{"id":466,"date":"2019-03-07T10:14:41","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T02:14:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/?page_id=466"},"modified":"2026-02-26T17:51:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-26T09:51:36","slug":"master-of-science-msc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/master-of-science-msc\/","title":{"rendered":"Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1>\n\t\tMaster of Science (Materials Science and Engineering) Programme Overview\n\t<\/h1>\n\t\tShow me more&#8230;    \u25bc\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<ul id=\"menu-postgraduates-menu\"><li id=\"menu-item-13728\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/master-of-science-msc\/\">Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-18686\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/master-of-science-msc-energy-and-sustainability\/\">Master of Science (MSc) in Materials for Energy Innovation &amp; Sustainability<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13730\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/master-of-engineering-meng-doctor-of-philosophy-phd\/\">Master of Engineering (MEng) &amp; Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13792\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/doctor-of-engineering-engd-programme\/\">Doctor of Engineering (EngD) Programme<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-13794\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/311-type-2-education-framework\/\">3+1+1 Type 2 Education Framework<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-17373\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/scholarship\/\">Scholarship<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\n\t<h3>\n\t\tOur Master of Science Programme (Materials Science &amp; Engineering)\n\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-0\" data-index=\"0\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tOverview\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-1\" data-index=\"1\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tAdmission\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-2\" data-index=\"2\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-2\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tCurriculum\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#\" id=\"fl-tabs--label-3\" data-index=\"3\" aria-controls=\"fl-tabs--panel-3\" aria-expanded=\"false\" role=\"tab\">\t\t\t\tTuition Fee\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tOverview\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Our Master of Science Programme (Materials Science &amp; Engineering)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Making fast-charging and long-lasting batteries for electric cars, building next-generation quantum computers, and even converting air, sunlight and water into renewable fuels; Materials Science Engineers can be found battling the world&#8217;s greatest challenges.<\/p>\n<p>Materials Science and Engineering is a dynamic, interdisciplinary field of research combining basic sciences with applied engineering. It strives to deepen a fundamental understanding of how structures and processes on atomic, nano-, and micro-scales lead to familiar engineering properties and functions.<\/p>\n<p>The interest in physical and chemical phenomena over large magnitudes of space and time scales differs from physics or chemistry where the emphasis is on explaining the properties of pure substances. We are able to develop novel methods to design materials by varying the compositions, the structures, and through the processing of bulk and surface phase materials during fabrication. This distinguishes Materials Science and Engineering from other branches of engineering where the emphasis is more on applications.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=65OUvtMCS_U\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Introduction Video<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tAdmission\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Admission Intake<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>There are two (2) intakes per Academic Year. Candidates will be admitted at the beginning of each semester of the academic year either August or January depending on the application submitted.<\/p>\n<p>AY2026\/2027 &#8211; August 2026 Intake<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>No. Rounds<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application Period<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Application Outcome<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">1<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">1 October &#8211; 2 November 2025<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">26 November 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">2<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">3 November &#8211; 30 November 2025<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">16 January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">3<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">1 December 2025 &#8211; 4 January 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">28 January 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">4<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">5 January &#8211; 1 February 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">25 February 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"72\">5<\/td>\n<td width=\"312\">2 February &#8211; 28 February 2026<\/td>\n<td width=\"192\">13 April 2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Admission Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Criteria<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>\n<ol>\n<li>Relevant Bachelor&#8217;s degree with 2nd Class Honours or its equivalent. Although candidates with a good first degree and some practical working experience are usually admitted, the above-mentioned are minimum requirements and do not guarantee admission.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates with other qualifications and achievements deemed to be suitably prepared for the programme of study may also be considered on a case-by-case basis<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are expected to be proficient in English, as it is the medium of instruction at NUS. Relevant work experience, particularly in the fields of mechanical engineering and\/or robotic engineering, is also highly desirable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\nThe above mentioned is a minimum requirement, which does not guarantee admission; selection is on a competitive basis. For more information on admission requirements, please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/graduate\/graduate-programmes-by-coursework\/admission-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDE (Admission Requirements)<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>English Requirement<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>85 and above (for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/toefl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TOEFL iBT\u00ae<\/strong><\/a>) <strong>or<\/strong>\u00a06.0 and above (for <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ielts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>IELTS (Academic)<\/strong><\/a>)\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\nFor more details, refer to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/graduate\/graduate-programmes-by-coursework\/admission-requirement\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CDE (Admission Requirements)<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Instruction<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Please refer to the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/graduate\/graduate-programmes-by-coursework\/application-to-graduate-coursework-programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>CDE (Application)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0website for detailed instruction and documents that needed to be submitted upon application.