# Nanyang Technological University
**Source**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/host/nanyang-technological-university
**Parent**: https://employability.uq.edu.au/global-experiences-expo
- [Overview](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-1)
- [Academic matters](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-2)
- [Accommodation and costs](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-3)
- [Visa and travel](#qt-uq_university_profile_tabs-foundation-tabs-4)
Singapore
Singapore
[Nanyang Technological University exchange website](https://ntu-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10006)
## Language of instruction
English
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive public university which has topped the rankings of young universities, and places within the Top 100 universities worldwide. NTU’s main campus, located in the west of Singapore, has been named one of the Top 15 Most Beautiful in the World.
Singapore is a vibrantly cosmopolitan and diverse city-state off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula. Brimming with a harmonious blend of culture, cuisine, arts and architecture, Singapore embodies the finest of both East and West.
## Semester dates
| | | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **UQ Semester** | **Host Semester** | **Dates** |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 (Spring) | January–May |
| Semester 2 | Semester 1 (Autumn) | August–December |
View the [NTU academic calendar](http://www.ntu.edu.sg/sasd/oas/AcademicCalendar/Pages/AY2018-19.aspx).
## Guides and additional information
NTU has online resources to help get more from your exchange:
- [About the program - GEM Trailblazer](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/student-exchanges/inbound-programmes)
- [Exchange student fact sheet 2025-2026](https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=21429)
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## Student testimonials
- [Jacob - Nanyang Technological University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/13015/jacob-nanyang-technological-university)
B Engineering (Hons)/Arts
Semester 2, 2019
> A unique chance to learn how Engineers in Singapore overcome contemporary engineering challenges.
- [Yang - Nanyang Technological University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/12578/yang-nanyang-technological-university)
B Engineering
Semester 1, 2019
> Enjoy the exchange experience!
- [Hung-Wen - Nanyang Technological University](https://employability.uq.edu.au/story/11242/hung-wen-nanyang-technological-university)
Bachelor of Commerce/Business Management
Semester 1, 2019
> Hot place with delicious food and convenient transports.
## Full-time study load
15 AU per semester at NTU is equivalent to 8 UQ units.
## Host university requirements
**GPA**\
You will need a minimum cumulative GPA of 5.0 to study at NTU.
**Study Options**\
You must choose one admission school from the list of faculties below and take the majority of courses (50%) within the chosen faculty. Further details are outlined in the Additional Academic Information section below.
**Other requirements:**\
BEL Faculty (Business) students are required to have at least 4 units of General Elective credit to study at NTU due to difficulty in course enrolment.
**Note**:
- Please read the *'Accommodation and costs'* tab for information on mandatory fees at NTU.
- Host university eligibility criteria are at the discretion of the host and may change without notice.
## Find courses
Undergraduate students can search the:
- [NTU course catalogue](https://ntu-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10006)
- Nanyang Business School (NBS) [Restricted programs](https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/_customtags/ct_DocumentRetrieve.cfm?token=eyJ0eXAiOiJKV1QiLCJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJwYXlsb2FkIjp7InRpbWVzdGFtcCI6IjIwMjItMDktMzBUMDU6NTc6NTIiLCJleHBpcmVMaW5rIjpmYWxzZSwiZmlsZUlkIjo0Mjg5MH19.BK8ZIaVIptHirlaPXIcVrCF2hlSRke5Bl2DLv_1BRrA)- Courses in red are not open to exchange students.
- Please read the *Academic Restrictions* section below for further information.
Crosscheck the courses you found in the host course catalogue with the [Credit Precedent Database](http://creditprecedents.app.uq.edu.au/) to see if UQ credit has previously been granted. The database should be used as a general guide only. Few courses from each host will be in the database and many course precedents in the database may have expired. Note, the credit precedent database does not replace the host course catalogue. If a course is not listed in the CPD, you can still ask for it to be assessed on your study plan.
