• Requirements
• Admission
• Tuition Fees and Scholarships
• Others

I have a Bachelor's Degree in non IT/Comp Science/ Computing. Will 2 years of relevant working experience suffice?

Ans:  Yes.  You may send in your application for our consideration.  Submission of CS subject GRE scores is highly recommended.  However, admission is not guaranteed.I do not have a Bachelor's (Honours)

Degree in IT/Comp Science/Computing.  But the Bachelor (Honours) that I have completed includes a major in Computing.  Am I eligible for the programme?  Do I need to have working experience?

Ans:  If your major is sufficiently computer based (as decided by the School), then you do not need working experience.  Otherwise, yes.

I don't think I need to take TOEFL test, even though the medium of instruction of my degree is not in English.  Can I be exempted?

Ans:  No. However, you may want to include a letter in your application to the Graduate Studies, School of Computing, stating the reasons why you need not take the test and you are required to provide relevant supporting documents. The chances of being exempted will be very low.

I have a non-IT bachelor's degree.  Do I need to take the General GRE test or CS Subject GRE test?

Ans:  You need to submit both the General GRE and CS Subject GRE test scores.

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Are there any interviews for MComp applicants?

Ans:  No.

Is it necessary for us to take Level 4000 modules?  I will be working in the daytime when these modules are conducted and will not be able to attend.

Ans:  It is not necessary to take the Level 4000 modules.

Where can I find information on Undergraduate Programmes?

Ans:  You may either visit http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/undergradprog/ or email bcomp@comp.nus.edu.sg

Can I switch from Master of Computing to the Research Programme after being admitted?

Ans:  We do not have the arrangement whereby you can switch from Master of Computing to the Research Programme and vice versa.  If you are interested in pursuing the programme by research, you will need to submit a separate application form for the research programme.  There is no guarantee that you will be admitted as you will be competing with other applicants.

What is the difference between MComp part-time and MComp full-time?

Ans:  Part-Time students can take up to 3 modules per semester whereas Full-Time students can take up to 5 modules per semester.

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Can I apply for any financial assistance or scholarship?

Ans: Candidates doing research degrees (full-time & part-time) and coursework/taught programmes (full-time only) and are not scholarship holders, may apply for a loan of up to 90% of their fees under the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme.

How much is the tuition fees?

Ans: Please refer to website at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/edu/gd-fees.html for the latest update.
Unless otherwise indicated as one-time fee, mandatory miscellaneous fees is payable per annum.

Note:
All fees are listed in Singapore dollars. Fees are inclusive of 7% GST. The University reserves the right to alter the fees at any time without notice.

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Is there a 3 year bond to work in Singapore for MComp students?

Ans:  No.

How do I apply for the entry visa and student Pass?

Ans: Nationals from countries (such as PR China, India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Myanmar) who require an entry visa, the School of Computing, Graduate Division will apply a single-journey visa cum in-principle student pass approval for these students on their behalf via the Student Pass On-Line Application & Registration (SOLAR) system administered by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA).

We will write to inform you on how to complete the application process at your end, if you have been selected for admission and are accepting the offer.

Is it possible for MComp students to have teaching assistantship so that they can support themselves?

Ans:  No.  Only Research Students may take up teaching assistantship positions.

What is the estimated cost of living in Singapore?

Ans: The average expenditure for a single foreign graduate student is about S$1,000 per month. The International Student Services at the Office of Student Affairs oversees the welfare of all international students in the University. Foreign students can seek their help if they encounter any problems while studying in NUS. You can refer to the websites of the Singapore Infomap & our International Students Guide for more information about Singapore & NUS respectively.

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