Master of Science (Civil Engineering)
The Master of Science (Civil Engineering) Programme is designed for professionals who are working in the civil engineering and built environment. Students will acquire advanced and in-depth knowledge to enable an intellectual broadening across the disciplines of civil engineering, keep abreast of innovations and emerging technologies in the civil engineering sector, and integrate knowledge and skills for Industry 4.0 transformation of the built environment.
The Programme accepts both full-time and part-time students to provide flexibility for students in the choice of courses to suit their ability, interests, and career advancement.
Admission
| Eligibility | A Bachelor’s degree with honours or its equivalent in Civil Engineering or related discipline in the Built Environment, from an institution of recognised standing.
Selection is on a competitive basis. Relevant work experience and/or industry recognised certifications will be considered favourably. |
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A Capstone Project is offered in some specialisations to provide students with the opportunity to apply what they have learned in a large-scale themed project.
- Capstone Project for Structural & Geotechnical Engineering Specialisation
- Capstone Project for Transport and Urban Mobility Specialisation
- Capstone Project for Infrastructure Digitalization & Management Specialisation
A student may choose to graduate with any one of various specialisations. Please click the specialisation link for more information and the specific requirements.
To qualify for the MSc (Civil Engineering) degree without a specialisation, a candidate must successfully complete a programme of study consisting of 40 Units.
In addition, a student must obtain a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 (equivalent to an average of grade of B-) for the 40 Units (inclusive of core / compulsory courses, where required).
Student opting for general degree may select any Civil Engineering courses offered in the specialisations.
Future engineering structures require professionals equipped with skills and knowledge adaptable to a spectrum of new challenges to create sustainable, resilient and liveable future cities and communities.
The Master of Science programme in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in Structural Engineering equips our students beyond the essentials required to create engineering wonders. This specialisation offers a unique and holistic training experience for our future-ready engineers, covering topics in state-of-the-art developments in structural materials, advanced design and analyses of engineering structures, modern construction technologies, health monitoring of engineering structures, as well as retrofitting and assessment solutions to optimise the life-cycle cost of structures.
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with a specialisation in Structural Engineering must pass 20 Units of the following distinct courses, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C). The remaining 20 Units to satisfy the degree requirements may be selected from Level 5000 and 6000 courses offered by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which also include the courses listed below.
Courses
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Courses for Structural Engineering Specialisation See timetable for schedule of Courses. The timetable is updated prior to the start of each semester. |
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CE5010QA Finite Element Concepts & Applications |
2 | This course equips participants with the fundamentals of finite element principles to enable them to understand the behaviour of various finite elements and to be able to select appropriate elements to solve physical and engineering problems with an emphasis on structural and geotechnical engineering applications. The course is targeted at practising engineers involved in the application of the finite element method in civil engineering problems. |
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CE5010QB Finite Element Analysis for Civil Engineering |
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This course is a continuation of CE5010QA to further equip participants with relevant knowledge and skills in using finite element method (FEM) in civil engineering applications. 3D solid elements for stress analysis will be covered as an extension of 1D and 2D elements covered in CE5010QA. A generalised formulation, namely the weighted residual method, will be covered to solve problems beyond stress analysis (such as seepage, flow and heat transfer problems). Practical issues in modelling civil engineering structures will be discussed. The course is targeted at practising engineers involved in the application of the finite element method in civil engineering problems. |
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CE5509QA Advanced Structural Steel Design
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The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with advanced design knowledge and skills in steel structures. This course provides participants with approaches to designing structural components and buildings using steel and its use to enhance buildability and productivity in prefabricated prefinished volumetric construction (PPVC). The participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills to perform design for structural elements and ensure the stability of steel structures. This enables the participants to conceive a safe and economical structural system using steel to improve productivity in the construction industry of Singapore. The course is targeted at practising engineers and postgraduate civil engineering students with a keen interest in structural steel design including the design for manufacturing and disassembly (DfMA) using PPVC technology. |
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CE5509QB Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures
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The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with sufficient design knowledge and skills in steel‐concrete composite structures in their engineering careers. This course provides participants with fundamental approaches to designing structural steel‐concrete components and buildings. Participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and skills to perform structural design for composite beams, slabs, columns, joints, and multi‐storey buildings. This enables the participants to conceive a safe and economical structural system. The course is targeted at practising engineers, post‐graduate civil engineering students and those with a keen interest in structural design. |
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CE5510QA Advanced Structural Concrete Design |
2 | The objective of this course is to equip participants with fundamental approaches to designing structural concrete components and systems. The participants will learn refined methods in the design of action effects for deflection and crack control and in the structural detailing of concrete members. The course is targeted at civil engineers and those with a keen interest in advanced structural concrete design. |
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CE5510QB Rational Design of Structural Concrete Systems |
2 | The objective of this course is to equip participants with design knowledge and advanced skills in designing flat slab and irregular slab systems, slender columns, and non‐flexural members such as deep beams, corbels, dapped beams and beams with openings. The course is targeted at civil engineers and those with a keen interest in advanced structural concrete design. |
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CE5513 Plastic analysis of structures |
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This course provides students with basic knowledge of the theory of plasticity and its application for the analysis and design of civil engineering structures. The topics covered include basic concepts of plasticity; the plastic hinge; tools used in plastic analysis and design; plastic design of beams, portal frames and multi-storey buildings, and computer methods for analysing large-scale frameworks. Students are taught to deal with general inelastic problems of frames including computer applications and numerical formulation. The course of specialized context targets undergraduate and graduate students in research or engineering practices relating to structural analysis and design. |
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CE5515 Structural Health Monitoring |
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Continuous and ad-hoc structural health monitoring to obtain information on the structural integrity and damage allows engineers to pre-empt structural failures by carrying out preventive maintenance thus reducing service downtime and avoiding potential catastrophes due to undetected structural degradation. The digitalization of civil structures by integrating sensor systems together with identification algorithms allows the performance and health of the structures to be monitored in real-time to ensure safe and efficient operation. This course provides an overview of the state-of-the-art technologies and approaches implemented in civil structures in the field as well as cutting-edge techniques still under research and development. |
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CE5516QA Structural Stability Concepts & Applications |
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The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the basic principles and concepts of structural stability for the analysis of civil engineering structures. Students will learn stability characteristics and design steel frames for local and global stability according to Eurocode 3 (EC3). The topics covered include general principles of stability, buckling of columns, beam-column and frames. Students will also be taught how to deal with general stability problems of frames using computer applications and numerical formulation. The course is targeted at post-graduate and senior undergraduate civil engineering students with a keen interest in stability analysis and design. |
