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 | Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Successful candidates will receive an email regarding their offer accordingly. |
| January Intake | Application will begin approximately in July |
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(opens in new tab). 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 |
|---|---|
| Programme: | Master of Science (Electrical Engineering) |
| Department: | Electrical & Computer Engineering |
| Academic Load: | Full Time or Part Time |
| Specialisation: | Not required to be made at the point of application |
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) | √ | √ | |
| Entry permit | √ | ||
| 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. | √ | √ | |
| Employment Pass / Work Permit | √ (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 |
| ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION | |||
| Official Transcript issued by University | Graduated Applicant:
Applicant currently in their final year of bachelor's degree programme:
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| Degree Scroll/Certificate |
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| Academic referee | Not required | ||
| Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) | Optional, but strongly recommended | ||
| ENGLISH REQUIREMENT | |||
Type of Testscore: only either TOEFL or IELTS scores will be required if applicant first language is not English.
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TOEFL: TOEFL (internet-based test) minimum required score is > 85.
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IELTS: IELTS (academic) minimum required score is > 6.0
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IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Admission is based on a competitive and merit selection for the intake.
- 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.
- Applications may not be considered due to insufficient required documents, submission of incomplete or falsified academic records etc.
- All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English, MUST be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.
- Uploaded documents must be clear and sharp, with no truncation.
- File name of the uploaded documents must be named in English.
- Due to high volume and tight deadline, we may not be able to patch application data for applicants after submission.
- 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).
- 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. For an estimated cost of living in Singapore, you may use this guide calculator(opens in new tab) from an external site as a reference. It is important that applicant is financially prepared for pursuing their graduate studies in NUS, including expenses for accomodation, 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(opens in new tab) 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.