English Student. National University Singapore.
Hello everyone.
I am British and have been looking more closely into studying abroad, although I will be applying to British Universities for Law, I have also been looking to study abroad. In particular, at NUT.
I have visited their website and found it quite hard to navigate to find some information, so I thought I would seek the help and advice of those who have knowledge on this institution in Singapore.
Here are my questions.
I am expected to achieve A*AA / AAA at A Level. Does this give me a good chance?
What are the fees like for Law, I looked at the chart on the website, but didn't really understand the fee structure. Will I be able to get a student loan?
What are the job prospects like for someone with a Law degree from NUT? Will I have a good chance of securing a good, well paid job like I can get after going to a Russell Group Uni in England? Will I even be able to stay after study? Please remember I am not from Singapore, nor any other country on that side of the world. I have no family there and only have a British passport?
Please, if you have any input to give me, please do so. I really would appreciate if someone could help me out. I want to know whether NUT is a possible destination for study for myself.
Many thanks, all the best,
George.
I am British and have been looking more closely into studying abroad, although I will be applying to British Universities for Law, I have also been looking to study abroad. In particular, at NUT.
I have visited their website and found it quite hard to navigate to find some information, so I thought I would seek the help and advice of those who have knowledge on this institution in Singapore.
Here are my questions.
I am expected to achieve A*AA / AAA at A Level. Does this give me a good chance?
What are the fees like for Law, I looked at the chart on the website, but didn't really understand the fee structure. Will I be able to get a student loan?
What are the job prospects like for someone with a Law degree from NUT? Will I have a good chance of securing a good, well paid job like I can get after going to a Russell Group Uni in England? Will I even be able to stay after study? Please remember I am not from Singapore, nor any other country on that side of the world. I have no family there and only have a British passport?
Please, if you have any input to give me, please do so. I really would appreciate if someone could help me out. I want to know whether NUT is a possible destination for study for myself.
Many thanks, all the best,
George.
Hello George. I am from Singapore and I might be able to provide some basic information. However, I have to first say that I am not a student of Law, but the higher education landscape in Singapore is pretty small and not difficult to navigate its structures, reputations, and costs/benefits.
If you are going to secure a straight As record, application to Singapore universities' law programmes are not difficult - but always keep a look out for additional requirements such as personal statements, interviews etc.
But first and foremost, you keep mentioning NUT - there is no 'NUT' in Singapore. The university that provides a more established and 'comprehensive' law programme in Singapore is the National University of Singapore (http://law.nus.edu.sg/index.html). The Singapore Management University also provides a law program (http://law.smu.edu.sg/) - but in line with the university's strategic thrust to differentiate itself from the NUS law program, its focus is slanted towards business, management and corporate laws.
The NUS law program has been around for years and has produced very good results internationally (see for example: http://law.nus.edu.sg/about_us/news/2012/newsUniversitas21.pdf). According to QS World Ranking 2012, NUS Law ranks 10th in the world.
SMU law program is also well received in Singapore - SMU is known for placing its graduates in jobs that fetch the higher average salary amongst the universities in Singapore. International reputation I have to say it definitely does not go as far as NUS.
I would say, dependent on what sort of law program you are looking at, check up the websites of the respective universities and research on the course specificities. Fees wise, you will have to look at the full fees payable by international students - slightly more than 24,000 SGD per academic year? This I am not sure - but you can write in to the respective faculty international student secretaries to check.
If you are going to secure a straight As record, application to Singapore universities' law programmes are not difficult - but always keep a look out for additional requirements such as personal statements, interviews etc.
But first and foremost, you keep mentioning NUT - there is no 'NUT' in Singapore. The university that provides a more established and 'comprehensive' law programme in Singapore is the National University of Singapore (http://law.nus.edu.sg/index.html). The Singapore Management University also provides a law program (http://law.smu.edu.sg/) - but in line with the university's strategic thrust to differentiate itself from the NUS law program, its focus is slanted towards business, management and corporate laws.
The NUS law program has been around for years and has produced very good results internationally (see for example: http://law.nus.edu.sg/about_us/news/2012/newsUniversitas21.pdf). According to QS World Ranking 2012, NUS Law ranks 10th in the world.
SMU law program is also well received in Singapore - SMU is known for placing its graduates in jobs that fetch the higher average salary amongst the universities in Singapore. International reputation I have to say it definitely does not go as far as NUS.
I would say, dependent on what sort of law program you are looking at, check up the websites of the respective universities and research on the course specificities. Fees wise, you will have to look at the full fees payable by international students - slightly more than 24,000 SGD per academic year? This I am not sure - but you can write in to the respective faculty international student secretaries to check.
