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ONLINE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Completing your application
To apply
1. Click here for the Userguide on how to apply online via the Graduate Admission System.
2. Login to the system to complete the required sections as shown at the menu on the left of your
screen. Any omission of information required in the application or supporting documents will render
the application void and should be avoided. Please indicate N.A. or leave the field(s) blank if any
section does not apply to you or no information is available.
3. Complete the entry of required details of your online application in English.
4. If you wish to apply for more than 1 programme, click on Manage Applications at the menu on the
left and proceed to Add New Application.
5. You are required to only upload your (1) degree scroll and (2) transcript. If a consolidated transcript is
unavailable, you may upload the individual semesters results slips. The total upload size should not
exceed 10 MB.
To submit your online application(s)
1. After you have completed the required sections at the menu on the left, click on Manage
Applications.
2. Step 1: Select the application(s) and programme(s) that you want to submit and click on the Proceed
to Step 2 hyperlink.
3. Step 2: View the instructions/checklist of the selected programme(s).
4. Step 3: The system will perform completeness check of the applied programme(s).
5. Step 4: Once the above steps are completed, you will be prompted to fill up the declaration section.
6. Step 5: Click on the Submit button in the declaration page to complete your submission.
7. Step 6: If you are making an online payment for the application fee(s), please click Payment at the
menu on the left. Do remember to print a copy of the transaction receipt and attach it to the Graduate
Coursework Application Fee Form when submitting the hardcopy of your application set(s) to us.
To complete the application process after submitting your application(s) online
1. For each application for 1 M.Sc. programme, please print and complete 1 set of each of the following
documents :
(i) Summary Form of each of your application(s) and programme(s) which you have submitted
online, duly signed [To obtain this Summary Form, click on Manage Applications at the menu, and
then click on the Application Number of your online application for the relevant programme.] ; &
(ii) Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form (click here to download) ; &
(iii) Objective Of Pursuing The Course (click here to download).
2. Arrange them in the order as shown in the diagram on page 5.
3. Enclose the required hardcopy of supporting documents.
All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by an
officially translated and certified copy in the English language. Documents submitted should be A4sized and all envelopes are to be removed. Please do NOT file or bind your application documents.
Original copies of supporting documents submitted by candidates will NOT be returned.
4. Arrange to submit/send the physical copies to us not later than 19 February 2014.
IMPORTANT NOTES
Referee Reports
Referee Reports are not required for applicants applying for Master of Science programmes offered by
Faculty of Engineering.
Area of Specialization
Selection of area of specialization is not required during application. It will only be done after admission to the
Master of Science programme.
If you are applying for MORE THAN 1 M.Sc. programme
The number of forms and supporting documents which you are required to submit :
(Number of M.Sc. programme applied for) x (1 set of your completed Summary form printed from your Online Application)
+
1 set of supporting documents)

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Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form (click here to download the form)
Each programme applied for should be accompanied by the payment of an application fee of S$20
(inclusive of 7% GST). Do print a copy of the Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form and submit it
together with your cheque/bank draft. Cheques and bank drafts must be made payable to National
University of Singapore Please refer to the Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form for details on
payment. Payment by credit card is accepted only for online applications. If making payment by credit card,
please attach your credit card transaction receipt to the Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form when
submitting your application.
TOEFL/IELTS Scoresheets
TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the
main medium of instruction. For such applicants, a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250
(computer-based test) or 92 (internet-based test) or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 is required in order to be
exempted from the Universitys English requirement.
Applicants who graduated from English-medium universities may be required to sit for the TOEFL/IELTS
test, at the discretion of the Faculty of Engineering, so as to assess their suitability for university study.
Applicants whose TOEFL/IELTS scores fall within the following ranges will have to take NUSs Diagnostic
English Test upon admission and may be emplaced in English course(s) thereafter:
580 < TOEFL (paper-based test) < 600
237 < TOEFL (computer-based test) < 250
85 < TOEFL (internet-based test) < 92
IELTS (Academic) = 6.0
IMPORTANT: Applicants who do not submit a satisfactory official TOEFL/IELTS score by the
stipulated date will not be considered.
For applicants of the NUS-TUD M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) /
M.Sc.(Civil Engineering) Double Degree Programme, the following TOEFL/IELTS requirements are
applicable:
-

TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for applicants, including NUS graduates, who are not nationals of
USA, UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada. [Minimum TOEFL score of 92 (internet-based
test) or IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5.]

