National University of Singapore (Northwestern Exchange Program)

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Location:

Singapore

Description:

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is an internationally renowned research university comprising the following schools:  Arts and Sciences, Business, Computing, Dentistry, Design and Environment, Engineering, Law, Medicine, Music and Science.  Recently, NUS was ranked 34th in the New York Times Higher Education Supplement list of top universities in the world.



Terms:

Fall Quarter, Winter/Spring Quarters, Full Year

Sponsor:

Northwestern University Office of International Program Development (IPD)

Website:

National University of Singapore

Program Contact:

Greg Buchanan, Program Coordinator, International Program Development 1800 Sherman Ave., Ste. 4-700, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 847-497-6953

Language Requirements

None.  Classes are taught in English.

Northwestern Requirements

When choosing a world-class institution, careful academic counseling and planning is essential to successful integration into non-American settings.  Work with the International Program Development office as well as your school and departmental advisors, and follow up with your own research.  This will make issues such as credit, cultural adjustment, and course selection work for you as an individual student.  A high degree of independence and initiative are also qualifications for an exchange program, which often offers less structure and on-site support than other types of programs.

Academic Specialties

Northwestern's exchange agreement with NUS specifically promotes science and engineering, but all academic departments are open to Northwestern students. NUS has particular strengths in engineering, life sciences and biomedicine, social sciences and natural sciences.

Course Type

Direct university enrollment in a wide range of courses in science, engineering, business, humanities and the social sciences. Students combine intensive coursework, taught in English, with research.

Housing

Residence halls on campus.

Program Costs

Fall 2011: TBA

This includes estimated tuition, room, board, books, transportation, personal expenses. Students on NU exchange programs are exempt from the Study Abroad Administrative Fee.  The sample costs provided are for the fall term; students pay Northwestern tuition equivalent to one semester (1.5 quarters). Full year students pay full year Northwestern tuition.

Application Requirements

Northwestern students must complete three applications for this program:
  1. IPD application and NUS application. Call International Program Development at 847-467-7834 or e-mail ipd@northwestern.edu to first set up a personal interview- as this is required as the first step towards application.
  2. The Northwestern University Application for Permission to Study Abroad.