Admission Procedure
Admission Intake
There are two (2) intakes per academic year. Successful candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year i.e. either August or January.
| Intake | Application Period | Application Outcome |
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| August Intake | Application will begin approximately in October | May be released in batches from November to mid-April |
| January Intake | Application will begin approximately in July | Approximately end September |
For the actual application period, refer to the published details at the College of Design and Engineering (CDE), Office of Graduate Programmes 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, refer to CDE website.
Applicant is to submit their application online using the NUS Graduate Admission (GDA3) system 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 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 |
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| Programme: | Master of Science (Computer Engineering) |
| Department: | Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Academic Load: | Full Time or Part Time |
| Specialisation: | Optional:- General track (Leave field blank) Digitalization and Communication Technologies Computing Hardware Infrastructure Machine Intelligence and Applications |
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.
Applicants are to provide the following relevant documents:
| Official Identification | Singapore Citizen | Singapore Permanent Resident | International |
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| Singapore NRIC or citizenship certificate (front & back) |
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| Entry permit | √ | ||
| Passport page bearing the passport number and particulars | √ | √ | |
| Employment Pass / Work Permit (if applicable) |
Only if applicable | ||
| 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 | Only if applicable | Only if applicable |
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| Official Transcript issued by University |
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| Degree obtained |
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| Academic referee | Not required | ||
| Others | Resume/CV (optional) | ||
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Types of Test Score: Only either TOEFL or IELTS scores will be required if applicant whose first language is not English.
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Important Notes:
- Applicant is to ensure that you have checked and input the correct application data and have all the required softcopy documents READY for upload BEFORE making a submission online.
- Due to the high volume and tight deadline, we will not be able to patch files for applicant after submission has been made.
- Documents to be uploaded must be clear and sharp, with no truncation.
- All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English, must be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.
- File name of softcopy documents to be uploaded must be named in English.
- If the required documents are not ready for the intended intake, we would advise you to gather these first prior to making any submission online. If not in time, do apply in the next available intake instead.
- For applicant who have not been conferred the Bachelor degree yet, he/she will need to provide the latest consolidated official transcripts consisting from the 1st semester to the 7th semesters results (assuming it is a 4-years degree programme) from the University conferring the degree. This means that the applicant only have 1 remaining semester before completion of degree.
- If an undergraduate applicant is unable to complete their bachelor degree, with proof of being conferred the degree in time for the intended intake, we would advise you to apply in the next available intake instead.
- Application will be rejected if there are incomplete submission, unofficial/self-translation of transcript and/or degree scroll, required documents not provided, missing pages, false information, self-type-out of academic results etc.
- Any other documents not mentioned in the above table are optional only.
- Applicants may self-upload subject to maximum uploaded file size (if applicable).
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. For an estimated cost of living in Singapore, you may use the calculator guide from an external site as reference.
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 the latest information on the application period, application procedures, deadline, mode of payment, tuition fees and university terms, please refer to the CDE, Office of Graduate Programmes website.
Contact Us
For enquiries on the Master of Science (Electrical Engineering) programmes offered by Department Electrical & Computer Engineering, email us at engece@nus.edu.sg.