New Students
Upon successful admission to the University, you will be required to complete your registration formalities as a student of NUS.
Graduate research students are to refer to Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website for registration information here.
Graduate coursework students are to refer to our Registration Guides sent with your offer together with the information as provided below.
Registration guide for graduate coursework students, August 2025 intake
Graduate research students are to refer to Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website for registration information here.
Singapore’s Travel Health Control Measures
Travellers planning to enter Singapore must comply with the prevailing border control measures and public health requirements. Please refer to the Immigrations & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website for the latest measures and requirements.
In Registration (Part One), you will need to update your personal particulars, agree to abide by the policies which form the Acceptance Record; and complete the specified Authorisation Requirements.
For students enrolling in MOE subsidised programmes, you will also be required to declare current or previous admissions to a graduate programme (Masters or PhD) in NUS and other Institutions. For Singapore citizens and Singapore PRs, do note this declaration will affect your eligibility for subsidised tuition fees for your new MOE subsidised programme if you have earlier attempted or completed a Masters or PhD programme in any autonomous Universities in Singapore that was MOE subsidised.
Please log in to Registration (Part One)  from 9 June 2025 - 24 June 2025 (for August 2025 intake) using your Application Number and Password/PIN
You will be given your NUS Email account, NUSNET ID and password after completing this. Please be reminded to change the NUSNET default password promptly as it takes at least 2 days before you can use the new password to log in to NUS online systems e.g Edurec, online appointment booking, course registration.
In Registration (Part Two), you will be required to attend this exercise in person at National University of Singapore around 30 July - 6 August 2025 (August 2025 intake) through our online booking system (details will be shared around July, appointment will be on a first come first serve basis) You must bring along the original documents (i.e. educational certificate/transcript and/or other document(s) as indicated in the offer letter) you submitted for your application (even if your online document verification is completed). You will also be able to collect your student card subject before the start of the intended semester.
Upon successful completion of all Registration (Part Two), you will be informed to activate your NUS Student Card via the Education Records System (EduRec). Once activated, your student status will be ‘Active’ in NUS records and you can commence your studies. Full fees will be then liable for the full semester unless you inform the University for any intention to withdrawal or take leave of absence through MyEduRec before the 2nd instructional week of the semester as published here. Application fee and acceptance fee paid is not refundable.
Please also visit the Office of Risk Management and Compliance website for the latest updates safety measures on campus.
Pre-admission Medical Examination
All admitted students (excluding non-graduating students) are required to undergo a pre-admission medical examination prior to enrolment. The university reserves the right to refuse your admission should you decide to decline this process.
You may complete the medical examination (i) at the University Health Centre (UHC); (ii) with your own physician either in Singapore; or (iii) in your home country.
If you choose to consult your own physician, please submit the completed medical examination report (inclusive of the chest x-ray report), written in English, to UHC before the stipulated deadline in their Registration Guide. International students residing overseas should complete this medical examination in their home country.
To submit your medical report, save the completed Medial Examination Form to PDF and email to preadm_med@nus.edu.sg before 8 August 2025 (August 2025 intake). Please check the UHC website for more information on the medical examination.
CAUTION: If you do not complete the Medical Examination by the deadline stipulated by UHC, a Negative Service Indicator (NSI) will be checked against you. As a consequence, you may be locked out of access to certain key student services, including examination results, transcripts, etc.
Additional Medical Examination for Student’s Pass
All international students who plan to stay in Singapore for 6 months or more will need to undergo and pass an additional medical examination which must include a HIV test for the application of the Student’s Pass.
The HIV test and additional medical examination should be done in your home country after you receive your offer before departure and must be valid within 3 months of completion of student formalities with Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). The medical report must be completed in English. For more details, please refer to your offer email. If you need  information on the medical examination requirements for Student’s Pass, please check the ICA website.
All full time NUS matriculated graduate students are obliged to subscribe to the university’s medical insurance scheme. This scheme provides all full time students with basic medical and personal accident insurance coverage. please refer to UHC website here.
All full-time international students are required to hold a valid Student’s Pass issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for their studies at NUS. Please refer to your Registration Guide for details.
Part-time international students are not eligible for the Student’s Pass and should hold a valid work pass to stay in Singapore. If you are holding a Student Pass in Singapore, you are only allowed to work if you meet specific requirements. Find out if you are eligible.
NUS will initiate a registration with ICA, on your behalf, for your Student’s Pass application after your offer of admission is made. A separate email will be sent to you to submit an eForm16 to apply for Student’s Pass and/or visa online via the Student’s Pass Online Application & Registration (SOLAR) system after you have accepted your offer of admission. Do not proceed with this application if you do not intend to register for the intended semester.