Thanks for your help, I am currently on route for AAA hopefully, so the admission doesn't seem such a problem. I still have a few questions though.
1. In regards to the fee's, is it possible to get loans like we do in the United Kingdom. I would need a student loan for the cost of tuition, combined with the accommodation etc.
2.Does anyone have any experience with jobs after graduation, is NUS a good university in terms of prestige in Singapore? Will I be able to work in Singapore with only a British passport.
3. For the interview, will I have to pay for the flight to Singapore myself? Will I get any discount on the flight at all?
4. Lastly, when should I start the application to NUS if I wish to start in 2013?
Many thanks, you both have helped me significantly and I appreciate it.
Many thanks,
George.
1. In regards to the fee's, is it possible to get loans like we do in the United Kingdom. I would need a student loan for the cost of tuition, combined with the accommodation etc.
2.Does anyone have any experience with jobs after graduation, is NUS a good university in terms of prestige in Singapore? Will I be able to work in Singapore with only a British passport.
3. For the interview, will I have to pay for the flight to Singapore myself? Will I get any discount on the flight at all?
4. Lastly, when should I start the application to NUS if I wish to start in 2013?
Many thanks, you both have helped me significantly and I appreciate it.
Many thanks,
George.
Hello George, good to hear that admissions wouldn't be a problem.
1. Do check the fee structure here: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ug/UGTuitionCurrent.pdf
For international students, you are eligible to take up the MOE Tuition Grant. If you take up this scheme, you will be paying at a subsidised rate (quite significantly) instead of the "Full Fees" (again, refer to the above document as it will detail out the differences). However, if you do take up the MOE Tuition Grant, you are contractually obliged to work for Singapore-registered company upon graduation (see https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/normal/studentViewTuitionGrantSubsidyInfo.action). But do remember you are still responsible for seeking employment in order to fulfill the contract.
You may also want to write in to student services/admissions to ask about scholarships and loans for international students. You may try here: http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask
2. NUS law program is prestigious in Singapore and in the region. Reputation wise you do not have to worry. You can work in Singapore upon graduation if you satisfy the requirements for an employment pass/work permit (see http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/Pages/default.aspx). I do not have any first-hand experience regarding job placement for international graduates, but I do not know of any Singaporean law graduates who could not land herself/himself a job upon graduation.
3. I am not sure if you have to fly to Singapore should the admissions require an interview. To my knowledge, they should be flexible enough to do it via Skype. For further details on possible subsidising of flights, do contact the faculty admission secretary.
4. Application information: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html
Again, just write in to the Faculty admissions - they will be able to answer.
All the best!
You can refer to the NUS Law undergraduate prospectus here: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/pdfs/LAWUgrad12.pdf
1. Do check the fee structure here: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ug/UGTuitionCurrent.pdf
For international students, you are eligible to take up the MOE Tuition Grant. If you take up this scheme, you will be paying at a subsidised rate (quite significantly) instead of the "Full Fees" (again, refer to the above document as it will detail out the differences). However, if you do take up the MOE Tuition Grant, you are contractually obliged to work for Singapore-registered company upon graduation (see https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/normal/studentViewTuitionGrantSubsidyInfo.action). But do remember you are still responsible for seeking employment in order to fulfill the contract.
You may also want to write in to student services/admissions to ask about scholarships and loans for international students. You may try here: http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask
2. NUS law program is prestigious in Singapore and in the region. Reputation wise you do not have to worry. You can work in Singapore upon graduation if you satisfy the requirements for an employment pass/work permit (see http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/Pages/default.aspx). I do not have any first-hand experience regarding job placement for international graduates, but I do not know of any Singaporean law graduates who could not land herself/himself a job upon graduation.
3. I am not sure if you have to fly to Singapore should the admissions require an interview. To my knowledge, they should be flexible enough to do it via Skype. For further details on possible subsidising of flights, do contact the faculty admission secretary.
4. Application information: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html
Again, just write in to the Faculty admissions - they will be able to answer.
All the best!
You can refer to the NUS Law undergraduate prospectus here: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/pdfs/LAWUgrad12.pdf
Thank you very much - also just a quick question you may be able to answer.
I am taking A levels here in Britain, does that mean I have to take a SAT test before I go to Singapore if I get into the interview stage?
Also the website states AAA/A as the admission requirements, yet the poster above stated that his friend got in with ABB. Is that possible? Is there any way I can look online to see what the average offer was this year?
Many thanks for your help, I really do appreciate it.
All the best,
George.
I am taking A levels here in Britain, does that mean I have to take a SAT test before I go to Singapore if I get into the interview stage?