\n<em>We regret to inform that your application may be deemed\u00a0<strong>invalid<\/strong>\u00a0if you\u00a0<strong>did not<\/strong>\u00a0upload all the required documents <strong>upon submission<\/strong>.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tCurriculum\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3>Curriculum Structure<\/h3>\n<p>Our department aims to provide existing and incoming candidates with a better learning experience by offering more courses and specialisation options. For candidates who are interested in hands-on laboratory experience, there is a project course whereby candidates are given opportunities to conduct supervised research in our academic staff&#8217;s research labs. Plans have also been made to improve the teaching facilities in our department with labs dedicated to the Master of Science candidates who are enrolled in the project course.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from AY 2022\/2023, we have launched another new specialisation in Advanced Materials for Energy and Sustainability (AME) where candidates will learn more about the impacts that Materials can bring upon Energy and Sustainability as they become increasingly more important as emerging fields in Industry and R&amp;D.<\/p>\n<p>Specialisation in Advanced Materials for Energy and Sustainability (AME) is <strong><u>only<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0offered to candidates admitted from\u00a0<strong><u>AY 2022\/2023 onwards<\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\nSpecialisation in Artificial Intelligence for Functional Materials is <strong>only<\/strong>\u00a0offered to candidates admitted from\u00a0<strong>AY 2024\/2025 onwards.<br \/>\n<\/strong>\n<p>Specialisation in Materials Innopreneurship is <b>only <\/b>offered to candidates admitted from\u00a0<b>AY 2021\/2022 onwards.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Curriculum-requirement-Matriculated-in-AY2627-_-26-Feb26-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AY 2026\/2027<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Curriculum-requirement-Matriculated-in-AY2025-2026-_26-Feb26-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AY 2025\/2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2026\/02\/Curriculum-requirement-Matriculated-in-AY2425-_26-Feb26-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AY 2024\/2025<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/12\/Curriculum-MSc-Students-Matriculated-in-AY2023-2024-as-of-05-Dec-2024-add-new-courses.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AY 2023\/2024<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/12\/MSc-Students-Matriculated-in-AY2022-2023-as-of-21-Dec-2023.pdf\">AY 2022\/2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Curriculum Structure, Course Lists &amp; Requirements for\u00a0<strong>Cohorts Enrolled IN<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2023\/07\/MSc-Students-Matriculated-in-AY2020-2021-and-2021-2022-as-of-17-July-2023.pdf\">AY 2020\/2021 and AY 2021\/2022<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Course Descriptions:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nusmods.com\/timetable\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nusmods.com\/timetable\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Candidature<\/h3>\n<p>Full-time candidates in our MSc (Materials Science and Engineering) programme typically are able to complete their requirements in 1 year (candidature period:\u00a0<strong>2 semesters<\/strong>), while the part-time candidates take 2 years (candidature period:\u00a0<strong>4 semesters<\/strong>). The maximum period of candidature for full-time study is\u00a0<strong>2\u00a0years<\/strong>\u00a0and that for part-time study is\u00a0<strong>4\u00a0years<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3>Degree Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>The degree requirements include obtaining a\u00a0<strong><u>minimum<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.00 out of 5 (equivalent to an average Grade of B-) for the best 40 Units, inclusive of core courses where required. Of the 40 Units, at least 32 Units must be at graduate level within the subject or in a related discipline as per our course lists; the remaining Units** (max 8 Units) may be level 5000\/6000 graduate courses from\u00a0<strong><u>other Engineering departments<\/u><\/strong> which are not included in our course lists but subjected to approval by the home department, host department and the courses&#8217; vacancy. Do note that additional course requirements apply if candidates decide to opt for a specialisation.<\/p>\n<p><em>For NUS Graduates with B.Eng. in Materials Science &amp; Engineering or related discipline which has relevant Materials Courses in their curriculum, to waive the core courses requirement, the candidate must attain an overall GPA &gt; 4.00 or attain at least 2nd Upper-Class Honours equivalent for their Bachelor&#8217;s Degree. For candidates who are from Overseas Universities and have Materials Science and Engineering Bachelor&#8217;s Degree\/background, to waive the core courses requirement, the candidate needs to score at least 85% for China Universities, and at least 70% for UK and India Universities with reference to their University&#8217;s Grading Scale for the relevant Materials Courses in their curriculum. Core courses (MLE5001 &amp; MLE5002) that are waivered have to be replaced with 2 MLE Electives courses.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>To qualify for the\u00a0<strong><u>Specialisation in Advanced Materials for Energy and Sustainability (AME)<\/u><\/strong>, candidates must pass 20 Units of AME-related courses. Of which,\u00a0<em><strong>MLE5101 Thermodynamics for Sustainability (4 Units) is a compulsory course.<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0The remaining 16 Units can be chosen from the list of other AME-related courses (refer to our course lists under the section &#8216;Curriculum Structure&#8217;).<\/p>\n<p>To qualify for the <strong><u>Specialisation in Artificial Intelligence for Functional Materials<\/u><\/strong>, candidates must complete one compulsory course, <strong><em>MLE5217 &#8211; Foundations of Machine Learning for Materials Science<\/em><\/strong>, and 16 units from the Artificial Intelligence for Functional Materials basket, for a total of 20 units of specialised courses.