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CE5516QB Structural Dynamics Concepts & Applications |
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This course is targeted at practising civil engineers involved in the planning, analysis and design of buildings. The primary objective of this course is to equip participants with the fundamental understanding and technical knowledge needed for the dynamic analysis and design of buildings. The philosophy and concepts taught are applicable to onshore and offshore structures subjected to loadings resulting from sources such as earthquakes, wind, waves and blasts. Students will have to complete the dynamic analysis of a multi-dimensional structure using software used in engineering practice. The course is targeted at post-graduate and senior undergraduate civil engineering students with a keen interest in dynamic analysis and design. |
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CE5604 Advanced Concrete Technology |
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This course provides students with in-depth knowledge of the role of constituent materials of concrete such as cements, mineral admixtures, and chemical admixtures and their interactions that affect the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. It also provides students with in-depth knowledge of concrete response to stresses, time-dependent deformations, and durability of concrete exposed to severe environments. The course discusses the basic considerations and design philosophy for the performance-based design of concrete mixtures and the production of concrete. It also discusses the progress in concrete technology and the latest developments in high-strength, high-performance, lightweight, and self-compacting concrete. Sustainable development in the construction industry and the use of recycled aggregates and other recycled materials will be discussed as well. The course is targeted at post-graduate and final-year undergraduate students who will gain knowledge from the Course to complement their skills in structural design and to prepare them for their careers as professional engineers. |
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CE5610QA Concrete and Cementitious Composites |
2 | The main objective of this course is to cover advanced topics in concrete and cementitious composites. The focus will be placed on special cement‐based materials that are fast replacing traditional normal density, low strength concrete in the construction industry, especially precast and repair and retrofit. More specifically special concretes and special processes and technology for particular types of structures are discussed. Case studies will used to illustrate construction and sustainability issues. The use of concrete and cementitious composites in a number of applications will also be covered. |
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CE5610QB Repair and Retrofit of Concrete Structures |
2 | The primary objective of this course is to equip civil engineers with sufficient knowledge and skills on the durability of concrete structures and the basic principles and concepts of repair and retrofitting. Various factors affecting the durability of concrete will be dealt with including non‐destructive tests to assess durability. The course also emphasise the technological and application aspects in the assessment and retrofit of concrete structures including causes of deterioration and various in‐situ and non-destructive tests. The course is targeted at practising civil engineers and those with a keen interest in the durability of concrete, assessment of concrete and retrofitting of concrete structures. |
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CE5611QA Advanced Prestressed Concrete Design |
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This course provides participants with in-depth knowledge of the role of constituent materials of concrete such as cements, mineral admixtures, and chemical admixtures and their interactions that affect the properties of fresh and hardened concrete. It also provides participants with in-depth knowledge of concrete response to stresses, time-dependent deformations, and durability of concrete exposed to severe environments. The course discusses the basic considerations and design philosophy for the performance-based design of concrete mixtures and the production of concrete. It also discusses the progress in concrete technology and the latest developments in high-strength, high-performance, lightweight, and self-compacting concrete. Sustainable development in the construction industry and the use of recycled aggregates and other recycled materials will be discussed as well. The course is suitable for practising engineers. |
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CE5611QB Precast Structural Concrete Design |
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The primary objective of this course is to equip civil engineers with sufficient design knowledge and skills on precast structural concrete both for their further education and for their future engineering careers. This course provides participants with fundamental approaches to designing precast concrete components and structures. The participants will acquire fundamental knowledge and approaches to section analysis and design, design of connections, floor diaphragm action, precast frame structures and precast components. The course is suitable for practising civil engineers and those with a keen interest in precast concrete technology. |
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CE6077QA Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering |
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This course introduces the basic principles of the numerical methods used for the analysis of mechanics and environmental flow problems. Fundamental concepts in the finite difference method and the associated convergence and stability issues will be covered. The concepts of grids, issues with them and possible solution methods will be discussed. The course will enable the students to acquire basic numerical analysis knowledge and computational skills through mini-projects and homework assignments. |
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CE6601 Characterization of Sustainable Building Materials |
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Building materials are the cornerstones of modern construction practises. Enhancing performance and sustainability is a major task of research and development of novel building materials, which relies substantially on the characterization of materials. This course targets audiences who conduct experimental research on a broad spectrum of building materials for all types of applications, such as structure, pavement and ground stabilisation. In this course, students will learn knowledge of designing and conducting the experiments of characterizing the physical and chemical features of building materials, and interpretation of the experimental results. |
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CE5002A Capstone for Structural Engineering A Project Course |
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This course allows students of MSc (Civil Engineering) to apply the knowledge that they have gained from the courses offered under the Specialisation in Structural Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary Capstone Project that aims to combat climate change in Singapore. They will be required to work as a group, complete on a number of tasks, and design a solution based on their specialisation. The group will be supported by a supervisor, with inputs from an industry partner. The Capstone Project is divided into 4 sub-tasks: Task 1: Selection of Material and Structural Systems Task 2: Preliminary Design Task 3: Modeling, Analysis, Detail Design Task 4: Construction, Maintenance, Serviceability Capstone Project for Academic Year 2022/2023 cohort Students taking Structural and Geotechnical engineering specialisation courses will work in groups to design a PPVC point block building with 3 3-story underground basement (via top-down construction method) using steel, concrete and steel-concrete composite structural systems for a typical plot in the East Coast Extension. |
There has been a consistently strong demand in Singapore and the region for engineers with advanced knowledge and skills in geotechnical disciplines. The demand for geotechnical professionals is expected to be sustained in the foreseeable future driven by the need for continuous development and upgrade of major infrastructure besides the combat against impacts of climate change. With the increased project complexity and awareness of sustainable development, geotechnical engineering plays an even more crucial role in delivering project goals and achieving sustainability.
The Master of Science programme in Civil Engineering with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering offers fresh civil engineering graduates and practicing engineers the opportunity to enhance and upgrade their knowledge in key geotechnical disciplines. The state-of-the-art geotechnical engineering topics covered in the well-designed courses will provide students with combined analytical abilities and practical skillsets imperative to tackle a wide spectrum of geotechnical problems from site investigations, ground improvements, foundation designs, tunnelling and deep excavations.
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with a specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering must pass 20 Units of the following distinct courses, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C). The remaining 20 Units to satisfy the degree requirements may be selected from Level 5000 and 6000 courses offered by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which also include the courses listed below.
