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WELCOME TO NANYANG TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY (NTU

We take this opportunity to welcome you to NTU and

wish you a successful and happy stay here.

This guide has been compiled to help you through most

of the formalities and procedures both before and after

your arrival. You will find information ranging from the

important immigration regulations to student life at NTU.

We have included in this guidebook the contact details

of the many services which are available to support you

throughout your stay.

If you have any unanswered questions after reading

through this guidebook, please contact the International

Student Centre at [email protected] for further

information.


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MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS

Welcome to Nanyang Technological University (NTU), and thank you for making us your partner in this knowledge

gaining journey. We have no doubt that your experience in NTU will be one of significant personal growth and

discovery.

Here at NTU, you will experience the thrills of engaging intellectual giants and of meeting talented and dynamic

students from about 80 countries around the globe. Find time to engage others and reserve some time to find

yourself.

Helping you to complete this journey at NTU will be the International Student Centre. Its programmes will pave the

way for you to adjust to the local environment and forge friendships that open doors to new cultures and a vista o

fresh ideas and perspectives.

Welcome to an exciting new world of learning and discovery!

Assoc Prof Lok Tat Seng

Director of Students

Nanyang Technological University


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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .............................................................4

About Nanyang Technological University ..................4

Travelling within Campus ...........................................5

About International Student Centre ...........................6

BEFORE LEAVING HOME .............................................8

ARRIVAL .........................................................................9

How to Get to NTU ....................................................11

Check-In to Your Accommodation .............................12

Register with ISC ......................................................12

Matriculation ..............................................................12

Bank Account ............................................................12 Network and Windows Live Accounts .......................13

Update Your Particulars .............................................13

Mobile Phone ............................................................13

Orientations and Welcome Events ............................13

A Vibrant Student Life................................................13

IMMIGRATION ................................................................15

Students Pass...........................................................15

Medical Examination .................................................16

Overstaying ...............................................................16

Social Visit Pass

(For Spouses and Children of

Full-Time Graduate Students) ...................................16

Useful Contacts .........................................................16

HOUSING ........................................................................18

On-Campus Undergraduate Housing ........................18

On-Campus Graduate Housing .................................19

Short-Term Housing ..................................................22

Off-Campus Housing.................................................22

HEALTH, WELLNESS AND INSURANCE......................26

General Medical Care ...............................................26

Medical Emergencies ................................................27

Academic Counselling ...............................................28

Pastoral Care ............................................................28

Counselling ...............................................................28

Stay Healthy ..............................................................29

Insurance ..................................................................29

EMERGENCY HOTLINES ..............................................32

Who to Call ................................................................32

ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS ......34

2013-2014 Academic Calendar (Undergraduate) .....34

2013-2014 Academic Calendar (Graduate) ..............35

University Holidays ....................................................36

Academic Services ...................................................36

YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT ...............................38

e-learning and Mobile Learning ................................38

IT Services ................................................................38

Computer Ownership Scheme ..................................38

Computing Facilities and Learning Spaces ...............38

NTU Libraries ............................................................39

STUDENT LIFE @ NTU ..................................................41

Student Organisations...............................................41

Sports and Games ....................................................41

Meals on Campus .....................................................42

Postal, Banking and Retail ........................................42

MANAGING FINANCE ....................................................44

Estimated Living Costs ..............................................44

Money Management Tips ..........................................44

Financial Assistance .................................................44

Part-Time Employment..............................................44

ABOUT SINGAPORE .....................................................46

Experience Singapore ...............................................47

Travelling within Singapore ........................................51

All information provided is correct at the time of print. For the latest update, please refer to www.ntu.edu.sg/isc.All amounts listed are in Singapore dollars.All images of Singapore are courtesy of Singapore Tourism Board.


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INTRODUCTION

Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological

University (NTU) is one of the fastest-rising universities

in the world with globally acknowledged strengths in

science and engineering.

The university has roots that go back to 1955 when

Nanyang University was set up. Today, NTU has five

colleges, including one that focuses on interdisciplinary

graduate research, and a new medical school, Lee

Kong Chian School of Medicine, set up jointly with

Imperial College London.

NTU provides a high-quality global education to

more than 33,500 undergraduate and postgraduate

students. The student body includes top scholars and

international olympiad medallists from the region andbeyond.

Hailing from more than 70 countries, the universitys

3,800-strong teaching and research staff bring dynamic

international perspectives and years of solid industry

experience.

About Nanyang Technological University


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College of Engineering

School of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering School of Computer Engineering

School of Civil and Environmental Engineering

School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering

School of Materials Science and Engineering

School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

College of Humanities, Arts & Social

Sciences

School of Art, Design and Media

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication &

Information

College of Science

School of Biological Sciences

School of Physical & Mathematical Sciences

Interdisciplinary Graduate School

Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine

Autonomous Institutes

Earth Observatory of Singapore

National Institute of Education

S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies

Singapore Centre on Environmental Life Sciences

Engineering

Travelling within Campus

Internal Shuttle Bus

Get the internal shuttle bus arrival information at your

fingertips at http://campusbus.ntu.edu.sg/ntubus. The

movement of the buses on different routes can also be

viewed real-time on the map. You may even view the

number plate and speed of the individual bus. You can

also download a free iPhone application Traversity that

tracks internal shuttle bus services at NTU.

Public Bus Service

Public bus services 179, 179A and 199 ply the Yunnan

Garden campus in addition to the NTU shuttle bus

service. Visit www.ntu.edu.sg/sao/OurServices/Pages/

Transportation.aspxfor more details.

Campus map

The new interactive Campus Map enables you to locate

lecture theatres, tutorial rooms, buildings and landmarks

on campus, and find directions between places easily.

You may also print the map or send a friend an email with

information on a location or direction. Google street view

and internal shuttle bus routes are also integrated in the

map. Best of all, it works on your mobile device too! Visit

http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/mapsto get interactive directions

now!
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Service and Information

The International Student Centre (ISC) and the

Student Affairs Office offer a full range of services

and programmes to foster student success,global perspectives, intercultural awareness and

international goodwill. We assist international

students with:

Pre-arrival Information

Application for a Students Pass

Enquiries on Immigration

Insurance

Pastoral Care

Help during a Crisis

Enquiries on Part-Time Employment

Events and Activities

The centre promotes cross-cultural understanding

and interaction. All students at NTU are welcome to

attend ISCs events and activities, which include:

Orientations

Campus Tours

Coffee Sessions

Community Service Work

Cultural Tours and Outings

Festive Open Houses

Host Family Programmes

Luncheons

Pre-Graduation Seminars

Growth, Embracement and Learn (G.E.L)

Programme

Contact ISC

Need assistance? You can approach ISC via phone call

email or personally. We are located at the temporary

office behind Student Services Centre building.

Mailing Address

International Student Centre (ISC)

Nanyang Technological University

42, Nanyang Avenue

Student Services Centre Level 6

Singapore 639815

Telephone Number

(65) 6790 6823 (during office hours)

(65) 9721 8066 (24-hour crisis line)

(This number should be used strictly for emergencies

only.)