Once ICA approves your Student’s Pass application, you will be issued the In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter, which you can print from ICA’s SOLAR system. For international students from visa-required countries to Singapore, please present the printed copy of your IPA letter together with a valid passport to the Duty Officer at the Immigration Checkpoint when arriving Singapore, as it will serve as a single-entry visa. A short term Social Visit Pass* will then be issued to you, usually valid for 30 days for you to complete your student pass collection formalities. Please note the In-Principle Approval (IPA) issued by ICA will be valid for 4 months from the date of issuance.
The IPA letter does NOT constitute a valid pass to remain in Singapore. The e-visit Pass issued to students upon arrival determines their length of stay in Singapore. Students who fail to get their STP issued before the e-visit Pass expires will have to extend said Pass or are liable for overstaying.
For more details please refer to Immigration Checkpoints Authority (ICA)’s website on Student’s Pass for University students and their FAQ
Our College do not sponsor spouses and/or children of international graduate coursework students’ visa and Social Visit Pass applications. Please enquire with ICA directly for short term visit passes.
Pre-departure travel checklistÂ
Refer to the travel checklist by Singapore Immigration for travellers entering Singapore here
COVID-19 vaccination requirements for grant of new STP
There are no longer any COVID-19 measures for travellers arriving in Singapore from 13 Feb 2023, regardless of vaccination status or traveller profile.
Completion of student pass formalities
Upon your arrival, you will be issued a temporary social visit pass by Singapore immigration office until you complete your student pass formalities. All students must complete their student pass formalities within the period of your visit pass by attending one of our University’s Offsite Enrolment Session (OSE) between 28 Jul - 5 Aug 2025 (excluding weekends) or 26 - 29 Aug 2025, * in person at NUS. Details on booking of OSE session will be emailed to full-time international students by Office of the University Registrar in early July 2025 (August 2025 intake). Students will only be able to complete STP formalities via the OSE sessions held on campus with a valid booking. Students attempting to walk-in to the ICA Building and OSE will be turned away.
Do ensure that your IPA letter is APPROVED in SOLAR and collected your completed medical examination reports before attending the OSE appointment. You are reminded to prepare all the required documents and payment receipts as stated in the IPA Letter. During the OSE appointment, please provide a Singapore mobile number that is able to receive SMS. Passport photos are to meet ICA’s photo requirements
*IMPORTANT: If your student’s social visit pass is expiring before you can complete the Student’s Pass formalities, you must apply for an extension of stay online via ICA website at least 14 days prior to the expiry of the current visit pass or at ICA directly. Do note that it is an offence to stay in Singapore without a valid pass and you will be charged and fined.
Please take note of the following:
- Expiry dates of the IPA letter / Social Visit Pass
- You will need to complete the Student's Pass formalities before the IPA letter (4 months upon issue), or the validity of the short term visit pass (30 days upon entry into Singapore) expires, whichever is earlier
- Please refer to the following if your IPA or Social Visit Pass (SVP) is expiring/has expired:
Scenario Actions to be Taken I am currently overseas and have yet to complete my Student’s Pass formalities, but my IPA is expiring/has expired.  Submit re-application for your Student’s Pass (STP): - Graduate Research Students: Complete this form and email to GradEnquiry@nus.edu.sg
- Graduate Coursework Students: Email to CDEGradCoursework@nus.edu.sg
- Note: You may write to ICA at ICA_STP1@ica.gov.sg to request for refund of processing and issuance fees, subject to review on a case by case basis.
I am currently in Singapore, but my IPA will be expiring before I can complete my Student’s Pass formalities. - Submit re-application for STP via:
- Graduate Research Students: Complete this form and email to GradEnquiry@nus.edu.sg
- Graduate Coursework Students: Email to CDEGradCoursework@nus.edu.sg
- Note: You may write to ICA at ICA_STP1@ica.gov.sgto request for refund of processing and issuance fees, subject to review on a case by case basis.
- Apply for extension of SVP while waiting for approval if SVP is expiring too: https://www.ica.gov.sg/enter-depart/extend_short_stay
- If you are unable to submit an extension application online, please email ICA_Visit_Pass@ica.gov.sg to request for further assistance.
I am currently in Singapore and have yet to complete my Student’s Pass formalities, but my IPA and/or SVP is expiring/has expired. Proceed to ICA immediately during their opening hours to complete your Student’s Pass formalities.
Under regulation 8(5)(b) of the Immigration Regulations, foreign students are required to report to ICA if there is a change in their local address within 14 days after the change of residence. Students, with valid Singpass account, can access the e-Service to report change of address with their Singpass. Students can also approach their educational institutes or local sponsors (if applicable) to assist them in updating change of address via the e-Service.
Students who do not have a valid Student's Pass by our stipulated deadlines will be liable for a warning first, and subsequent dismissal from NUS if they do not heed the warning within 7 days. Their IPA will also be cancelled.