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Courses for Geotechnical Engineering Specialisation See timetable for schedule of courses. The timetable is updated prior to the start of each semester. |
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CE5104QA Tunneling in Soils |
2 | This is an advanced course on the analysis and design of tunnels in soils. The topics covered include bored tunnelling methods, stability of underground openings, ground movement prediction due to tunnels, effects of ground movements on buildings and structures, instrumentation and monitoring, and stresses on the lining. The creation of underground structures to form subways, underpasses, metro stations and other uses is an increasing requirement in major urban areas worldwide. Participants are taught the various methods of construction for creating underground space. |
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CE5104QB Tunneling in Rocks |
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This is an advanced course on the analysis and design of tunnels in rocks. The topics covered include tunnelling methods in rocks, the construction of caverns, the New Austrian Tunneling Method and the stability of underground openings in rocks. The creation of underground structures to form subways, underpasses, metro stations and other uses in greater depths would likely encounter excavation in rocks. Participants are taught the various methods of construction for creating underground space. |
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CE5106QA Ground Improvement – Hydraulic, Vibratory & Chemical |
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This is a course on the principle of ground improvement techniques for soft soils, as well as its design, construction and monitoring. Topics covered include general ground improvement principles and design considerations, techniques for improving granular soils, and techniques for improving cohesive soils. Field operation requirement and construction field controls, monitoring, and performance evaluation, specification and acceptance criteria. Case studies on various techniques will be presented and discussed. This course will focus on the hydraulic method for soft clay (PVD with preloading, PVD with vacuum etc), the Vibratory method for Sandy soils, and the cement treatment method (Grouting and Deep cement mixing etc). Participants are taught the basic principles of various ground improvement techniques, and how to select the most appropriate ground improvement techniques to be used in specific circumstances. |
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CE5106QB Ground Improvement – Dynamic, Geosynthetic & Inclusions |
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This is an advanced course on ground improvement techniques for difficult ground as well as its design, construction and monitoring. Topics covered include the special requirement for advanced ground improvement techniques, difficult ground (peaty soil, mixed soils in tunnelling, cavity etc), principles and design considerations for various advanced ground improvement techniques (dynamic method, dynamic method combined with PVD, geosynthetics, soil nailing etc), field controls and monitoring, field evaluation – specification, performance evaluation and acceptance criteria, and case study. Participants are taught the basic principles of various advanced ground improvement techniques, and how to select as well as combine a few ground improvement methods to be used in specific circumstances where soil is difficult or/and the project requirements are very stringent. |
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CE5107QA Pile Foundation Design |
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This is an advanced course in deep foundation engineering. Topics covered include site investigation for deep foundation, general bearing capacity theorem, an overview of pile installation methods, axial pile capacity and deflection, pile load transfer mechanism, and laterally loaded piles as well as group pile issues. Participants will learn how to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep foundations under more general and realistic practical situations. Specific learning objectives include performing design calculations for piles and pile groups. |
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CE5107QB Advanced Topics in Pile Foundation Design |
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This is an advanced module in deep foundation engineering. Topics covered include piles subject to ground movement, piles in difficult ground, special pile foundations, pile driving analysis and dynamic testing, and static pile load tests. Participants will learn how to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep foundations under more general and realistic practical situations. |
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CE5108QA Key Principles and Concepts of Earth Retention Systems |
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Together with CE5108QB Deep Excavations Design Using Eurocode 7, this is an advanced course in earth-retaining structures and deep excavations. Topics include earth pressure theories, rigid retaining structures, flexible retaining structures, cellular cofferdams, retaining walls for deep excavations, support systems for deep excavations, and field monitoring. Participants are taught to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to a spectrum of earth-retaining systems from low rigid retaining walls to flexible support systems for deep excavations. They will also learn to apply the methods of limit state, such as BS8002 and Eurocode7, to the design of rigid and flexible retaining walls. Applications of commercial geotechnical FEM software are taught to aid in the design of deep excavations to limit ground deformations and satisfy SLS requirements. At the end of the course, participants are taught the application of advanced earth pressure theories, the selection of appropriate retaining structures, and the verification of capacity and movement requirements, using limit equilibrium and FEM analysis tools. |
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CE5108QB Deep Excavations Analysis and Modelling |
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This course builds upon the knowledge and skills acquired in CE5108QA Lateral Earth Pressures and Retaining Wall Design Design via Eurocode 7, to cover the topic of deep excavations related to deep shafts and multi-strut supported walls. Participants are taught to deal with design and construction issues pertaining to deep excavations, such as drained and undrained conditions, as well as field monitoring practices. Applications of commercial geotechnical FEM software are taught to aid in the design and analysis of deep excavations to limit ground deformations and satisfy both serviceability requirements as well as Eurocode 7 ultimate limit states. |
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CE5101 Seepage and Consolidation of Soils |
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This is an advanced course in flow through a two-phase medium. The topics that are covered include steady-state seepage and basic transient seepage, basic contaminant transport processes, measurement of hydraulic transport parameters, and its applications to dewatering of excavations and seepage through embankments as to their influence on slope stability. Consolidation theory from 1-D to 3-D consolidation analysis, and methods of accelerating consolidation, with application to computing settlements of foundations. Students are taught Darcy’s Law, continuity equation, coupling between effective stress and pore pressure, and the solution methods inclusive of FEM modelling. The goals of the course are analysis of seepage problems, analysis of consolidation problems, and design methods to accelerate consolidation to solve stability and settlement problems in geotechnical engineering. |
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CE5112 Excavation Support System |
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Students will learn the various methods of excavation construction and apply the fundamental knowledge of structural mechanics to design a wide range of earth retaining walls and their support systems. The key focus is to develop the capability to design various types of retaining walls, ground anchorage, walers, struts, kingposts, bracing and connection details. It will also cover the design of working platforms which are often required in deep excavations, as well as methods of jointing and splicing to allow incorporation of instrumentation. The course will cover both steel and reinforced concrete retaining walls, such as sheet piles, soldier piles, timber lagging, contiguous bored piles, diaphragm walls etc. The course enables students to acquire further knowledge on soil-structure interaction and gain practical skills through lectures, case studies and design projects. |
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CE5113QA Geotechnical Site Investigation |
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This course teaches the essential concepts and methodology for the planning, design and implementation of geotechnical ground investigation for infrastructure, underground construction, and built environment construction. The course will be broadly divided into two parts. The first part covers various aspects of site investigation such as the planning, design, density of bore holes, sampling technology and sampling disturbance. The second part covers various aspects of in-situ and laboratory testing of soils and rocks. The course will cover ground investigation concepts and practices according to the new Eurocode EC7. This course enables participants to acquire knowledge and practical skills through lectures, case studies and projects. |
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CE5113QB Geophysical Methods & Geotechnical Monitoring |
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This course teaches the essential concepts and methodology for the planning, design and implementation of geophysical methods for geotechnical site investigation, and ground instrumentation and monitoring programmes. The course will be broadly divided into two parts. The first part covers the planning and practices of various types of geophysical methods used in geotechnical site investigation. Basic types of geophysical methods: seismic, resistivity, ground radar and others will be covered. The second part covers various aspects of ground instrumentation and sensors for the measurement and monitoring of ground movement, drawdown, excess pore pressures, strut forces, wall deflection and settlement. Concepts and practices of the observational methods in geotechnical works will be covered. This course enables participants to acquire knowledge and practical skills through lectures, case studies and projects. |
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CE5881 Topics in Geotechnical Engineering: Soil Dynamics |
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The main objective of this course is to introduce fundamental principles of soil dynamics and applications to construction vibrations. Construction activities inevitably introduce vibrations in the ambient environment and the sub-surface geological formations. These are usually experienced as noise and vibrations, and may also take the form of stress waves in soils and rocks which could damage foundation structures. Case studies will used to illustrate construction vibration issues and applicable mitigation techniques. Students will also be required to undertake and complete a Group Project. Students are free to discuss and agree with the Lecturers on their choice of topic. |
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CE6101 Geotechnical Constitutive Modelling |
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This is an advanced graduate-level course aimed at research and geotechnical-specialist coursework students. Its aim is to introduce students to the constitutive behaviour of soils and some basic constitutive models for soil behaviour. Students will learn about the generalized Hooke’s Law for elasticity, description of stress changes using stress path parameters, and mathematical description of elastic-perfectly plastic materials, with emphasis on the Mohr-Coulomb model and strain hardening plasticity with emphasis on the original and modified Cam Clay models. Students will learn about the basic characteristics of each type of model and how they can select and use appropriate constitutive models available in numerical software. More capable research students will be able to use this course as a stepping stone towards enabling them to develop their own soil-specific constitutive models. |
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CE6102 Geotechnical Analysis |
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This is an advanced graduate-level course aimed at research and geotechnical-specialist coursework students. Its aim is to introduce students to advanced geotechnical analysis, which is now an essential and important phase of deep excavation and tunnel design. Students will learn about advanced concepts of finite difference and finite element analysis which are needed for the solution of geotechnical problems. The course will cover finite difference concept and formulation, non-linear analysis techniques, elastoplastic formulation with a tangent stiffness approach, solution techniques, large strain analysis, seepage analysis, flow-deformation coupled analysis, solution accuracy and reliability. In combination with CE4257 and CE6101, this course forms a complete numerical package targeted towards geotechnical specialists who need to conduct numerical analysis as part of their design work. |
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CE5002B Capstone Project for Geotechnical Engineering A Project Course |
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This course allows students of MSc (Civil Engineering) to apply the knowledge that they have gained from the courses offered under the Specialisation in Geotechnical Engineering. Students will have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary Capstone Project that aims to combat climate change in Singapore. They will be required to work as a group, complete a number of tasks, and design a solution based on their specialisation. The group will be supported by a supervisor, with input from an industry partner. The Capstone Project is divided into 4 sub-tasks: Task 1: Data Collection and Design Basis Task 2: Preliminary Analysis Task 3: Detailed Analysis Task 4: Parametric Analysis Capstone Project for Academic Year 2022/2023 cohort Students taking Structural and Geotechnical engineering specialisation courses will work in groups to design a PPVC point block building with 3 stories underground basement (via top-down construction method) using steel, concrete and steel-concrete composite structural systems for a typical plot in the East Coast Extension. |
Digitalization and Automation are key pillars of Construction 4.0. To achieve Construction 4.0, the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) has embarked on a Construction Industry Transformation Roadmap to ready the industry for the future of the built environment. In this roadmap, Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), Info-comm technologies (ICT) and other smart technologies will take centre stage in how we create, manage and interact with the built environment.