Applicants whose TOEFL score falls within the following range will have to take NUSs Diagnostic
English Test upon admission and may be emplaced in English course(s) thereafter:
90 < TOEFL (internet-based test) < 92

Applicants whose IELTS (Academic) score does not meet the above minimum requirement will not
be offered admission.

IMPORTANT: Applicants who do not submit a satisfactory official TOEFL/IELTS score by the closing
date of application will not be considered.
NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA)
We advise applicants applying for the NUS GSA to be familiar with the eligibility, rules & conditions described
in our Application Booklet and/or website before applying. The official TOEFL or IELTS scoresheet is
compulsory for application to the NUS GSA, regardless of the university that the applicant graduated from.
Applicants who fail to meet the eligibility requirements need not apply. The NUS GSA is not available to
applicants of the NUS-TUD M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) / M.Sc.(Civil
Engineering) Double Degree Programme.

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NUS-TUD M.Sc.(Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources Management) / M.Sc.(Civil Engineering)

Double Degree Programme
Applicants of this programme have the option to apply for either the Master of Science (Hydraulic
Engineering and Water Resources Management) - Single Degree or the Master of Science (Hydraulic
Engineering and Water Resources Management) - Double Degree programme. If they wish to submit
online applications for both, they will need to indicate their preference accordingly.
Applicants who wish to apply for the double degree option should note that the application and course
requirements for the single degree option are different from the double degree option. Applicants should also
note that the double degree can only be pursued on a full-time basis. Click here for a copy of the Application
Booklet for the double degree programme.
Information on Application Requirements and Course Details of the Master of Science Programmes
offered by Faculty of Engineering
Applicants are encouraged to also refer to the Application Booklet for further details. A copy is available here.
Submission of Application(s)
Please return the completed form(s) and supporting documents to:
Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies)
Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering
Blk EA Level 6 Room 16
National University of Singapore
9 Engineering Drive 1
Singapore 117575

CLOSING DATE [for mailing printout of

Summary Form of online application(s)
and supporting documents to NUS] :

19 FEBRUARY 2014

Please indicate the programme(s) applied, in order of preference, on the bottom left corner of your envelope.
If you are sending your application(s) via courier, please state this information in the Description Section of
your Consignment Note.
Note : We regret that request for change(s) to the application(s) submitted will not be entertained.
Enquiries
If you need further information, you may browse a copy of our Application Booklet from
http://www.gse.nus.edu.sg/applications.html or contact the following office / staff :
APPLICATION / GENERAL INFORMATION
General Enquiries
Graduate Studies Office
Ms S C Cheng
Graduate Studies Office
Miss SY Tan
Graduate Studies Office
PROGRAMME DETAILS
Prof E T Kang
Chemical Engrg
Prof K H Tan
Civil Engrg / Geotec
Prof C C Ko
Elect Engrg
A/Prof J Z He
Environmental Engrg
Prof H F Cheong
Hydraulic Engrg & Water
Resources Mgt
A/Prof K M Ng
Industrial & Sys Engrg
A/Prof J S Chen
Materials Sci & Engrg
A/Prof Kumar A
Mechanical Engrg
Senthil
A/Prof K H Chai
Intellectual Property Mgt /
Mgt of Tech
Dr W Bai
Offshore Tech
A/Prof S C Foo
Safety, Health & Env Tech
A/Prof W T Chan
Sys Design & Mgt
Prof D H Lee

