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CSE Exchange in Singapore: National University of Singapore

Asia & Oceania

Study at the National University of Singapore and enroll in English-taught engineering coursework.

This program is administered by College of Science & Engineering and open to CSE students only. Applications are processed by the Learning Abroad Center.

Program Details

Location
Location
Singapore, Singapore
Term
Term
Academic Year
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
Housing
Housing
Apartment
Dormitory
Sponsor
Sponsor
College of Science & Engineering

Program Eligibility

Student Type
Student Type
UofM Students
Student Year
Student Year
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
GPA
GPA
2.8
Language Prerequisite
Language Prerequisite
No Language Prerequisite

About

College of Science & Engineering exchange programs offers the opportunity to take engineering and science courses taught in English at science and engineering universities abroad.

This program is coordinated by the College of Science & Engineering. You must apply for the program through the College of Science & Engineering.

You receive transfer credit for the courses you take. Your grades do not factor into your University of Minnesota GPA. Consult the Learning Abroad Center's Academic Policies for more information.

Program Model

Exchange
University Study

Application Deadline

Open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors with a 2.8 GPA. The application deadline is mid-March for academic year/fall semester and mid-October for spring semester. You must apply through the College of Science & Engineering.

Academics

Study at the National University of Singapore and enroll in English-taught engineering coursework. Courses are offered across many engineering disciplines. As a visiting student, you are required to take 70% of your credits within engineering departments. Typical credit load: 26–30 for academic year; 13–15 for spring semester. You must take at least 12 credits per semester.

After you've chosen a program and identified the courses you want to take, departmental and college advisers can evaluate whether or not the course work can be used toward your major or to meet other requirements.

It's important to be somewhat flexible in planning your courses. Sometimes course information isn't immediately available, so you may need to correspond directly with the host university.

More Information

Applicants for this exchange must be endorsed by the College of Science and Engineering. For additional information, check out the program-specific CSE Engineering Exchange: Singapore website and/or contact CSE International Programs at [email protected].

Program Fee

Cost of Participation

The cost of participation includes tuition and international health insurance. Housing and meals are paid in Singapore. Airfare and personal expenses are additional.

Spring 2025

CSE Exchange in Singapore: National U of Singapore

Spring Semester 2025

Program Fee

  • UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad
  • Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit $400
Tuition and educational costs $10,058
International health insurance $257
Housing and/or meals $0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) $0
Total Program Fee $10,715
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable $0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable $10,715

Estimated Additional Expenses

  • Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site $1,600
Passport/photos $150
Visa/required documents $65
Travel clinic/immunizations* $0
Housing deposit $0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure $1,815
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials $350
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee $4,500
Essential daily living expenses $2,300
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country $7,150

Total Estimated Cost of Participation

  • UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $19,680
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation $1,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Fall 2024

CSE Exchange in Singapore: National U of Singapore

Fall Semester 2024

Program Fee

  • UofM students pay program fee instead of on-campus tuition & fees while abroad
  • Billed through UofM account
Non-refundable deposit $400
Tuition and educational costs $10,057
International health insurance $273
Housing and/or meals $0
Transportation (if required and included in program fee) $0
Total Program Fee $10,730
Program discount for University of Minnesota and Big Ten students, if applicable $0
Total Program Fee with discount, if applicable $10,730

Estimated Additional Expenses

  • Financial aid-eligible but not included in program fee
Costs Typically Incurred Prior to Departure These costs may need to be paid before your financial aid is disbursed for your term abroad.
Transportation to and from program site $1,600
Passport/photos $150
Visa/required documents $65
Travel clinic/immunizations* $0
Housing deposit $0
Total Estimated Cost Incurred Prior to Departure $1,815
Costs Typically Incurred After Arrival in Host Country
Texts/materials $350
Housing and/or meals not included in program fee $4,500
Essential daily living expenses $2,300
Total Estimated Cost Incurred After Arrival in Host Country $7,150

Total Estimated Cost of Participation

  • UofM students—compare this to your estimated on campus cost of attendance
Total Estimated Cost of Participation $19,695
Spending money and personal travel Not included in financial aid calculation $1,000
Additional Notes & Information
* Immunizations Note: This estimate is based on approximate cost of travel-related vaccinations and medications required for entry or recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Your costs may be higher or lower depending on your travel clinic, the specific immunizations and medication prescribed, and your insurance coverage.

Prepare

Complete pre-application advising.

Be aware: All programs require a $50 application fee. This fee will be charged to your student account upon submission of an online application.

It is your responsibility to apply directly to the College of Science & Engineering and your host institution. Be sure to work with CSE to give yourself enough time to prepare the required documents. Once you have been accepted by CSE and your host institution, you may proceed with the LAC online application process. Please contact CSE International Programs with questions about applying for this CSE exchange.

To complete the online application for this program, you will need to select or provide the following information on the online application:

Apply

Once CSE has nominated you for the program, you will receive a link to the Learning Abroad Center's application system by email. You must complete this application to enter yourself in the Learning Abroad Center's system. This ensures that you retain your U of M student status while abroad, as well as access to financial aid, international insurance, etc.

Complete

Once you submit your application, you will receive an email notification confirming that your application was received and that you are now in the Learning Abroad Center's system. Once you are accepted to your host university, you will be assigned a confirmation checklist, which will include the following items:

  • First Step
  • Confirmation and Payment Agreement
  • Health Information Form
  • University of Minnesota Release and Waiver

Detailed descriptions and instructions for submitting each checklist item are included on the confirmation checklist assigned to you. You should also continue working with CSE and your host institution for pre-departure considerations.