To prepare our future engineering and construction leaders to the coming challenges, there is a need to train our students to be conversant and adept at deploying, using and managing these technologies. This specialisation will cover basic techniques of data analytics, from building information modelling to digital twins, fundamentals of construction automation as well as the management of projects with construction technology.
The specialisation is meant for aspiring engineer-leaders and budding construction technology enthusiasts, with a keen interest in realising digitalization and automation in the built environment.
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with specialisation in Infrastructure Digitalization and Management must pass 20 Units of the following distinct courses, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C). The remaining 20 Units to satisfy the degree requirements may be selected from Level 5000 and 6000 courses offered by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which also include the courses listed below.
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Courses for Infrastructure Digitalization & Management Specialisation See timetable for schedule of courses. The timetable is updated prior to the start of each semester. |
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CE5805QA Construction Productivity Analytics |
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In a project, the selection of construction methods and equipment are important considerations that can affect project productivity. In this context, this course gives an overview of construction planning with particular considerations for equipment selection and fleet size determination. It will examine productivity enhancement frameworks and technologies. Finally, the concepts of simulation to analyse and improve productivity will be taught via a hands-on application. |
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CE5805QB Design for Manufacture and Assembly |
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Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) aims at ease of manufacture and assembly efficiency in order to increase overall productivity in construction. With this design approach, waste can be eliminated, construction time can be reduced drastically and cost can be lowered. This course discusses the concepts of constructability and examines in detail the principles of DfMA from the perspective of manufacture and assembly. It also covers logistical considerations to realise just‐in‐time production and delivery. BIM and digital technologies will also be discussed. |
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CE5806QA Advanced Construction Planning & Control |
2 | This course aims to equip students with the concepts, methodologies and tools to successfully control a project on-site. In particular, they will learn to organise, plan and schedule a project for execution, and put in place controls for schedule and cost. They will learn advanced planning functions that include schedule compression, delay analysis and risk management. |
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CE5806QB Lean Construction |
2 | This course aims to equip students with the concepts, methodologies and tools to successfully manage a project on-site while achieving higher productivity. Lean construction concepts will dramatically improve performance by reducing waste, cost, and increasing value. Project plans can be made reliable with commitments from stakeholders. Students will learn to diagnose a construction process and devise strategies to increase productivity. |
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CE5807QA Digital Technologies for Construction |
2 | To realize the Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD) concept, a paradigm shift within the construction industry must take place. Embracing Digital technology is necessary as it is rapidly changing the face of construction. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the current state-of-the-art in terms of digital technology implementations in building and construction. This course will also introduce students to several data analytic techniques often used in conjunction with these digital technologies, to improve decision making on site. |
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CE5807QB Integrated Construction Logistics |
2 | As part of the Architectural, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry’s push towards Integrated Digital Delivery (IDD), logistics and subcontracting form an integral part of realising this framework. In particular, this course looks at supply and demand planning for agile and lean logistics, especially where digital technologies (such as collaborative platforms and RFIDs) can be leveraged. It also looks at the management of subcontractors to improve project delivery. Specific topics on value engineering, smart logistics technologies, change management and value stream mapping will be covered to reduce cost and waste while delivering value in projects. |
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CE5808QA Virtual Design in BIM |
2 | Building Information Models are central repositories of data and information about the building over its lifecycle. The objective of this course is to enable participants to understand the technology underpinning building information models, and the different data standards involved. This will allow students to create, manipulate and update building information models at the data level. The specific topics will include Algorithmic Thinking, object-oriented modelling, digital design (“Computational BIM”) and understanding of current data standards used in information modelling within the industry. |
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CE5808QB Advanced Digital Construction |
2 | Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) features the integration and management of multi-disciplinary Building Information Models (BIM). The goal of the course is to enable participants to understand the business value of VDC, and how it can be successfully applied to current infrastructure and building projects. Specifically, the objective of the course is to expose participants to the core principles and methodologies of VDC. These include topics on Integrated Project Delivery, BIM quality, Lean Design Management, and Process Mapping. |
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CE5809 Management and Economics of International Construction |
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Modern engineering infrastructure systems are becoming increasingly complex. This course equips students with the analytical methods and methodologies to evaluate and manage such systems with consideration in an international market setting. The course also considers BOT and PPP procurement instruments and project financing. Specific topics include project feasibility, risk management, international markets, engineering economics, project financing, value management, as well as procurement management. |
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CE5002E Capstone Project for Infrastructure Digitalization & Management A Project Course |
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This course allows students of MSc Civil Engineering to apply the knowledge that they have gained from the courses offered under the Specialisation in Infrastructure Digitalization and Management. Students will have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary Capstone Project that aims to combat climate change in Singapore. They will be required to work as a group, complete a number of tasks, and design a solution based on their Specialisation. The group will be supported by a supervisor, with inputs from an industry partner. The Capstone Project is divided into 5 tracks. Civil, Design, Fabrication, Construction and Digital Delivery Task 1: Project Planning Task 2: Digital Design I Task 3: Digital Design II Task 4: Sequencing and Productivity Analysis Click here for more information. Capstone Project for Academic Year 2022/2023 cohort
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Urban mobility and future transportation systems are key towards building a strong and resilient economy; ensuring safe, efficient and secure travel; and creating liveable cities for all. Technology disruptions and innovations today are driving rapid changes to the transportation sector, including electric vehicles, connected autonomous vehicles, on-demand transport services, intelligent transportation systems, data-centric based urban and transport planning, and design of future multimodal transport infrastructures that are fully sensored and connected. In addition, transportation systems have to take into account emerging interests in protecting nature and the environment, less reliant on traditional energy sources and using renewable energy sources, reducing carbon emission and air, noise and water pollution, and also have to be equitable (such as balancing the needs of drivers, pedestrians and active mobility users, or bridging across users of different socio-economic background and with different needs).
