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 Faculty/Department-Wide Partners
| Partner University |
Country |
Type of Exchange |
Remark (for Student only) |
| University of Western Australia |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university that offers courses in Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business; Computing; Architecture, Landscape and Visual Arts; Engineering; Law and Science. 2) Normal course load is 24 points per semester, equivalent to 4 modules 3) Course information can be found at http://units.handbooks.uwa.edu.au/units. More detailed syllabi for Science classes can be found at http://www.unitoutlines.science.uwa.edu.au |
| Australian National University |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Engineering, Environmental Sciences and Resource Management, Information Technology and Computer Science, Management and Commerce, Natural and Physical Sciences, as well as Society and Culture (including Architecture) 2) Does not offer courses in Industrial Design, Building and Real Estate 3) Offers the Australian National Internships Program for students who have completed at least 2 full years of study - http://online.anu.edu.au/anip/ 4) Normal course load is 24 units per semester, equivalent to 4 modules 4) Restrictions: ANU College of Law is opened to Law major only. Exchange students who intend to apply for full time load (4 courses) at ANU College of Business and Economics (Actuarial Studies, Business Administration, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business and International Statistics) MUST be studying these disciplines at their home university. Students NOT majoring in these areas may take up to ONE College of Business and Economics course. 5) Course information can be found at http://info.anu.edu.au/studyat/international_Office/exchange/incomingindex. |
| University of Adelaide |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university - offers courses in Engineering, Maths and Computer Science; Humanities and Social Sciences; Sciences; and Professions (including Architecture, Business, Economics and Finance, and Law) 2) Semester workload for exchange students is between 9-12 units equivalent to 3-4 modules 3) Restriction: Refer http://www.international.adelaide.edu.au/study/sa-ex/study.html for details 4) Course information can be found at https://access.adelaide.edu.au/courses/search.asp |
| University of Queensland |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university - offers courses in Arts and Social Sciences; Business; Information Technology; Architecture; Real Estate and Development; Engineering; Science and Law 2) Normal course load is 8 units per semester, equivalent to 4 modules 3) Restrictions: Courses in clinical Health Science areas such as Medicine, Dentistry, Physiotherapy, Veterinary Science etc. are not opened to exchange students 4) Course information can be found at www.uq.edu.au/study. |
| Monash University |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Art and Design (including Architecture); Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences; Business, Commerce and Law; Engineering; Information Technology; and Sciences. 2) Does not offer courses in Building and Real Estate 3) Normal course load is 24 units per semester, equivalent to 4 modules 4) Course information can be found at http://www.monash.edu.au/international/studyabroad/ |
| University of New South Wales |
AUSTRALIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university - Offers courses in Arts and Social Sciences; Fine Arts; Business; Built Environment (including Architecture; and Construction Management and Property); Engineering; Computer Science and Science 2) Normal course load is 24 units per semester, equivalent to 4 modules 3) Restrictions: Law subjects are NOT opened to U-wide exchange students. 4) Course information can be found at http://www.handbook.unsw.edu.au/undergraduate/2011/ and timetable at http://www.timetable.unsw.edu.au/current/subjectsearch.html. |
| University of Western Ontario |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Law and BIZ have separate agreements. 2) Students on U-wide exchange cannot take courses at Richard Ivey School of Business or Faculty of Law. 3) Course information for exchange students can be found at http://www.sds.uwo.ca/int/exchange/index.html?incoming_courses 4) Restricted programmes: Professional programs such as Law, Medicine, Aviation, Dentistry, Business (Ivey), Education and professional programs in the Faculty of Health Science. ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : For ME students only. |
| University of Toronto |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) The University of Toronto operates one city campus (St. George) and two suburban campuses (Mississauga and Scarborough). 2) The main campus at St. George is located in downtown and most exchange students prefer to study there, but housing is very limited and thus NOT guaranteed. Exchange students are accepted at either the University of Toronto Scarborough or Mississauga campuses can get on-campus housing. However, they must go for either the full academic year or the second (winter) term. They may not go for only the first (fall) term. 3) Program NOT open to exchange students include Dentistry, Management (MBA), Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. ECE courses are heavily over-subscribed and may be difficult to get. |
| Concordia University |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Limited access to courses in business (finance and accounting), communications studies, journalism; cinema, digital design, animation (in Fine Arts) and electrical, mechanical, software/computer engineering (in Engineering & Computer Science). Most courses in Fine Arts run for the academic year (September - May). Film Animation/ Film Production/ Studio Arts must attend for full year. |
| University of Alberta |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Restricted Courses: Medicine; Dentistry; Pharmacy (unless within the Pharmacy exchange program); Criminology; Computer Engineering; The course called BUS 201 is not open to exchange students; Some Business courses, mostly in Accounting. 2) 2 sem places preallocated for FOS. 2 sem places preallocated to FOE. Only 3rd year FoE students should apply.FOE students should only apply when they are in their 2nd year and have completed 2 semesters of study at NUS. 1st year students will not be accepted. FOE students must apply only in their SECOND year because first year transcript needed and partner university has only one application deadline with strong demand for engineering courses, so if the transcript is late, the student will be rejected. 3) No SOC students. 4) Both faculties of Business and Engineering do not allow exchange students to register in their courses unless they are admitted to that faculty for exchange. |
| University of Ottawa |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Students from NUS can take part in an exchange for one semester, 4 months (September to December or January to April) or for two semesters, 8 months, that is a regular academic year (September to April). The participation period indicated on the application form upon receipt of the applications cannot be modified after the arrival of students to the University of Ottawa. 2) Exchange students can register in French as a Second Language (FSL) courses at no extra costs. Students must clearly indicate on their application form their desire to take one FSL course. The choice of French as a Second Language course is determined by a placement test found online. The result of the placement test will then indicate to you a list of courses corresponding to your level. 3) Faculties not open to exchange students: School of Management, Faculty of Education, and Faculty of Medicine. Courses not open to exchange students: Interpretation courses (School of Translation and Interpretation), Department of English at the Master's level and courses offered by the Engineering Management Program. 4) The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is compulsory for all international exchange students. 5) Files from prospective candidates must be sent by the international offices of partner institutions to the attention of the manager. We ask candidates not to send their files themselves. |
| University of Waterloo |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Exchange students are required to pre-select their courses at UWaterloo when completing their UWaterloo on-line exchange application in order for it to be processed. 2) Generally, exchange students are not able to self-enroll in courses, even though the course add/drop option will appear on their Quest account (student registration system), since exchange students are registered as "non-degree" students, and their previous academics are not recorded in the system. 3) To ensure that students' schedules are processed in a timely manner with minimal scheduling conflicts, please advise your students of the following 3 steps before they make their initial course selections on their on-line exchange application form: i) View course descriptions at http://ugradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca/ (undergraduate) or http://gradcalendar.uwaterloo.ca (graduate) and have courses pre-approved for credit transfers at their home institution prior to applying for the exchange. ii) Review the schedule of classes at www.uwaterloo.ca/course.php iii) for course offerings during each term iv) to avoid scheduling/timetable conflicts with course selections v) NOTE: Some courses may include supplementary tutorials (TUT) or labs (LAB) in addition to the lectures (LEC). When reviewing the schedule of classes and evaluating time conflicts, students should consider these items as well (if applicable). vi) Select 5-7 courses per term allowing for a couple of back-up courses in the event that restrictions or scheduling conflicts arise. |
