Application and Application Periods
Important:
The University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf. Candidates interested in our graduate programmes are advised to apply directly to the University and not through any agents. Candidates who apply through agents will not have any added advantage in gaining admission and the University reserves the right to reject such applications without giving reasons.
Application
Application Periods
There are two intakes per academic year - one in Semester I (August) and the other in Semester II (January).
All the departments/programmes offer a Semester I (August) intake. Some departments/programmes also offer a Semester II (January) intake. The application periods are indicated in the table below. Do note that not all faculties have the same application period.
| Intake | Application Period | Departments/Programmes open for application |
|---|---|---|
| Semester I (August) |
1 April (in the year preceding the intake) to 1 November (in the year preceding the intake) |
Economics |
| 16 May (in the year preceding the intake) to 1 November (in the year preceding the intake) |
Chinese Studies Communications and New Media *Comparative Asian Studies Cultural Studies in Asia English, Linguistics & Theatre Studies Geography History Japanese Studies Malay Studies Philosophy Political Science Psychology Social Work Sociology & Anthropology South Asian Studies *Southeast Asian Studies |
|
| Semester II (January) |
2 November (more than a year preceding the intake) to 15 May (in the year preceding the intake) |
Chinese Studies Geography Japanese Studies |
*Application deadline for the August 2024 intake has been extended to 31 December 2023 for these departments/programmes.
Please ensure that the department(s)/programme(s) you are interested in is open for application before you make your submission(s). Applications received after the deadlines will be considered for the next relevant intake.
Each application must be accompanied by an application fee which is not refundable:
- Application fee for online application is at S$50.00 (inclusive of GST)
Outcome of applications will be made known by 31st May for the Semester I (August) intake, or by 31st October for the Semester II (January) intake.