National University of Singapore

Singapore
Singapore

Language of instruction

English

   Limited places available. Potentially available as a second of third preference.

The National University of Singapore was founded in 1905 as a modest college with 23 students. Today, Singapore’s flagship university spans three campuses and is widely seen as among the best universities in Asia and the world. It is ranked among the Top 25 universities worldwide.

Singapore is a dynamic city where you’ll find a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts, and architecture.  

Semester dates

UQ SemesterHost SemesterDates
Semester 1Semester 2January–May
Semester 2Semester 1August–December

View the NUS academic calendar.

Guides and additional information

NUS has online resources to help get more from your exchange:

Campuses

NUS has multiple campuses open to exchange students:

  • Kent Ridge campus (main campus)
  • Bukit Timah campus (Faculty of Law, Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and research institutes)

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Student testimonials

Full-time study load

16 units* per semester at NUS is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
*units previously lists as modular credits (MC)

Host university requirements

GPA
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.5 to study at NUS.

You must not have received any grades below 4.0 (fail grades) in your UQ Program to be eligible for exchange at NUS.

Study Options
You must choose to be nominated to the NUS Business School, School of Law, or Uni-wide stream. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.

Note: Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice. 

Find courses

Please check the list of courses available to undergraduate exchange students when selecting your NUS courses.

Brief module descriptions and Class & Exam timetables are available in the NUSMods online portal

For course syllabus, please visit the NUS school/faculty/department webpage. Detailed course info for Business modules may refer to here.  Please also find Information in Additional Course Matters for Non-Graduating students (exchange students) as well. 

Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the Credit Precedent Database to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.

Study areas taught in English

Undergraduate
Architecture
Biological sciences
Biomedical science
Business administration
Business analytics
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Chinese
Communication, digital media and PR
Computer science
Design
Development
Drama
Economics
English literature
Environmental engineering
Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management
Film, TV and media
Finance
Food science
Gender Studies
History and ancient history
Japanese
Law
Leadership and Management
Marketing
Materials engineering
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Music
Philosophy
Physics
Political science
Psychology
Regional and town planning
Religion

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Accommodation

Exchange students may apply for a place in the Student Residences. The halls and colleges are catered, and residents are required to subscribe to the meal plan. Off-campus accommodation is also available to exchange students for a short-term or long-term stay. 

Exchange students are not guaranteed on-campus accommodation. Students will be invited to apply for on-campus housing if they have indicated that they would like housing in their NUS application form.

Cost of living

The cost of living while on exchange at NUS will vary depending on your choice of accommodation. The NUSGlobal Relations Office provides a list of estimated expenses on their exchange homepage (see Incoming Exchangers – After Applying – Step 5: Costs of Living) you can expect to encounter while living in Singapore. 

Financial support

A range of funding for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.  

Insurance

Singapore Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: While there are no longer any COVID-19 entry requirements for Singapore, it remains a requirement of all Student's Pass (STP) holders (Exchange students)  to be fully vaccinated with the approved COVID-19 vaccinations. Furthermore, students must have their overseas vaccinations validated upon arrival in Singapore, making it advisable to obtain digitally verifiable vaccination certificates.

Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.

For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on UQ’s Travel Insurance web page (login required).

If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.

All exchange students are obliged to subscribe to the university's medical insurance scheme

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)

Organise your visa

It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.

NUS provides Student Pass and visa information for incoming exchange students.

Contact the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for more visa information.

Travel risk levels

The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with a risk level of 3 (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.

If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.

Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the Smartraveller website.

Exchange deadlines

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:
Open: 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)
Close: 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)

Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:
Open: 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Close: 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)
Extended Deadline: 28 Nov 2024 (for exchange in Sem 2, 2025)