NUS: Apply as an International Student | Application Walk-through, Financial Aid, Accommodation

[@NicoleBernadette]

I love the thumbnail HAHAHAH "So you want to join me in my suffering" - as a fellow NUS student, I felt that :')

[@XingWei]

hey nicole, love your videos! yes, the struggle is real isn't it :")

[@revapathiyan5761]

Girlllll thanks so much!!!! the info on that you gave about the Rc's and halls was really helpful could you make an in-depth video on it pls!!!!!

[@XingWei]

Hey! I actually did hehe I've just linked it in the description

[@revapathiyan5761]

@@XingWei ahhh I will go and check it out.....Lol I am embarrassed...that you had to tell me about the video while it could be easily found if I did a bit of search😑😂😂

[@shania16068]

Thank you so much for this video! It was really helpful and I am planning to apply for admission in 2022 so wish me luck!

[@XingWei]

All the best!

[@yoonxgi4646]

Me too!

[@farheenfaisal3259]

Thank you soooooooo much for your content,it was a pretty well covered-brief review

[@XingWei]

Awe you’re welcome Farheen! I’m glad I helped :-) Happy 2021

[@xylenemaejuab2491]

Your content were so valuable... Thanks for that😁

[@mouriya968]

Hi xing, Ur vedio really helping me to get into NUS. Thanks 😍, kindly do more vedios

[@XingWei]

Glad they’re of help!🥰

[@tresaannthomas6891]

Heyy, did you have any outstanding achievements? I don’t really have any. I’m just dependent on my Alevel results😬 Does this reduce my chances of getting in?

[@random-dt1gm]

Hi Xing! I'm from India and I too am planning to apply to NUS business analytics next year. How much do u think extracurriculars matter for NUS? And for the tuition grant, what all factors do they take into consideration? P.s your hardwork didn't go into vain as I found your video really helpful😃

[@XingWei]

Hey Jasmine! Personally, I'm not sure they look much into extracurriculars (since they only requested for awards to be listed in the application) so I remember being bummed about that when applying hahah I know people here who were really involved in extracurriculars throughout high school, but also people who weren't at all involved. Still, if you've been really active in extracurriculars, it doesn't hurt to include it in your personal statement! I can only assume that added experience gives your application an advantage. For the tuition grant, it's common that you'll get it as long as you indicate you require it. Don't think you have to worry too much! Happy to know you found the video helpful :-)

[@random-dt1gm]

@@XingWei Thank you so much for the advice 😇

[@aichamkhater9805]

Hii did u get in?

[@cadence_xingying]

Hii, thanks a lot for the valuable information!! May I know the chances of a STPM student with a 4.0 CGPA getting in NUS? :) Oh and I’ve heard that NUS students prefer STPM students over A-levels students, do you have any thoughts on it?

[@lemmeknow9584]

thank you so much for this video! so much valuable information. do you know if they accept transfer international students with a grant? i’ve been thinking about applying but there isn’t much explanation about transfer admissions and fin aid; maybe you heard something? as a person who’s applied to the us where they have a very distinct difference between freshmen and transfer students i’m quite lost lol (btw your tip about including a pdf of your resume is great, i’m definitely going to do this haha)

[@wenqi5786]

Miss uuu 🧡🧡

[@XingWei]

Love you!

[@boboarmani6848]

nice video! besides the personal statement, does nus require recommendation letters from your teachers?

[@rutujaadighe]

Heyy I just wanted to ask if the mesh cost is included in the accommodations/fees or we have to pay separately for the food

[@nadafathima7631]

Can u pls do an independent video on how much was ur expenses, how much aas covered I scholarships and grands and wt else u did in covering u expenses during ur stay in Singapore?

[@sincerlyestxr]

Thank you so much for the video, i just wanted to ask you if is necessary the apostille for the international qualification

[@rukaiyarizwan2783]

When was your application outcome?

[@mintimin8707]

Honestly I like the tuition grant but what makes it worrying is even finding a job here as an international student.

[@XingWei]

Hmm have yet to experience the job-seeking process, but that's definitely a valid concern

[@studywithme9041]

from when th he applications for undergraduate program is open

[@anniechng9797]

You mentioned that you were late in applying for accommodation. Did you mean we should do that even before we get the offer ? concurrently with our application ? Tq

[@XingWei]

Yep, just keep a lookout for the application windows :-)

[@leele608]

Can you do for graduate admission??

[@shivank8298]

Hi, could you please tell the requirement for Recommendation Letters for undergraduate applications.