Transp Sys & Mgt

6516 6510
6516 8301
6516 4488

enggse@nus.edu.sg
engcsc@nus.edu.sg
engts@nus.edu.sg

6516 2189
6516 2260
65165156
6516 3385
6516 2148

cheket@nus.edu.sg
ceetankh@nus.edu.sg
elekocc@nus.edu.sg
esehj@nus.edu.sg
ceechf@nus.edu.sg

6516 2895
6516 7574
6516 6800

isenkm@nus.edu.sg
msecj@nus.edu.sg
mpeask@nus.edu.sg

6516 2555

etmckh@nus.edu.sg

6516 2288
6516 8721
6516 2576

w.bai@nus.edu.sg
chefoosc@nus.edu.sg
ceecwt@nus.edu.sg

6516 2131

ceeleedh@nus.edu.sg

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General Office Contacts for Programmes in :

Chem Engrg / Safety, Health & Env Tech
Civil Engrg / Geotec / Env Engrg
Offshore Tech / Transp Sys & Mgt /
Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt
Elect Engrg
Ind & Sys Engrg
Mgt of Tech / Sys Design & Mgt
Mat Sci & Engrg
Mech Engrg
Intellectual Property Mgt
Url: http://www.ipacademy.com.sg

Tel. No.:
6516 5031
6516 5827
6516 4314
6601 2681
6516 2109
6516 5497
6516 8502
6516 5192
6516 5122
6330 8691

Location
E5 02-09
E1A 07-03

E4 05-45
E1A 06-25
EA 05-34
EA 03-09
EA 07-04
IP Academy
51 Bras Basah Road
#06-04, Manulife Centre
Singapore 189554

Only offered once a year in August.

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APPLICATION CHECKLIST for online application

Do Remember that for EACH programme you apply, you MUST enclose the following:
(Please tick

for documents submitted)

bank draft / cheque (S$20 for each M.Sc. programme applied online) to be made payable to National
University of Singapore / transaction receipt for online payment of application fee
completed Graduate Coursework Application Fee Form
completed and signed Summary Form printed for your online application (1 set required for each M.Sc.
programme that you are applying for) [To obtain this Summary Form, click on Manage Applications at
the menu, and then click on the Application Number of your online application for the relevant programme.]
completed Objective of Pursuing Course (to be downloaded from the application website and to print 1 copy
for each M.Sc. programme that you are applying for)
Supporting Documents [ONE set (photocopied in A4 size) to be arranged in the following order]

Singapore NRIC or citizenship certificate (for Singaporeans)

Passport page bearing the passport number and other particulars (for all non-Singaporeans)
Entry permit (for Singapore PRs)
Employment Pass / Work Permit (for International applicants working in Singapore)
Documentary proof of change in name (if you had your name changed and your name on NRIC / Passport
is not identical to the name printed on your degree scroll / certificate / university transcript)
Polytechnic results and certificate (if applicable)
Photocopy of University Transcript / Results Slips (from 1st year to final / Honours year) to be submitted
at the point of application
(Note: One original / certified true copy of the transcript for candidates with qualifications other than those
from NUS would be requested at the point when the offer of admission is made. This must be sent
DIRECTLY from the issuing University to NUS, enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing
the security seal of the University and the signature of the Registrar or representative.)

Degree scroll / Degree certificate (if you are a current student, expected date of completion of degree:
___________)
Financial statement indicating a balance of at least S$18,000 or its equivalent (for International applicants
applying for full-time courses)
Scoresheet indicating a minimum TOEFL score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or
92 (internet-based test) OR a minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5. Only the internet-based TOEFL
and IELTS (Academic) scores are accepted for NUS-TUD DDP.
GRE scoresheet (optional)
For each M.Sc. programme that you apply, please help us to arrange your documents in the following order (by
removing all the envelopes for supporting documents) as shown below diagrammatically. Please do not file or
bind your application set(s).
Thank you for your assistance.

Ascending
Order

Photocopy of University
Transcript / Results Slips
and other Supporting
Documents
Objective of Pursuing Course
Bank Draft /
Cheque /
Transaction
Receipt of online
payment

Graduate Coursework
Application Fee Form

Printout of Summary Form

for your online application

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