| University of Calgary |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) LAW: Calgary's Law faculty will only accept full-time Law students who have completed at least 1 full year of Law courses (preferably more) with a B average grade. They must also study law full-time while in Calgary - they cannot just take 1 or 2 Law courses and take the rest of their courses from other faculties. 2) FoE: Exchange students have had some difficulties getting Engineering courses so they must be prepared to take some electives while at Calgary. However, Biomedical Engineering courses are relatively accessible. 3) FoS: Math classes widely available. 4) BIZ: Business courses at Calgary are only reserved for business-specific exchanges (NUS's agreement with Calgary is u-wide) 5) Courses in the Haskayne School of Business are restricted and registration is not guaranteed. Courses in the Faculties of Medicine, Nursing, Education, Environmental Design, Masters of Business Administration and Veterinary Medicine are not open to exchange students. For all other restrictions, please see http://www.ucalgary.ca/uci/students/academicinformation |
| Simon Fraser University |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) For FoE, only ECE students accepted. 2) No SDE courses offered. 3) For more information, please refer to http://students.sfu.ca/international/exchange/prospective/restricted_courses.html. 4) Housing is not guaranteed. |
| Queen's University at Kingston |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) FoE and FASS students do not have access to Law or Business (commerce) courses at Queen's. 2) Courses in Nursing, Education and Medicine are not available to exchange students. 3) Housing options for exchange students can be found at: http://quic.queensu.ca/. |
| McGill University |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Limited enrollment for McGill's School of Architecture, but more flexibility for January (Sem 2). Applicants must submit an up-to-date portfolio. 2) Limited Enrollment for Mcgill Engineering programs. |
| University of British Columbia |
CANADA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Not all programs will be available to exchange students, so students and academic advisors are strongly advised to refer to the Student Exchange Program Manual for Exchange Advisors and Students which can be downloaded from UBC website. 2) Nominated students are eligible to apply for the NUS-UBC Lee Foundation Student Exchange Awards to finance their studies at UBC. 3) Please pay attention to UBC course restrictions on UBC website.http://www.students.ubc.ca/global/coming-to-ubc/academics/choosing-courses/ 4) Some UBC departments may also be very rigid about having exchange students maintain a maximum courseload cap of 15 credits (5 courses), which means that NUS students may not be permitted to overload.ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : Nominated students are eligible to apply for the NUS-UBC Lee Foundation Student Exchange Awards to finance their studies at UBC. |
| Tongji University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Tongji University is particularly famous for its Civil Engineering and Architecture programs. Its Civil Engineering, Architecture programs and Transportation Engineering are ranked Top 1 in P.R. China and its architecture program is by far the most difficult to gain entry into. As one of the state leading centers for scientific research, the university has 5 state key laboratories and engineering research centres. (2) Pre-allocated places for FOE and SDE only. (3) Restriction for SEP students - Classes offered by the Chinese-German Institute for Applied Sciences |
| Xi'an Jiaotong University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university with strengths in engineering and management. Also offers courses in Humanities, Social Sciences, Management, Economics and Finance, Architecture and Medicine. (2) Does not offer courses in Law, Industrial Design, Building and Real Estate, Chemical Engineering, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Engineering |
| Shanghai Jiao Tong University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Its strengths lie in Engineering, Management and Sciences. (2) Areas of expertise: Communication & Electronic System, Metal Plasticity Processing, Computer Science, Optical Fiber Technology, Systems Engineering & Management. (3) Shanghai Jiaotong University provides free accommodation to 5 NUS students. Students will be studying at Minghang campus. |
| Fudan University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Areas of expertise: Management, Economics, Social Sciences, History, Literature, Science and Law. http://www.fudan.edu.cn/englishnew/academics/depart.html (2) Limited English courses offered by the following Schools: (a) Law offered by School of Laws (b) International Finance & Trade and Finance offered by School of Economic (c) Pharmacy offered by School of Pharmacy (3) Fudan University will provide free accommodation to 5 NUS students. (4) Other restrictions include the following: MBA modules, special programs in faculties(e.g. language school or School of Medicine) like MBA. Open to non Chinese nationals only. |
| Sichuan University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) It is a comprehensive university offers courses in Economics, Law, Arts, Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, Architecture, Business and Social Sciences. (2) SoC students can choose subjects offered by College of Software Engineering whereas SDE students can choose subjects offered by College of Architecture and Environment. Modules describtions may not be readily available on the website, however, IRO staff can help to approach the host departments for necessary advice. |
| Xiamen University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Its strengths lie in law, humanities, social sciences, natural science, engineering, technology, management, architecture, life science, and economics. (2) XMU is very strong in life science and mathematics. NUS Dept of Life Science has a joint laboratory with XMU. (3) BIZ students can either choose subjects from their School of Economics which offers finance, banking, international trade, economics & statistics or from their School of Managements which provides accounting, management sciences and business management. |
| Harbin Inst of Technology |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Engineering, Science, Architecture, Humanity, Social Sciences and Management. |
| Tsinghua University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university with emphasis in engineering. Also offers architecture, arts and design, economics and management, humanities and social sciences, law, public policy and management, sciences. http://www.tsinghua.edu.cn/eng/academics/index.htm (2) Areas of expertise: Mechanical Engineering, Management Science and Engineering, Computer Science and Technology, Economics, Law (2) courses conducted by academy of arts and design are not open to exchange students; LLM, MBA, MPA, courses taught in English offered by the school of architecture are not open to exchange students. |
| Huazhong University of Science & Technology |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : It is a comprehensive university with strengths in Enineering, Management, Social Sciences, Science, Law and Economics. http://www.hust.edu.cn/english/academic/depart/default.htm (2) HUST provides comprehensive Engineering courses including hydropower and info engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, civil engineering & mechanics, material engineering, electrical & electronics engineering, etc. Students can take the opportunities to observe and under study the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest dam in the world, which is located in Hubei Province. (3) NUS SDE students can consider courses offered by the School of Architecture & Urban Planning. |
| Nankai University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university with strengths lie in Law, Philosophy, Economics, Social Sciences, Literature, Engineering, Management, History and Science. (2) Student should select courses within a faculty per semester. Cross-faculty modules are not allowed. |
| Zhejiang University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Its strengths lie in Management, Engineering, Science, Literature, Economics and Law. (2) In the fields of Engineering and Science, they are strong in Material Science, Fluid Power Transmission and Control, Power Electronics and Chemical Engineering.(3) FASS and BIZ students can consider modules offered by the School of Economics, School of International Studies, School of Humanities (include majors in history, journalism, communication studies, philosophy, sociology) and School of Management.(4) 10 NUS students will be given free accommodation. |
| Wuhan University |
