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National University of Singapore (YA), Singapore
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City Information
Singapore packs a surprisingly massive number of attractions: verdant parks, world-class zoos, luxurious hotels, historical structures, and deliciously cheap eats, all in a land area not much bigger than El Paso, Texas. Considering the towering, iconic skylines of Marina Bay and the Civic District, it's hard to imagine Singapore actually living up to its "garden city" aspirations. Leave the built-up areas behind, though, and you'll find a network of parks that spans the island, adding to a green cover that makes up about 46 percent of the country. For such a small island, Singapore is also a chock-a-block with a variety of Asian cultures, all living side-by-side, each with an ethnic enclave and a Singapore festival of its own. Students will get a truly unique insight into a multi-faith culture where people eat, worship, and live to the fullest extent of their heritage.
University Information
Founded in 1905 as a Medical College, the National University of Singapore is now the oldest and largest university in the country. It is ranked as the 22nd best university globally and 1st in Singapore and Asia according to the Times Higher Education Word University Rankings. Singapore currently has over 28,000 students and over 5,000 academic staff members that cover 16 faculties from music to medicine. The university has several larger research institutes as well as some niche areas such as bioengineering, bio imaging, tissue engineering and nanotechnology.
Additional Information
Please note, we have taken the estimated cost of living below from the partners website as a guide but it is important to do your own research too. You will also need to consider other potential additional costs such as VISAs, flights and health insurance too. You can find out more about what additional costs you should consider via our funding page, here.
National University of Singapore requires an academic average of 70% or above
Summary Table
| Competitiveness | Quite competitive |
|---|---|
| Minimum Academic Average needed for Year Abroad | 60% |
| Number of places open for semester abroad | N/A |
| Number of places open for year abroad | 2 |
| Number of places open for summer abroad | N/A |
| Semester Abroad only: Do UK Students Need a Visa? | Yes |
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Total estimated cost per semester in local currency (check xe.com for current exchange rates) |
12,500 SGD per semester. |
| City type | Very large city (1m+) |
| Campus Type(s) | Suburban |
| Where do exchange students normally live? | Mixture of university halls of residence & private off-campus accommodation |
| Are exchange students guaranteed a place in University halls of residence? | No |
| Which UoL semester would a student normally spend at this partner? | Full academic year |
| Term Dates |
Semester 1: August to December Semester 2: February to June |
Check www.xe.com for current exchange rates.