Nanyang Technological University
Fast Facts
- A fast-rising university, NTU is ranked 11th globally (and # 1 in Asia) in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2018.
- When it comes to engineering education and research, NTU's College of Engineering is consistently ranked among the top in the world.
- In the newly released ShanghaiRanking's Global Ranking of Academic Subjects (GRAS) 2017 by the ShanghaiRanking Consultancy, NTU College of Engineering puts in an exceptional performance, with 2 subjects ranked world's best and 9 subjects ranked No. 1 in Singapore. These subjects include Electrical and Electronic Engineering (6th globally and 1st in Asia), Telecommunication Engineering (3rd globally and 2nd in Asia), and Automation and Control (17th globally and 2nd in Asia) – all subject programmes offered in NTU’s School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
- NTU also tops the charts for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology; and Energy Science and Engineering. With 2 subjects claiming pole positions, NTU is the only university in Asia to be ranked 1st in the world for more than one subject.
- NTU is named one of the world's most beautiful universities by American Express publication Travel+Leisure.
Introduction
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering. The university has roots that go back to 1955 when Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has four colleges with 12 schools, and FIVE autonomous entities: the National Institute of Education, S Rajaratnam School of International Studies, Earth Observatory of Singapore, Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences Engineering and Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine.
NTU is the fastest-rising Asian university in the top 1% of the world’s best universities; ranked 7th in the world and 1st in Asia (QS World Ranking 2017).
City Info
Located at approximately 137 km north of the equator, Singapore is a cosmopolitan country that is strategically and centrally located at the south of the Malay Archipelago. It boasts of its green and clean ‘Garden City’ among the modern cities and has more than 5 million people of various ethnic communities and cultures, mainly Chinese, Malay, Indian and other smaller communities.
Currently, it is the busiest port in the world with over 600 shipping lines sending super tankers, container ships and passenger liners to share the busy waters with coastal fishing vessels and wooden lighters. Also, as one of the world's major oil refining and distribution centres, Singapore is a major supplier of electronic components and a leader in shipbuilding and repairing. It has also become one of the most important financial centres of Asia, with more than 130 banks. Business dealings are facilitated by Singapore's superb communications network which links the nation to the rest of the world via satellite, 24-hour telegraph and telephone systems.
English is the language of business and administration. It is also the medium of instruction in schools and at the University. Most Singaporeans are bilingual and are able to speak English and at least one other language – usually Mandarin, Malay or Tamil.
Being a food paradise, Singapore has a wide variety of Asian or Western cuisine, which can be found everywhere in Singapore. From food centres to expensive restaurants, there will be ample opportunities for you to savour both local and international cuisine including possibly, the food of your own country.
Singapore's strategic location, excellent facilities, fascinating cultural contrasts and tourist attractions contribute to its success as a leading destination for business, education and pleasure.
University Info
University Website
College of Engineering Info
Exchange Student Info
Office Responsible for Incoming Exchange Students
Office of Global Education and Mobility | GEM-Trailblazer@ntu.edu.sg
Language of Instruction
English
Academic Calendar
Fall (Semester 1): early August to early December
Spring (Semester 2): early January to early May
Disciplines Available
School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering
School of Civil and Environmental Engineering
School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
School of Materials Science and Engineering
School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Only engineering students will be accepted to Nanyang Technological University through Global E3.
Course Contents
Course Descriptions & Schedule of Classes
The timetable for the Fall semester will be available in May. The timetable for the Spring semester will be available in November.
Course Enrollment Requirements
Students must register for 50% of courses in the College of Engineering.
Housing
Upon acceptance as an exchange student (for study only), students may apply online for on-campus accommodation through the NTU Exchange Web Portal (subject to availability) prior to the stipulated closing date. Details on on-campus accommodation application could be found in the E-Welcome Package which shall be sent to student after conditional acceptance.
Should students be successful in securing on-campus accommodation, housing will be in one of our 18 Halls of Residence based on double occupancy, i.e. twin-sharing, where only 12 Halls have air-conditioned rooms while remaining 6 Halls do not. However, all rooms have ceiling fans.
Exchange students are allocated randomly and request for transfer of Halls and room-mates shall not be entertained.
Students with medical condition and have specific requests will have to submit doctor’s letter certifying the condition which shall be verified by NTU medical centre.
Accommodation fees shall range between S$235 to S$450* (varies with room type) per month during the semester, depending on hall of residence allocated. * Varies with room type and subject to revision.
For students unsuccessful in their application for on-campus accommodation shall be recommended off-campus accommodations at hostels located within short bus rides to NTU.
Estimated Cost of Living Estimates
The living costs you incur will depend on your lifestyle. On an average, student should prepare an estimated SGD5,000 per semester to defray costs such as accommodation, food, transportation, personal expenses, textbooks etc.
How GE3 Works
Global E3 is a consortium of universities with strong engineering programs around the world. These universities agree to exchange students between their various campuses. Unlike a program, students are not guaranteed participation at a particular location but instead Global E3 will match students based on their preferences and coursework requirements to a school within the consortium. This means students, while they can apply to a particular program and location, must keep an open mind. The CGE will work with students to secure additional course permissions if necessary.