The Master of Science (Civil Engineering) with specialisation in Transport and Urban Mobility is designed to help you gain the expertise to practise in the transport sector, be it a civil engineer dealing with transport infrastructures, a transport engineer designing future transportation systems, an urban planner interested in designing car-lite towns and liveable cities, a data scientist dealing with better operations for companies, a policy-maker in coming out with better urban and transport planning solutions, or simply anyone who just wants to learn more about urban mobility and transport. Taught by a group of academic members who are top global researchers, national/international thought leaders and practising consultants in their areas of expertise, you will gain knowledge and insights that will provide you with a competitive advantage in whichever career you want to seek after graduation.
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with a specialisation in Transport and Urban Mobility must pass 20 Units of the following distinct courses, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C). The remaining 20 Units to satisfy the degree requirements may be selected from Level 5000 and 6000 courses offered by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which also include the courses listed below.
Courses
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Courses for Transport and Urban Mobility Specialisation See timetable for schedule of courses. The timetable is updated prior to the start of each semester. |
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CE5203 Traffic Flow and Control |
4 |
Understanding traffic flow phenomena and being able to describe them with mathematical models is fundamental to effective traffic management and control strategies. This course aims to introduce students to the various theories and mathematical models that describe traffic flow and traffic operations. Deterministic and probabilistic, as well as microscopic and macroscopic models that can be used to analyse and control traffic will be covered. The major topics include measurement of traffic flow parameters, car-following, gap acceptance, traffic stream models, shock waves, platoon dispersion, kinematic and hydrodynamic flow models, unsignalised and signalised intersections control. |
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CE5204 Pavement Design and Rehabilitation |
4 |
The course introduces students to the basic principles and concepts of pavement design and rehabilitation for airfields and roads. Students will learn to understand the major aspects of structural and functional requirements of pavement, including load-bearing capacity, material and thickness selection, durability against traffic and environmental loading, drainage and safety needs. Students will also learn the mechanisms of pavement distress, and techniques and approaches of pavement rehabilitation. The principles of pavement rehabilitation with respect to non-destructive condition evaluation, pavement performance modelling and remaining life prediction will be addressed. The course requires each student to do a term project that involves the identification of an aspect of pavement design or rehabilitation that warrants further study and a description of the approach and technique of the proposed study. It enables the students to acquire the knowledge of designing, maintaining and rehabilitating road and airfield pavements. |
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CE5205 Transportation Planning |
4 |
Transportation planning is an exercise of forecasting travel demand, from the generation and distribution of trips, and choices of transportation modes to how trips are traversed across the transportation network. Transportation planning is a basis for decisions about arranging transportation facilities as well as a cornerstone in shaping the patterns and tracks of urban and regional development. Major topics to be covered in this course include planning concepts, land use and transportation, trip generation, trip distribution, mode choice, route choice, etc. It emphasise both state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art methods, theories, and tools aimed at urban land transportation planning. |
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CE5206 Urban Public Transportation Systems |
4 | Urban public transportation, including public buses and massive rapid transit (MRT), plays a critical role in people’s daily lives in large cities such as Singapore, Hong Kong and London. This course introduces fundamental concepts, tangible operational strategies and planning as well as design principles for urban public transportation systems. The major topics include public transit operations and service scheduling; capacity, speed, accelerated and special operations; data collection methods; performance assessment methods; ridership forecasting methods; transit assignment models; high ridership corridor operational strategies; and modelling public transportation network design. |
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CE5208 Transport Infrastructure Asset Management |
4 |
Urban smart cities consist of highly integrative multimodal transportation infrastructural assets that require condition monitoring, performance prediction, and selection of treatment alternatives to ensure that the overall systemic transport infrastructures are performing to standards, reliable and resilient. This course aims to equip students with the engineering skills required for managing urban streets/highways and urban rail transport infrastructural assets. |
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CE5209 Transportation Data Analytics and Modeling |
4 |
The transportation industry has been collecting massive amounts of data captured from different sources and modern transport systems use this data for planning, design, operations and management. In this course, students will learn the various forms of transportation data that are collected from modern systems and how to analyse this data. Skills such as statistical modelling, spatial and temporal data analytics, discrete choice modelling and machine learning will be covered in the course. |
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CE5210 Intelligent Transportation Systems and Simulation |
4 | Intelligent transportation systems and their simulation are crucial for the efficient and effective management of urban transportation and mobility in modern cities. A broad range of diverse technologies, including information processing, computing, communications, control and electronics can be applied to our transportation systems and many simulation methods are adopted by transport agencies. The topics covered in this course include state-of-the-practice and state-of-the-art ITS technologies and simulation methods. This course enables the student opportunity to acquire knowledge and practical skills through lectures, field investigations, and course projects. |
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CE5211 Transport Management and Policy |
4 | This course is designed to provide senior-level undergraduate and graduate students with an overall view of the transportation systems and means of managing and influencing the systems to achieve certain goals. The topics covered include the characteristics of land, sea and air transportation systems; roles and structure of government agencies in transportation management; environmental and social impact of transportation systems, travel demand management; public transport management; models of financing transportation services; regulation and deregulation of transportation services; roles of intelligent transportation systems in system management and policy implementation; case studies of transportation policies in several countries. |
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CE5212 Intermodal Transport Operations |
4 |
The course introduces the principles, practices and quantitative analysis methods for intermodal transportation operations. As the most important components in the global intermodal transport system, empty container transport issues, and port logistics will be examined. The course will highlight the evolving roles of the many complex channels of distribution including the carriers, shippers, third parties and government agencies in response to the need for seamless intermodalism. This course also includes quantitative analysis methods for intermodal transport operation analysis such as freight demand forecasting, transport mode choice, intermodal transportation routing and vehicle routing. |
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CE5214QA Energy Demand Analysis for the Built Environment
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2 |
This module will equip students with tools to estimate and manage the energy demand for urban transport infrastructures. The module will start by providing a background of energy data and accounting in transport sector, followed by setting microeconomic foundation. Subsequently, methodologies for the disaggregate analysis of transport energy demand will be introduced. A case study of policies related to electric vehicles and their impact on energy demand will be discussed. The module will conclude with approaches to managing the energy demand for urban infrastructures. |
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CE5214QB Mobility, Climate Change, and Energy Market
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2 |
This module will teach concepts related to the supply side of energy systems focusing on the transport sector. The module will start with supply-side concepts of microeconomics, followed by an analysis of energy investments in urban infrastructures. The policies to reduce GHG emissions in road transport will then be discussed. A case study of grid-based electricity supply in the era of electric vehicles will be introduced. It will conclude with supply-side policies to mitigate the impact of mobility on climate. The module will equip engineering students with tools to interact with energy economists. |
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CE5002D Capstone Project for Transportation Engineering A Project Course |
4 |
This course allows students of MSc Civil Engineering to apply the knowledge that they have gained from the courses offered under the Specialisation in Transport and Urban Mobility. Students will have the opportunity to work on a multi-disciplinary Capstone Project that aims to combat climate change in Singapore. They will be required to work as a group, complete a number of tasks, and design a solution based on their Specialisation. The group will be supported by a supervisor, with inputs from an industry partner. The Capstone Project is divided into 4 sub-tasks: Task 1: Definition of Study Area, Traffic Data Collection and Analytics Task 2: Preliminary Transport Impact Assessment and Design Task 3: Detailed Transport Impact Assessment and Design Task 4: Sensitivity Analysis and Design Modification for Future Scenarios Capstone Project for Academic Year 2022/2023 cohort In this Capstone Project, students will work in groups to design transportation infrastructure and mobility solutions (bus, bike-sharing, and shuttle) to support the first/last mile travel demand generated from/to the East Coast Extension. |
Climate change is an existential threat to our time. It has brought rising sea levels and extreme weather patterns. Around the world, millions of lives and livelihoods are in danger. Singapore, as a low-lying island state, is particularly vulnerable. Our weather is getting warmer, rainstorms heavier, and dry spells more pronounced. Climate change can also disrupt global supply chains and threaten access to food, water and energy.
