr – Fri 25 Apr 2014 Examination: Sat 26 Apr – Sat 10 May 2014 Vacation: Sun 11 May – Sun 3 Aug 2014

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Learning Style and Class Culture in NUS

• For level 1 and level 2 modules, there will be lectures of about

200 students

• For level 3 and 4 modules, the tutorials are usually conducted

in smaller classes of about 30 students

• Attendance at lectures and tutorials is expected

• Participation at group projects is expected

• Self study after class is expected

• Attendance during examination is compulsory unless

supported by medical certificate

• Online IVLE portal which is accessible with NUS ID and

password to download lecture notes and tutorial assignments

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Assessment Mode

• Depends on the programme coordinator

• E.g.

– 20% attendance

– 30% class participation

– 20% project work

– 30% final examination

• Possible moderation of grades

for some modules

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• Make friends with over 37,000 full time students from 100 countries and another 1,900 exchange students from 300 partner universities

• Choose from 80 student clubs and societies and 18

performing groups under the realm of the NUS Students Union

• Get involved in over 100 community projects including NUS annual Rag and Flag Day

Vibrant Campus Life

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Astronomical Society Entrepreneurship Society

Motoring Club

Original Music Society Outdoor Activities Club

Photography Club

Comic & Animation Society Electronic Gaming Society

Scuba Diving Club

and

many

more

….

Examples of Student Clubs

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• IRO Peer Advising Programmes

• Pre-arrival: Assist you with your enquiries. like them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/NUSPeerAdvising

• During your stay: Welcome party, Dragon Boat, Pulau Ubin trip, Peer-Advising Exchange Fair & Farewell Party!

• Upon returning home: Connect with us via PALs Facebook

• SEP Student Ambassador Training

Programme

• Attend before you leave NUS

• Visit

• http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/pals/events.html

Student Services by IRO

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On-campus facilities

• 24/7 wireless connectivity • Computer labs

• 6 libraries

• Museums

• Canteens and cafes

• ATMs

• Medical & Dental Centre/Pharmacy • Travel Agency

• Postal & telecommunications services • Bookstores & gifts shops

• 24-hour security • Internal shuttle bus

• Sports & Recreation Centre

(pool, tennis and basketball courts, running track, football field)

Campus Services and Facilities

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What about Singapore?

• Cosmopolitan garden city

• Multi-racial, culturally diverse melting pot

• Approximately 5 million population with approximate two-third Singaporeans

• Predominantly English speaking country • Reliable internet connectivity island-wide

• 4th_{leading financial centre, top 3 oil refining centre, top}

5 busiest ports, top logistics hub etc. • Enviable variety of cuisine

• Extensive and efficient public transport and healthcare system

• Quality nightclubs, pubs, restaurants, performing arts events

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Get close to our national symbol – the Merlion Go Wild @ the Night Safari Sample our local cuisine! Shop till you drop! Celebrate Singapore’s ethnic diversity! Watch the F1 night race! Visit the world’s largest flyer!

All the things to do if you are in Singapore

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NUS Code of Student Conduct

http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/images/so/downloads/guidelines/nuscodeofstudentc onduct.pdf

• Academic Integrity (cheating, plagiarism, violation of intellectual and copyright laws)

• Vandalism, mutilation and theft

• Inappropriate behaviour (threats, intimidation, drunkenness,

lewdness, etc.)

• Smoking is prohibited on NUS campus

• Alcohol should not be sold or consumed on NUS campus

unless in approved food outlets or during approved events

• Trafficking, manufacturing, importing and exporting of drugs carries a death penalty. Unauthorised consumption carries heavy penalty

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NUS Code of Student Conduct

• Solicitation of students by anyone (including NUS students) without approval of the University authority is prohibited

• IT resources in NUS should not be used for transmission of

obscene or inflammatory information nor should they be used for personal and/or private monetary profits

• Gambling or the playing of any game of chance is improper within NUS campus, including on-campus student accommodations

• Subletting and unauthorised occupation of hostel rooms are not allowed as the resident students’ safety could be compromised

• Not allowed to download or distribute copyrighted materials over NUS network by any means or methods. Penalties range from fines to other more serious disciplinary actions

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IN SUMMARY

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IRO – Global Education (GE) team

What do we do?

• Identify partner universities and secure exchange

agreements

• Negotiate for exchange places annually

• Identify service gaps and suggest solutions which are

within our control

• Involve in the operations and the administrations of the

exchange programme

• WE CAN BE YOUR FIRST STOP

for enquiries on

student exchange matters

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NUS Team Serving Exchange Students

International Relations Office (IRO) - GE Registrar’s Office (RO)

Process SEP Application

• Send notice on Module registration • Process Student Passes

• Print Transcripts

Faculties and Schools in NUS

•Select applicants

•Decide on modules and quota •Approval of modules

•Provide module descriptions •Set examination and class

schedules •Transfer of credits Office of Student Affairs (OSA) Buddy system Meet and greet service Provide help with visas Runs Host Family &

cultural awareness programmes

Runs i.Care project (International Connect And Relations Enthusiasts) University Health Centre