CHINA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Its strenghts lie in Law, Engineering, Science, Management, Literature and Economics. (2) WHU provides comprehensive Engineering courses including water resources and hydroelectric engineering, electrical and eletronics engineering, dynacims and machinery, remote sensing information engineering, etc. Students can take the opportunities to observe and under study the construction of the Three Gorges Dam, the largest dam in the world, which is located in Hubei Province. (3) SDE students can choose courses from School of Urban Studies. (4) Student should select courses within a faculty per semester. Cross-faculty modules are not allowed. |
| University of Zagreb |
CROATIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FoE, FoS, Biz, Law, FASS, SOC. Please check the list of courses in English carefully. University of Zagreb offers courses to exchange students in all of their faculties: FINE ARTS, VETERINARY MEDICINE, MEDICINE, DENTAL MEDICINE, AGRICULTURE, FOOD TECHNOLOGY AND BIOTECHNOLOGY, FORESTRY, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY, GEODESY, GEOTECHNICAL FACULTY (VARA¿DIN), GRAPHIC ARTS, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND NAVAL ARCHITECTURE, METALLURGY, MINING, GEOLOGY AND PETROLEUM ENGINEERING, TEXTILE TECHNOLOGY, SCIENCE, HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES, EDUCATION AND REHABILITATION SCIENCES, ORGANIZATION AND INFORMATICS, KINESIOLOGY, LAW, POLITICAL SCIENCE, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS |
| University of Southern Denmark |
DENMARK |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : Students can choose to read modules outside of the Faculty of Engineering but it is subject to approval of the host department. Students must also ensure that they meet the pre-requisites of the selected modules. |
| Technical University of Denmark |
DENMARK |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Management courses are very popular and may be difficult to get in. |
| Tallinn University of Technology |
ESTONIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: SOC, FOE, FOS, FASS, BIZ, FOL Courses in English include: Technology Governance (MA), Cybersecurity (MSc), Software Engineering (MSc), Environmental Management and Cleaner Production (MSc), Industrial Engineering and Management (MSc), Design and Engineering - Mechanical Engineering (MSc), Health Care Technology (MSc), Materials and Processes of Sustainable Energetics (MSc), International Business Administration (BA, MBA), International Relations (BA), Law (BA, MA) |
| Oulu University |
FINLAND |
Semester |
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| Tampere University of Technology |
FINLAND |
Semester |
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| Aalto University |
FINLAND |
Semester |
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| Institut National Polytechnique De Grenoble |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from: FOE (Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering; Energy and Chemical Engineering), FOS (Physics, Science and Executive Management, Applied Mathematics, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Economics and Social Science), and SOC (Computing and Mathematics). Select Masters courses in English in the areas listed under Language Remarks may be available to 3rd year students. Students can also do a research project or research attachment during or after their semester exchange. |
| L'ecole Nationale De L'aviation Civile |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for FOE, FOS and SOC students. |
| Ecole Nationale Sup. de I'Aeronaut et de I'Espace |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for FOE, FOS and SOC students. |
| Inst National Des Sciences Appliques, Lyon |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Industrial, Materials, Mechanical, Plasturgy, Product Innovations, Telecommunications), FOS (Biochemistry & Biotechnology, Bioinformatics & Modelling), SOC (Information Technology & Computer Engineering). Students can also go on research attachments, before, during or after their semester exchange. For engineering students, no more than 2 students per department can be accepted for exchange. Students can only read modules from a maximum of 2 departments (80% from one and 20% from the other). List of courses available: http://www.insa-lyon.fr/fr/formation/second-cycle/offre-de-formation/offre-de-formation2 |
| Ecole Nat. Sup. De L'E'tron. Et De Ses Apps |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for FOE and SOC students. Courses available in Computer science and systems; Electronics, measurements and instrumentation (sensor and biomedical electronics); Microwaves and optical communications; Networks and telecommunications; Power electronics and control of systems, Signal processing, real time, and communications. |
| University of Technology of Troyes |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Materials: Technology and Economics, Mechanical Systems, Industrial Systems, Telecommunications Systems and Networks) and SOC (Computing & Information Systems). Students can also complete an internship (sourced by UTT) and/or a research project or attachment after or during their semester exchange. |
| Ecole Central de Paris |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Students must have completed 5 semesters before studying at ECP. ECP is an extremely competitive and prestigious Grande Ecole; students applying for SEP are not guaranteed admission as SEP acceptance is on a case by case basis. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Civil Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Process and Environmental Engineering, Electrical Engineering), SOC (Information Technology), FOS (Applied Mathematics, Applied Physics) Most courses in English are offered in ECPs S8 semester, or Semester 2 for NUS students. Most electives are offered in ECP's S7 semester, or Semester 1 for NUS students. Students are reminded to carefully review the course listings: http://www.ecp.fr/cms/lang/en/home/International_Relations/International_Programs/Semester_and_Year_abroad |
| University 'Joseph Fourier' (Grenoble 1) |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOS (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Earth & Environmental Sciences, Natural & Exact Sciences), SOC (Computer Science and Applied Mathematics), FOE (Mechanics & Engineering), FASS (Geography, Development), SDE (Real Estate). Strong programmes also available in Sports (Education and motricity; Sport Coaching; Sport Management; Adaptive Physical Activities and Health Care). |
| Ecole Superieure D' Electricite |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Supelec is highly selective of the students it accepts for SEP. 1st & 2nd year (equivalent to NUS 3rd and 4th year) Common Core & Elective courses available: FOS (Sciences of Matter & Life, Mathematics), FOE (Signals, Control, Electronics, Engineer & the Enterprise), SOC (Information & Computer Science). Students are reminded to check the list of courses (available through the exchange student application form) carefully. Due to semester overlap and housing restraints students are highly encouraged to go in Semester 2 in order to have guaranteed on-campus housing. |
| Universite de Technologie de Compiegne |
FRANCE |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Biological, Chemical, Mechanical, Mechanical Systems, Urban Systems), & SOC (Computer Engineering) Exchange students can select courses from both Common Core and/or Major studies (including the specializations). Students can also combine semester studies with an internship (sourced by UTC) or a laboratory project. Students are reminded to carefully review the list of courses available: http://tice.utc.fr/moodle/mod/resource/view.php?id=20845 |
| Technical University of Darmstadt |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS, SDE, BIZ, LAW For course information, refer to www.tucan.tu-darmstadt.de -> Course Schedule |
| University of Stuttgart |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Good for FOE. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS, BIZ For course information, refer to http://www.ia.uni-stuttgart.de/internat/bewerber/program/course_infos/index.en.html. |
| University of Wuppertal |
GERMANY |
Semester |
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| Technical University of Berlin |
GERMANY |
Semester |
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| Technical University of Munich |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, BIZ, LAW, SDE (Department of Architecture administers its own exchange program). http://portal.mytum.de/studium/studiengaenge/englisch/#englisch_und_deutsch |
| University of Karlsruhe |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS, SDE, BIZ For course information, refer to http://www.kit.edu/study/index.php Courses for Professional MBA, Optics and Photonics Master are not open to exchange students. |
| University of Applied Sciences Esslingen |
GERMANY |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : As exchange student you may choose undergraduate courses of any faculty but you are not allowed to choose courses from the Graduate School, i.e. from the MBA & MSc programs. |
| The Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC For course information, refer to http://intranet.tu-harburg.de/stud/vvz_eingabe.php3?ssi=23&Lang=en |