Email

[email protected]

Office Hours

Monday to Thursday: 8.30am to 5.45pmFriday: 8.30am to 5.15pm

Weekends and Public Holidays: Closed

Locate Us

Visit http://maps.ntu.edu.sg/maps#q:internationalstudents centreto locate ISC on the mapORVisit us at the temporary office behind StudenServices Centre building

About International Student Centre

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BEFORELEAVING

HOME


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Accept the Offer of Admission by stipulated deadline

Apply for an Entry Visa (if applicable) to enter Singapore(Please refer to www.ica.gov.sg)

Apply for a Students Pass(Please refer to Students Pass section)

Make housing arrangement(Please refer to Housing section)

Make travel arrangement to Singapore

Pack your belongings

A print-out of eForm16 and duly signed by you

Colour passport-sized photographs, including digital copies

Original letter of Admission from NTU

Original copies of educational certificates, examination results and other

documents submitted in support of your application for admission

Cash of at least $3,000 for initial expenses (excluding tuition fees and rental)

Funds to place a deposit and pay housing rental upon arrival

Prescribed medication

Personal items such as toiletries, towel, bed linen, pillow cases, alarm clock,

adapter, etc

Clothes and footwear, including a light jacket for air-conditioned venues such as

the Library

Formal wear for interviews or important functions

Notebook if you are not purchasing one in Singapore (Singapore is using 230V for

electricity)

Make sure these items are with you for clearance at the Singapore Checkpoint

Your passport with at least six-month validity from the commencement of your course

Your plane, train or bus ticket

A print-out of your In-Principle Approval (IPA) letter

A print-out of your Letter of Admission

Use this checklist to prepare for your stay in Singapore.

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ARRIVAL


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Know how to get to NTU

Check-in to your accommodation

Register with ISC

Complete registration procedures

Been briefed on how to complete the Students Pass formalities

Undergo a medical examination at the NTU Medical Centre for students on morethan 6 months study programme(Please refer to Medical Examination section)

Complete the Students Pass formalities and collect your Students Pass(Please refer to Students Pass section)

Complete all matriculation procedures

Open a bank account if your study duration is more than 6 months

Purchase a Singapore mobile number (optional)

Activate your network and Windows Live accounts

Access StudentLink (undergraduates) or GSLink (graduate students) atwww.ntu.edu.sg to update your particulars and contact details

Attend orientation, welcome events and ISC activities

Join a student club or society and plug into NTUs vibrant student life (optional)

You will be busy for the first few weeks at NTU! Use this checklist to settle down.

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NTU is located in the west of Singapore in an areacalled Jurong. Changi Airport is located in the east ofSingapore.

Singapore has an efficient, safe and affordable publictransport system. You can take a taxi, Mass RapidTransit (MRT) train or bus to campus. If you are travellingto Singapore for the first time and have luggage withyou, we recommend you to take a taxi.

For more information on the public transportation

in Singapore, please refer to the Travelling within

Singapore section.

Taxi

You can board a taxi at the taxi bays outside the ArrivalHall at the airport, at taxi stand or anywhere safe alongpublic roads in Singapore. Inform the driver the addressof your destination. If you are travelling to NTU, requestthe driver to take the Pan Island Expressway (PIE). The

journey will take about 45 minutes and cost about $45(including the peak hour and midnight surcharge). To

know more about the surcharges imposed by the taxicompanies, please visit the individual taxi websites.

MRT and Bus

Should you decide to travel by MRT train and busfrom the airport to campus, take a train from ChangiAirport MRT station on the East-West line to one of thefollowing stations and then board the bus.

Boon Lay MRT station: Take the public bus 179 or

199 from Boon Lay Bus Interchange located insideJurong Point Shopping Mall which is next to thestation

Pioneer MRT station: Take the NTU-Pioneer shuttlebus directly outside the station

The journey to campus by MRT train and bus willtake about two to three hours. Please take note thatMRT trains and public buses do not operate betweenmidnight and 5.30am daily.

For a map of MRT stations in Singapore, please visit

www.ntu.edu.sg/AboutNTU/visitingntu/Pages/location.aspx.

How to Get to NTU
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Register with ISC

After you have settled down in your accommodation,register with ISC during office hours to completethe registration procedures and be briefed on theprocedures to complete the Students Pass formalities.

Matriculation

Matriculation refers to the process of registering as astudent of the university. After you have completed amatriculation procedures, NTU will issue you with amatriculation card identifying you as its student.

Collection of Room Key Undergraduate / Exchange

Students

Graduate Students

During Office Hours

Monday to Thursday:

8.30am to 5.45pm

Friday: 8.30am to 5.15pmWeekend and Public Holidays:

Closed

Check-in at the Hall Office of yourallocated Hall of Residence

HAS will advise you on thecollection of your room keys

After Office Hours Students are to make their ownaccommodation arrangement

Students are to make their ownaccommodation arrangement

Name of Bank Website Local Telephone Number

Development Bank of Singapore (DBS) www.dbs.com 1800 111 1111

Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation(OCBC) www.ocbc.com.sg 1800 438 3333

POSBank www.dbs.com/posb 1800 339 6666

United Overseas Bank Ltd (UOB) www.uob.com.sg (65) 6790 1185

Bank Account

For students whose study period is 6 months or more,you may choose to open an account with the bank ofyour choice in Singapore. The banks offer a wide rangeof services and have different types of saving accounts.

The OCBC bank has a branch on campus at the NorthSpine at Block N2.1. Some other banks are located neaNTU at Jurong Point Shopping Mall. Please contact thebanks or visit their website to know their requirement foopening and maintaining an account.

To open a bank account, you will need: Your passport Your Students Pass Your Singapore address

Note: During registration period, OCBC NTU campusallows applicant to use Letter of Admission from NTUinstead of Students Pass to open a bank account.

Check-In to Your Accommodation

If you have applied for and been offered a place incampus housing, please ensure that you have providedyour arrival details online. You will receive furtherinformation from the Ofce of Housing & AuxiliaryServices (HAS) on the collection of your room key.

Please take note that there are separate arrangemenfor undergraduate, graduate and exchange students.

For further enquiries on accommodation mattersplease contact HAS.

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Network and Windows Live Accounts

Your network account will give you access to the NTUnetwork (Intranet portal iNTU https://intu.ntu.edu.sg), e-services (StudentLink, GS Link), e-learning(edveNTUre), library databases and campus computers.You will receive the details upon registration.

Your Windows Live account will give you access toemail and a suite of Windows Live e-services at http://home.live.com. This account can be kept for life.

Update Your Particulars

Please access StudentLink (undergraduate) or GSLink(graduate students) to update your particulars andcontact details.

Mobile Phone

If you wish to sign up for a mobile phone line, you may doso at the nearest mall or convenience store. Singaporehas 3 telecommunication companies. Please visit theirwebsite to know more about their plans and rates.

M1 www.m1.com.sg

SingTel www.singtel.com.sg

StarHub www.starhub.com

Orientations and Welcome Events

The Freshmen Welcome Ceremonies, orientations,campus and laboratory tours, and welcome eventsorganised by ISC, schools and halls of residenceprovide new students with useful information on studentservices and campus life. They are also great occasionsto interact with fellow students and widen your socialnetwork.

A Vibrant Student Life

Immerse into NTUs vibrant student life with more than100 student organisations with diverse interests from

astronomy to sports to music. Please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubsfor more details.
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IMMIGRATION


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IMMIGRATION

Students Pass

All international students who have been accepted by

NTU as full-time matriculated or registered students

are required to hold a valid Students Pass issued by

the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) of

Singapore.

Application for Students Pass

New application for Students Pass must be submittedat least 1 month and not more than 2 months before

the commencement of the course. The application

must be submitted through the Students Pass Online

Application and Registration (SOLAR) system which is

accessible through ICA website at www.ica.gov.sg.

International students who had pursued pre-university

studies in Singapore need to produce their Students

Pass if these have not been returned to ICA.

You may wish to email ISC should you have furtherenquiry on Students Pass application.

Application Fees and Charges

Processing Fee (online payment

through credit/debit card upon

submission of eForm16)

$30

Issuance Fee $60

Multiple-Entry Visa fee (for required

nationals)

$30

Note:

A replacement fee of $60 will be imposed if the

Students Pass is lost or stolen.

