National University of Singapore (NUS)
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For all enquiries please contact the Exchange Office at exchange@otago.ac.nz.
Last updated July, 2011
Academic Information
Language of Instruction
English
Course Information
The NUS MBA offers students deep Asian insights while giving them a global perspective. Otago Master of Business Administration students can take MBA modules at National University of Singapore on exchange.
Semester Dates
Academic Year: August - May
Semester 1: August-December
Semester 2: January - May
Course Load and Minimum Unit Requirements
The undergraduate and graduate curricula are based on a modular system. Under this system, workloads are expressed in terms of Modular Credits (MCs), and academic performance is measured by grade points on a 5-point scale. Students can progress at their own pace and choose from a wide range of modules offered by different Faculties/Schools. The modular system offers students the possibility of accelerating their courses of study by taking more modules per semester (i.e., above the average of 20 MCs per semester), subject to the approval of their home Faculty.
Accommodation & the Cost of Living
Accommodation
The National University of Singapore offers 6 Halls of Residence to choose from, with about 3,000 residential places.
There are also 7 hostel blocks allocated at yoHA@ Commonwealth Hostel for full-time NUS students as well. The hostel consists of 102 units with each unit able to accommodate up to 4 students on twin-sharing basis.
Estimated Cost of Living
Additional Information
Information for incoming students
International Relations Office
Student Visa & Insurance
Information on Student Visas & Insurance for students going on exchange can be found elsewhere on this website.
Exchange Experiences
- 2010 S1 MBA DT (50K PDF format)
- 2009 S1 BA POLS SBS (90K PDF format)
- 2009 S1 BCom ECON RW (250K PDF format)
- 2007 S2 BSc(Hons) CHEM RH (66K PDF format)
- 2007 S2 BCom FINC HH (597K PDF format)
The University, City & Region
The University
National University of Singapore is a large academic community of over 30,000 students. Student life in NUS is exciting and challenging, and offers ample opportunities for intellectual and personal development. English is widely spoken on campus, but you will also have a chance to learn Chinese, Malay, Tamil, French and countless other languages spoken by the diverse student population.
More than 1000 exchange students study at NUS each year. As an exchange student, you can select courses from seven participating faculties: Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Law, Science, School of Business, School of Computing and School of Design & Environment.
The City of Singapore
Singapore is one of Asia’s most advanced and cosmopolitan cities, with a standard of living comparable to North America and Western Europe. In terms of quality of life, it is tops in Asia and No. 32 in the world, according to the annual Mercer Human Resource Consulting survey in 2008. Survey criteria included political, social, economic and environmental factors, as well as personal safety, health, education, transport and other public services. According to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) index, Singapore is the 23rd most desirable country to live in worldwide. Crime rates are low, with Singapore ranked the safest city in the Asia-Pacific by Mercer (2008).
Despite its small size, there are many things to see, do and experience in Singapore.
From Singapore, most regional destinations are only a couple hours’ flight away. Travelling to many of the beautiful islands of Malaysia makes the perfect weekend trip!
Many adventurous students travel to the ruins of Angkor Wat, to see the beauty of Ha Long Bay and to party under the full moon at Koh Phangan in Thailand.
Further Information
For further information about Otago Global Student Exchange please email exchange@otago.ac.nz
