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NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE EXCHANGE



Singapore


Contact

Greg Buchanan
IPD Global Health/Program Coordinator
847-467-6953

Location: Singapore
Institution: National University of Singapore (NUS)
Terms: Fall Quarter, Winter/Spring Quarters, Full Year, Summer Research
Language of Instruction: English
Application Deadline: 
Fall Quarter/Full Year: February 15, 2013
Winter/Spring Quarters: May 30, 2013
Academic Interests: Engineering, Science, Social Sciences, Humanities

Program Description

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of the premier institutions in the Asia-Pacific Region and has developed strong educational ties with universities around the globe. It offers a wide-range of disciplines ranging from engineering to South Asian studies to music. The NUS student community comprises a cosmopolitan mix of over 32,000 students from 88 countries, contributing to a vibrant and thriving campus life.

Courses

NUS is a comprehensive university with broad course offerings.  Students may take classes in the Schools of Arts and Social Sciences, Business, Computing, Design and Environment, Engineering, Music and Science. Students enroll directly in the university and take classes with local students.

Costs

NUS exchange students pay Northwestern tuition ($14,460 for Fall 2012.) Students should also budget approximately $4,500 for housing and meals, about $2,000 for international airfare, and approximately $3,000 for personal expenses, such as travel and entertainment.  All students are eligible to apply for IPD and external funding opportunities and will be subject to existing withdrawal and cancellation policies. For more information about IPD study abroad funding opportunities, please see the Fellowships section of our website. For more information about financial aid for study abroad, please refer to the Money Matters resource page of the Study Abroad Office website, or contact Krista Buda at the Financial Aid Office: k-buda@northwestern.edu or 847-491-7400.

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