Pre-University Engagement

Hands-on Learning

Campus Tours

MOE Programmes

For Educators

CDE Outreach Ambassdors

Self-Guided Tour

Interested to explore CDE campus to learn more about the learning facilities, useful amenities and recreational spaces used by our students? Take part in this self-guided tour which will take you to the key locations in CDE.  

This tour takes approximately 90 minutes to complete and can be done at your own leisure time. There are 15 locations for you to visit listed below. 

Tour Map

CDE Map 2024@4x (1)

How do I take a self-guided tour of the campus?

Non-NUS students or staff

1. Download the CDE Self-Guided tour brochure here.

2. To move between each location, you will be able to choose your preferred route. The routes are:

Quick Route: a short-cut unsheltered route which may require stairs to the checkpoints.

Stairs-free Route: a stairs-free route option which is mostly unsheltered. There are some stair-free routes indicated in the map below which are unsheltered, so do bring along an umbrella in case of a rainy day!

3. Click on the tour route option in the brochure for each checkpoint which will provide navigation and photos to find your way to the checkpoint!

4. Upon arriving, select in the brochure to learn more about the checkpoint.

5. Continue on to the next checkpoint!

NUS students or staff

1. Login to the uNivUS app on your mobile.

2. Navigate to Maps and click NUS Tour on the bottom right of your screen.

3. Select Explore CDE: Campus Tour. Click the Directions and Accessibility tab to view route options: Quick Route or Stairs-free Route.

4. Begin your tour!

DOWNLOAD THE CDE SELF-GUIDED TOUR
Click here to view the tour brochure

TOUR IS OPEN FOR
Visitors to CDE Campus

RECOMMENDED GROUP SIZE
5 or less pax

RECOMMENDED TOUR TIME
Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm*

*Some checkpoints may not be accessible beyond the recommended tour time.

Learning Spaces

Checkpoint 1: Engineering Auditorium (EA) Atrium

EA is one of the key locations for CDE students to study and gather.

Locations you will visit:

  • LT7A
  • Engineering Auditorium
  • Study Space

Checkpoint 2: Innovation & Design Hub

The Innovation & Design Hub hosts learning spaces and resources for students from the Innovation & Design Programme (CDE second major or minor) including the Sandbox, iLounge, Tinkering Corner and Media Room.

Checkpoint 3: LT7

Visit the largest lecture theatre in CDE!

Checkpoint 5: E3 Amenities

At E3 Level 6, you will find study spaces and useful amenities to get your essentials.

Locations you will visit:

  • Active Learning Rooms
  • The Common Ground
  • Cheers Convenience Store
  • Vending & Printing Machines

Checkpoint 6: E4 Amenities

E4 Level 4 consists of more study spaces and F&B options. You can also learn more about CDE student clubs here!

Locations you will visit:

  • Arise & Shine
  • Active Learning Rooms
  • CDE Club Wall
  • E-Cubes

Checkpoint 7: E2A Engineering Design & Innovation Centre

E2A hosts workshops and studios for the Innovation & Design Programme and Master of Science in Engineering Design & Innovation (MSc EDI).

Locations you will visit:

  • Design Studios
  • Electronics Workshop
  • Immersive Reality Lab

Checkpoint 11: SDE3 Architecture Studio and Exhibition Space

The Architecture Studio and Exhibition Space offers new workshops, maker spaces and digital design facilities for students from the Architecture and Landscape Architecture programme to utilize for their learning.

Checkpoint 13: SDE4 Design Incubation Centre & Forum

The Design Incubation Centre (DIC) is part of the Division of Industrial Design (DID). With the mission to incubate ideas and projects, DIC supports undergraduates and from DID to bring their projects to reality.

The Forum is an informal lecture theatre where creative minds collaborate, create and disrupt.

Image (bottom) taken by Rory Gardiner 

Checkpoint 14: SDE4 Information Resource Centre

The Information Resource Centre (IRC) is a repository of academic and research knowledge, vital to the growth and support of CDE’s curriculum.

Food & Beverage

Checkpoint 5: E3 Amenities

At E3 Level 6, you will find study spaces and useful amenities to get your essentials.

Locations you will visit:

  • Active Learning Rooms
  • The Common Ground
  • Cheers Convenience Store
  • Vending & Printing Machines

Checkpoint 6: E4 Amenities

E4 Level 4 consists of more study spaces and F&B options. You can also learn more about CDE student clubs here!

Locations you will visit:

  • Arise & Shine
  • Active Learning Rooms
  • CDE Club Wall
  • E-Cubes

Checkpoint 9: Techno Edge

Techno Edge offers more F&B options such as Starbucks, Japanese Curry and Techno Edge canteen. There are also recreational spaces for students to enjoy!

Locations you will visit:

  • Level 3 Starbucks
  • Level 3 Office of Student Life & Study Spaces
  • Level 3 Roof Garden
  • Level 2 Study Spaces
  • Level 1 Techno Edge Canteen

Recreational Areas

Checkpoint 6: E4 Amenities

E4 Level 4 consists of more study spaces and F&B options. You can also learn more about CDE student clubs here!

Locations you will visit:

  • Arise & Shine
  • Active Learning Rooms
  • CDE Club Wall
  • E-Cubes

Checkpoint 8: E1 Pitstop@CDE

Relax, recharge, hang out with friends and play games at Pitstop@CDE! This space is bookable for CDE students to enjoy.

Checkpoint 9: Techno Edge

Techno Edge offers more F&B options such as Starbucks, LiHO Tea and Techno Edge canteen. There are also recreational spaces for students to enjoy!

Locations you will visit:

  • Level 3 Starbucks
  • Level 3 Office of Student Life & Study Spaces
  • Level 3 Roof Garden
  • Level 2 Study Spaces
  • Level 1 Techno Edge Canteen

Green Spaces

Checkpoint 10: SDE1 Courtyard

Visit the Courtyard Garden at SDE1 for a visual relief of the greenery and tropical vegetation.

Checkpoint 12: SDE4 Open Plaza

SDE4, operational since 2019 is the first new-build net-zero energy building in South-East Asia. SDE4 is the first of a new generation of smart, safe and sustainable buildings.

Image taken by Rory Gardiner

Checkpoint 15: SDE4 Rainwater Harvester

Learn more about the interesting features of the rainwater harvester and how it contributes to the water needs of SDE4!