[@Michaelmaggimee]

Hi Xing Wei, which country are u from? Nice video! Edit - I watched it and u mentioned you were from Msia. Sorry, I should have watched before commenting.

[@XingWei]

Hahah no worries Michael! Thanks for the kind words :-)

[@xylenemaejuab2491]

Hi Xing!! I just wanna ask if u undergoe a medical exam before entering Singapore?? Hope u notice 🥺

[@XingWei]

Yep I went for one before I left! But I believe it's possible to take the medical checks upon entry- I just chose to do it in my home country because it was easy for me to do that

[@xylenemaejuab2491]

Is it necessary Po to take a medical check up??

[@uh-amber4517]

do you need to know chinese ?

[@neojiaen8626]

Do you have an interview for business analytic courses,is it your first choices ?

[@xxafthabxx9346]

Can i apply now for history?

[@waiphonelyan3032]

Hello. I am from Myanmar, you know 😁😁 I plan to attend this university in coming years. Do you think that the admissions of this uni for engineering subjects like architectural..... hard for international student? Pls give some suggestion for preparing the admission

[@XingWei]

Hey Wai Phone! It's definitely competitive across the board, and with more allocations for admission given to Singaporeans, international admits are faced with stiffer competition. In terms of prep, do make sure you have the necessary English qualifications (IELTS, etc.), and a high school grade that meets the requirements. I have a theory that coming from a more unique education background gives you higher chances of getting in (increases diversity), but I'm not sure. Extracurricular achievement can only be of benefit (but you'll only be given two spaces to write about your achievements anyway + one for Olympiad achievements). Best of luck!

[@waiphonelyan3032]

@@XingWeithanks you

[@shaheryarhabib5865]

when does admission for undergraduate programs for international students start?

[@chandramitramaitrei4913]

Hi, in case I apply for the MOE tuition grant, Can I work for a Singapore registered company in USA ? or does it have to be based in Singapore, Indonesia etc. ? Like am I bound to stay in Asia ?

[@XingWei]

Based on what I know it can be any company as long as it’s registered in Singapore!

[@ShahidulIslam-sm1gj]

Hello how can i get 100 % scholarship in duke- nus after 12 standard please help

[@imurmusuraj]

Hey , so what is you course fee , and how much did you get from your scholarship/Financial aid , and how much did you paid

[@XingWei]

Refer to latest course fees on the NUS website: www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/docs/info/administrative-policies-procedures/ugtuitioncurrent.pdf Through financial aid bursaries I get ~SGD5k slashed from my fees per semester.

[@imurmusuraj]

@@XingWei thanks for sharing, and Is there any Fully Funded Scholarship for international students. Which pay your all tuition fees

[@Anna-pb1ls]

Is it easy to go to Japan after graduating from nus?

[@skindiva4600]

hey, I am from India. I am planning to apply for NUS undergraduate. Am I (undergraduate ) eligible for tuition grand?, for tuition grand should I just declare on the application form ... or is there any other application that we have fill...pls reply

[@XingWei]

Hey there! All you need to do is tick the checkbox in the application :-)

[@vaheen5168]

Hey I need a help . I am doing my 12 th grade in a CBSE school in India . I would probably receive my board results at the month of May 2021-2022 .so how can I fill the nus application form ?

[@hachimitsufengmi3991]

Website is available

[@imurmusuraj]

And I also need a help , how to write an SOP

[@XingWei]

Hey! Sorry, what's an SOP?

[@imurmusuraj]

@@XingWei it's statement of purpose or personal statement , whatever's required for NUS.

[@juncheng9327]

Hi may i know which qualification will NUS priorities between STPM , AUSMAT , A-LEVEL(Malaysia), and SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC DIPLOMA for international student or is there any past admission to be referenced?

[@XingWei]

Hey! I wouldn't know what the admissions office truly prioritises but a polytechnic diploma and A-levels will definitely be the most similar to what a local candidate would be assessed with.

[@juncheng9327]

@@XingWei Thank You very much . Appreciate it 🙏

[@skindiva4600]

Should we have to submit our mark sheet when we reach NUS ?

[@brokensushi4427]

Yes definitely.

[@luckkyystar2105]

hi ,do you sit for SPM? Or you just get a CIMP qualification to get in NUS ?

[@XingWei]

Hey! I just took CIMP

[@saniamulla25]

Did they took an interview before accepting?

[@XingWei]

Nope!

[@lyvia4670]

Hi, may I ask for confirmation if I wish to apply for the financial aid, I have to apply AFTER I received an unconditional offer from NUS, is this right? Or can I directly apply for the financial aid after I submit my undergraduate degree application?