An additional $30 processing fee will be imposed for

amendments made to eForm16 after submission.

Cancellation of Students Pass

Please surrender your Students Pass to ICA for

cancellation within 7 days from the date you complete

or terminate your full-time studies, go on leave ofabsence or convert to part-time studies. Please visit

www.ica.gov.sgfor more information.

Back of Students Pass Front of Students Pass
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Useful Contacts

Ministry in-charge of

Students Pass

Immigration & Check-

points Authority (ICA)

Address: ICA Building

10 Kallang Road

Singapore 208718

Location: Next to Lavender MRT station

Telephone Number: (65) 6391 6100 (24-hour ICA

call centre)

Website: www.ica.gov.sg

Ministry in-charge ofTemporary Employment

Pass and Work Holiday

Pass

Ministry of Manpower(MOM)

Address: The Riverwalk20 Upper Circular Road

#04-01/02

Singapore 058416

Location: Nearest MRT station: Clarke

Quay MRT station

Telephone Number: (65) 6438 5122

Website: www.mom.gov.sg

Medical Examination

The offer of admission to NTU that you have receivedis conditional upon the issuance of a Students Pass by

ICA. If the period of your studies at NTU is 6 months or

more, you are required to pass a medical examination

conducted at the NTU Medical Centre before you can

be issued this Pass. The examination will include tests

for the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) and

Tuberculosis.

Upon satisfactory completion of the medical

examination, the NTU Medical Centre will issue you

a medical report which you need to submit with yourStudents Pass application. Should you fail the medical

examination, you will be denied admission and must

return home at your own expense.

Appointment for Medical Examination

All international students will receive instruction on how

to complete the medical examination when they report

to ISC upon their arrival at NTU.

Overstaying

Overstaying is a punishable offence under theImmigration Act. You need to note the expiry date o

your Social Visit Pass or Students Pass and apply fo

an extension at least a month before the expiry.

Social Visit Pass (For Spouses andChildren of Full-Time GraduateStudents)

Applying for an Entry Visa

If your spouse and children require an Entry Visa to

visit Singapore, they may apply for one at a Singapore

embassy in your home country.

Extending the Social Visit Pass

You may approach ISC for a letter of support to extend

the Social Visit Pass of your spouse and children

Please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/iscfor more details.

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HOUSING

HOUSING


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HOUSING

On-Campus Housing Office-In-Charge

Undergraduate Housing

Halls of Residence 1 to 16

Student Housing

Ofce of Housing & Auxiliary Services

Student Services Centre

Level 5

www.ntu.edu.sg/has

Graduate Housing

Graduate Hall 1

Graduate Hall 2

Hall of Residence Room Rates

(Per Person Per Month)

Room Type

1, 2, 4 to 7 $210 Twin-sharing

8 to 15 $235 Twin-sharing and air-conditioned*

3 and 16 $240 Twin-sharing and air-conditioned*

NTU has 16 halls of residence that are home to some

9,200 undergraduates. This community forms a large

family unit, actively engaging in a range of cultural,

social and sporting activities. With these many levelsof interaction, networking has never been easier. As

many seniors would attest, living in a hall of residence

presents a unique experience that would leave one with

fond memories long after graduation.

The 16 halls offer similar styled accommodation. All

halls are co-ed by floor or wing. Each hall has communal

facilities like television rooms, air-conditioned reading

rooms, kitchenettes and laundry rooms with coin-operated

washing machines and dryers, and offers single and

double occupancy rooms. All rooms are fully furnished

and have internet access.

Double rooms are shared by residents of the same

gender. With the exception of Halls 1 and 2, which

offer shared shower and toilets, all halls have gender

specific communal showers and toilets. Meals are no

provided by the halls but residents have access to a

wide range of meals at the many canteens, cafes and

other eateries on campus.

How and When to Apply

All new full-time international undergraduates who

apply by the stipulated deadline are assured of housing

in one of the halls of residence. You may apply online for

housing after you have accepted the offer of admission

online. Please refer to the Admissions Handbook for

Freshmen for details.

On-Campus Undergraduate Housing

Rental Rates (with effect from 1 August 2013)

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Application Deadlines

On-Campus Graduate Housing

On-campus graduate housing is available at 2 locations

on campus - Graduate Hall 1 and Graduate Hall 2. As

demand for housing greatly exceeds supply, only full-

time graduate students may apply for graduate housing

with new students on research programmes given

priority. Successful applicants may stay for a maximum

period of one academic year.

Meals are not provided but residents have easy access

to a wide range of meals at the many canteens, cafes

and other eateries on campus.

If you have children, please seek off-campus housing

with amenities that meet the needs of families.

Local A Level and

Polytechnic Students

International Students

Apply from 3 June 2013 3 June 2013

Deadline 8 July 2013 8 July 2013

Outcome Available 19 July 2013 19 July 2013

Visit www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Undergraduate for details on:

Application

Room details

Room assignment

Rules and regulations

Housing for Undergraduate Exchange Students

Undergraduate exchange students will receive information on applying for accommodation in a hall of residence

with NTUs offer of admission. Applications must be submitted online prior to arrival.

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Location Room Rates

(Per Person Per Month)

Room Type Bathroom

Graduate Hall 1 $420

$310 per person

$620 per room

Single Room

Double Room

Spouse Room

Attached

Graduate Hall 2 `$480

`$370 per person

$1,000 - $1,100 per married couple

Single Room

Double Room

Apartment bedroom

Attached

Common/Attached

Rental Rates

Note: `Rates do not include the use of the air-conditioner.

Residents are provided with a single bed, wardrobe,

desk, fan and internet connection. Rents include the

use of furnishings, and utilities such as electricity, water

and internet usage. Additional charges apply for the use

of the air-conditioner (calculated based on usage) and

for the consumption of electricity from the use of othe

electrical items, for e.g., a mini refrigerator.

Graduate Hall

Nanyang Valley

Double room in Graduate Hall

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Application Deadlines

Apply Online for Graduate Housing

Note the following before you apply online:

You must accept NTUs offer of admission before

you can apply for housing

Use only Internet Explorer (do not use any other

web browser, for e.g., Mozilla and Netscape)

Use the same application number assigned to you

when you applied for admission

You will receive an acknowledgement of your

application and the outcome by email. You are

advised to check your emails, including your junk

folder regularly

If you are successful in your application, but fail to

check in within five days of the stipulated check-in

date, your room will be allocated to the next person

on the waiting list

Arrange for short-term housing if you are arriving

before the given check-in date

If you are unsuccessful in your application, please

arrange off-campus housing before you arrive in

Singapore

Semester 1 Semester 2

Opening From 02 May 2013, 9.00am Singapore Time November*

Closing Date 12 June 2013, 4.30pm Singapore Time End November*

Outcome Available Early July Mid December*

Check-In 11 July 2013 onwards January*

Note: *The deadline for Semester 2 is not confirmed. For confirmed dates, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/hasor

email HAS.

Accept Offer of Admission

Apply online for Graduate Housing at http://www.ntu.edu.sg/has/Graduate/Pages/PG_On-campusHousing.

aspx. You will receive the outcome via email.

If you are successful in your application, confirm

your acceptance online within 5 days of receiving

the offer and provide your arrival details at the link

stated in our email.

Please collect your room keys from the Office of

Housing & Auxiliary Services (HAS).

During check-in,

Sign the rental agreement

Pay the application fee, a deposit of 1 months rental and the rental for the rst quarter/half-year

If you are unsuccessful in your application, please

arrange off-campus housing before you arrive in

Singapore.
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Rooms/Apartments Offered by Homeowners

Residential housing in Singapore can be broadly

divided into two categories - private and public.

