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MComp: Frequently Asked Questions
Requirements
Admission
Tuition Fees and Scholarships
Others
1. For Applicants - Requirements
a) 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.
b) 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.
c) 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.
d) 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.
e) Is the relevant working experience gained (before a Bachelor's degree
is obtained) included in the '2 years relevant working experience' as stated
in the requirements?
Ans: The 2 years relevant working experience has to be gained AFTER the Bachelor's degree is obtained.
f) Can I apply for more than one specialisation for MComp via the online Graduate Admission System?
Ans: Yes, you can. However, the system only allows you to select one specialisation, that is, your first preference. If you want to apply for your second and/or third specialisation preference(s), you will need to indicate your additional preference(s) in the completed hardcopy form that you have printed from the online system. Please indicate them next to your first preference. The application fee is still S$20.00 for such case.
g) How do I know my application form has been received and processed?
Ans: Your online application admission status will be updated from “submitted online” to “physical application verified”. It should be updated within 10 to 14 days after the application deadline.
h) When do I need to submit my supporting documents?
Ans: All supporting documents including recommendation letter, GRE/TOEFL /IELTS scores have to reach us by the application deadline. The School reserves the right to defer the application for consideration to the subsequent intake if documents and test scores are submitted after the application deadline.
i) Can I apply without GRE /GMAT or TOEFL scores?
Ans: In general, all applicants are required to submit GRE/GMAT or TOEFL scores. However, submitted applications without these test scores may be considered, subject to the admission committee’s decision. Please note that admission to the programme is on a competitive basis and there is no guarantee of admission.
j) I have submitted my online application and posted my application materials/package to SoC but why is the “Admission Status” in the systems not updated to “Physical application verified”?
Ans: We will update the “Admission Status” to “verified” within 10-14 after the submission deadline if your application package is complete.
k) I have submitted my online application, and posted my application materials/package to SoC including the academic transcripts. Why is the item “copy of transcript” in the “Checklist” unchecked?
Ans: One of the common possible reason is because you did not submit all the semesters’ examinations results, that is, your transcript does not have the final semester’s examinations results. Hence, your application will be deferred to the next semester. Please note that application deferment of only one semester is allowed. You are required to submit your full academic transcript and relevant Bachelor’s degree certificate by the next application deadline in order for us to process your application.
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2. Admission
a) Are there any interviews for MComp applicants?
Ans: No.
b) 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.
Ans: No. However, Institute of System Science does. For more information, please refer to http://www.iss.nus.edu.sg or call 6516 2064.
d) 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
e) 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.
f) 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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3. Tuition Fees and Scholarships
a) 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 under the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL) Scheme. The maximum loan quantum is 90% of the tuition fees payable by Singapore Citizens for the same course.
Graduate Scholarships for ASEAN* nationals (GSA) are available for citizens/permanent residents of ASEAN countries (Singaporeans and Singapore Permanent Residents are not eligible). These scholarships are available in a competitive basis to full-time course students.
Please refer to School of Computing’s website for details: http://www.comp.nus.edu.sg/graduates/m_fees.html
b) 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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4. Others
a) Is there a 3 year bond to work in Singapore for MComp students?
Ans: No.
b) 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.
c) 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.
Ans: Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/international/
e) 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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Last updated on 01 March 2012