Courses offered will equip students in the areas of water resources management, sea level rise, digital and resilient urban planning and technology, coastal engineering, applied coastal ecology and ecohydrology, decision-making for climate adaptation, sustainable engineering, natural capital and greenery, and more.
Candidates who wish to obtain the MSc (CE) with a specialisation in Sustainable Climate Resilience must pass 20 Units of the following distinct courses, each with a grade point of at least 2.0 (Grade C). The remaining 20 Units to satisfy the degree requirements may be selected from Level 5000 and 6000 courses offered by the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, which also include the courses listed below.
Courses
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Courses for Sustainable Climate Resilience Specialisation See timetable for schedule of courses. The timetable is updated prior to the start of each semester. |
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Course Code & Title |
Units |
Brief Description |
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CE5308QA Coastal Processes and Protection |
2 |
The course covers some basics of nearshore hydrodynamics, including wave shoaling, wave refraction, and surf zone processes (wave breaking, wave-induced setup, and longshore current). Students will also be introduced to the concepts of coastal boundary layer flows, which determine the driving forces for coastal sediment transport, e.g., bottom friction. Additionally, aquatic vegetation's ability to curb coastal erosion will be discussed. |
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CE5308QB Sediment Transport and Coastal Protection |
2 |
This course will introduce coastal processes of sediment transport, coastal erosion due to waves, current and sea-level rise, as well as protections against coastal erosion. Students will begin with learning the basic concepts of sediment transport. Fundamental knowledge of typical coastal processes will then be introduced, e.g. cross-shore and longshore sediment transport, the effect of sea level rise on coastline recession, the effects of coastal defence structures on beach morphology, and coastal protection measures such as beach nourishment. In the presence of coastal structures such as seawalls and breakwaters, the scour problem will also be introduced. |
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CE5310 Hydroinformatics |
4 |
Hydroinformatics is concerned with the development and application of mathematical modelling and advanced information technology tools to hydraulics, hydrological and environmental problems of urban, inland and coastal waters. On the technical side, in addition to computational hydraulics, hydroinformatics has a strong interest in the use of techniques originating in data-driven techniques, such as artificial neural networks, support vector machines and evolutionary programming. |
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CE5312 Open Channel Hydraulics |
4 |
The course covers the introduction and analysis of flows in open channels. The basic concepts, the fundamental laws of fluid mechanics (conservation of mass, momentum, and energy), and the hydraulic jump will be introduced, followed by the introduction and analysis of the uniform flow, gradually varied flow, rapidly varied flow, and unsteady flow. The knowledge will be applied to the computation of the flows and designs of hydraulic structures. Analytical and numerical techniques will be discussed, and programming assignments will be carried out in widely-used software. |
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CE5315 Climate Science for Engineers |
4 |
This course introduces fundamental mathematical and physical elements of the Earth's climate with a specific focus on clouds, precipitation, energy budget, planetary boundary layer and extreme weather phenomena. This knowledge is relevant for a better assessment of water and energy resources and impact assessments. Beyond introducing fundamental climatic processes, the course provides methods for the stochastic generation of climatic variables in a stationary and changing climate. It finally discusses broad issues related to greenhouse gas emissions and future climate projections, outlining causes and potential solutions. |
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CE5316QA Water Resources for Smart and Liveable Cities: Intro |
2 |
Students will be introduced to the basic issues of collecting and using data as applied to urban hydraulic and hydrological systems. Topics to be covered will include data, data collection and Internet of Things (IOT), data storage, meta-data, an introduction to Geographical Information Systems, and data visualisation. Students will work on a project utilising an actual instrumented catchment to appreciate the practical issues. By the end, students should appreciate the issues related to capturing and visualizing hydraulic-related data for smart cities. |
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CE5316QB Water Resources Modeling for Urban Catchments |
2 |
This course introduces CE students to practical issues in the process from data collection to modelling rainfall to runoff. The focus will be on urban environments where the impact of flooding is magnified due to high population density. Students will collect, clean and use data to setup and run a basic catchment rainfall-runoff model. The understanding gained will provide students with a greater appreciation of the methodology used to translate fundamental knowledge to practical real-world situations specifically floods in an urban catchment. |
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CE6077QA Numerical Methods in Civil Engineering |
2 |
This course introduces the basic principles of the numerical methods used for the analysis of mechanics and environmental flow problems. Fundamental concepts in the finite difference method and the associated convergence and stability issues will be covered. The concepts of grids, issues with them and possible solution methods will be discussed. The course will enable the students to acquire basic numerical analysis knowledge and computational skills through mini-projects and homework assignments. |
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CE6077QB Numerical Methods for Environmental Flows |
2 |
This course builds on the fundamental concepts of numerical methods introduced in CE6077QA and applies them to the transport processes of environmental systems such as the atmosphere, freshwater systems, estuaries, coastal seas and oceans. The focus will be on how numerical methods impact solutions due to the fundamental transport equations. The course will equip students to understand the importance of transport processes to environmental impacts, the limitations of computer/mathematical models to solve the transport processes and how to obtain relevant solutions given the limitations of the models. |
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CE5317QA Eco-hydrology |
2 |
This course introduces biophysical principles regulating exchanges of water, energy, and elements in the soilplant-atmosphere continuum and their mathematical descriptions. The presented material will address different spatial scales from a single tree up to a global scale and different temporal scales from minutes to decades. Essential features of plant microclimate and plant hydraulic transport, soil hydrology, and terrestrial ecology will be introduced. The course will also provide the foundations to carry out numerical simulations of water and carbon fluxes with state-of-the-art models. |
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CE5317QB Nature Based Solutions for Coastal Protection |
2 |
This course focuses on marine and coastal environments with an emphasis on salt marshes, seagrass, kelp, mangrove, and coral reef habitats. We will study the carbon and nutrient cycles of these ecosystems and their interaction with the surrounding water environments. We will also discuss how these ecosystems could help mitigate the impact of sea-level rise and climate change. The presented material will cover 1) the role of blue carbon for climate change mitigation targets; 2) the role of aquatic vegetation in coastal erosion; 3) the successes and failures of restoration projects. |
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CE5318 Decision-making for Climate Adaptation |
4 |
Climate adaptation projects are implemented in complex socioeconomic and environmental systems and have long life spans, resulting in many uncertainties. Under such conditions, conventional approaches to infrastructure planning and development may not lead to optimal solutions. This course introduces methods and tools for decision-making for climate adaptation. Besides conventional methods, such as cost-benefit analysis and multi-criteria analysis applied to climate adaptation infrastructure, the focus will be on flexible solutions that can adapt to changing conditions and new information, such as adaptive pathways and real options analysis. This knowledge is relevant to evaluating many future civil and environmental infrastructure projects. |
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CE5721QA Coastal Waves and Wind |
2 |
Waves and wind are key coastal processes, and it is important to understand their underlying mechanics for coastal protection, which is crucial for low-lying countries such as Singapore. This course covers the fundamental concepts of waves and wind essential for an engineer working on coastal protection. Topics include regular wave and random wave theory, wind characteristics, and storm surge which is the phenomenon of the rise in water level due to wind pressures. |
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CE5721QB Coastal Environmental Loads |
2 |
Waves and wind loading affect all coastal structures. It is important to understand and be able to predict this loading behaviour during the design of coastal defences. The course will focus on the potential and diffraction theories on wave loading. It will cover the loading effect of waves on small and large coastal structures, including the spectral analysis of random wave forces and the prediction of gust wind forces. |
Students admitted prior to Aug AY2022 may refer here for the requirements.