Private housing refers to privately-developed landed

property and apartments that may come with

condominium facilities such as swimming pools and

tennis courts.

Public housing is developed by the Housing and

Development Board (HDB) and consists of apartment

or flats. Rooms in HDB housing are cheaper to rent i

general.

Short-Term Housing

Please arrange for short-term housing if you are

arriving in Singapore before your check-in date. Your

options include the on-campus Nanyang Executive

Centre or a hotel. Visit www.ntu.edu.sg/nec/Pages/

default.aspxand www.yoursingapore.comfor rates and

other related information.

Off-Campus Housing

Students living off-campus should begin their search for housing well in advance of their departure for Singapore

Neighbourhoods near NTU include Jurong West, Boon Lay and Jurong East. Your options include rooms o

apartments offered by homeowners and privately-run student hostels.

Nanyang Executive Centre

HDB flats

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Student Hostels

The following privately-run student hostels are relatively near NTU and amenities such as supermarkets and foodcentres. Do contact the hostels for their rates and to check the availability of rooms. Surf the internet for information

on other hostels near NTU.

Factors to Consider when Shortlisting Off-

Campus Housing

You may wish to consider the following factors when

you are shortlisting the off-campus housing.

Budget

Proximity to NTU, MRT stations and bus-stops

Amenities

Size of the room or apartment

Whether it is furnished

Single versus shared occupancy

Duration of lease

Before you rent a room off campus, use the How2Go

public transport journey planner at www.transitlink.com.

sgto learn how long it will take to commute to NTU.

Please contact the Ofce of Housing & Auxiliary

Services should you need any advice on renting a

place off-campus.

Rents for HDB Housing

Visit the website of Housing and Development Board

(HDB) at www.hdb.gov.sg for the median rents of HDB

flats by town and flat type. These statistics serve as a

useful guide. Check what the rent includes before you

enter into any agreement e.g., electricity, water, gas

and furnishings.

yo:HA @ Jurong

www.yoha.com.sg

Tel : (65) 6560 7122

Scholars Residence @ Yuan Ching

www.scholarsresidence.com

Tel : (65) 9181 9928

/ (65) 9669 7573

Email : [email protected]

Student Hostel @ Jurong West

Tel : (65) 6795 8864

Mobile : (65) 9129 3688

Email :[email protected]
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The Tenancy Agreement

The tenancy agreement is a legal agreement designed to

protect the rights of the tenant and landlord by setting out

all the terms and conditions of the rental arrangement.

Check your rights and responsibilities before signing

any tenancy agreement and related documents. Get

promises for repairs and improvements in writing before

you enter into any agreement and place a deposit. Keep

a receipt for any payment made with a description ofwhat it is for and whether it is refundable.

A sample tenancy agreement is available at the website

of the Consumers Association of Singapore (www.case.

org.sg/downloads/buffet/model_tenancy.pdf).

Commission

Before you view any piece of property, check wheth

a real estate agent is involved and whether you ne

to pay a commission should you decide to rent t

property. Before you hand over any commission, che

these websites to make sure he or she is a register

property agent.

Institute of Estate Agents - www.iea.sg Council for Estate Agencies - www.cea.gov.sg

HOUSING
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WELLNESS

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HEALTH, WELLNESS AND INSURANCE

General Medical Care

NTU Medical Centre

The Medical Centre on campus is operated by

Fullerton Healthcare Group. Medical and dental

services provided include general outpatient treatment,

laboratory investigation and minor surgery. The centre

also provides before and after travel medical advice and

immunisation. You can locate the centre at the South

Spine, beside the Lee Kong Chian Lecture Theatre.

Clinics Near Campus

There are several clinics, such as follows, that are neaNTU. You may wish to visit http://www.singhealth.com.sg

PatientCare/GP/Pages/Home.aspxfor a comprehensive

list of clinics in Singapore.

Central Clinic & Surgery

Healthway Medical Group

Address

NTU Medical Centre

1 Nanyang Avenue, SS3-B2-15Singapore 639798

Telephone Number

(65) 6793 6974 / (65) 6793 6828

Operating Hours

Monday

to Thursday:

8.30am to 1.00pm

(last registration at 12pm)

2.00pm to 5.30pm

(last registration at 4.30pm)

Friday:

8.30am to 1.00pm(last registration at 12pm)

2.00pm to 5.00pm

(last registration at 4.00pm)

Saturday:9.30am to 12.30pm

(last registration at 11.30am)

Sunday and

Public Holidays:Closed

Address

Blk 690 Jurong West Central 1, #01-193

Singapore 640690

Telephone Number

(65) 6792 1812 / (65) 6791 5719

Operating Hours

Monday

to Friday:

8.30am to 12.30pm

2.00pm to 6.00pm

7.00pm to 12.00am

Saturday:8.30am to 12.30pm

7.00pm to 12.00am

Sunday andPublic Holidays:

8.30am to 12.30pm7.00pm to 11.00pm

Address

Blk 450 Clementi Ave 3, #01-291Singapore 120450

Telephone Number(65) 6773 2925

Operating Hours

24 hours daily
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Silver Cross 24 Hr Clinic

As the information above is subject to change, it is

important that you call the clinics to verify their operating

hours, charges and location before visiting them.

Please note that visits to private clinics are subjected to

your own expenses and non-reimbursable.

Pharmacies Near Campus

These are the pharmacies which are near NTU.

Guardian Pharmacy

Watsons Your Personal Store

Medical Emergencies

In a medical emergency and for medical care beyondwhat a general practitioner can provide, please visit a

hospital. The National University Hospital (NUH) is the

nearest hospital to NTU.

Seeking Reimbursement for Hospitalisation

Eligible students may seek a reimbursement under

the Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance

(GHSI) scheme for the hospitalisation fee incurred in

Singapore government/restructured hospitals. The

insurance company will review and determine the

reimbursed amount based on the schemes terms andconditions. For more information on GHSI, please refer

to Insurance section.

Seeking Reimbursement for Outpatient

Specialist Care

Eligible students are covered up to $500 per policy year

for treatment by a specialist (including diagnostic tests

such as x-rays and scans) or A&E department (strictly

for accidents and emergencies only) in Singapore

government/restructured hospitals. The coverage is

subject to the terms and conditions of the GHSI. For

more information on GHSI, please refer to Insurance

section.

Important: Outpatient specialist care will only be

reimbursed if the specialist whom you are seeking

treatment from is referred by the NTU Medical Centre

or the A&E department of a government/restructured

hospital.

Address

502 Jurong West Ave 1, #01-803

Singapore 640502

Telephone Number

(65) 6899 2141

Operating Hours

Monday to Sunday

(including Public

Holidays)

8.00am to 12.00am

Telephone Number

(65) 6779 5555 (24-hr main line)

(65) 6772 5000 (24-hr emergency department)

Email Address

[email protected]

Website

www.nuh.com.sg

Location

Jurong Point Shopping Mall

1 Jurong West Central 2 #B1-27/28 (JP2)

Singapore 648886

Location

Jurong Point Shopping Mall

1 Jurong West Central 2 #B1-12/13/14

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Locate ISC

Visit us at the temporary office behind Student

Services Centre building

Telephone Number

(65) 6790 6823 (during office hours)

(65) 9721 8066 (24-hour crisis line)

(This number should be used strictly for emergencies

only.)