Also the website states AAA/A as the admission requirements, yet the poster above stated that his friend got in with ABB. Is that possible? Is there any way I can look online to see what the average offer was this year?
Many thanks for your help, I really do appreciate it.
All the best,
George.
Original post by rise17
Hello George, good to hear that admissions wouldn't be a problem.
1. Do check the fee structure here: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ug/UGTuitionCurrent.pdf
For international students, you are eligible to take up the MOE Tuition Grant. If you take up this scheme, you will be paying at a subsidised rate (quite significantly) instead of the "Full Fees" (again, refer to the above document as it will detail out the differences). However, if you do take up the MOE Tuition Grant, you are contractually obliged to work for Singapore-registered company upon graduation (see https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/normal/studentViewTuitionGrantSubsidyInfo.action). But do remember you are still responsible for seeking employment in order to fulfill the contract.
You may also want to write in to student services/admissions to ask about scholarships and loans for international students. You may try here: http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask
2. NUS law program is prestigious in Singapore and in the region. Reputation wise you do not have to worry. You can work in Singapore upon graduation if you satisfy the requirements for an employment pass/work permit (see http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/Pages/default.aspx). I do not have any first-hand experience regarding job placement for international graduates, but I do not know of any Singaporean law graduates who could not land herself/himself a job upon graduation.
3. I am not sure if you have to fly to Singapore should the admissions require an interview. To my knowledge, they should be flexible enough to do it via Skype. For further details on possible subsidising of flights, do contact the faculty admission secretary.
4. Application information: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html
Again, just write in to the Faculty admissions - they will be able to answer.
All the best!
You can refer to the NUS Law undergraduate prospectus here: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/pdfs/LAWUgrad12.pdf
1. Do check the fee structure here: https://share.nus.edu.sg/registrar/info/ug/UGTuitionCurrent.pdf
For international students, you are eligible to take up the MOE Tuition Grant. If you take up this scheme, you will be paying at a subsidised rate (quite significantly) instead of the "Full Fees" (again, refer to the above document as it will detail out the differences). However, if you do take up the MOE Tuition Grant, you are contractually obliged to work for Singapore-registered company upon graduation (see https://tgonline.moe.gov.sg/tgis/normal/studentViewTuitionGrantSubsidyInfo.action). But do remember you are still responsible for seeking employment in order to fulfill the contract.
You may also want to write in to student services/admissions to ask about scholarships and loans for international students. You may try here: http://www.askadmissions.nus.edu.sg/app/utils/login_form/redirect/ask
2. NUS law program is prestigious in Singapore and in the region. Reputation wise you do not have to worry. You can work in Singapore upon graduation if you satisfy the requirements for an employment pass/work permit (see http://www.mom.gov.sg/foreign-manpower/passes-visas/Pages/default.aspx). I do not have any first-hand experience regarding job placement for international graduates, but I do not know of any Singaporean law graduates who could not land herself/himself a job upon graduation.
3. I am not sure if you have to fly to Singapore should the admissions require an interview. To my knowledge, they should be flexible enough to do it via Skype. For further details on possible subsidising of flights, do contact the faculty admission secretary.
4. Application information: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/app_periods_forms.html
Again, just write in to the Faculty admissions - they will be able to answer.
All the best!
You can refer to the NUS Law undergraduate prospectus here: https://law.nus.edu.sg/admissions/pdfs/LAWUgrad12.pdf
Not entirely sure if you require SAT since you are doing A levels as well. Do write in to check. This website (http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/international/admissionreq/BYA-admissionreq.html#qualification) tells you the qualifications types and application requirements.
If you see here:http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofile/sprogramme-igp.html , AAA/A is the average grade profile of A levels placements. I am not in a position to say whether it is possible for an applicant with ABB to get in. Of course there is the possibility that her/his interview skills and test impressed the admissions assessors.
If you see here:http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/gradeprofile/sprogramme-igp.html , AAA/A is the average grade profile of A levels placements. I am not in a position to say whether it is possible for an applicant with ABB to get in. Of course there is the possibility that her/his interview skills and test impressed the admissions assessors.
Original post by GeorgeN11
Thank you so much for your help.
All the best,
George.
All the best,
George.
I've got a question George,
Why do you want to study in Singapore?? (I hope I'm not rude to ask this. If I am, I apologize)
If you get the AAA/A isn't it better to apply to Russell Groups especially the higher tier ones (Oxbridge, UCL, LSE etc) which are more recognizable than our Unis here?
Thanks!
Original post by GeorgeN11
Thank you so much for your help.
All the best,
George.
All the best,
George.
did george get into NUS?
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