For more information on Student’s Pass matters, please refer to the Office of Student Affairs’ website.
CDE Graduate Programmes are based on a modular system. Under this system, workloads are expressed in terms of Units, and academic performance is measured by grade points on a 5-point scale. To help you plan and map out your academic journey, the NUS Bulletin serves to guide you as you explore options and pathways. This bulletin contains essential information on courses, your programme of study and its graduating requirements.
You will expect to receive an email from your Department on latest timetable and how to register for your courses online by mid- July/Dec.  When the online course registration opens, please log in to MyEduRec with your NUSNET ID & password.
In the meantime, do refer to CourseReg@EduRec website here for step-by-step guide. You may also refer to your respective departments’ website for updated information in mid-July/Dec.
For students applying for credit transfer of courses from your previous study / pre-taken / double counted courses to your new Masters' candidature, please submit your application in your 1st semester of study before the 2nd instructional week of the semester. Late applications will not be considered. For details, please refer to Credit Transfer/exemption policy for coursework programmes in CDE here.
For graduate research students to be considered for transfer of credits (with grades or without grades), the candidate should firstly be matriculated (registered) for his research degree. He/she can then apply by submitting the Application Form for Transfer of Credits to EngD/MEng/PhD/Master's by Research Programme, through their Thesis Advisor(s) and Department to the Office of Graduate Programmes within the first two instructional week of his/her candidature. The form should be accompanied with a copy of his/her academic transcript indicating the courses, which he/she would like to apply for transfer of credits. All requests are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please take note that some Departments impose a minimum grade for transfers of courses.
At all times, students are responsible for understanding and complying with the academic and administrative policies and procedures established by the Senate and the University administration.
CDE graduate coursework students can also refer to My student portal for administrative matters relating to their candidature.
All students are also reminded to update their contact number and addresses through myEduRec and check their official NUS email regularly so as to not miss out on important updates.
Note:
- Students either register as full-time or part-time candidates. However, International candidates who are not *long-term residents of Singapore at the time of application are only eligible to apply for the full-time Masters programmes, and if offered admission, they are to be registered as full-time students.
- Registered full-time students are not permitted to be employed without permission from the University. Those found doing so may have their candidatures terminated immediately. For student pass holders taking up employment, please refer to ICA website here.
- No student may concurrently be a candidate for more than one degree or register as a candidate of the University and of another University or Institution.
For self funded programmes, students are to refer to the respective Department websites for the full tuition/programme fees and fee rebates here.
For MOE subsidised programmes, please refer to Office of the University Registrar (OUR) website here.
All students, whether registered on a full-time or part-time basis, are charged the miscellaneous student fees. These are due at the same time as the tuition fees and is non re-fundable. The miscellaneous student fees payable are set out here.
You will be able to view and print your student bill from the Education Records System (myEduRec) by the first week of the semester after completing Registration. No hard copy bill will be sent.
For more information on due dates and modes of payment and sponsorship payment, please refer to the Student Finance Matters
The following changes will affect your tuition fee if not submitted before the end of Instructional Week 2 of the semester:
- application for semester leave of absence (LOA) via myEduRec (Academic > Academic Records > Apply for Leave of Absence) if you do not plan to take any module this semester; or
- request for withdrawal if you do not intend to continue your Master of Science programme of study, via myEduRec (Home > Academics > Student Requests); or
- change of residency, via myEduRec (Personal Info > Myinfo Demographic Information). You should attach your Certificate of Citizenship/Singapore NRIC/Collection Slip, or
- change of academic load (full-time to part time or vice versa), via Mystudent portal Part-time fees are payable for students who convert from full-time to part-time within Instructional Week 2 of the semester. Full-time fees would be charged for conversions thereafter.
Students who completed registration (regardless of attendance) and applied for Leave of Absence, leave the University, either through withdrawal of their own accord or termination of candidature by the University, after Instructional Week 2 of the semester will be liable to pay fees for the entire semester regardless of your attendance. Requests for refund (including acceptance fee) will generally not be considered. In addition, students enrolled to MOE subsidised programs will have their MOE subsidy duration deducted as well.
For the cost of living in Singapore, please refer here
For accommodation and housing related information, please refer to the Office of Student Affairs website here
Coursework graduate students are advised to budget and source for off-campus accommodation as priority will be accorded to full-time research students and the demand for on campus housing in general exceeds supply. Please refer to the eligibility conditions here. 
Calling out to all new graduate students of August 2025 intake who are embarking on your journey as a graduate student of CDE! Join us at the Graduate Programme Welcome talk as you start this exciting journey with the College.
Date: 7 August 2025 (Thursday)
Time: 10 am
Venue: TBC
Only registered students are allowed to enter the Lecture Theatre. Details on registration will be shared at a later date.