[@XingWei]

Personally I applied after I got my offer but since I missed the financial aid deadline I had to mail in to ask if I could still apply 😅 the deadline for financial applications end the same day that NUS applications close, so apply to NUS and NUS financial aid concurrently

[@alitheamacapagal3959]

Hii just wanted to ask if is it really true that you need to be highly intelligent to get in since their acceptance rate especially for international students is really low? Also, does NUS accept students by their grades in their previous schools, by an interview, or by an entrance exam?

[@anshikasingh9771]

yeah, I wanna know the same. I wanna pursue my medical career in singapore, I wanna know if it is too expensive and if it's too difficult to get into the medical branch ?

[@saniamulla25]

After our filling nus application if we wish to stay in nus hall do we need to apply for that too? And how can we apply for that?

[@XingWei]

Yes you do! I've linked everything relevant in the description :-)

[@SabbirHossain-yp8cp]

I need a Small help. I am Bangladeshi. I am willing to be admitted to MBBS at Singapore National University. What qualifications do I need? Scholarships are available to study MBBS!

[@anshikasingh9771]

Hey ! did you get into SNU ? I wanna pursue my undergraduate medical education in Singapore. Is it too expensive to study at SNU and is it too difficult to get into the medicine branch there ?

[@yizeng3053]

Hi, may I know if they accept SPM results?

[@XingWei]

You’d have to complete Form 6 or any pre-university programme!

[@user-kd6ow3ne2c]

Hello, I wanted to ask if the bursary/financial aid requires interviews? Thank you!!

[@XingWei]

Not in my case nope! All I had to do was submit the relevant documents through the financial aid portal

[@moaalixa8951]

how can i get a fully funded scholarship?

[@XingWei]

One possible way is with the ASEAN scholarship if you're from ASEAN! You'll be considered automatically upon application.

[@ess3nt1al38]

can I apply if I'm in the final grade of high school?

[@XingWei]

Hey! You can, but depending on the high school qualification you'll be graduating with you may have to sit for the SAT. You can refer to www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/international-qualifications/admissions-requirements :-)

[@learnknowsee882]

Hi, great video! Do you know if as an international student I can apply without those : AP, ACT with Writing, C1 Advanced, EL1119, IELTS, SAT, SAT Subject Tests, TOEFL ? If I cannot, can I still submit my application, declaring I will take those exams later ?

[@XingWei]

Hmm I'd e-mail the admissions team to be sure! I think it really depends on which pre-university qualification you're holding (or if you've graduated from pre-university yet). I recall for my qualification (the OSSD), I only had to take the SATs if I was applying pre-graduation.

[@learnknowsee882]

@@XingWei Okayy thanks.

[@andersonrhamsody833]

Pre graduation means when you’re in the final semester of junior college :) ? What if our report card (Im an international student) is average, what can we do to back it up? (Maybe by winning competitions? Will an SAT score help) And do you think even tho because of covid-19 the UEE exam is postponed, will it still be posibble that we have to take the test too :(?

[@gudimetlakowshik3617]

Can you do a video on how applications for Master's go on and scholarships etc.,?

[@XingWei]

Hey Gudimetla! Ah I’m not nearly as knowledgeable on postgrad applications unfortunately :-(

[@huihui7666]

Are your friends from form 6 all getting 4.0 to enrol into nus? 😂

[@XingWei]

People here are definitely smart hahah!

[@amyliao_y19]

Hello! I’m also a student from Malaysia and I am probably going to study cimp in Sunway . I want to know whether it’s better to study a level or cimp if I want to apply for nus? Which one of them will be more advantageous? Thank you!

[@XingWei]

In the end of the day it’s down to which one you feel you can do better in! So that you can meet the requirements to be considered for admission. However, historically I believe more people have been admitted based on A-level qualifications (also could be because in general more people do A-levels in Malaysia) + A-levels would be the most similar to the Singaporean A-levels that the locals are admitted based on. Hope this helps and all the best!

[@amyliao_y19]

@@XingWei thanks a lot!!

[@dani-qz4mu]

hello, was wondering if you wanna get in touch? im enrolling to ausmat :)

[@strawberryme16]

Hi I am grade 9 student.. Can I apply?

[@saniamulla25]

What is % we should have in 10th standard and 12 standard to get into nus please reply I really want to know?

[@XingWei]

Depending on which programme you're in it varies! Best to check out www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply-to-nus/international-qualifications/admissions-requirements