## Study areas taught in English
Undergraduate
Aerospace engineering
Art history
Biological sciences
Biomedical engineering
Biomedical science
Business administration
Business information systems
Chemical engineering
Chemistry and biochemistry
Chinese
Civil engineering
Communication, digital media and PR
Data Science
Earth and Geographical Sciences
Economics
Electrical engineering
English
English literature
Environmental engineering
Environmental studies
Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management
Exercise science
Film, TV and media
Finance
History and ancient history
Human resources
Information technology
International business
International relations
Linguistics
Marketing
Materials engineering
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Philosophy
Physics
Psychology
Public policy
Sociology
Software engineering
Writing
Postgraduate
Aerospace engineering
Biological sciences
Biomedical science
Chemistry and biochemistry
Computer science
English literature
History and ancient history
Linguistics
Materials engineering
Mathematics and statistics
Mechanical engineering
Physics
## Academic restrictions
**Study Load Restrictions**\
Students are unable to enrol in a full-time study load in the following disciplines, however, enrolment in one or two courses may be possible:
- Event, hospitality, hotel and tourism management / International Business
- Aerospace Engineering / Biomedical Engineering / Software Engineering
- Art History / International relations / English Literature (PG Only) / History and Ancient History (PG Only) / Writing
- Computer Science / Biological sciences (PG Only) / Biomedical science / Chemistry and biochemistry (PG Only) / Mathematics and statistics (PG Only) / Psychology
- Linguistics
**Course Restrictions**
- NTU has a list of [restricted programs and courses](https://ntu-sa.terradotta.com/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=10006) for undergraduate exchange students. These restrictions cannot be appealed.
- Nanyang Business School (NBS) [Restricted programs](http://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/undergrad/common/contents/courselist.asp)- **Courses with \* are NOT OPEN to Inbound Exchange Students**
- Nanyang Business School (NBS)- [Course Selection and Registration Guidelines](http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://web.nbs.ntu.edu.sg/undergrad/common/contents/Course_Selection_Guide_2021.pdf)
Additional restrictions have been advised by NTU:
- Highly popular courses and vacancies are limited: Business, economics, sociology, sports, language, psychology and communications courses. Flexibility with course options is encouraged.
- Undergraduate exchange students cannot take postgraduate level courses.
Courses available at the postgraduate level are very limited. Please refer to the [List of Available Postgraduate Courses](https://gem.ntu.edu.sg/_customtags/ct_FileRetrieve.cfm?File_ID=21533 "Courses for graduate exchange students AY2021-22 S2 as of 13 Sep 2021.pdf") (UQ Semester 1, 2022) for exchange students.
All students must list at least 10 courses on their UQ study plan and their NTU application. Course approval from NTU is then subjected to vacancies and pre-requisites. Once approved, you are strongly encouraged not to deviate from the list of approved courses. It is imperative that you select courses that are approved by UQ and are deemed necessary for your academic progression.
## Additional academic information
**Study Option Details**\
Students must choose one admitting school in which they will take at least 50% of their studies.\
- [College of Engineering](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/engineering/home)
- [School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/eee)
- [School of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cee)
- [School of Computer Science and Engineering (SCSE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/scse)
- [School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering (SCBE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/scbe)
- [School of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mse)
- [School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/mae)\
- [College of Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/hass/home)
- [School of Humanities (SOH)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/soh)
- [School of Art, Design and Media (ADM)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/adm)
- [Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci)
- [School of Social Sciences (SSS)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sss)\
- [College of Science](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/science/home)
- [School of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (SPMS)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/spms)
- [School of Biological Sciences (SBS)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/sbs)
- [The Asian School of the Environment (ASE)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ase)
**Language Courses**\
Students interested in taking higher-level language courses are required to sit for a placement test to determine their proficiency. Conducted in the first week of the semester. For more information, visit the [Centre for Modern Languages (CML)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/cml) website.