Student Testimonies
The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The full tuition fee for this Programme in Academic Year 2025/26 is $53,103.71 (incl. 9% GST).
Programme fees are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions.
Candidature Matters
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Candidature Status |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Average |
Full Programme fee (incl. 9% GST) |
|
Full-time |
1 year* |
2 years |
1.5 years |
$53,103.71 |
|
Part-time |
2 years* |
4 years |
2.5 years |
$53,103.71 |
*Based on a maximum load of 20 units and 12 units per semester for Full-time and Part-time students respectively.
The payment schedule (please check the due dates for every semester here) is as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
|
Candidature Status |
Acceptance Fee (incl. 9% GST) |
1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|
Full-time |
$5,450 |
$23,826.86 |
$23,826.86 |
N.A. |
N.A. |
|
Part-time |
$5,450 |
$15,884.57 |
$15,884.57 |
$15,884.57 |
N.A. |
- A non-refundable application fee of $109 (incl. 9% GST) must accompany your online application.
- Programme fee is for 40 Units only. To graduate, a student must successfully complete 40 Units and all other graduation requirements. If a student is approved** to read more than 40 Units, additional prorated Programme fees apply at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read. Tuition fee paid is non-refundable.
**Upon successfully completing 40 Units and all other graduation requirements, a student will automatically be registered for graduation. Request to read more courses beyond 40 Units is considered strictly on a case-by-case basis.
- An Acceptance Fee of S$5,450 (incl. 9% GST) – which will be credited towards your Programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the Programme. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rates, please refer to Office of the University Registrar’s website here.
- The cost for travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included in the Programme fee. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
Fee Rebate for AY2025/2026 – August 2025 Cohort
For AY2025/2026, all Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents, as well as international students who are NUS alumni, are eligible to receive a fee rebate upon acceptance into the MSc (Civil Engineering) Programme. Successful applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum following their offer letter.
|
Nationality |
Fee Rebate based on full Programme Fee |
Nett Programme Fee Payable |
|
Singapore Citizen (SC) |
$26,551.86 |
$26,551.86 |
|
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) |
$23,281.86 |
$29,821.86 |
|
International Students |
$23,281.86 |
$29,821.86 |
Fee rebates are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions and may differ from one cohort to another.
As an illustration, a Singapore Citizen receiving rebate of $26,551.86 (incl. 9% GST) would see a nett Programme fee payable of $26,551.86 (incl. 9% GST), with payment schedule as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
|
Example: |
Acceptance Fee |
1st Semester |
2nd Semester |
3rd Semester |
4th Semester |
|
Full-time Students |
$5,450 |
$10,550.93 |
$10,550.93 |
N.A. |
N.A. |
|
Part-time Students |
$5,450 |
$7,033.95 |
$7,033.95 |
$7,033.95 |
N.A. |
The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The full tuition fee for this Programme in Academic Year 2024/25 is $53,103.71 (incl. 9% GST).
Programme fees are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions. The payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subjected to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subjected to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
Candidature Matters
| Candidature Status | Minimum | Maximum | Average | Full Programme fee (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Full-time |
1 year* |
2 years |
1.5 years |
$53,103.71 |
|
Part-time |
2 years* |
4 years |
2.5 years |
$53,103.71 |
*Based on a maximum load of 20 units and 12 units per semester for Full-Time and Part-Time students respectively.
For Aug 2024 Early Admission (Application submitted 1 Oct – 31 Dec 2023)
| Candidature Status | Acceptance Fee (incl. 8% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $5,400 | $23,826.86 | $23,826.86 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time | $5,400 | $15,884.57 | $15,884.57 | $15,884.57 | N.A. |
For Aug 2024 Normal Admission (Application submitted 1 Jan – 31 Mar 2024) and Jan 2025 Admission
| Candidature Status | Acceptance Fee (incl. 9% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $5,450 | $23,826.86 | $23,826.86 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time | $5,450 | $15,884.57 | $15,884.57 | $15,884.57 | N.A. |
- A non-refundable application fee of $108 (incl. 8% GST) or $109 (incl. 9% GST), depending on when your application is submitted, must accompany your online application.
- Programme fee is for 40 Units only. To graduate, a student must successfully complete 40 Units. If a student is approved** to read more than 40 Units, additional prorated Programme fees apply at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read. Tuition fee paid is non-refundable.
**Upon completing 40 Units and all other graduation requirements, a student will automatically be registered for graduation. Request to read more courses beyond 40 Units is considered strictly on a case-by-case basis.
- An acceptance Fee of S$5,400 (incl. 8% GST) or S$5,450 (incl. 9% GST) – which will be credited towards your Programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the Programme. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rate, please refer to Office of the University Registrar website here.
- The cost for travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included in the Programme fee. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
Fee Rebate for AY2024/2025 – August 2024 and January 2025 Cohort
For AY2024/2025, all Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents, as well as international students who are NUS alumni, are eligible to receive a fee rebate upon acceptance into the MSc (Civil Engineering) programme. Successful applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum following their offer letter.
| Nationality | Fee Rebate based on full Programme Fee (incl. 9% GST) |
Nett Programme Fee Payable (incl. 9% GST) after Fee Rebate |
|---|---|---|
|
Singapore Citizen (SC) |
$26,551.86 |
$26,551.86 |
|
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) |
$23,281.86 |
$29,821.86 |
|
International Students |
$23,281.86 |
$29,821.86 |
Fee rebates are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions and may differ from one cohort to another.
As an illustration, a Singapore Citizen (from Aug 2024 Normal Admission) receiving rebate of $26,551.86 (incl. 9% GST) would see a nett Programme fee payable of $26,551.86 (incl. 9% GST), with payment schedule as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subjected to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subjected to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Example: | Acceptance Fee (incl. 9% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Full-time Students |
$5,450 | $10,550.93 | $10,550.93 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time Students | $5,450 | $7,033.95 | $7,033.95 | $7,033.95 | N.A. |
The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The full tuition fee for this Programme in Academic Year 2023/24 is $48,256.10 (incl. 9% GST).
Programme fees are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions. The payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Candidature Matters
| Candidature Status | Minimum | Maximum | Average | Full Programme fee (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Full-time |
1 year* |
2 years |
1.5 years |
$48,256.10 |
|
Part-time |
2 years* |
4 years |
2.5 years |
$48,256.10 |
*Based on a maximum load of 20 units and 12 units per semester for Full-Time and Part-Time students respectively.