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3>Continuation and Graduation Requirements<\/h3>\n<p>At NUS, minimum standards are set for continuation in a programme of study and graduation. More information can be found\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/graduate\/graduate-programmes-by-coursework\/graduation-requirements\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h3>Timetable<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/graduates\/timetable-grad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for latest timetable<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tTuition Fee\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3><strong>Tuition Fee <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The tuition fees are reviewed by the University and adjusted periodically to reflect the approximate cost of providing education to students. With effect from AY 2021\/2022 (Inclusive), our new MSc The tuition fees are reviewed by the University and adjusted periodically to reflect the approximate cost of providing education to students. With effect from AY 2021\/2022 (Inclusive), our new MSc coursework programme is launched as a self-funded programme.<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>For students matriculating in August 2026 (AY2026\/2027 Sem 1)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$22,550<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$22,550<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$50,550<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$11,275<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$11,275<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$11,275<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$11,275<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$50,550<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Example of Fee Rebate (60% Rebate):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>For illustration purposes<\/u>, if a Singapore citizen were to receive a fee rebate of 60%, the full programme fees payable and the payment schedule are as shown below.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,750<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$9,020<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$20,220<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$1,240<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,510<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,510<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,510<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$20,220<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>For students matriculating in August 2025 and January 2026 (AY2025\/2026 Sem 1 &amp; Sem 2)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$21,825<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$21,825<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$49,100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$10,912.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$10,912.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$10,912.5<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$10,912.5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"27\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$49,100<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example of Fee Rebate (60% Rebate):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>For illustration purposes<\/u>, if a Singapore citizen were to receive a fee rebate of 60%, the full programme fees payable and the payment schedule are as shown below.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"28\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,460<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$8,730<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"28\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$19,640<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"28\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$1,095<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,365<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,365<\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$4,365<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"119\" height=\"28\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"595\"><strong>S$19,640<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>For students matriculating in August 2024 and January 2025 (AY 2024\/2025 Sem 1 and Sem 2)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$21,119<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$21,119<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><strong>S$47,688<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$10,559.50<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$10,559.50<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$10,559.50<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$10,559.50<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\"><strong>S$47,688<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example of Fee Rebate (60% Rebate):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>For illustration purposes<\/u>, if a Singapore citizen were to receive a fee rebate of 60%, the full programme fees payable and the payment schedule are as shown below.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$6,812.50<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$6,812.50<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$19,075<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$5,450<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$3,406.25<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$3,406.25<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$3,406.25<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$3,406.25<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$19,075<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><u>For students matriculating in January 2024 (AY 2023\/2024 Sem 2)<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n8% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$2,160<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$22,047.27<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$22,047.27<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$46,254.54<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$2,160<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$11,023.64<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$11,023.64<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$11,023.63<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$11,023.63<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$46,254.54<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Example of Fee Rebate (60% Rebate):<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><u>For illustration purposes<\/u>, if a Singapore citizen were to receive a fee rebate of 60%, the full programme fees payable and the payment schedule are as shown below.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full Programme Fees<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\"><strong>Acceptance Fees (Inclusive of<br \/>\n8% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"95\"><strong>1st Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>2nd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>3rd Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>4th Semester (Inclusive of<br \/>\n9% GST)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Full-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$2,160<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$8,170.91<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$8,170.91<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">N.A.