| Rheinisch Westfalische Tech Hochschule, Aachen |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Good for FOE: this is where PSC sends its scholars for their full-time undergrad studies. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS, SDE Aachen is a nice place that is close to Belgium and the Netherlands, thus having a nice mix of cultures. For course information, refer to http://www.campus.rwth-aachen.de/rwth/all/groups.asp |
| University of Ulm |
GERMANY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Good for Life Science, Materical Science, Information Science, Math, Economics, Financial Mathematics. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS University of Ulm has compiled a list of reports from past exchange students. Please refer to http://www.uni-ulm.de/io/exchange/promotion/report.html |
| University of Hong Kong |
HONG KONG |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Arts, Business and Economics, Engineering, Law, Science, Social Science. http://www.hku.hk/faculties/ (2) It was ranked 26th among the world¿s top 200 universities conducted by the Times Higher Education, London, 2008. (3) HKU offers Dr Lee Shiu Scholarship to 1-2 NUS students every year, values at HK$15,000 per semester. HKU will select students. (4) The Immigration Department of Hong Kong imposes a entry restriction to students of Vietnamese nationality. Please refer to http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/immdpoe.htm#2 for more details. |
| City University of Hong Kong |
HONG KONG |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university. Its strengths include Business, Creative Media, Social Science, Computing Studies, Electronic Engineering, Science and Technology. (2) Students attending courses in their Faculty of Engineering and Science can apply for internship opportunities with companies in Hong Kong/China as well as scholarship ranging from HK$5,000 - HK$10,000.(3) One of the professors in the Dept of Physics and Materials Science has been awarded research grant from the Research Grants Council to lead a project entitled "Plasma immersion on implantation and deposition (PIII & D) Equipment. The Plasma Lab at CityU is the only one of its kind in Hong Kong.(4) The Immigration Department of Hong Kong imposes a entry restriction to students of Vietnamese nationality. Please refer to http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/immdpoe.htm#2 for more details. A copy of the completed Application Record Sheet (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/application/images/appendix_2.pdf) should be attached with each of the application form and submit to RO for their processing. Registration for some courses is restricted to students holding the necessary pre-requisites. The University reserves the right to restrict registration in courses, or permit registration only on a priority basis. |
| Chinese University of Hong Kong |
HONG KONG |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Business, Engineering, Science, Social Science, Law, Chinese Medicine, Architecture, etc. http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/v6/en/faculties/arts.html (2) Does not offer courses in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Building and Real Estate (3) Students can take part in their International Summer School which is usually held in July. (4) The Immigration Department of Hong Kong imposes a entry restriction to students of Vietnamese nationality. Please refer to http://www.immd.gov.hk/ehtml/immdpoe.htm#2 for more details. (5) A copy of the completed Application Record Sheet (http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/oal/study_at_cuhk/application/images/appendix_2.pdf) should be attached with each of the student application form and submit to RO for processing. |
| Hong Kong Polytechnic University |
HONG KONG |
Semester |
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| Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati |
INDIA |
Semester |
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| Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay |
INDIA |
Semester |
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| Trinity College, Dublin |
IRELAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Geography, Economics, European Studies, History, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Psychology), FOL, FOE (Full year or Semester 2 ONLY), SOC (Computer Science - Full year or Semester 2 ONLY), FOS (Physics, Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry). FOE and SOC students can go for a full year or in Semester 2 ONLY. They may NOT go only for Semester 1. |
| University College Dublin (Nat Univ of Ireland) |
IRELAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: SDE (Architecture), FOE (Electrical, Mechanical), FOL, FASS (History, Geography, Philosophy, Psychology, Economics), FOS (Food science, Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), SOC (Computer Science). Business courses are not available for NUS students at UCD. There is high demand for courses in English literature, psychology and history, students must be prepared to be flexible with their course selection. SOC - Information Systems courses fall under Business at UCD and are not available for NUS students. Information Systems students should choose their courses from UCD's Computer Science department. |
| Technion-Israel Institute of Technology |
ISRAEL |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Civil and Environmental Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Biotechnology and Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering and Biology, Engineering for Developing Communities). Students are also able to complete research attachments during or after their semester exchange for a period of 2-12 months and do not require knowledge of Hebrew. |
| Universita degli Studi di Trento |
ITALY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for FASS (Economics, Sociology, Philosophy, Languages, Cultural Studies, International Studies), FOL (Law), FOE (Civil, Electronics, Environmental, Industrial), FOS (Cognitive Sciences, Mathematical, Physical and Natural Sciences) and SOC (Information Engineering) students. http://www.unitn.it/en/ateneo/2238/undergraduate-courses Students are reminded to carefully review the list of English courses available. Students going to Italy on exchange are also eligible to apply for the Italian Government Scholarship. |
| Kyoto University |
JAPAN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Kyoto offers 2 types of exchange programs for UG students - Kyoto University International Education Programme (KUINEP) in ENGLISH and Kyoto University General Exchange Programme in JAPANESE. 2) Refer to this website for more info on the courses (http://www.kyoto-u.ac.jp/en/education/international/admissions/program/tanki.htm) 3) Modules from the School of Medicine is not opened to exchange students 4) Students can apply for the JASSO scholarships by filling up the application form and submit it to Kyoto together with the SEP application documents |
| Osaka University |
JAPAN |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : ESP students only |
| Keio University |
JAPAN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) The Keio International Program (KIP) and Japanese Language Program (JLP) are opened to UG exchange students(http://www.ic.keio.ac.jp/en/study/exchange/courses.html). 2) No language proficiency requirement at the time of admission however, students are recommended to learn some basis Japanese. 3) All students are required to take a Japanese language placement test at the beginning of each semester. 4) Students with advanced Japanese proficiency (Level 8 or above in the placement test) may take courses in Japanese offered by various faculties. 5) Extension of study perod is NOT allowed 6) Keio does NOT arrange for early exams even for those who wish to leave early due to different academic schedule. Please plan well in advance. 7) Students can apply for the JASSO scholarships by filling up the application form and submit it to Keio together with the SEP application documents |
| Kyoto Institute of Technology |
JAPAN |
Semester |
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| Tokyo Institute of Technology |
JAPAN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Tokyo Tech offers the Young Scientist Exchange Program (YSEP) for UG exchange students with 2.5 years of study. YSEP focused on Research is a one-year program from Sep to Aug and YSEP for Experiencing Japan is a semester long program. http://www.ryu.titech.ac.jp/~ysep/home.html 2) The Academic Cooperation Agreement Program (ACAP) offer UG students in their 2nd year and above study and research opportunity under the guidance of an academic advisor. Students may take modules from the faculties with approval from their advisor. Students who have academic ability equivalent to the final year of a bachelor's degree, they may apply for graduate courses conducted in English. http://www.iad.titech.ac.jp/intl_students/rs8_e.html#class 3) Course information can be found at http://www.gakumu.titech.ac.jp/kyoumu/guide/guide_23/English/index.html 4) Students can apply for the JASSO scholarships by filling up the application form and submit it to Tokyo Tech together with the SEP application documents |
| Kyushu University |