Note:
All fees are subjected to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subjected to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Candidature Status | Acceptance Fee (incl. 8% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time | $2,160 | $23,048.05 | $23,048.05 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time | $2,160 | $15,365.37 | $15,365.37 | $15,365.36 | N.A. |
- A non-refundable application fee of $60 (incl. 8% GST) must accompany your online application.
- Programme fee is for 40 Units only. To graduate, a student must successfully complete 40 Units. If a student is approved** to read more than 40 Units, additional prorated Programme fees apply at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read. Tuition fee paid is non-refundable.
**Upon completing 40 Units and all other graduation requirements, a student will automatically be registered for graduation. Request to read more courses beyond 40 Units is considered strictly on a case-by-case basis.
- An acceptance Fee of S$2,160 (incl. 8% GST) – which will be credited towards your Programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the Programme. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rate, please refer to Office of the University Registrar website here.
- The cost for travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included in the programme fee. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
Fee Rebate for AY2023/2024 – January 2024 Cohort
For AY2023/2024, all Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents, as well as international students who are NUS alumni, are eligible to receive a fee rebate upon acceptance into the MSc (Civil Engineering) program. Successful applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum following their offer letter.
| Nationality | Fee Rebate based on full Programme Fee (incl. 9% GST) |
Nett Programme Fee Payable (incl. 9% GST) after Fee Rebate |
|---|---|---|
|
Singapore Citizen (SC) |
$10,900 - $17,440 |
$30,816.10 - $37,356.10 |
|
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) |
$7,630 - $11,990 |
$36,266.10 - $40,626.10 |
|
International Students |
$7,630 |
$40,626.10 |
Fee rebates are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions and may differ from one cohort to another.
As an illustration, a Singapore Citizen receiving rebate of $17,440 (incl. 9% GST) would see a nett Programme fee payable of $30,816.10 (incl. 9% GST), with payment schedule as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subjected to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subjected to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Example: | Acceptance Fee (incl. 8% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Full-time Students |
$2,160 | $14,328.05 | $14,328.05 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time Students | $2,160 | $9,552.04 | $9,552.03 | $9,552.03 | N.A. |
The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The full programme fee for Academic Year 2023/24 is $47,833.20 (incl. 8% GST).
Programme fees are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions. The payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subject to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subject to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Candidature Status | Acceptance Fee (incl. 8% GST) | 1st Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (subject to 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time (Max. candidature: 2 years) |
$2,160 | $22,836.60 | $23,048.05 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time (Max. candidature: 4 years |
$2,160 | $15,224.40 | $15,365.37 | $15,365.37 | N.A. |
- A non-refundable application fee of $60 (incl. 8% GST) must accompany your online application.
- Programme fee is for 40 Units only. To graduate, a student has to complete 40 Units. If a student is approved** to read more than 40 Units, additional prorated programme fees apply at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read. Tuition fee paid is non-refundable.
**Upon completing 40 Units and all other graduation requirements, a student will automatically be registered for graduation. Request to read more courses beyond 40 Units is considered strictly on a case-by-case basis.
- An acceptance Fee of S$2,160 (incl. 8% GST) – which will be credited towards your programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rate, please refer to Office of the University Registrar website here.
- The cost for travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included in the programme fee. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
Students admitted prior to Aug 2022 may refer to their fees here.
Fee Rebate for AY2023/2024 – August 2023 Cohort
For AY2023/2024, all Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents, as well as international students who are NUS alumni, are eligible to receive a fee rebate upon acceptance into the MSc (Civil Engineering) programme. Successful applicants will be notified of their awarded fee rebate quantum following their offer letter.
| Nationality | Fee Rebate based on full Programme Fee (incl. 8% GST) |
Nett Programme Fee Payable (incl. 8% GST) after Fee Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (SC) | $10,800 – $17,280 | $30,553.20 – $37,033.20 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) | $7,560 – $11,880 | $35,953.20 – $40,273.20 |
| International Students (Only for NUS Alumni) |
$7,560 | $40,273.20 |
Fee rebates are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions and may differ from one cohort to another.
As an illustration, a Singapore Citizen receiving rebate of $17,280 (incl. 8% GST) would see a nett programme fee payable of $30,553.20 (incl. 8% GST), with payment schedule as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subject to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subject to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Example: | Acceptance Fee (incl. 8% GST) |
1st Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (Subject to 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | $2,160 | $14,196.60 | $14,328.05 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time Students | $2,160 | $9,464.40 | $9,552.03 | $9,552.03 | N.A. |
The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Goods and Services Tax (GST).
The full Programme fee for Academic Year 2022/23, January 2023 cohort is $46,440 (incl. 8% GST).
Programme fees are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions. The payment schedule, due on the first week of every semester, is as follows. (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subjected to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subjected to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Candidature Status | Acceptance Fee (incl. 7% GST) |
1st Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (Subject to 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time (Max. candidature: 2 years) |
$2,140 | $22,150 | $22,150 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time (Max. candidature: 4 years |
$2,140 | $14,766.67 | $14,766.67 | $14,903.40 | N.A. |
- Programme fee is for 40 Units only. To graduate, a student must successfully complete 40 Units. If a student is approved** to read more than 40 Units, additional prorated Programme fees apply at the prevailing rate of the Academic Year in which the course is read.
**Upon successfully completing 40 Units and all other graduation requirements, a student will automatically be registered for graduation. Request to read more courses beyond 40 Units is considered strictly on a case-by-case basis.
- An acceptance Fee of S$2,140 (incl. 7% GST) – which is credited towards Programme fees – is payable upon acceptance into the Programme. Acceptance fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Students are also required to pay a Miscellaneous Student Fee (MSF) to the University on a semester basis. Fees are reviewed annually. For the latest rate, please refer to Office of the University Registrar website here.
- The cost for travel, accommodation and personal expenses are not included in the Programme fee. For an estimated cost of living, please click here.
Fee Rebate for AY2022/2023 – January 2023 Cohort
For AY2022/2023, all Singapore Citizens / Singapore Permanent Residents are eligible to receive a fee rebate upon acceptance into the MSc (Civil Engineering) Programme.
| Nationality | Fee Rebate Based on full Programme Fee (incl. 8% GST) |
Nett Programme Fee Payable (incl. 8% GST) after Fee Rebate |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore Citizen (SC) | $17,280 | $29,160 |
| Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) | $11,880 | $34,560 |
Fee rebates are reviewed yearly, and thus, subject to revisions and may differ from one cohort to another.
As an illustration, a Singapore Citizen receiving rebate of $17,280 (incl. 8% GST) would see a nett Programme fee payable of $29,160 (incl. 8% GST), with payment schedule as follows (Student Bill may reflect rounded decimals).
Note:
All fees are subject to 8% GST in calendar year 2023 (Jan 2023 – Dec 2023).
All fees are subject to 9% GST from calendar year 2024 (from Jan 2024).
| Example: | Acceptance Fee (incl. 7% GST) |
1st Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
2nd Semester (incl. 8% GST) |
3rd Semester (incl. 9% GST) |
4th Semester (Subject to 9% GST) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time Students | $2,140 | $13,510 | $13,510 | N.A. | N.A. |
| Part-Time Students | $2,140 | $9,006.67 | $9,006.67 | $9,090.07 | N.A. |