For the Master's research programme they are as follows:

• Normally an NUS Honours degree (Merit/Second Class and above) or equivalent (eg, a four-year Bachelor's degree with at least an average grade of B) in a relevant discipline; or
• In exceptional cases, a Bachelors degree in a relevant discipline with at least two years of relevant work experience, subject to approval by the Faculty and Board of Graduate Studies, on a case-by-case basis;
• TOEFL/IELTS/GRE, where applicable; and
• Additional departmental requirements, where applicable, eg, GRE and interview. (Please consult departmental websites).

For the PhD programme they are as follows:

• Normally a good Master's degree in a relevant discipline; or
• An NUS Honours degree (at least Distinction/Second Class Upper Division) or equivalent (eg, a four-year Bachelor's degree with an average grade above B) in a relevant discipline, subject to approval by the Faculty, on a case-by-case basis;
• GRE;
• TOEFL/IELTS, where applicable; and
• Additional departmental requirements, where applicable, eg, interview. (Please consult departmental websites).

No, there is no age limit.

Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not in English should submit the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score as evidence of their proficiency in the English language. As such, only if the applicant meets both criteria, i.e. native tongue is not in English AND medium of university instruction is not in English, must they submit the TOEFL/IELTS. However, as some Departments/Programmes may be more stringent in their requirement, please check the website of the respective Department(s)/Programme(s) you are applying to or contact them directly if you are unsure.

Successful candidates may be required to take the Diagnostic English Test at our University and, where necessary, attend the Graduate English Course.

A minimum TOEFL score of 85 for the internet-based test (with a minimum score of 22 for the writing section) is required. Under the new score scale, a minimum total score of 5.0 is required.

Alternatively, an IELTS result of 7.0 is required.

Some Departments/Programmes may set higher limits.

TOEFL/IELTS score reports are only valid for two years after the test and the validity period should not expire before the beginning of the application period for the relevant intake for which you are applying.

You may communicate with the organisations conducting the respective tests. Their website addresses and telephone numbers are indicated below:

TOEFL: Educational Testing Service (ETS), USA Tel: 1-609-771-7100 or 1-877-863-3546 Website: http://www.ets.org

or contact your local United States Information Service. The Faculty's TOEFL Institution Code is 9081.

IELTS: University of Cambridge Local Examination Syndicate (UCLES), United Kingdom Tel: (01223) 55-3311 Website: http://www.ielts.org

or contact your local British Council.

The GRE is optional. However, do note that evidence of strong quantitative, verbal, and analytical skills through GRE scores, as well as indicators of research skills and experience will significantly strengthen your application.

Please refer to the website here.

• 15th May - for the January intake
• 1st November - for the August intake
• 1st December - for the August intake (Department of Economics)

Yes, you can do so via https://gradapp.nus.edu.sg/portal/app_manage

All applicants will be informed by 31st May (for the August intake) or 31st October (for the January intake).

Yes, you can. However, you must use separate application forms and attach separate sets of supporting documents for each Department/Programme/degree for which you are applying. The application fee must also be paid for each application submitted. If you are successful in more than one application, you can choose only one programme.

You should submit one of the following documents:

• A bank statement of your finance; or
• A letter of confirmation from a sponsor and the sponsor's bank statement; or
• Documentary evidence of scholarship or other award that you have obtained.

The financial statement should indicate a minimum sum as indicated in the table below:

Payment can be made online via any of the methods below before you submit your online application:

• Credit Card (AMEX, VISA or MasterCard)
• Debit Card (applicants must have a online banking account with either of the following banks - POSB/DBS, UOB or Citibank).

Alternatively, local applicants should make the payment by cheque. The cheque drawn on a bank in Singapore, should be crossed and made payable to the "National University of Singapore". Please write your name, postal address and programme applied for on the reverse of the cheque.

International applicants should make the payment by bank draft. The bank draft should be made payable to the "National University of Singapore". The payment must be made in Singapore currency or the equivalent in US dollars. Please write your name, postal address and programme applied for on the reverse of the bank draft.

All the payments must be accompanied by the Application Fee Payment Form.

The link here provides you with links to the websites of the various Departments/Programmes. It is best to communicate directly with the Department/Programme through the contacts indicated in their websites to find out their expectations for applicant research proposals.

All graduate students must subscribe to a medical insurance policy which helps you to pay (in part or full) medical expenses incurred as a result of hospitalisation/accident/mental health treatment. For research scholars, we will deduct the premium from the stipend on a semestral basis. Details on the insurance scheme are available at the website here.