National University of Singapore – Student Exchange Program (SEP) Application for AY2020/2021
[Tuition Waived]
[Scholarship offered for this program]
Greeting from the National University of Singapore!
NUS will once again be running the TF International LEaRN programme in Academic Year 2020/21 Semester 1 (August to December 2020) or Full-Year Academic Year (Aug 2020 to May 2021)! We would like to invite you to apply for the programme!
About Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Application
The Student Exchange Programme (SEP) is the largest and most established global programme in NUS. Through the development and management on strategic and sustainable partnerships with universities globally. Under the scheme of Department Level Agreement between UGM CESASS and NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies. UGM students both undergraduate and post-graduate with interest for Southeast Asian Studies are welcome to do exchange to NUS.
Student could take any courses with 1 mandatory course in NUS Southeast Asian Department.
This program aim to have more mobility both from NUS Department of Southeast Asian Studies and UGM-CESASS under the scheme of exchange students. Students nominated from CESASS would have opportunity to be accepted as exchange student in NUS for 1 semester or 1 year full academic year.
For more information on the application procedures, please refer to : http://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/assets/doc/prog/sep/nus_sep_information_sheet.pdf
About TFI LEaRN Programme Scholarship
With the aim of grooming leadership skills, the TF LEaRN Programme @ NUS nurtures the next generation of Asian leaders by providing opportunities for cultural exchange, networking, community engagement and leadership development. Only 1 student from all the nomination would be chosen for TF International LEaRN Programme Scholarship, final decision of grant will be from NUS.
For more information on the TFI LEaRN Programme Scholarship, please refer to : http://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/fa/sch/in/tfilearn.php
Eligibility Criteria
- Are nominated by their home university
- Are undergraduates who completed at least one year of study in their home universities*
- Are studying in their country of citizenship
- Are in the top 10% of their cohort in academic performance
- Are fluent in English
- Are interested in community service and have served in leadership positions
- Fully commit to all aspects of the programme (refer to link above for more information)
*SEP Program is open for both undergraduate and post-graduate, however for TF International LEaRN scholarship, only undergraduate could apply.
Scholarship
Students would receive S$6,500 during their exchange at NUS.
Required Documents
- Copy of Passport
- Latest transcript
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation Letter
- Nomination / Recommendation letter from faculty
- Certificate of Enrolment from faculty
- Recommendation letter from academic advisor
- Recommendation letter from other activities (academic, extra-curricular background) (if any)
- Achievement/Publication (if any)
- TOEFL PBT=550,ITP=530, iBT 80 or IELTS 6.0
- Essay about your studies related to Southeast Asian (500 words)
Application Procedure :
- Send the required documents to pssat@ugm.ac.id with subject : “TFLearn AY 2020/21”
- Send two (2) sets of hard copies to
Pusat Studi Sosial Asia Tenggara UGM
Gedung PAU, Sayap Timur.
Jl. Teknika Utara, Sleman. D.I Yogyakarta 55281
no later than March, 06. 2020
- Our staff will do internal review, once you are selected as potential nominee, you would be contacted through e-mail for interview.
- After you are selected as Nomination, you may continue apply to National University of Singapore through online
- Final decision will be from National University of Singapore.
Important things to note :
- Workload requirements:Exchange students are required to take a minimum workload of 12 modular credits (approximately 3 modules) per semester in order to be eligible for a Student’s Pass (Student Visa).
- Courses
Student could take any courses available for exchange student, with at least 1 course from NUS Southeast Asian Department.
The list of available modules can be found at this link http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/docs/info/prospective-students—non-graduating/ng-modules.pdf
- Module restrictions:Undergraduate exchange students are encouraged to consider Level 1000 to 3000 modules. Level 4000 modules are mostly reserved for NUS students who are in their graduating year. Modules of Level 5000 and above are graduate modules and are not offeredto undergraduate students. The graduate modules found in the module list are reserved for students coming under specific graduate exchange agreements.
The list of limited or restricted modules can be found in this link http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/docs/info/prospective-students—non-graduating/non-graduating-module-restrictions.pdf
- Housing: On-campus housing isnot guaranteed at NUS. If students require on-campus housing, they must indicate that they are “Exchange” students and select “Yes” for housing in their initial application in order to be considered for on-campus accommodation. Students who have correctly indicated the above will receive instructions on how and when to apply for housing in their Acceptance Letter from Registrar’s Office.
Attached Information Sheet recommends various on and off-campus housing options.
On campus : http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/campus-living/residential-options)
Off-campus : http://nus.edu.sg/osa/student-services/hostel-admission/other-accommodation)
- Department-Level Scheme : Please note this exchange program under the scheme of Department Level Agreement. Rejected applicant could apply again to other department in NUS under the scheme of University Level Agreement through Office of International Affairs (OIA) UGM.
- NUS Student Exchange Programme (SEP) Website : http://www.nus.edu.sg/gro/student-exchange.php
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