JAPAN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Kyushu offered the Japan in Today's World (JTW) program in ENGLISH for UG exchange students (http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/jtw/) 2) Students with proficiency in Japanese language can apply for the Japanese Language and Culture Courses (JLCC), one-year program from Oct to Sep or apply for courses offer by the faculties. Refer to this website http://www.isc.kyushu-u.ac.jp/intlweb-e/admission/exchangetop.htm for more info. 3) Restrictions: Practical courses like Medicine, Pharmacy, Dental Sciences are not opened to exchange students. Courses offered by their Business School and Law School are ONLY opened to students majoring in Business or Law. 4) Students can apply for the JASSO scholarships by filling up the application form and submit it to Kyushu together with the SEP application documents |
| Riga Technical University |
LATVIA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Civil, Mechanical & Transport, Electrical & Power), SOC (Computer Science & Information Technology), SDE (Arch & Urban Planning), FASS (Economics & Management). Students are reminded to check the list of courses in English carefully. |
| Inst Tecn Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey |
MEXICO |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Known for excellence in teaching, first class facilities and cutting-edge infrastructure, including the heavy use of IT and wireless computing. 2) Many Tec professors are US trained and Tec students are bilingual in Spanish and English. 3) Tec also boasts of strong links with industry, a tradition of service to community and many international students. Tec's international memberships and accreditations include: AACSB - International Association for Management Education ABET - Accreditation Board for Engineering & Technology BALAS - Business Association for Latin American Studies EFMD - European Foundation for Management Development NAAB - National Architectural Accreditation Board SACS - Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in the United States Exchange students can choose from 9 campuses. Most number of courses in English at the flagship Monterrey Campus. |
| Eindhoven University of Technology |
NETHERLANDS |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial, Mechanical) Please note: - MechEng students can take a maximum of 4 Masters courses and 1 design elective only offered in Semester 1. Maximum 30 credits per semester. - Biomedical Engineering Department is CLOSED to NUS students FOS (Applied physics, mathematics, chemistry), SOC (Computer science), SDE (Architecture, Building & Planning, Industrial Design) Year 1 to 3 courses are usually taught in Dutch, so students may need to take 4th year courses. This program is not suitable for Year 2 students. Please note the cost of a student visa to the Netherlands is now 600 Euros. |
| Delft University of Technology |
NETHERLANDS |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Aerospace, Electrical, Industrial Design - most courses at Masters level, Mechanical Maritime & Materials - 3rd year 2nd semester students ONLY, Technology Policy & Management - 3rd year 2nd semester students ONLY), SDE (Architecture - courses from 1 'package' ONLY: http://bk.tudelft.nl/index.php?id=14777&L=1), FOS (Mathematics, Applied Science - for research project), SOC (Computer Science). Students are reminded to carefully review the list of courses and restrictions in each department. Students may have to do 4th year courses as the courses for the first 3 years are taught in Dutch. Please note the cost of a student visa to the Netherlands is now 600 Euros. |
| University of Auckland |
NEW ZEALAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Offers courses in Arts, Business, Creative Arts and Industries, Engineering, Law, Medical and Health Sciences and Science. 2) Normal course load is 60 points per semester, equivalent to 4 modules. 3) Restrictions: The Faculty of Law is ONLY opened to students who major in Law. Law exchange students can only take courses in the Law faculty. Generally exchange students may select courses from multiple faculties. There are some restrictions on modules from certain faculties. For specifics, please refer to the course catalogue - http://www.studentservices.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/sso-course-catalogue. 4) Information on the courses for exchange students can be found athttp://www.auckland.ac.nz/uoa/home/for/international-students/study-abroad-and-exchange#s2c3. ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : For ESP students only. |
| University of Canterbury |
NEW ZEALAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Comprehensive university. Offers courses in Arts, Business and Economics, Engineering, Science and Law. 2) Does not offer courses in Architecture, Building and Real Estate, Industrial Design, Materials Science and Engineering 3) Normal course load is 60 points per semester, equivalent to 4 modules. 4) Restrictions: Fine Arts (Studio Art), Journalism, Teacher Education, Physical Education, Sport Coaching, Clinial Psychology and all clinical practice courses are not opened to exchange students. 5) Course information can be found at http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/courses/ 6) Offers the International Mobility Inbound Study Abroad Award valued up to NZ$5,000. Refer to this link for more details. http://www.canterbury.ac.nz/ScholarshipSearch/ScholarshipDetails.aspx?ScholarshipID=6935.1330 |
| Norwegian University of Science & Technology |
NORWAY |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : NTNU is a comprehensive university, and can thus be an option even for Arts and Humanities students. NTNU is situated in Trondheim, the third largest city in Norway. Trondheim is also called a university town because one in every five Norwegians graduates from NTNU. NTNU guarantees on campus housing for NUS exchange students. For humanities/social science there are courses taught in English at undergraduate level. For courses in engineering, NUS students must be at least in their 3rd year during their exchange at NTNU. For courses in Architecture, there are very few exchange due to limited capacity. For courses in technology/architecture, NUS students must be in their 4th year during their exchange at NTNU. Courses within clinical psychology are only open to NTNU students taking a degree within this field. For information on courses, refer to http://www.ntnu.edu/studies/courses |
| Warsaw University of Technology |
POLAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE (Aerospace, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Power, Global Production & Management), SDE (Architecture for Society Knowledge), SOC (Computer Science, Computer Engineering). Students are reminded to check the list of English courses carefully. |
| AGH University of Science & Technology |
POLAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FoE and FOS. AGH's faculties include: Mining and Geoengineering; Metals Engineering and Industrial Computer Science; Electrical Engineering, Automatics, Computer Science and Electronics; Mechanical Engineering and Robotics; Geology, Geophysics and Environment Protection; Mining Surveying and Environmental Engineering; Materials Science and Ceramics; Foundry Engineering; Non-Ferrous Metals; Drilling, Oil and Gas; Management; Energy and Fuels; Physics and Applied Computer Science; Applied Mathematics; Humanities. Students are reminded to check the list of English courses carefully. |
| Cracow University of Technology |
POLAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FoE (Electrical, Chemical, Civil, Environmental, Mechanical), FoS (Applied Physics & Computer Modelling), SoC (Computer Engineering) & SDE (Architecture). Students are reminded to check the list of English courses carefully. |
| Universiteit van Pretoria |
SOUTH AFRICA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from FASS (Social Work, Psychology, Economics, Philosophy, History, Sociology, Geography), FOE (Civil, Industrial & Systems, Mechanical, Chemical), FOS (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), SDE (Architecture, Town Planning), FOL, BIZ. |
| Universiteit van Stellenbosch |
SOUTH AFRICA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from FASS, FOS, FOE, BIZ, LAW |
| Korea Advanced Inst of Sci & Tech |
SOUTH KOREA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Course information can be found at http://webcais.kaist.ac.kr/devsso/lecture/lecture_elist.php 2) Semester workload for exchange students is between 12-15 credit equivalent to 4-5 modules 3) KAIST will arrange on-campus accommodation for all exchange students |
| Korea University |
SOUTH KOREA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) SEP information can be found at http://oia.korea.ac.kr 2) Exchange students will only register for modules upon arrival. Please look through the course list http://www.korea.edu > Academics > Courses and map your modules in advance before you depart. You are advised to map additional modules as alternatives in case the modules you want are to apply are fully taken or not offered in that semester. 3) Semester workload for exchange students is between 12-19 credit equivalent to 4-6 modules 4) Credit-bearing Korean language courses are offered during the regular semester. No prior knowledge of Korean language is required. Students are rquired to take a placement test upon arrival. Free Korean language classes (4 weeks) are offered to students who have completed a regular semester at KU during the winter/summer break. 5) Restrictions: Law, Nursing, Medicine, Art and Design are not opened to exchange students. 6) Students can apply for the Global KU Scholarship or Universitas21 Scholarship by submitting the application form to KU together with the SEP application. Refer to this link http://oia.korea.ac.kr/listener.do?layout=student_1_2 for more info on scholarships. |