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$18,501.82<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td colspan=\"6\"><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Part-Time Candidates<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"119\">S$2,160<\/td>\n<td width=\"95\">S$4,085.46<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$4,085.46<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$4,085.45<\/td>\n<td width=\"107\">S$4,085.45<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"107\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/td>\n<td colspan=\"5\" width=\"536\"><strong>S$18,501.82<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4 id=\"block-a2e614ca-13d3-4f9f-ac2e-428d1ab96fa2\"><strong>Fee Rebate<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Singapore Citizens (Alumni and Non-alumni) candidates are eligible 60% rebate of the tuition fee.<\/p>\n<p>Singapore Permanent Residents (Alumni and Non-alumni) and International alumni candidates will enjoy 40% rebate of the tuition fees for AY 2024\/2025 intake.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Nationality<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Fee Rebates (Inclusive of GST)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Singapore Citizens (NUS Alumni and Non-Alumni )<\/td>\n<td>60%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Singapore Permanent Residents (NUS Alumni\/Non-Alumni)<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International offerees (NUS Alumni)<\/td>\n<td>40%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Acceptance fee of S$5,000 (exclusive of GST), which will be credited towards your programme fees, is payable upon acceptance into the programme. Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.<\/p>\n<table border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"189\"><strong>Application submitted<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"273\">1 October &#8211; 31 December 2023<br \/>\n(inclusive of 8% GST)<\/td>\n<td width=\"227\">1 January &#8211; 31 March 2024<br \/>\n(inclusive of 9% GST)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td width=\"189\"><strong>Acceptance Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"273\"><strong>S$5,400<\/strong><\/td>\n<td width=\"227\"><strong>S$5,450<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/mse\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2024\/10\/New-Tuition-fee-updated-Oct-2024R.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">View Tuition Fee<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><u>Important Points to Take Note: <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>The fees listed are in Singapore Dollars and inclusive of Good and Service Tax (GST). Due to the recent announcement of an increase in GST with effect from 1 Jan 2023 (7% to 8%) and 1 Jan 2024 (8% to 9%), the tuition fees will be adjusted accordingly. The fees are inclusive of 8% GST in 2023 and 9% GST from 2024 onwards. There may be slight discrepancies of a few cents as the fees per instalment are rounded up or down to the nearest cents. For more information, refer to the payment schedule table applicable to your respective cohort.<\/li>\n<li>A non-refundable application fee of S$100 (exclusive of GST) has to be paid for your online application in our University&#8217;s Graduate Admission System.<\/li>\n<li>Acceptance Fee (Part of the whole programme fees) is payable upon acceptance of our offer into our programme. Acceptance fees paid are non-refundable and non-transferable.<\/li>\n<li>Payment of fees will be on an instalment basis, paid over 2 semesters for full-time students and paid over 4 semesters for part-time students. Additional tuition fees will be charged if you exceed the maximum candidature period or the number of modular credits required for graduation.<\/li>\n<li>Programme fees do not include the costs of recommended textbooks and readings. The cost of living, travel, accommodation and all other forms of miscellaneous expenses are also not included in the programme fees and are to be borne by the candidates.<\/li>\n<li>All students, whether registered on a full-time or part-time basis, are charged the Miscellaneous Student Fees (MSF) by the University. Programme fees does not include the MSF. These fees are due at the same time as the tuition fees. MSF help meet costs incurred by the University in providing services to the student community. The MSF is mandatory and the fees payable are set out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/administrative-policies-procedures\/graduate\/graduate-fees\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Payment of the tuition and miscellaneous student fees are to be made by the stipulated due date set by\u00a0<strong><a id=\"menur8ga\" title=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/finance\/students\/student-finance-matters.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/finance\/students\/student-finance-matters.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link Office of Finance\">Office of Finance<\/a><\/strong>. If fees are not paid or only partially paid by the due date, a late payment charge may be imposed by NUS.Students are required to pay all fees in full before graduation. If not, their degree scroll and official transcript will be withheld.<\/li>\n<li>Students receiving financial aid, scholarships, or sponsorships from external (non-NUS) sources are not eligible for the 60% or 40% fee rebate. Please refer to <strong><a id=\"menur8gc\" title=\"https:\/\/masters.nus.edu.sg\/scholarships-financial-assistance\/detail\/nus-master%27s-by-coursework-enhanced-tuition-fee-rebate\" href=\"https:\/\/masters.nus.edu.sg\/scholarships-financial-assistance\/detail\/nus-master%27s-by-coursework-enhanced-tuition-fee-rebate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Link NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate\">NUS Master&#8217;s by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate<\/a> <\/strong>for more information.<\/li>\n<li>Fees are reviewed yearly and thus subject to revisions. Rebates are subject to change and with rounding difference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/cde.nus.edu.sg\/graduate\/graduate-programmes-by-coursework\/application-to-graduate-coursework-programmes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tApply Now\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h3>Contact Us<\/h3>\n<strong>Programme Director:<\/strong><br \/>\nProf. Chen Jingsheng (<a href=\"msecj@nus.edu.sg\">msecj@nus.edu.sg<\/a>)\n<strong>MSE Graduate Admission Enquiries:<br \/>\n<\/strong><a href=\"mailto:mse_grad_admissions@nus.edu.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">mse_grad_admissions@nus.edu.sg<\/a><br \/>\nMs. Annie Zhang (<a href=\"mailto:annie.zz@nus.edu.sg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">annie.zz@nus.edu.sg<\/a>)\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Master of Science (Materials Science and Engineering) Programme Overview Show me more&#8230; \u25bc Master of Science (MSc) in Materials Science and Engineering Master of Science (MSc) in Materials for Energy Innovation &amp; 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