Email

[email protected]

Singapore Government/Restructured Hospitals Website

Alexandra Hospital www.alexhosp.com.sg

Changi General Hospital www.cgh.com.sg

Institute of Mental Health www.imh.com.sg

Khoo Teck Puat Hospital www.ktph.com.sg

KK Womens and Childrens Hospital www.kkh.com.sg

National University Hospital www.nuh.com.sg

Singapore General Hospital www.sgh.com.sg

Tan Tock Seng Hospital www.ttsh.com.sg

Academic Counselling

If you are unable to cope with your studies, please seek

help from your lecturer, tutor or the Assistant Chair of

Students at your school.

Pastoral Care

Being away from home can be an especially lonely

experience when you fall ill or are hospitalised. Do

contact ISC should you need any assistance.

Counselling

Professional Counselling

The Student Wellbeing Centre provides help and

guidance to students with personal issues or challenges

Its team of registered counsellors are experienced in

helping students from various backgrounds and with a

wide range of issues.

If the personal issues or challenges you are facing areaffecting your quality of life in the areas of your health

relationships, daily activities, academic performance o

eating and sleeping patterns, please seek professiona

counselling.

Should you have troubled thoughts or behaviour such as

self-harm or harming others, please seek professiona

counselling or medical help.

To make an appointment to see a professional counsellor

please call (65) 6790 4462 during office hours. You mayalso email the Centre at [email protected]

sg. The Centre is located at Student Services Centre

Level 5. Consultations are free of charge for students

and held in confidence.

After office hours, please call the ISC crisis line a

(65) 9721 8066, Campus Security at (65) 6790 4777

or approach your Hall Fellow if you live in a hall o

residence.

For a list of Singapore Government/Restructured Hospitals and Specialist Clinics, please refer to the table as follows

http://www.alexhosp.com.sg/http://www.cgh.com.sg/http://www.imh.com.sg/http://www.ktph.com.sg/http://www.kkh.com.sg/http://www.nuh.com.sg/http://www.sgh.com.sg/http://www.ttsh.com.sg/http://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/[email protected]://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/[email protected]://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/[email protected]://localhost/var/www/apps/conversion/tmp/scratch_3/[email protected]://www.ttsh.com.sg/http://www.sgh.com.sg/http://www.nuh.com.sg/http://www.kkh.com.sg/http://www.ktph.com.sg/http://www.imh.com.sg/http://www.cgh.com.sg/http://www.alexhosp.com.sg/


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Additional Insurance Coverage for Overseas Travel

All students are strongly advised to have adequate insurance coverage when travelling overseas for internshipsconferences, exchange, study programmes, etc. The GHSI scheme does not provide adequate coverage fo

overseas travels.

Please refer to the table as follows for a summary of the insurance scheme.

Note:

Full-time international undergraduates who require hospitalisation and/or surgery as a result of an accident

should first claim under the GPAI scheme.

Information on the GHSI and GPAI is subject to changes.

Insurance Scheme Insurance Coverage Administered By Eligibility

Group Hospitalisation

and Surgical Insurance

www.ntughsi.com.sg

Accidental death,

hospitalisation and surgery

as a result of illness

(including mental illness),

and accidental bodily

injury

International Student

Centre

Full-Time International

Students, Singapore

Permanent Resident

Group Personal Accident

Insurance

www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/

Undergraduate/Student-

Services/HealthAndCoun-

selling/MedicalInsuranc-

eSchemes/Pages/GPAI.

aspx

Death, permanent

disability and medical

costs arising from an

accident

Student Affairs Office Undergraduates

Full-time Graduate

students may opt for

this insurance

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Emergency Hotlines

Please make sure that you have saved these numbers in your mobile phone. They will come in handy in an

emergency. For more crisis helplines, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/studentwellbeing.

Emergency Party Telephone Number

Police 999 (24-hour)

Ambulance 995 (24-hour)

NTU Student Wellbeing Centre 6790 4462

NTU Medical Centre 6793 6828

NTU Fault Reporting Centre and Campus Security 6790 4777 (24-hour)

International Student Centre (ISC) Crisis Line 9721 8066 (24-hour)

Who to Call

Scenarios Procedures

Medical Emergencies During office hours: Call NTU Medical Centre

After office hours: Call Campus Security/Hall Fellow

Emotional Distress/Suicidal

Tendencies

During office hours: Call Student Wellbeing Centre

After office hours: Call ISC crisis line, Campus Security/Hall Fellow

Road Accidents Call Police, Ambulance and Campus Security

Crime Call Police and Campus Security

Missing Persons Call ISC crisis line

Fire Call Campus Security

Rowdy Behaviour Call Campus Security

Lift Breakdown/Power Blackouts/Burst Pipes

Call NTU Fault Reporting Centre

24-Hour Campus Security

Our campus is patrolled round-the-clock on a daily basis by a team of security officers. Complementing these

patrols are CCTV and security access control systems. A low crime rate, however, does not mean that there is no

crime so please guard your safety and belongings.

Fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures are in place for students security and safety.

EMERGENCY HOTLINES
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ACADEMICCALENDAR

HOLIDAYAND UNIVERSITY


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2013-2014 Academic Calendar (Undergraduate)

Academic Year 2013-14 From To

Semester 1 05-Aug-13 06-Dec-13

Orientation Week 05-Aug-13 09-Aug-13

Teaching Weeks 12-Aug-13 27-Sep-13

Recess Week 30-Sep-13 04-Oct-13

Teaching Weeks 07-Oct-13 15-Nov-13

Revision and Examination 18-Nov-13 06-Dec-13

Semester 1 Vacation 09-Dec-13 10-Jan-14

Semester 2 13-Jan-14 09-May-14

Teaching Weeks 13-Jan-14 28-Feb-14

Recess Week 03-Mar-14 07-Mar-14

Teaching Weeks 10-Mar-14 18-Apr-14

Revision and Examination 21-Apr-14 09-May-14

Semester 2 Vacation 12-May-14 01-Aug-14

Special Term I 12-May-14 20-Jun-14

Teaching Weeks 12-May-14 13-Jun-14

Revision & Examination 16-Jun-14 20-Jun-14

Special Term II 23-Jun-14 01-Aug-14

Teaching Weeks 23-Jun-14 25-Jul-14

Revision & Examination 28-Jul-14 01-Aug-14

Events Date

Convocation 2013 25-Jul-13 to 1-Aug-13

Qualifying English Test 2-Aug-13

Freshmen Welcome Ceremony 5-Aug-13 to 6-Aug-13

Union Day/Academic Council Meeting 29-Aug-13

Celebrate NTU! 11-Mar-14

For the full calendar and details, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices

AcademicCalendar/Pages/2013-14.aspx.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR AND UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicCalendar/Pages/2013-14.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicCalendar/Pages/2013-14.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicCalendar/Pages/2013-14.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/AcademicCalendar/Pages/2013-14.aspx


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2013-2014 Academic Calendar (Graduate)

Academic Year 2013-14

(Indicative Only)From To

SEMESTER 1 05 August 2013 12 January 2014

Teaching Weeks 12 August 2013 29 September 2013

Recess Week 30 September 2013 06 October 2013

Teaching Weeks 07 October 2013 17 November 2013

Revision & Examination 18 November 2013 08 December 2013

Semester 1 Vacation 09 December 2013 12 January 2014

SEMESTER 2 13 January 2014 03 August 2014

Teaching Weeks 13 January 2014 02 March 2014

Recess Week 03 March 2014 09 March 2014

Teaching Weeks 10 March 2014 20 April 2014

Revision and Examination 21 April 2014 11 May 2014

Semester 2 Vacation 12 May 2014 03 August 2014

Graduate programmes do not follow a common calendar. For the calendar of your programme, please visit http://

www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%20

2014.pdf.
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdfhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdfhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdfhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdfhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdfhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Documents/Academic%20Calendar%202013%20-%202014.pdf


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University Holidays

The university is closed during public holidays in Singapore. If the public holidays fall on a Saturday, there will be

no classes on the following Monday.

