3+1+1 Educational Framework
Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) Programme under the 3+1+1 NUS ME-NUSRI-Partner Chinese Universities Educational Framework
- This scheme is by invitation only for the 3+1+1 NUS-NUSRI Partner Chinese Universities Education Framework.
- There is one (1) intake (August) per academic year and for full-time candidature only.
- 3+1+1 students have the option to exit from the programme right after the first +1. For those who do not apply to gain M.Sc (ME) admission following the first +1 stage are considered to have left the educational framework.
- 3+1+1 students admitted to the M.Sc (Mechanical Engineering) (ME) Programme at NUS are under “Tuition fee category 1” - to pay the full tuition fees (i.e. non-subsidised rate).
- He/she is not allowed to sign the Singapore Ministry of Education service obligation. If he/she does so accidentally or intentionally, the service obligation signed will be considered void.
- An applicant from non-subsidised Masters of Science (M.Sc) programmes from other departments/faculties will not be allowed to transfer to the Mechanical Engineering (ME) department and undertake a study under this 3+1+1 educational framework.
- By applying for the M.Sc (ME) programme under the 3+1+1 NUS-NUSRI Partner Chinese Universities Education Framework, the applicant is deemed to have read, understood and agreed to the requirements under this framework and the clauses as stated.
- An invited applicant is required to update the 3+1+1 Programme Office, Ms. Echo Zhang (echo.zhang@nusri.cn), at the NUS Research Institute (Suzhou) when he/she has completed the online application. Verification of invited applicants will be made between the ME department and the 3+1+1 Programme Office.
- Financial resources:
- Candidates planning to undertake the M.Sc (ME) 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.
- Onus is on a student to arrange for the transfer of credits and/or courses (if applicable), from NUSRI back to the home university in China, in order to fulfil the home university's degree graduation requirements and preparation for a full/complete transcript.
- Each application is subject to review by the ME department and higher offices according to the criteria stipulated by these offices. The decision made by these offices is considered final. No appeals will be considered.
- The ME department exercises the right to terminate the student’s application/course of study if (2)-(8) are not complied with.
- Applicant to make an online submission at the “Graduate Admission System (GDA3)” application portal during the application period (opens around mid-January). Applicant to select the following type code:
Programme type: Coursework Faculty: Faculty of Engineering Programme: Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) – NUSRI (Suzhou) Department: Mechanical Engineering Academic Load: Full-Time
- The online application for August intake is open from late January until late February (click here for exact dates). Application for the relevant August intake must be completed and submitted by the stipulated deadline.
- Provide accurate details in the GDA3 application system. Some of the required fields include:
- Full name - (as printed in your passport)
- Date of birth
- Passport number
- Email address - (required for communication from NUS and notification of release date for application outcome)
- Upload the required supporting documents in softcopy format into the GDA2 application system. Softcopies of documents must be clear and not truncated.
Official Identification document - Passport page bearing name, passport number and particulars
- Official documentary proof of change in a name such as Deed Poll, if applicable.
(If your name on passport is not identical to the name printed on your degree scroll/certificate and university transcript)
English Requirement - Official TOEFL scoresheet (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 85 (internet-based test) OR Official IELTS Academic scoresheet (International English Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.0.
- Either scoresheet must have a 2-year validity as at application opening date.
Academic Qualification (Required at point of application) - Official consolidated Bachelor Degree transcript issued by home university in China, which displays results from the 1st to 6th/7th semester.
(All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English MUST be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language.) - Official page on the back of transcript or official document issued by home university in China displaying legend or explanatory notes on grading system, overall CAP/CGPA/Average marks.
- Student status letter from issuing home university (China) on the expected date of completion and date of conferment of degree.
- Semester results from NUSRI.
- There is an application fee (SGD 109) to be paid online before completion/submission of application in the GDA3 application system.
- Check that you have provided accurate details before submission as you will not be allowed to make changes after submission.
- Submission of physical documents is NOT required at the point of application.
- An applicant will be notified by the NUS College of Design & Engineering's Office of Graduate Programmes (OGP) and can expect to check the outcome of their applications by mid-May at the GDA3 system.
- Refer to the application guide for M.Sc. admission and the step-by-step instructions for GDA3 systems which are administered by OGP:
How to apply https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/application-to-graduate-coursework-programmes/ Office of Graduate Programmes (OGP), NUS College of Design & Engineering https://cde.nus.edu.sg/graduate/graduate-programmes-by-coursework/