| Seoul National University |
SOUTH KOREA |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Course information can be found at http://sugang.snu.ac.kr/. Course lists and syllabus are available by mid Jul for fall semester and mid Jan for spring semester 2) Applicants who apply to read Korean History must provide a proof of Korean Language proficiency. 3) Semester workload for exchange students is between 12-18 credit equivalent to 4-6 modules |
| Universidad Autonoma de Madrid |
SPAIN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Students must have proficiency in the Spanish language to attend UAM. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOS (Biology, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), FOL, FASS (Political Science, Public Policy, Spanish, French, English, Arab, Philosophy, Geography, History, Art History, Psychology, Anthropology, Economics), SOC (Computer Science), BIZ (Business Administration). |
| University of Uppsala |
SWEDEN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Uppsala University is the oldest university in the Nordic countries. Uppsala is a university town. No SDE modules taught in English. BIZ has separate fac-level SEP agreement. FOL students need to have completed at least 2 years of full time Law studies. For courses in English, please refer to http://www.uadm.uu.se/inter/education/. Courses taught in the English medium are available for the following faculties: FASS, FOE, FOL and FOS. Courses taught in the English medium are usually offered only at higher levels (3rd and 4th year courses) Hence, it would be best if NUS students are in their third year during exchange. |
| Linkoping University |
SWEDEN |
Semester |
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| Lund University |
SWEDEN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Courses taught in the English medium are available for the following faculties: Arts and Social Sciences, Engineering, Law and Science. Courses taught in the English medium are usually offered only at higher levels (3rd and 4th year courses). Lund University recommends that NUS students be at least in their third year during exchange (Arki students need to be in their 4th year). For courses in English, please refer to - http://www.lu.se/lund-university/exchange-students/course-information-for-exchange-students. BIZ & FASS (Econs) have separate fac-level/dept-level SEP agreements too. FASS students from other depts can come under U-wide places.ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : Fung Chun Ping (DDP) |
| Chalmers University of Technology |
SWEDEN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : No courses in FASS, LAW. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS and SDE/AKI (should be in their 4th year during exchange at Chalmers). Courses in Chalmers Department of Technology Management and Economics are not open to NUS exchange students. For courses in English, please refer to http://www.student.chalmers.se/ |
| Royal Inst of Technology |
SWEDEN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : The course database with course descriptions is updated in late March for the upcoming academic year and is available at: http://www.kth.se/student/kurser/sokkurs?l=en_UK Exchange students may combine courses freely in the Engineering programmes (but not in the Architecture programme), provided that they meet the prerequisites specified for each course. If there are vacancies, exchange students may also take courses offered for the 2-year Master's programmes, which are taught entirely in English. The selection of courses must always be approved by the home university. |
| ETH Zurich |
SWITZERLAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOE, FOS, SOC, FASS, SDE For more information on courses, please refer to www.courses.ethz.ch Exchange students can search the course catalogue for English as language of instruction in order to see the courses that are taught in the English medium. Many of the undergraduate courses are not taught in the English medium at ETH Zurich. Hence NUS exchange students are allowed to choose Master's courses at ETH Zurich which are highly academically challenging. For this reason it is necessary that the exchange student be a senior year bachelor student and contact the mobility advisor at ETH Zurich before choosing courses. |
| Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne |
SWITZERLAND |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : EPFL has excellent student services. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOS, SDE, FOE, SOC For course information, please refer to http://bachelor.epfl.ch/page-5910-en.html and http://bachelor.epfl.ch/page-5913-en.html Courses from Architecture are not open to NUS exchange students. For the courses from the Management of Technology College and from Financial engineering a special request has to be made to the exchange office. |
| National Taiwan University of Science & Technology |
TAIWAN |
Semester |
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| National Taiwan University |
TAIWAN |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Comprehensive university. Offer courses in Liberal Arts, Science, Social Science, Medicine, Engineering, Management, Law and Life Science. (2) Offer comprehensive Social Science and Engineering courses. Especially strong in Electrical Engineering & Computer Science.(3) Does not offer courses in Architecture, Industrial Design, Building and Real Estate. (4) The following courses are not available to exchange students: Continuing Education Bachelor¿s Degree Courses Teacher Education Program Courses Taiwanese or Chinese nationalities are not allowed to apply. A copy of non-Taiwan / non-China passport must be provided. |
| University of Aberdeen |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : Suitable for Department of ME & School of Physical Sciences. (Specialises in Offshore and Gas & ONLY for Sem 2) Please approach Prof Loi Wai Lam. Application dateline is 1 November. |
| University of Birmingham |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (History, Philosophy, Geography, Psychology), FOE (Chemical, Electronic, Mechanical), FOS (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics), SOC (Computer Science) (1) Full AY exchange strongly encouraged (2) Certain departments will only accept students in certain semesters: Computer Science - Sem 2 ONLY, Russian & East European Studies - Full year only, Antiquity & Archaeology - Sem 1 or Full year only, Math - Full year ONLY, Philosophy - Full year ONLY, Political Science - Sem 1 or Full year only, Psychology - Full year ONLY, All FOS - Sem 2 ONLY due to calendar clash. (3) Some of the departments only allow exams in Sem 2. If students go only for Sem 1 they should be prepared for the possibility of sitting for their exams remotely in May/June. (4) Strengths : Chemical Engineering & Materials Technology (5) Not open to Social Work majors. Students are reminded to carefull check the list of courses available at Birmingham and note all restrictions listed above: http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/students/courses/index.aspx |
| University of Sussex |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Media studies, Sociology, Philosophy, Economics, Geography, History, Psychology, Social Work), FOS (Chemistry, Biology, Physics) FOE (Strong in Mechanical) FOL, BIZ, SOC (Computer Science). Students are reminded to carefully review Sussex's online Study Abroad Guide http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/sabroad/guide/2011/ |
| University of Manchester |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: SDE (Architecture, Building, FOE (Chemical & Civil), FOL, FASS (Sociology, Geography - FY only, Psychology - 3.3 GPA, Econ/Politics/History - High demand, students must be flexible), FOS (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), SOC (Computer Science). Strengths : Architecture, Building, Law, Sociology, Physics, Chemical & Civil Engr |
| University of Glasgow |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Humanities, Psychology, Geography), FOE, FOL, FOS (Physics, Life Sciences, Chemistry), SOC. Strengths : Law, Physics & Civil Engineering |
| Imperial College London |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Year-long |
IRO Student Remarks : Full year exchange ONLY. Open only to Mechanical, Electrical, Bioengineering and Chemical students. |
| University of Edinburgh |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Year-long |
IRO Student Remarks : FULL YEAR ONLY (except for Business students) from AY12/13 onwards. Suitable for students from the following faculties: SDE (Architecture), FOL, SOC (Computer Science), FASS (English, Geography, Economics, History, Philosophy, Psychology, Social Work) FOS (Chemistry, Bio Sciences, Mathematics), FOE (Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical), BIZ. IMPORTANT: Students may not take more than 30 ECTS (60 University of Edinburgh credits) of courses per semester - NO EXCEPTIONS. Please be sure you can map courses with sufficient NUS credit before accepting the SEP offer. |