2013 and 2014 Public Holidays

For a list of public holidays in 2013 and 2014, please refer to the table as follows.

Hari Raya Puasa 8 August 2013, Thursday

National Day 9 August 2013, Friday

Hari Raya Haji 15 October 2013, Tuesday

Deepavali 2 November 2013, Saturday

Christmas Day 25 December 2013, Wednesday

New Years Day 1 January 2014, Wednesday

Chinese New Year31 January 2014, Friday

1 February 2014, Saturday

Good Friday 18 April 2014, Friday

Labour Day 1 May 2014, Thursday

Vesak Day 13 May 2014, Tuesday

Academic Services

Please refer to the respective websites for information on:

The Academic Unity System

Curriculum Structure

Examinations Course Registration

Other Academic Services

Undergraduate students

www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspx

Graduate students

www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Graduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/Students/Undergraduate/AcademicServices/Pages/default.aspx


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e-learning and Mobile Learning

e-learning and mobile learning are key features of

NTUs learning environment.

edveNTUre - NTUs e-learning platform for anytime,

anywhere learning - allows you to view course

content, watch online videos of lectures, turn in your

assignments, participate in an online tutorial and much

more.

Blackboard Mobile Learn, a free app for smartphones

and tablets, gives you on-the-go access to

announcements, your class roster, group discussionsand even your grades using your iPad, iPhone,

Blackberry or android device.

The Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching

(CELT) manages NTUs e-learning environment. For

more information about the different e-learning tools

used in NTU, like Clickers, LAMS, eUreka, Turnitin,

BBConnect, AcuStudio and etc, please visit https://

edventure.ntu.edu.sg. For more information about

CELT, please visit www.ntu.edu.sg/celt.

IT Services

NTU students enjoy state-of-the-art IT infrastructure

and services. Each matriculated student is given a

lifelong Windows Live account and a network account

which enable free access to:

a high-speed wired and wireless campus network,

including remote access

e-services such as course registration, examination

matters and e-billing e-learning and library resources

online storage and sharing of personal documents,

blogs and web pages

live video webcasts of interesting seminars and

events on campus

the interactive campus map, internal shuttle bus

information and virtual tour, via web or mobile

platform

subscription to NTU mailing lists and e-newsletters

The department managing NTUs IT environment is the

Centre for IT Services (CITS). Please visit www.ntu

edu.sg/citsto learn more.

Computer Ownership Scheme

Each new student is advised to have a notebook

computer for more effective learning. Students will find

that notebooks are useful tools for formal lessons and

coursework anytime and anywhere.

Before you purchase a computer, refer to the preferentia

prices that students enjoy with some vendors under an

arrangement with NTU. Please see http://www3.ntuedu.sg/CITS2/computerdeals/compcategory.htm.

For information on the NTU Student Persona

Computer Loan scheme administered by the

Office of Admissions and Financial Aid for full-time

undergraduates, please visit http://admissions.ntu.edu

sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance

Pages/PCLoan.aspx.

Computing Facilities and Learning

Spaces

Computing facilities and learning spaces are available

throughout campus in schools, libraries and the halls o

residence. One such state-of-the-art learning space is

the Learning Pod @ South Spine. This creative learning

space provides:

discussion rooms with LCD screens and glass

writing boards

an open learning space with comfortable and

configurable furniture tables with a exible power outlet and security ba

for laptop users

pay-per-use printing service

YOUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/http://www.ntu.edu.sg/celthttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/citshttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/citshttp://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CITS2/computerdeals/compcategory.htmhttp://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CITS2/computerdeals/compcategory.htmhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://admissions.ntu.edu.sg/UndergraduateAdmissions/FinancialAssistance/Pages/PCLoan.aspxhttp://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CITS2/computerdeals/compcategory.htmhttp://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CITS2/computerdeals/compcategory.htmhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/citshttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/citshttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/celthttps://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/https://edventure.ntu.edu.sg/


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NTU Libraries

NTU libraries provide students with access to rich

information resources, collaborative learning spaces

and research assistance. There are 7 libraries, all open

to every student.

Art, Design and Media Library (ART-01-03): Print

and multimedia collections

Asian Communication Resource Centre

(WKWSCI-01-18): Communication and Information

Studies collections

Business Library (N2-B2b-07): Business collection

and media services Chinese Library (S3.2-85-01): Chinese collection

Humanities and Social Sciences Library (S4-B3c):

Humanities and Social/Sciences collections

Lee Wee Nam Library (NS3-03-01): Engineering

and Science collections

Wang Gungwu Library (CHC-02) : Overseas

Chinese collection

For more information and access to resources, visit

www.ntu.edu.sg/library.

Practice your presentation in the

recording room at Lee Wee Nam Library

Smart classroom

Learning Pod @South Spine

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Student Organisations

Cultural performances, sporting events and many

recreational pursuits enliven student life throughout

the year. With more than 100 student organisations

dedicated to diverse interests from astronomy to

ballroom dancing to current affairs and community

work, there is bound to be one that will catch your

fancy. Search www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubs/Pages/

Clubssocieties.aspxto know more.

Sports and Games

Keen on sports? Whether you are a recreational or

a competitive athlete, there are programmes and

activities that will suit you. You are welcome to make

use of the sporting and recreational facilities at the

Sports and Recreation Centre. Visit www.ntu.edu.sg/

campuslife/SportsAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspx

to learn more.

Adventure/Water Sports

Canoeing

Dragon Boat

Lifeguard Corps

Mountaineering

Outdoor Adventure

Scuba Diving

Swimming

Wakeboarding

Windsurng

Water Polo

Yachting

Ball Games

Basketball

Floorball

Handball

Netball

Volleyball

Field Sports

Cricket

Hockey

Rugby

Soccer

Softball

Touch Football

Mind Games

Chinese Chess

Contact Bridge

International Chess

Weiqi

Martial Arts

Aikido

Judo

Shitoryu Karate

Silat

Taekwondo

Other Sports

Air Rie

Aquathlon

Archery

Bowling

Canoe Polo

Cheerleading

Fencing

Golf

Inline Skating

Runners Club

Snooker and Pool

Track and Field

Ultimate Frisbee

STUDENT LIFE @ NTU
http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubs/Pages/Clubssocieties.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubs/Pages/Clubssocieties.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/SportsAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/SportsAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/SportsAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/SportsAndRecreation/Pages/default.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubs/Pages/Clubssocieties.aspxhttp://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/clubs/Pages/Clubssocieties.aspx


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Meals on Campus

The NTU canteens, cafes and restaurants offer a wide

variety of food. A meal in the canteen costs an average

of $4 but is subject to your food preference. Please visit

http://www.ntu.edu.sg/campuslife/Pages/Food.aspx for

a list of the canteens, cafes and restaurants.

Postal, Banking and Retail

There are various amenities that can be found on-cam

pus. For an updated list of facilities, please visit http:/

www.ntu.edu.sg/CampusLife/Pages/RetailPostalAnd

Banking.aspx.

