Admission Procedure

Admission Intake

There is one (1) intake per academic year only. Successful candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year, that is in August.

Intake Application Period Application Outcome
August Intake Application will begin approximately in October May be released in batches from November to mid-April

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, please 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.

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 (Semiconductor Technology and Operations)
Department: Electrical & Computer Engineering
Academic Load: Full Time or Part Time

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
Singapore NRIC or citizenship certificate (front & back) √ √
Entry permit √
Passport page bearing the passport number and particulars √ √
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 Academic Transcript issued by University
  • Full University Transcript for bachelor’s degree
  • Polytechnic results and certificate (if applicable)
  • Full University Transcript for Masters, PhD (if applicable)
  • To include official explanatory notes on grading system and overall CAP/CGPA/Average Mark obtained. The explanatory notes are usually found behind the official transcripts.
Degree obtained
  • Degree Scroll / Certificate
  • If the Degree scroll is not ready at point of application, the applicant is to provide an official status letter from issuing University stating:
    1. if applicant has completed and fulfil the degree requirement; or
    2. expected date of completion and expected date of conferment.
Academic referee Not required
OTHERS
Curriculum Vitae / Resume Required (if applicable)
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
Type of Testscore: only either TOEFL or IELTS scores will be required if applicant 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 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:

  1. Applicant is to ensure that you have checked and input the correct application data; have all the required softcopy documents READY for upload BEFORE making a submission online.
  2. Due to the high volume and tight deadline, we would not be able to patch files for applicant after submission has been made.
  3. Documents uploaded must be clear and sharp, with no truncation.
  4. All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English, MUST be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.
  5. File name of documents to be uploaded must be in English.
  6. If the required documents is 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.
  7. 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 (assuming it is a 4-years degree programme) from the University conferring the degree. That is applicant only have 1 remaining semester before completion of degree.
  8. 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.
  9. 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.
  10. Any other documents not mentioned in the above table are optional only.
  11. 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 this guide calculator 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 website.

Contact Us

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

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