| King's College London |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Geography, History, Economics, International Studies, Philosophy, Politics, English - Students must have studied at least three English Literature courses at NUS, at least one in their 2nd year and achieved B+ or above in each. A minimum CAP of 4.125 is also required), FOS (Health & Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences), FOE (Biomedical Engineering - subject to approval). Students are reminded to review the list of available courses carefully and to be flexible in the courses they can take as many modules are in high demand at KCL: http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/atkings/holders/modules.aspx |
| University College London, University of London |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Geography only), FOE (Chemical, Civil, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical), FOS (Biology, Biochemistry, Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Ecology, Mathematics, Physics), FOL, SDE (Architecture), SOC (Computer Science). Students may take a maximum of FOUR (4) modules per semester, NO EXCEPTIONS. Students are reminded to review the list of courses carefully on UCL's website Study Abroad Guide: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/sag |
| University of Cambridge |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Year-long |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : - Open to GEP students only - The two students selected to go on the exchange will be provided with a bond-free Shell Engineering Exchange Scholarship valued at S$11,500 each. The Scholarship will cover air travel, partial funding of accommodation at Cambridge and general living expenses. Holders of the Shell Scholarship can be concurrent holders of other scholarships/financial award/bursary/free aid offered by NUS and other organisations (except for organisations in the oil and gas industry) |
| University of Nottingham |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : (1) Full AY or Semester 2 exchange strongly recommended, especially for FoE & FoS students due to academic calendar overlap and housing issues. No Semester 1 alternative assessments will be given, students MUST sit for the exams in January and obtain a LOA at NUS if necessary. (2) Nottingham's strengths : Food Science, Business Studies, Engineering (Aeronautical, Civil, Mechanical), Economics & Psychology. (3) Students who wish to study modules from the School of English Studies and the School of Business should apply by the May 31 deadline for both September and January starts. (4) SDE Architecture is exempt from this exchange. |
| Loughborough University |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : Wolfson School of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering |
| University of York |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students in the following faculties: SOC (Computer Science - FY ONLY), FASS (English, Politics, History, Economics, Psychology), FOS (Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics, Environment), SOC (Computer Engineering). Students are highly encouraged to go in Semester 2 due to short length of Semester 1. For courses, please refer to http://www.york.ac.uk/study/study-abroad/visiting/applying/planning/ |
| University of Sheffield |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (History - restrictions, English, Philosophy, Russian and Slavonic Studies, Psychology - restrictions, Economics, Geography, Politics - restrictions, Sociology), FOE (Systems, Civil, Chemical, Electrical, Mechanical, Materials), FOS (Biological, Molecular Biology - restrictions, Biomedical - restrictions, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics), SOC (Computer Science), SDE (Architecture - restrictions, Landscape, Town Planning) Students are reminded to read Sheffield's guidelines on choosing courses and module restrictions: http://www.shef.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/prospective/choosing and http://www.shef.ac.uk/studyabroad/overseas/handbook/restricted.html Students should only go in Semester 2 due to severe calendar overlap. |
| University of Southampton |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Open only to FASS - Geography, FOE - Electrical & Computer Engineering, and FOL. Students are not allowed to read modules from departments other than Geography, Law or Electronics & Computer Science. FOL students must do FY exchange. For FASS and FOE, FY or Semester 2 exchange is highly encouraged due to the severe academic calendar overlap. NO SEM 1 ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS will be given, Semester 1-only students must sit for exams at Southampton. |
| University of Leeds |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : Suitable for students from the following faculties: FOS, FASS, BIZ, FOE. Strengths : Food Science, Physics, English, Business Studies, Physics, Law, Mechanical Engineering & Media Studies. Full course load is 60 credits (average 3 courses), students cannot take more than 80 credits (4 courses). Students are reminded to carefully review the online course list: http://studyabroad.leeds.ac.uk/incoming/applying/modules/ |
| University of Durham |
UNITED KINGDOM |
Year-long |
IRO Student Remarks : FULL YEAR ONLY. Suitable for students from the following faculties: FASS (Sociology, Social Work, English, Philosophy, Geography, History, Philosophy, Psychology), FOE, SOC (Computer Science), FOL, FOS (Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Biology) |
| Clarkson University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Exchange is open only to NUS students from the Faculty of Engineering ( FoE) and School of Business (BIZ). 2) Course information: http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/master/ 3) 12-18 credit hours. Usually 4-6 classes (most classes are 3 credits). 4) Exchange students are required to live on-campus. |
| Vanderbilt University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
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| Purdue University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Purdue is a multi-campus system with its main campus at West Lafayette, Indiana. Academic programs are as follows: Agriculture Consumer and Family Sciences Education Engineering Health Sciences Liberal Arts Management Medical Education Nursing Pharmacy & Pharmaceutical Sciences Science Technology Undergraduate Studies Program Veterinary Medicine Inter-disciplinary programs are available: American Studies Comparative Literature Computational Finance Computational Science and Engineering Ecological Sciences and Engineering English and Philosophy Gerontology (Minor) Linguistics Interdepartmental Nutrition (INP) PULSe (Basic Life Sciences) Women's Studies 2) Courses in Management, Technology and Computer Science may be difficult to get into. Undergraduate exchange students may NOT apply for courses numbered 600 and above. |
| University of Connecticut |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Restricted-Nursing, Pharmacy, Education and Business courses are only open to business students. 2) Business students will most likely will not be able to full their entire schedule with business courses. 3) Some upper level math and statistics courses may not be available. 4) UConn has requested for NUS to send more in Fall semester rather than Spring. 5) Housing: more is available in the Fall. UConn recommends for more to be sent during the Fall Term. 6) Course descriptions:. Www.catalog.uconn.edu Syllabus-determined by the academic departments. Use the campus directory for specific contact information or contact exchange coordinator. Www.phonebk.uconn.edu Contact hours: www.studentadmin.uconn.edu and then click on "snapshot of class schedule" Do not log in. 7) It is important that students have flexibility in their course schedule. Courses cannot be guaranteed and the more flexibility, the easier it will be for the student. |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Participation UWM schools are: Engineering, Human Ecology, Letters and Science. 2) BIZ has separate faculty-level exchange. 3) Real Estate courses are closed to exchange students. 4) FoE applications should be submitted through RO but addressed to Marianne Bird Bear, Student Services Co-ordinator, International Engineering Studies and Programs, 2701 Engineering Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1691, USA. 5) It is difficult to take courses in Business, Journalism, and Music performance. There may be some limitations on Engineering courses (due to small class size). 6) It is not possible to take courses in professional schools (Medicine, Pharmacy, Law, etc). |
| University of Southern California |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) FoE and SoC only. |
| Pennsylvania State University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Courses with restricted enrollment are listed on-line Schedule of Courses under Course Controls. Enrollment limits are always placed on courses that involve studio space, computer equipment, and/or production equipment. 2) Exchange students are not accepted in: College of Arts and Architecture (Architecture and Landscape Architecture studio courses); College of Communications (studio and production courses); College of Education: Music; Dance; and Kinesiology (Exercise Science). 3) Most courses in Political Science and History fill up quickly. Because of the amount of work involved, it is not advisable to schedule more than two 400 level courses in these majors. 4) Courses in the Smeal College of Business Administration are controlled or unavailable to students not majoring in business, especially in the areas of marketing, finance, and international business. Exchange students should be flexible in module selections at Smeal. 5) To apply for courses in visual arts, please submit a sample portfolio of work on CD or slides for review. |