STUDENT LIFE @ NTU

Postal Facilities Location

SAM Machines North Spine, Level 1, outside Cheers

South Spine, Level B3

NIE Canteen, Level 2

Banking Facilities Location

OCBC Bank (NTU Branch) North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1

OCBC ATM South Spine, Level B3

Near Canteen 2

Citibank ATM North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1

POSB ATM North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1


Canteen 2State Bank of India ATM North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1

UOB ATM North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1
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Supermarkets Location

Giant Supermarket IMM Shopping Centre,

2 Jurong East Street 21 Singapore 609601

Pioneer Mall,

Blk 638 Jurong West Street 61 #03-01

Singapore 640638

NTUC Fairprice Extra (24-hour) Jurong Point Shopping Mall,

63 Jurong West Central 3 #03-01 Singapore 648331

Prime Supermarket Blk 763 Jurong West Street 75 #01-01

Singapore 640763

Blk 962 Jurong West Street 91 #01-300

Singapore 640962

Sheng Shiong Supermarket Blk 544 Jurong West Street 42 #01-97/99

Singapore 640544

3 Yuan Ching Road #01-01A/02 Singapore 618642

7 Jurong West Avenue 5 #01-01/08

Singapore 649486

Retail Outlets Location

Campus Book Centre NIE 4-B1-10Eight Flags Computer Systems & Supplies South Spine, Level B3

Nanyang Hair Corner Next to Canteen 2

Giant Supermarket Next to Canteen 2

7-Eleven Convenience Store Near Canteen 2

Cheers Convenience Store North Spine, Level 1, near N2.1

Yunnan Bookstore South Spine, S4-B5A-01

Other Facilities Location

AXS (Prepaid card top-up, bill payment and other

transactions)

Blk N2.1


Photo-Me (Instant photo taking) Blk N2.1


For a list of supermarkets that are near to NTU campus, please refer to the table as follows.


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Estimated Living Costs

Item Estimated Monthly Expenses#

On-Campus Undergraduate Housing

On-Campus Graduate Housing

$195 - $330*

$310 - $1,100*

Meals $300 - $400

Personal Expenses $200 - $400#

Transport for Travel within Singapore $100

Textbooks and Course Materials $200 - $500 per academic year

Note:

*Varies with room type and subject to revision

#Varies according to lifestyle

Money Management Tips

The Student Wellbeing Centre has valuable tips on

money management at their website. Please visit www.

ntu.edu.sg/studentwellbeing to know more about the

tips.

Financial Assistance

Need financial help? Loans are available for students

in need. Learn more about financial assistance

schemes from the information provided in the

admissions package or from http://www.ntu.edu.sg/

Freshmen/FreshmenGuide/FinancialMatters/Pages/

FinancialAssistanceSchemes.aspx.

Part-Time Employment

The ISC does not recommend that international

students rely on part-time work as a source of funds.

Doing so is very risky as part-time work may not be

available when needed nor will it provide sufficient

funds to sustain your stay. Students who wish to take

up part-time work for the experience should note the

following:

Part-Time Jobs outside Campus

Prior approval from the university is required fo

matriculated international students to work part

time. Undergraduates should contact the Studen

Affairs Office while graduate students should

contact the ISC. A fresh application is required fo

each job. Scholarship holders require the additiona

approval of their sponsors.

Full-time matriculated international undergraduate

and graduate students may work a maximum of 16

hours a week during term time and full-time during

the vacation.

Part-Time Jobs on Campus under Work Study

Scheme (undergraduates only)

Undergraduates working part-time on campus may

work a maximum of 14 hours a week during term

time and nine hours a day or 44 hours a week during

the vacation. Prior approval from the university isnot required.

International students on exchange or in non

graduating programmes may not engage in any part

time work in Singapore. For more information, please

visit http://www.ntu.edu.sg/isc/ManagingFinances

Pages/ParttimeEmployment.aspx.

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ABOUT SINGAPORE

ABOUT SINGAPORE

Know what to do and where to visit to experience

Singapores way of living. Read more about her

transportation system and travel like a local does

in Singapore.

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ABOUT SINGAPORE

Singapore, officially the Republic of Singapore, is a

Southeast Asian city-state off the southern tip of the

Malay Peninsula, 137 kilometres north of the equator. It

is an island country made up of 63 islands, separated

from Malaysia by the Straits of Johor to its north and

from Indonesias Riau Islands by the Singapore Strait

to its south.

She has a land area of about 710 square kilometres,

making her one of the smallest countries in the world

and the smallest in the region hence the moniker

The Little Red Dot. Although small in size, Singapore

commands an enormous presence in the world

today with its free trade economy and highly efficien

workforce. With her strategic location in the region, i

has enabled her to become a central sea port along

major shipping routes.

The current population in Singapore is about five million

with English as the main language of instruction, and a

mother tongue for each major ethnicity. There are fou

major races namely the Chinese (majority), Malay

Indian and Eurasian. Each community offers a differen

perspective of life in Singapore in terms of culture

religion, food and language.

Chinatown


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ChinatownA visit to Chinatown promises fascinating encounters

with local customs and lifestyles.

Kampong GlamExplore the alleys of Kampong Glam for exotic treats

and buys.

Helix BridgeWalk across this architectural marvel and admire the

Singapore skyline.

Little IndiaLittle India fascinates with shops selling everything from

spices to flower garlands.

Orchard Road & Marina Bay Sands

Spend a day in Orchard Road and Marina Bay Sands.

You will understand why Singapore is dubbed a

shoppers paradise.

Clarke Quay/Boat Quay & Marina Bay

Experience Singapore nightlife activities at the club

in these locations. You can also find Avalon, one of

Hollywoods hottest clubs at Marina Bay.

Helix Bridge Singapore skyline

Night Safari Little India

Geylang Serai

Experience Singapore

Being a multi-racial society, Singapore is as diverse as it is cohesive. Beyond the history, culture, people, shopping

and food, there are many more facets to Singapores thriving cityscape for you to discover. These can only be ex-

perienced as you immerse yourself in the exploration of this once fishing village turned cosmopolitan city. To read

more about Singapore, visit www.sgand www.yoursingapore.com.

Old World Charm

If you are interested to discover the old world charm, you can explore and experience the islands key historical

landmarks or memorials. You can embark on a heritage trail to enjoy the sights and sounds at various cultural

precincts, such as the following.

Modern City

If you prefer the bright city lights and being amidst the hustle and bustle, then you will be delighted to know that

there are numerous shopping malls, museums, and dining and entertainment hotspots to choose from.
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Chinatown Complex Market

Blk 335 Smith Street S050335

Located in the heartland of Chinatown. Have a meal

with the locals and explore the shops of Chinatown.

Chomp Chomp Food Centre

20 Kensington Park Road S557269

Located at Serangoon Garden, this hawker has a widevariety of food at a reasonable price.

Golden Mile Food Centre

505 Beach Road S199583

Popular for its wide array of local fare

Holland Village Market and Food Centre

1 Lorong Mambong S277700

Holland Village is popular for its al fresco caf culture

Maxwell Road Hawker Centre1 Kadayanallur Street S069184This centrally-located food centre is packed to the brim

during peak hours.

Old Airport Road Food Centre

Blk 51 Old Airport Road S390051

Tekka Centre

Blk 665 Buffalo Road S210665

Located in the heart of Little India

Clementi Market and Food Centre

Blk 353 Clementi Avenue 2 #01-108 S120353

Surrounded by HDB shops that offer household items

at a bargain price

East Coast Lagoon Food Village

1220 East Coast Parkway S468960

Tuck into scrumptious local fare after cycling o

rollerblading at East Coast Park

Geylang Serai Market and Food Centre

1 Geylang Serai S402001

Sample traditional Malay fare at this market and theeateries in Geylang Serai

Lau Pat Sat Festival Market

18 Raffles Quay S048582

Largest remaining Victorian filigree cast-iron structure

in Southeast Asia built in 1894 and is now a food centre

offering a wide variety of local food

Newton Circus Food Centre

500 Clemenceau Avenue North S229495

Popular with tourists and locals

Peoples Park Cooked Food Centre

Blk 32 New Market Road S050032

A good destination for traditional local fare afte

shopping in Chinatown

Tiong Bahru Market and Food Centre

30 Seng Poh Road S168898

Popular with locals for its wide array of dishes

Food

The other thing that will strike you most about Singapore is its multifarious offering of food regardless day or nightWith a range of dining options from Peranakan to Chinese, Indian to Malay, fusion and more, youll be spoilt fo

choice.

