# Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange)

**Source**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/visiting---research-opportunities
**Parent**: https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate/admission-guide

Engage in research activities or discover new ideas under the direct supervision of our acclaimed faculty as a **Visiting Research Student (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange)** at NTU. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities while being on the cutting edge of innovation in world-class research.

[### Eligibility](#Content_C042_Col00)

- Inbound students (undergraduate or postgraduate) must be active students from a reputable university. Applicants are subject to review and approval by NTU.
- The intended research must be part of the student’s degree requirements and must be endorsed by their home university and approved by NTU.\

**Note**:

- Students must hold a valid Students' Pass (STP) for the entire duration of research. The STP does not permit students to work and/or receive any type of allowance or stipend.
- Students are are required to pay administration, miscellaneous, and research fees to NTU.

[### Duration](#Content_C045_Col00)

- Students will conduct the research full-time for a duration of ***up to two years***, preferably in alignment with NTU’s academic calendar.
- The weekly time commitment for full-time research must meet a minimum of 40 hours per week or 8 hours on a 5-day work week.

[### Faculty Directory](#Content_C047_Col00)

Students should refer to the  to identify an NTU supervisor to explore their proposed research project.

[### Fees & Expenses](#Content_C049_Col00)

All inbound students are required to pay the following fees to NTU:

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| **Payment type** | **Amount Inclusive****of GST** |
| Registration fee | S$153.00 (one-time payment) |
| Research fees (lab based) \* | S$2,292.00 (on 6-monthly basis, no pro-ration) |
| Research fees (non-lab based) \* | S$1,885.00 (on 6-monthly basis, no pro-ration) |
| Miscellaneous fees \*\* | for [Undergraduates](https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/website_files/FinAid/FT_MiscFees_AY2024.pdf) for [Postgraduates (](https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/oad2/GA_R/Miscellaneous_Fees.pdf?sfvrsn=7f839ff4_2)per semester) |

*Note:  On-campus accommodation is **not** offered to students in the Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) programme.*

*\* Fees are subject to changes without notice.*\
*\*\* Miscellaneous fees will be based on the semester rates according to start date of research.*\
*\*\*\** *Fees inclusive of of 9% GST .*

Other fees:

|  |  |
| --- | --- |
| **Payment type** | **Amount Inclusive****of GST** |
| Fees payable to ICA for Student’s Pass (STP) application : |  |
| Processing fee | S$45 |
| Issuance fee | S$60 |
| Multiple journey visa (if applicable) | S$30 |

For any enquiries, please drop an email to [GEM-Trailblazer@ntu.edu.sg](mailto:GEM-Trailblazer@ntu.edu.sg).