Q1 WHAT ARE THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS?

For students with Singapore Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level qualification, the pre-requisites are
H2 Mathematics and
H2 Physics* or H2 Chemistry
* Students without H1 or H2 Physics need to have an ‘O’ Level pass in Physics or its equivalent and will be required to take Physics bridging courses.

For students with IB Diploma, the pre-requisites are
HL Mathematics and
HL Physics** or HL Chemistry
** Students without HL Physics will be required to take Physics bridging courses.

For students with NUS High School Diploma, the pre-requisites are
Good Major CAP in
Mathematics and
Physics*** or HL Chemistry
*** Students without Major subject in Physics need to have an ‘O’ Level pass in Physics or its equivalent and will be required to take Physics bridging courses.

For students with Diploma from Polytechnic, you should have a relevant and accredited diploma. Refer to accredited diploma list.

Q2 HOW ARE STUDENTS SELECTED FOR THE UNDERGRADUATE COURSES?

Selection of applicants for undergraduate courses will be based on academic merit. Due to keen competition for limited vacancies, the choice order of courses will also determine the selection outcome. Hence, applicants are advised to list out their course choices in their order of preference.

Applicants will be considered for admission based on the strength of their academic achievements using the University Admission Score (UAS) and additional interviews/tests if required. The UAS is computed as follows:

• the best four content subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects, with at least 1 content subject to be from a contrasting discipline)
• either GP or KI grade taken in the same sitting
• H1 Project Work

The maximum points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively. Therefore, the total maximum possible is 90. For more details, please refer to the information provided by the Office of Admission

Q3 WHAT IS THE INDICATIVE GRADE POINT (IGP) FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING?

The indicative grade point (IGP) fluctuates every year and it depends on the size of the cohort. The IGP for the 10^th percentile for ‘A’ level applicants are BBC/C and CCD/B in 2018 and 2019 respectively while the corresponding IGP for polytechnic applicants are 3.65 and 3.71 respectively. The lowering of the IGP in 2019 for the ‘A’ level applicants was due to an increase in cohort size to meet the high demand for civil engineers in the industry.

More details on the IGP can be found in the Office of Admission – Undergraduate Programmes website.

Q4 I AM A POLYTECHINC APPLICANT. DO I GET ADMITTED DIRECTLY INTO THE SECOND YEAR OF NUS ENGINEERING?

Our curriculum is based on a unit system which provides flexibility by allowing students of different interests and abilities to study at a pace that suits them.  Polytechnic graduates with the relevant diplomas can receive unit exemptions amounting to about one year of study and complete their studies in three years or sooner depending on careful academic planning.

More information can be found in Q1 of FAQ – Curriculum and Educational Experience

Q5 ARE POLYTECHNIC APPLICANTS ABLE TO COPE WELL WITH THE CURRICULUM?

We admit about 30 polytechnic applicants from the various polytechnics every year. Polytechnic applicants have the advantage due to prior knowledge in several modules owing to their training at the polytechnics (e.g. design modules). In addition, polytechnic applicants are often granted course exemptions that is equivalent to one year of study.  Many of the polytechnic applicants excelled in their studies and graduated with the highest classes of Honours.

Q6 IS CIVIL ENGINEERING SUITABLE FOR LADIES?

Nowadays many civil engineering jobs are carried out in office. Many civil engineers make use of software systems for analysis, design, planning and management. Ladies form a sizeable group in civil engineering work force. Currently about 30-40% of our civil engineering undergraduate students are ladies.

Below are examples of how the ladies are soaring to new heights in civil engineering:

Chief Engineer Ms Low Pei Chin – PUB

Civil and Structural Engineer Ms Kang Mi – Surbana Jurong

Project Manager Ms Neo Lay Kiat – Faithful+Gould

 

HOW ARE THE CLASSES CONDUCTED IN NUS CIVIL ENGINEERING?

As compared to other institutions where lectures and tutorials form the basis of learning, we bring our students beyond the classroom environment and go on an experiential learning journey. We create different learning environment to equip students with 21^st century competencies and skills such as Communication, Collaboration and Leadership. Through the careful design of our teaching and close mentorship by our lecturers, our students are nurtured to their fullest potential and are highly valued by the employers as shown in the QS World University Ranking. Below are some of the different aspects of learning that you will experience while you are with us in NUS Civil Engineering.

Examples of the educational experiences can be found in the following videos:

We Embrace LT – Learning by Testing

We Dream, We Create

We Bring Greater Good to Society

Q1 WHAT ARE THE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS?

Every year, more than half of our civil engineering students are recipients of scholarships. This shows the high demand for civil engineering graduates and the importance that the government agencies and companies placed on this discipline. The following are some of the government agencies and companies that have consistently offered scholarships to our students and most of them offers mid-term scholarships to students who are currently undergraduate students. You can click on the names to access more information on the scholarships.

BCA Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

BCA-Industry iBuildSG Undergraduate Scholarship/Sponsorship

JTC Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

HDB Undergraduate and Mid-Term Scholarships

PUB/NEA Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

LTA Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

PSC Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

DSTA Full-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

URA Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

MPA Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

CAAS Full-Term and Mid-Term Undergraduate Scholarships

There are also ample scholarships given by NUS for exemplary students. These scholarships include

NUS Global Merit Scholarship
NUS Merit Scholarship
NUS Sports Scholarship
University Engineering Scholarship
ASEAN Undergraduate Scholarship
Science & Technology Undergraduate Scholarship

More details can be found in the Office of Admissions – Scholarships website.

There are also scholarships given out by donors to current civil engineering students. These scholarships include:

Continental Steel Scholarship
Woh Hup Scholarship
Kathleen Koh Seok Hoon Scholarship
Professional Engineers Board Scholarship

More details can be found in the CEE – Scholarships & Aid Student Support website.

Q2 WHAT ARE THE FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTS?

The University is committed to providing a quality education for all our students and to ensuring that no deserving student is denied admission because of financial difficulty.

Needy students can apply for financial aid which will be offered if they meet the eligibility criteria. Financial aid will be in the form of a financial aid package which is designed based on the recognition that a university education is a partnership involving the student, his/her family and the University. In structuring the package, an average student’s expected cost of attendance consisting of tuition fees and living expenses, is taken into account. The financial aid package that is offered may comprise a combination of loans, bursary, and work-study assistance, depending on the extent of the student’s level of neediness which is assessed based on the declared family income and mitigating factors, if any. Students who are in need of financial assistance can apply online for financial aid during the stipulated application period.

On top of the NUS bursaries, there are a number of Bursaries that we have secured through the very kind and strong support from the industry for needy civil engineering students and they are

Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) Bursary
Phan Kah Foh Bursary
Keong Hong Holding Bursary

More details can be found in the Office of Admissions – Financial Aid website.