Nanyang Technological University is one of Asia's leading research universities, currently ranked fifth in the region by THE’s Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2017. Since its establishment in 1991, the university has gained a reputation for its excellence in the subjects of engineering and science, and for its commitment to international engagement and student mobility. There are currently over 33,000 students enrolled at the university and 4,300 teaching and research staff from more than 80 countries.
The university is currently comprised of 8 colleges and schools and spread between three campuses. The main campus, Yunnan Garden Campus, is the largest in Singapore at 200 hectares.
Singapore itself is located off the southern coast of Malaysia. Since it gained independence in 1963, it has quickly become a financial hub in Asia and is known for its world renowned green spaces that have earned it the title, the Garden City.
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Partner university’s areas of study
The main language of instruction is English.
Eligibility and Timing
Terms Offered
Who can go?
Students can take course work in most areas of study.
Term Dates
Term 1: August – December
Term 2: January – May
For the exact semester dates, please refer to the academic calendar.
Credits
Summer programs
Nanyang Technological University GEM Trailblazer Summer
Course equivalency formula
1 NTU Module (3 or 4 AU) = 3 UBC credits
Credit transfer process
The transfer credit process takes approximately 16 weeks following each submission deadline. You should allow sufficient time to meet important deadlines that may affect you (e.g. application for graduation, registration in courses that require prerequisites that you took on exchange, entry to a major/honours program, etc.)
For more information about Go Global transfer credit
Grading scheme
NTU uses the Grade Point Average (GPA) system:
Letter Grade Grade Point
A+ 5.0
A 5.0
A- 4.5
B+ 4.0
B 3.5
B- 3.0
C+ 2.5
C 2.0
D+ 1.5
D 1.0
F 0.0
Passing grade
Course Information
* Students who have special requirements or require academic accommodation should contact a Go Global advisor regarding their needs at least six weeks prior to the application deadline.
Type of Go Global Experiences
Course information and restrictions
For a full list of restricted programmes and courses for Undergraduates and Postgraduates, see the Restricted Programmes page.
Please note that Computer Science courses are extremely limited for exchange students at NTU.
Full course load information
Full time undergraduate students usually take between 16 to 18 academic units (AUs). Most courses offered at NTU are 3 to 4 AUs. NTU does not stipulate the minimum number of AUs students must take. However, it is highly recommended that students take at least 2 courses for their academic progression back home.
Postgraduate students must take a minimum of 1 graduate (PG) course and a maximum of 5 courses.
Nanyang Technological University Course Information
Transfer Credits And Equivalent Courses At This University
Check out the courses that previous students have transferred back to UBC in the last 5 years using our Course Search Tool. If you don't see a particular course you listed, it simply means you need to submit it as a new course request through the Transfer Credit Portal while on your Go Global experience. For more information, please visit the Go Global Transfer Credit webpage.
Exchange Tuition
Students will pay 15 credits of tuition to UBC per term that they are on exchange at NTU.
Scholarships and awards
The Go Global Award $1000
All students accepted to Go Global for Exchange, Research Abroad, or Study Abroad travel programs are automatically considered for this award. If you meet the eligibility criteria, you'll be notified of your award after you're accepted to Go Global and after you get nominated to apply to the partner university.
Additional awards
Students who are eligible for awards may receive one UBC or UBC-affiliated international learning award. If you're eligible, you are always offered the highest-value award. Unless stated otherwise, you need to meet eligibility criteria set out by the University Senate regarding awards.
Check out international learning awards and eligibility.
Information for US students:
If you are a student from the United States, please check the US Department of Education Lookup Tool to ensure that any partner institution you wish to attend on Exchange is Title IV ‘eligible’ for Federal Student Aid for the year in which you intend to study there. For institutions outside of the US, select “Foreign Country” from the “State” dropdown menu.
If you attend an eligible institution, then you may receive Title IV federal student loans while on Exchange.
If you attend an ineligible institution:
- You will not be eligible for US federal student loans,
- You may invalidate any US student aid you have previously received for your studies at UBC,
- You may be required to immediately begin repaying your US student loans, and
- You may not be eligible for any future US student aid for the remainder of your studies at UBC.
Additional Fees
Estimated compulsory payments: • SGD360 per semester for Exchange UG students • SGD260 per semester for Exchange PG students Compulsory payments includes student’s matriculation card (applicable to postgraduates); computer; sports; amenities; copyright; student health service; Group Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance etc. Students should ensure they have sufficient monies to pay for these compulsory payments upon arrival / registration at NTU.
Housing notes
On-campus housing for incoming exchange students on coursework is subject to availability. Students may apply for housing in the GEM Trailblazer Exchange/Study Abroad Portal after receiving the login details after acceptance. Students who are unsuccessful in their campus housing application will need to look for off-campus options.