Why Apply for Early Admission?
Early Admission allows you to make your decision sooner and gives you more time to prepare and complete the required application materials. If you have maintained a strong academic track record and notable achievements, applying early can be a strategic advantage, as it gives you the chance to secure a place in our programme ahead of others.
An added benefit: if you are not shortlisted during the Early Admission cycle, your application will automatically be reconsidered during the Regular Admission cycle—giving you a second opportunity for selection.
Application Period
- 16 May to 15 July (Early Admission cycle). Application outcome by 30 September.
- 1 October to 15 March (Regular Admission Cycle). Application outcome by 30 May.
Selection is conducted in multiple rounds on a rolling basis. Applicants are evaluated on a competitive basis, with each round assessing candidates based on their individual merits.
Note: Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. The outcome of the application evaluation is final, and no appeals will be entertained.
Application Fee
Non-refundable S$100 (inclusive of GST)
Offer Acceptance Fee
S$5,450 (inclusive of prevailing GST)
This is a non-refundable and non-transferable fee, payable upon acceptance of the offer.
Supporting Documents
| Proof of Residence |
Please provide both the Front and Back of these documents in full colour. |
| Transcript(s) |
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| Degree Scroll(s) |
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| Valid TOEFL/IELTS score report |
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| Financial support |
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| Other Supporting Documents |
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Please note:
- All applicants should apply online via the Graduate Admission System (GDA3).
- Applicants should browse the Applicant Guide to the Graduate Admission System before applying.
- All supporting documents must be uploaded (in pdf format) by the application closing date. Official English translations must be provided if the original document is not in English.
- All supporting documents must be named in English before uploading them in the Graduate Admission System.
- The total file size of all uploaded documents in the application portal is 10 MB.
- Applicants do not need to arrange to send the official IELTS/TOEFL test scores from the test centre to the programme. Applicants will only need to upload the scanned copy of the IELTS/TOEFL test certificate and indicate the test scores in the application system.
- No candidate may concurrently be a student for more than one degree or register as a NUS candidate and of another university/institute.
- Applicants must produce the originals of all supporting documents when requested if admitted to the programme.
- Applications that contain inaccurate or false information, lack necessary supporting documents, or are submitted without payment of the application fee will be deemed invalid. The University reserves the right to reject incomplete or inaccurate applications. Applicants who gain admission based on false information may face expulsion.
Important:
The University does not appoint or collaborate with external agencies for graduate student recruitment. All prospective applicants are strongly encouraged to submit their applications directly to the University. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.
