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Singapore: Nanyang Technological University

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has about 33 000 students and is situated in the outskirts of Singapore at a large garden campus. The university was founded in 1991, but is already one of the highest ranked universities in the world. In 2015 NTU was number 1 amongst the universities in the world that are younger than 50 years. It is an international campus with researchers and students from all over the world.

University in brief

Language of instruction: English
Academic calendar: August- December, January-May
Credit system: 16 AU is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits at undergraduate level, 15 AU is equivalent to 30 ECTS credits at postgraduate level
Website:  www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/inbound-programmes
Note: If you have a bachelor degree you have to apply as a postgraduate student. The number of postgraduate courses is very limited. School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE), Nanyang Business School (NBS) and Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information (WKWSCI) are not open to postgraduate exchange students. Core courses in SCSE are restricted and not available to exchange students.

Exchange opportunities

Number of spots: 35 semester spots (20 autumn semester + 15 spring semester)
Grade requirements: 3,5

Programme specific information

If your programme or your school is not listed below, contact the international coordinator at your school.

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