National University of Singapore Exchange Program

Completed 2 years of university studies; minimum 70 GPA

You will pay your regular tuition fees to Waterloo (2.5 credits)

Modules

*Engineering, Math and specifically CS courses are in high demand by NUS full time students so NUS CANNOT guarantee any courses for UW students especially core courses. Do not count on getting any core courses to be counted towards your graduation at NUS. Accounting and Finance courses are not open to exchange students. Engineering students-be aware that NUS CANNOT guarantee any ENG courses for you to take. Do NOT count on getting any ENG courses. Only 2 Engineering students per ENG department will be matched at NUS due to capacity at NUS for ENG students. Matching will be based on overall GPA by department. 

Restricted Modules 

*Business courses are not accessible to exchange students. UW students in Business & Finance cannot take courses from NUS Business School. They are restricted.

Grade Scale 

Full time course load at host institution: Minimum of 12 course credits (approximately 3 courses), maximum of 20 course credits (approximately 5 courses) per semester

Calendar (orientation dates differ for exchange students).

Orientation takes place 1-2 weeks before classes begin and is not mandatory.

Proctored exams/early assessments are not available.

An official digital copy of your transcript will be available to you AFTER your final grades become official. You will be able to send a link provided by NUS to your Global Learning Coordinator in the Student Success Office to have your transcript assessed for transfer credits.

***Students who exchange to NUS in their fourth year will not be able to graduate in June.***

The release of official transcripts will occur:

NUS Semester 1 (August to December): Mid-January (the following year)
NUS Semester 2 (January to May): Late June

More information about transcripts is available here under the tab "Before you leave us".

University managed accommodation is available but not guaranteed. You can learn more about your options and how much it will cost. Off campus housing is also available, but will cost a bit more.

All costs are approximate and in SGD unless otherwise stated.

Please go to the Student Awards & Financial Aid website where you can find a summary of each of the funding opportunities with links to the applications.

Host School Wellness Resources for Exchange Students

University Health Services

For a Fall term exchange NUS Orientation usually begins the 1st of August and classes begin the following week (approx. the 8th of August) so make sure you plan for this.

NUS Winter term runs from January to mid-May so please make sure you plan for this as well.

Incoming Exchange Students

Information Sheet

Tourism

Travel Advisory

The University of Waterloo has an Alumni Chapter in Singapore and you can find their contact information on the Alumni website.

The Guide to Singapore is a wonderful resource for students created by UWaterloo Alumni who now live in Singapore. Inside you will find great insights and information that will enhance your Singaporean experience. *Please note that the "immigration section" may not apply to all and exchange students must follow visa instructions as outlined by the host university or consulate during the application process.

For more information about the exchange programs, application procedures, and deadlines visit the Go Abroad website.

For more information visit the National University of Singapore's website.

The University of Waterloo cares about your safety and wants you to be fully prepared before your journey abroad. That's why all students participating in University of Waterloo sanctioned travel abroad (outside of Canada) must complete mandatory pre-departure training before departing Canada. Please review Waterloo International's webpage on International Travel Safety and Security for more details.

Global Affairs Canada provides travel advisory reports for every country. Read their advice for travelers going to Singapore.