| University of Pennsylvania |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Spring and fall semester. Application deadline for Fall is mid March, application for Spring is mid Oct. 2) School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) only: students are expected to take the majority of their courses through SEAS. 3) College of Arts and Science not accepting exchange students. 4) Exchange students studying at the University of Pennsylvania are expected to enroll in at least four undergraduate courses in the school to which they have been admitted (School of Engineering and Applied Science). 5) Course Restrictions: Exchange students may have an opportunity to take one or two courses at the Wharton School of Business if space in the course is available. The University of Pennsylvania can not guarantee access to courses in the Wharton School of Business to NUS exchange students. It is highly unlikely that students would be able to take finance courses and exchange students are not permitted to enroll in MBA courses. 6) Exchange students may have an opportunity to take one or two courses at the Graduate School of Education if space in the course is available but please note that priority is given to graduate students. Exchange students will not be able to take teaching courses. |
| Johns Hopkins University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : ESE, ME and CHE students only. |
| University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) The following programs are NOT AVAILABLE to exchange students through the Study Abroad Office: a) All courses offered through the College of Business b) Accountancy (College of Business) c) Advertising (College of Media) d) Studio classes in Architecture (College of Fine & Applied Arts) e) Athletic Training (Department of Kinesiology, College of Applied Health Sciences) f) Business Administration (College of Business) g) ECON 302 and ECON 303 (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences) h) Finance (College of Business) i) Journalism (College of Media) j) Studio classes in Landscape Architecture (College of Fine & Applied Arts) k) Physical Education Teacher Certification (Department of Kinesiology, College of Applied Health Sciences) l) Technology and Management (TMGT) Students accepted to Illinois should not expect registration in the above departments/ programs/ courses. 2) Departments experiencing high enrollment pressures: Computer Science; Economics; English; History; Political Science; Psychology; Sociology; Students interested in the above-mentioned high-enrolment departments should be extremely flexible in their course choices. 3) Additional considerations when selecting courses: a) Students should enroll in a variety of levels. Students are discouraged from having more than three classes at the 300- and 400- levels. b) We advise against taking more than three classes in a student's major, especially in the hard sciences and engineering. c) All students are required to enroll in at least 12 credit hours per semester to maintain full-time status. d) Undergraduate students are limited to 100- to 400-level courses. e) Enrollment in courses at the 500-level or higher are by permission only. Students who select 500-level courses may be considered for graduate admission. (Additional requirements may apply). ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : GEP students only |
| Boston University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Open to students in: FASS, FoS, FoE. 2) The standard course load at Boston University is 12-16 credits, typically 3 or 4 courses each semester. Please note that it will be possible for NUS students to transfer credits from BU equivalent to the regular 20 MCs (5 courses) per semester which students would normally obtain at NUS. This transfer of credits would be dependent on the approval by the respective faculties and departments of the BU modules/ courses selected by the student for their exchange. In order to facilitate this module mapping, students are advised to provide the relevant faculties/ departments with course materials and syllabi from their courses taken at BU. 3) Please contact your relevant faculty SEP coordinators for further advice on module mapping and transfer of credits. 4) Exchange students are not permitted to enrol in courses at BU Medical School, School of Dentistry, graduate School of Management or School of Law (BU School of Law has separate agreement with NUS). |
| Iowa State University of Science & Technology |
UNITED STATES |
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| University of Pittsburgh |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Students are to note that there may be prerequisites for select courses. Please check for course prerequisites before applying. 2) Courses are subjected to demand and availability. 3) Course Descriptions: 4) Course catalogue: http://www.courses.as.pitt.edu/ 5) Schedule of classes: http://www.registrar.pitt.edu/schedule_of_classes.html 6) The University of Pittsburgh defines full-time enrollment as 12 credits per semester for undergraduate students. |
| Carnegie-Mellon University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Enrolment can be undertaken in our undergraduate programs in six colleges - the Mellon College of Science, the College of Fine Arts, the Carnegie Institute of Technology, the Tepper School of Business, the School of Computer Science, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. 2) Course restrictions may be limited as pre-requisites may be required. Maximum of two Business courses may be taken per semester. 3) Schedule of classes: https://enr-apps.as.cmu.edu/open/SOC/SOCServlet |
| University of Arizona |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) NUS U-wide exchange. 2) Undergraduate exchange student will not be accepted to the Eller College of Management. 3) All other programs are open to undergraduate exchange students. 4) Courses with prerequisites will require proof of adequate level of study or completion of the prerequisite course first. More information can be found in the schedule of classes and course catalog. |
| Georgia Institute of Technology |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) 1-for-1 exchange - quota strictly dependent on incoming numbers. 2) Exchange students cannot take classes at the Freshman (1000) and Sophomore (2000) levels, & may not be registered for a specific class if: (1) Pre-requisites for the course are not met - students can try to show that they have done the NUS equivalent, if applicable. (2) The course is full (however, students can request an "overload" permit from the professor - a few students are allowed over the published maximum) Exchange students will need to speak with a professor for the above situations - typically, 1 or 2 of their classes will fall into these categories. 3) Housing is only available for students going during Sem 2 or a full academic year. It is NOT available during Sem 1.ENGINEERING Faculty Remarks : ISE students only |
| University of California |
UNITED STATES |
Quarter |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Extreme cut-back in allocation numbers due to large imbalance with UC. 2) Note: UC Berkeley operates on Semester system; other 8 campuses for exchange work on quarter system. 3) Placement is NOT GUARANTEED - students may be re-directed to other UC Campuses despite what they put on application form.Students must submit study plans for 3 UC campuses together with UC application forms. 4) Information Management, Journalism and Law courses in all UC campuses are not available to exchange students. 5) In general, limited engineering, business/management, legal studies and architecture courses are available. 6) Undergraduate Business courses are only offered at UCB and UCR but Business Economics courses are available at most campuses. ( 7) Some majors (fields of study) are not open to Exchange students or have restrictions on enrollment. Before you choose your major, review the Majors/Fields of Study Chart and the Impacted(Restricted) Majors/Fields of Study Table at http://www.eap.ucop.edu/reciprocal_exchanges/majors.shtm Operates on quarter system. 8) Semester 1 is equivalent to Fall quarter. Semester 2 is equivalent to Winter quarter (beg Jan to end-Mar). Students going for AY2012/13 can only apply for ONE quarter. Students will NOT be able to extend their programme. 9) Recommended course load is 14 -17 units per quarter (about 4 courses). 10) Semester: Berkeley Fall:: late August - mid December Spring: early/mid January - early/mid May Quarters: Fall Quarter: End September to Mid December Winter Quarter: Beginning January to End March Spring Quarter: End March to Mid June |
| Rice University |
UNITED STATES |
Semester |
IRO Student Remarks : 1) Students accepted for exchange to Rice University MUST stay in on-campus accommodation. 2) Students must be divided up 1-2 sem students per semester. 3) Most courses in music and architecture are restricted. Courses through Rice School of Continuing Education are not part of Rice Exchange agreement. |
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