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Esplanade Theatres on the Bay

Engage in the arts at this distinctive landmark.

National Museum of Singapore

93 Stamford Road S178897

Visit its Singapore History and Living Galleries to learn

about Singapore culture and also its 11 National Treasures.

ArtScience Museum at Marina Bay Sands

10 Bayfront Avenue S018956

Chinatown Heritage Centre

48 Pagoda Street S198501

Peranakan Museum

39 Armenian Street S179941

Maritime Experiential Museum and Aquarium

Step back in time and learn about the history of the

ancient maritime trade.

Singapore Discovery Centre

Learn more about Singapore through SDCs fascinating

exhibits.

Asian Civilisations Museum

1 Empress Place S179555

Malay Heritage Centre

85 Sultan Gate S198501

Chingay Parade Singapore

Dragon Boat Festival

Fashion Steps Out @ Orchard

F1 Singapore Grand Prix

Great Singapore Sale

Mosaic Music Festival

National Day Parade and celebrations

Singapore Arts Festival

Singapore Food Festival

Singapore River Festival

Singapore Sun Festival

World Gourmet Summit

ZoukOut

Arts and Culture

Singapore thrives with arts and cultural events. Visit these places to know more.

Community and Sporting Activities

The Peoples Association promotes social cohesion in Singapore through its network of grassroots organisations

and community clubs. Visit www.pa.gov.sg to learn about the activities of the community club near you. ForSingapores sporting calendar, please visit www.ssc.gov.sg.

Events

Besides major holidays, you can look forward to a vibrant calendar of events in Singapore. These are some of the

events that are held in Singapore.
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Nature

National Parks oversees the development of Singapore as a Garden City. Visit www.nparks.gov.sgfor informationon the parks and nature reserves in Singapore as well as information on free nature appreciation walks.

Bukit Timah Nature Reserve

Discover the rich flora and fauna of this reserve as you

climb Bukit Timah Singapores highest hill.

Gardens By The Bay

Spanning 101 hectare, this superpark houses over

a quarter of a million rare plants in huge domed

conservatories.

MacRitchie Reservoir Park

Explore its scenic and tranquil nature trails and go on

a treetop walk.

Labrador Nature Reserve

An oasis of tranquillity and natural wonder. A staircase

built on the edge of the secondary forest offers a

prime view of the cliff side vegetation coupled with a

panoramic view of the sea.

Jurong Central ParkIt is the first in Singapore to have life-sized board-game

features. It is situated across Boon Lay MRT Station.

Mount Faber Park

From this park, you can take a cable car to Sentosa

Island. A mural wall depicting scenes of local history

can be seen at Upper Faber Point, the highest point in

the park.

Youth Olympic Park

The Youth Olympic Park is named after the inaugural

Youth Olympic Games held in Singapore in August

2010. A broadwalk connects the Park to Marina

Promenade.

East Coast Park

A well-loved destination of Singaporeans for barbecues

cycling, rollerblading and water sports.

Jurong Bird Park

The largest bird park and a haven for 8,000 birds

representing species. Visit www.birdpark.com.sg fo

details.

Night Safari

As dusk falls, observe over 1,000 nocturnal animals up

close.

Istana

Fronting the main Istana Gate, Istana Park provides

a vantage point for people keen to view the monthly

changing of guards ceremony at the Istana.

Marina Barrage

Catch the grandeur of the Singapore Flyer and theCentral Business District skyline at this first reservoir in

the heart of the city.

Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve

The Ridges comprise of 9km of green, open spaces

spanning the hills of Mount Faber Park, Telok Blangah

Hill Park and Kent Ridge Park. The main highlights are

the Forest Walk and Canopy Walk.

Sentosa

Fancy a day island hopping? Sentosa has a well-mixed

of activities ranging from the thrilling rides at Universa

Studio and surf at 10-foot FlowBarrel wave, to learn

about Singapores past at several historical landmarks

Visit www.sentosa.com.sgto read more.

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Travelling within Singapore

Travelling within Singapore is a breeze with its advanced

transportation system.

Taxi

Taxis can be flagged down at any time of the day at

a taxi stand and along any public road outside of the

Central Business District (CBD). Alternatively you can

book a taxi with any of the Taxi Company via phone call

where a booking fee is applicable. To know the booking

amount, please check with the individual taxi company.

All taxis in Singapore are metered. The fares must be

charged according to the taxi meter based on the flag

down rate, distance travelled and applicable surcharge

(such as midnight surcharge, peak hour surcharge,

location surcharge and Electronic Road Pricing

charges). Please take note that each taxi company

imposes different surcharge and flag down rate. You

may need to check with the driver or Taxi Company on

the surcharge before boarding the taxi. Should you wish

to retain a receipt, you need to request for it at the end

of the trip. Payment is usually by cash although someTaxi Companies do accept credit cards/NETs payment.

This is a list of phone booking hotlines for the respectiveTaxi Companies.

Common Taxi Booking Number(+65 6-DIAL-CAB)

+65 6342-5222

Comfort & CityCab+65 6552-1111

Premier Taxi

+65 6363-6888

Smart Cab

+65 6485-7777

SMRT Taxi

+65 6555-8888

Trans-Cab Services

+65 6555-3333

Prime Taxi+65 6778-0808


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Bus

Public buses operate from 5.30am to midnight daily andthe frequencies range from 5 minutes to 20 minutes.

The information panels at the bus stops provide useful

route and fare information for the bus services available

at that stop.

The buses pick up and drop off passengers only at

designated bus-stops. You need to flag down the bus

you wish to board at the bus-stop. For all bus trips, you

can pay using exact cash or ez-link card (please refer to

Contactless Smart (CEPAS-Compliant) Cards section).

For more information, please visit www.sbstransit.com.sgor www.smrt.com.sg.

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) & Light Rapid Transit

(LRT)

Commuters in Singapore enjoy a comprehensive public

transport network similar to other developed cities.

There are also LRT systems that link MRT stations

within the HDB housing estates. Both MRT and LRT

operate from 5.30am to midnight daily. The first and last

train departure times vary between stations, as well asweekends and Public Holidays.

For fare information, you may wish to use the easy-

to-use maps at the MRT ticketing machines. Please

visit www.transitlink.com.sgor www.publictransport.sg

should you wish to know more information on public

transport fares and MRT map.

Queue System

It is an unspoken rule that commuters must queue abus-stops, taxi stands and train stations to board and

alight from buses, taxis and trains. This applies to

service and retail outlets throughout Singapore as wel

Contactless Smart (CEPAS-Compliant) Cards

To ease the need of carrying sufficient cash fo

travelling, you may wish to purchase an ez-link card o

a NETS FlashPay card. These are contactless tap-and

go Smart cards for public transit use on the MRT, LRT

and buses. You can get them from the network of salespoints within most MRT stations and 7-Eleven stores

Please visit www.ezlink.com.sgor www.nets.com.sgfo

more information on the Smart cards.

Changi Airport

Changi Airport is the main airport in Singapore and a

major aviation hub in Southeast Asia. Please visit www

changiairport.com to view the Airport interactive map

and access the guide for arriving passengers.

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