Admission Procedure

Admission Intake

There is one (1) intake per academic year for the Master of Science (Computer Engineering), NUSRI-Chongqing programme. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of the first semester of the academic year in August. Full time candidature and by invitation only.

Intake Application Period Application Outcome
August 2027 Intake Invited applicants to apply in February. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will receive an email regarding their offer accordingly.

For the actual application period, refer to the published details at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), Office of Graduate Programmes(opens in new tab) website.

Application Procedure

The application process for Master of Science programmes is administered by the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), Office of Graduate Programmes. For more information on the application instructions, please refer to CDE website.

Applicant is to submit their application online using the Graduate Admission System (GDA) and upload the required supporting documents for assessment purpose during the applicable period. Hardcopy form and supporting documents are not required at the point of application.

All entries in the Graduate Admission (GDA3) system must be in English, including the naming of uploaded documents.

An application fee of SGD $109 (inclusive of GST)* per programme applies (non-refundable). Payment is to be made online together with application.
*Applicants who applied on or before 31 Dec 2023, the GST rate will be based on 8%. This will apply to the application and acceptance fees.

During the application period, prospective applicants are to select the following options, at the Graduate Admission System when submitting their application:

Programme Type Coursework
Programme: Master of Science in Computer Engineering – NUSRI (Chongqing)
Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Academic Load: Full Time
Specialisation: Optional:-
General track (Leave field blank)
Digitalization and Communication Technologies
Computing Hardware Infrastructure
Machine Intelligence and Applications

NUSRI-Chongqing applicants are to ensure that all the required supporting documents in softcopy are ready for upload in the online application system BEFORE making the submission online.

NUSRI-Chongqing applicants are to provide the following:

Official Identification International
Passport bio-data page (showing passport number and personal details). Note: If not currently available, this document can be submitted after your application is submitted. √
Documentary proof of change in name
(if the name on NRIC / Passport is not identical to the name printed on your degree scroll / certificate and university transcript)
Only if applicable
Academic Qualification
Official Transcript issued by University (in China)
  • Consolidated academic transcript for bachelor’s degree covering from 1st to 6th semester of studies at the University in China in Chinese
  • If the above is not in English, this must be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.
  • To include official explanatory notes on grading system and overall CAP/GPA/CGPA/Average Mark obtained. The explanatory notes are usually found behind the official transcripts.
Academic Result from NUSRI Chongqing
  • Provide 1st semester result from NUSRI Chongqing
Degree obtained
  • Degree Scroll / Certificate
  • If the Degree scroll is not ready at the point of application, the applicant is to provide an official student status letter in Chinese and English (officially translated) from the degree-granting University stating the following:
  1. if applicant has completed and fulfilled the degree requirement; or
  2. expected date of completion and expected date of conferment.
Academic referee Not required
Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) Optional, but strongly recommended
English Requirement

Types of Test Score: Only either TOEFL or IELTS scores will be required if applicant whose first language is not English.

  • Applicants are to upload either one of the official tests score/result (only if applicable).
  • You may be waived from this requirement if you have completed your degree programme taught entirely in English, situated in an English speaking country, for example (non-exhaustive list) Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, USA.
  • The TOEFL/IELTS result is only valid for 2 years after the test and should be valid at the beginning of the application period.
  • Hardcopies of the above are not required to be submitted as this will be verified online as stated.
  • For more information on English Requirement, refer to CDE, Office of Graduate Programmes(opens in new tab) website.
TOEFL:
TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum required score is > 85.

  • To provide official scoresheet when uploading. Screenshots of any kind are not accepted.
  • Candidates are requested to nominate our Institution (code 9084) to allow us access to your results online through ETS Data manager.  Scores will be verified online.
IELTS: 
IELTS (academic) minimum required score is > 6.0.

  • To provide official scoresheet when uploading.
    Screenshots of any kind are not accepted except for IELTS indicator. My Bestscores are not accepted.
  • Test Report Form (TRF) ID should be entered in the application and clearly shown in the file uploaded.
  • IELTS scores will be verified through IELTS Test Report Form (TRF) Verification Service without any nomination.

Important Notes for NUSRI-Chongqing Applicants:

  1. NUSRI-Chongqing applicants are to ensure that they have checked and input the correct application data and have all the required softcopy documents ready for upload BEFORE making a submission online.
  2. Admission is based on a competitive and merit selection for the intake.
  3. Applicants who are unable to obtain their bachelor’s degree and provide proof of conferral by July (for the August intake) or by December (for the January intake) are advised to apply for a subsequent intake.
  4. Applications may not be considered due to insufficient required documents, submission of incomplete or falsified academic records etc.
  5. All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English, MUST be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.
  6. Uploaded documents must be clear and sharp, with no truncation.
  7. File name of the uploaded documents must be named in English.
  8. Due to high volume and tight deadline, we may not be able to patch application data for applicants after submission.
  9. After submission, applicants are still able to self-upload documents in GDA3, subject to maximum file size limit (< 5MB per file, not exceeding 25MB for total upload size).
  10. Any other documents not mentioned in the above table are optional only.

Applicant’s Responsibility

Ensure that (i) the information you have provided is true and correct, and (ii) you have uploaded the correct required supporting documents, before submitting your application online. Once submission is made, we would not be able to entertain further change in application nor further upload of documents unless specifically requested by the Department.

Candidates planning to undertake our MSc programme must ensure that they have the financial resources to support themselves for their entire programme of study. Funds should be set aside for living expenses as well as tuition fees.

It is important that applicant is financially prepared for pursuing their graduate studies in NUS, including expenses for accommodation, transport, food, books, digital devices, etc. For an estimated cost of living in Singapore, you may use the calculator guide from an external site as reference.

For the latest information on the application period, application procedures, deadline, mode of payment and university terms etc, please refer to the CDE, Office of Graduate Programmes(opens in new tab) website.

Contact Us

For enquiries on the Master of Science (Computer Engineering) programmes offered by Department Electrical & Computer Engineering, email us at engece@nus.edu.sg.