ADMISSIONS
MASTER OF ARTS IN ARCHITECTURE BY RESEARCH AND DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY BY RESEARCH
The Department also offers graduate degrees in Architecture [MA(Arch) & Ph.D.] by Research.
Candidates wishing to register for the degree of Master of Arts in Architecture [MA(Arch)] or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) should consult the Head of the Department and the University’s Graduate Studies handbook. Faculty members of the Department act as supervisors to graduate degrees’ candidates. Regulations governing the award of graduate degrees are set out in the University’s Statutes and Regulations.
The Department participates in various aspects of research. Faculty members undertake funded research projects and are also engaged in research with external collaborators.
APPLICATION TIMELINE
There are two intakes per academic year. Click Application Period – College of Design and Engineering (nus.edu.sg) for details on intakes and application dates.
Click here to apply!
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
A. Online Submission
Please create your application and upload the required documents mentioned in Section (D) Checklist. Your application will only be processed after your application is submitted and the application fee has paid.
In addition to the above, your application will not be complete without the receipt of 2 Referee Reports, which your referees will submit online. Please indicate their email contacts accurately when associating the referees with your application. Your referees will receive email invitations to submit their reports after you have submitted your online application. There is no need for hard copy letters.
Please ensure all your details and documents have been uploaded before submission as you will not be allowed to make changes after you submit.
B. Application Fee
There is a non-refundable application fee of S$50 payable for each programme you apply.
C. TOEFL/IELTS/GRE Tests
Please refer to Admission requirement – College of Design and Engineering (nus.edu.sg) for the test requirement.
D. Checklist
Here’s the checklist for the required documents, which should be uploaded (scanned copy in pdf format) together with your application:
1. Copy of your Singapore NRIC (pink) or citizenship certificate (for Singapore Citizens)
2. Copy of your Singapore NRIC (blue) and Entry permit (for Singapore Permanent Residents)
3. Copy of Employment Pass / Work Permit / S Pass (for International applicants working in Singapore)
4. Copy of your Passport page bearing the passport number and other particulars (for International applicants)
5. Copy of Documentary proof of change in name (applicable only if you had your name changed and your name on NRIC / Passport is not identical to the name printed on your degree scroll / certificate and university transcript)
6. Copy of University Transcript (with explanatory notes on grading system and overall CAP/CGPA/Average Mark obtained). If your transcript is not available before the deadline, please submit your latest transcript/results slips for all of the semesters taken up to date in the meantime.
Important: Shortlisted applicants will be subsequently informed by the Department Office (via email) to submit an official transcript of academic records from each university attended. You are responsible for requesting your transcript from the university concerned. Graduates from NUS may submit copies of the official transcripts of their academic records with their applications. Applicants who obtained their degrees from universities other than NUS, the official transcript must be enclosed in a SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of your University and the signature of the Registrar or his representative. If you are applyiny to more than one Department, you are required to request separate official transcripts (one for each Department.)
7. Copy of Degree scroll / certificate (if you are a current student and have not obtained this document, state the expected date of completion of degree in your online application and upload a student status letter from your university)
8. Copy of Company support letter (for Eng/PhD-IPP/MEng-IPP applications / part-time programme applications) (Sample)
9. Copy of test scoresheet(s) (GRE, TOEFL, IELTS)
10. Passport size photograph
11. Copy of publication(s) or abstract (optional)
12. Research Proposal, CV, Statement of Purpose (optional)
Supporting documents, if not in English, should be accompanied by copies of the English translation of the documents.
Please note that the application is fully online, and hardcopy printouts are not required. Therefore, you are not required to print or send anything by postal mail. The only exception is the official transcript, which must be sent directly from your University.
E. Application and Admission Status Check
You may log in to view the application and admission status.
Updates are made periodically for:
1. Application status – it will be updated once the Department receives and processes your online application.
2. Admission status – kindly check for results in May and October (for August and January Intakes respectively).
Due to the large number of applications, we regret to inform that we are unable to check the receipt of applications/supporting documents. The Department administrators will get in touch with you if further information is required. For all other enquiries, please refer to our FAQ at FAQ – College of Design and Engineering (nus.edu.sg).
Please check the Graduate Admission System and your emails regularly for any updates.
F. Successful Applications
Candidates who are successful in their applications will receive email offers from the University.