**Course Numbering**
- Undergraduate\
The first digit number of the course code generally signifies the level of the course: 1 for level 1, 2 for level 2, 3 for level 3, and 4 for level 4; 0, 8, or 9 are for broadening.\
Undergraduate level courses usually have the course codes of 1xxx, 2xxx, 3xxx, 4xxx, 8xxx, and 9xxx. \
- Postgraduate\
Courses are listed as 6xxx-7xxx
**Additional Academic Resources**\
NTU has online resources to help navigate its academic policies:
- [NTU undergraduate programs](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/admissions/undergraduate-programmes?listingKeyword=&disciplines=all&programmelevels=all&programmetypes=all&page=1)
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## Accommodation
[On-campus housing](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/life-at-ntu/accommodation/undergraduate-housing) is provided to undergraduate exchange students on an availablility basis but cannot be guaranteed. \
Postgraduate exchange students are invited to apply and will be placed on-campus if there are available rooms. The Office of Housing can also help students search for [off-campus accommodation](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/life-at-ntu/accommodation/off-campus-housing).
Students who are successful will be allocated randomly for hall rooms and requests for specific types of rooms will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Full-year students must re-apply for housing in their second semester.
## Cost of living
NTU estimates SGD 7000 per semester for costs such as accommodation, food, transportation, personal expenses, textbooks etc. Some additional administration and non-academic fees may be required or possible additional fees if students enrol in course units involving the use of specific materials (E.g. laboratory fees and fieldwork courses).
## Additional Mandatory Fees
*Registration Fee:* Starting from AY24/25, NTU will charge non-refundable registration fee of S$153 (inclusive of GST), payable by all exchange applicants at the point of application. This fee is in addition to the existing miscellaneous fees and helps to cover the cost of providing administrative/onboarding support and social activities for inbound exchange students during the period of their immersion at NTU.
## Financial support
[A range of funding](https://employability.uq.edu.au/financial-support) for student exchange including scholarships, grants and loans are available to UQ students.
## Insurance
*Singapore Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements:* While there are no longer any COVID-19 entry requirements for Singapore, it remains a requirement of all Student's Pass (STP) holders *(Exchange students)* to be fully vaccinated with the approved COVID-19 vaccinations. Furthermore, students must have their overseas vaccinations validated upon arrival in Singapore, making it advisable to obtain digitally verifiable vaccination certificates.
Students approved to participate in a Semester-based Exchange are automatically covered by UQ’s Travel Insurance for the country of their host university only.
For more information, read the Student Travel Insurance Policy Summary on [UQ’s Travel Insurance web page](https://governance-risk.uq.edu.au/functions-and-services/insurance/policies-and-certificates-currency/travel-insurance) (login required).
If you plan to travel outside of your host country, you should purchase additional insurance.
All inbound exchange students are required to be insured under [NTU’s insurance schemes](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/life-at-ntu/student-life/onestop/insurance-coverage). The schemes ensure students are covered with basic medical and personal accident insurance coverage.
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)
## Organise your visa
It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct visa for the country where you will be studying. As the Global Experiences team is not a visa-issuing authority we cannot provide visa advice.
NTU provides [visa and immigration information](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/life-at-ntu/student-life/onestop/student's-pass) for incoming exchange students.
Contact the [Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority](https://www.ica.gov.sg/visitor/studentpass/apply) for more visa information.
## Travel risk levels
The University of Queensland cannot and does not allow students to travel to any country with [a risk level of 3](http://smartraveller.gov.au/resources/pages/travel-advice-explained.aspx) (Reconsider your need to travel) or above, as assessed by the Australian Government.
If a country's risk level changes to 3 or above, experiences to that country are suspended until the risk level improves.
Find out the risk level and travel advice, and sign up to receive updates for your host country on the [Smartraveller website](http://smartraveller.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx).
### Exchange deadlines
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 1:**\
**Open:** 24 April (for Semester 1 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 May (for Semester 1 of the following year)
**Application for Exchange in UQ Semester 2:**\
**Open:** 24 September (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Close:** 31 October (for Semester 2 of the following year)\
**Last Chance Apps Close:** 31 January 2026 for Sem 2, 2026 exchange
[Go back to search](https://employability.uq.edu.au/student-exchange/find-host)
[How to apply](https://employability.uq.edu.au/get-edge/global-experiences/semester-based-exchange/applying-exchange)
[Book your Global Experiences Appointment](https://studenthub.uq.edu.au/students/appointments/app/topic/207?siteId=1)
[Report any problems with this web page](https://www.vision6.com.au/em/forms/subscribe.php?db=451450&s=172237&a=59633&k=f535bc3)