Study in

Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore Universities

Why Singapore?

✓ Strong reputation esp. in law, engineering,

material sciences, finance and

communications

✓ Language & Culture

✓ Safety and Environment

✓ Reasonable Tuition

✓ Collaboration with international institutions

✓ Employer reputation

Singapore Overview• Types of universities:

o National Universities (NUS. NTU, SMU, SUTD, SIT, SIM) o Private Colleges o Polytechnics (3 year course diplomas)

• Most popular universities for international students: • NUS, NTU, SMU, YNC.• International student population capped at 15%, 50% for YNC

• IB Requirements vary depending on course of study

• Other than YNC, admissions requirements are quite straightforward

• Singaporean males to serve in National Service before university

Singapore Unis Reputation

Universities Some Detais

NUS • #1 ranked in Singapore and Asia

• Oldest and largest in Singapore

• 16 schools across 3 campus locations

• Respected as research based institution, strong academic

reputation

• Known for engineering, sciences, law, public policy

• Double degree possible

• On campus housing available for international students

SMU • 43 majors, 6 schools

• Known for accountancy, management, info systems

• Provides American style education modelled by Wharton, U

Penn

• Prides itself with high employment post grad

• Required 10 week internship

• Located downtown, students live further

Singapore Unis Reputation

Universities Known

NTU • Established to train Singaporean engineers

• 8 colleges/schools

• Known for tech but #1 in Singapore for business

SUTD • Research intensive (B. Engineering or B. Science)

• Collaboration with MIT (co-teaching and Masters)

• 3 terms of Spring, summer and fall

• Expected to spend one term abroad

Yale NUS • Considered more competitive than Yale!

• Very international

• 14 majors, Law at NUS

Singapore: Admissions

✓ Apply directly to colleges

✓ Need to pick courses in order of preference

✓ Pay attention to deadlines – most colleges

start accepting applications starting in Oct

✓ May apply with predicted grades

✓ TOEFL & SAT for some schools (SMU,

NUS)

✓ Essays and rec letters generally not needed

Singapore: General Admissions Info

Singaporeans/PR International Students

Entrance

Requirements

IB Diploma Scores

(depending on course of

study), SAT, TOEFL

(additional)

IB Diploma Scores

(depending on course of

study), SAT, TOEFL

(additional)

Other

application

requirements

Some colleges ask for 1 rec

letter and ECCs, interviews

for shortlisted candidates

Some colleges ask for 1 rec

letter and ECCs, interviews

for shortlisted candidates

Admit Rate Varies from school to school.

NUS (most competitive)

More competitive for

international students

Application

period

Oct – March

(Real IB scores to be sent

directly to them in July)

Oct - March

(Real IB scores to be sent

directly to them in July)

Singapore: Requirements

Universities Application requirements

NUS • Predicted IB scores

• Submit SAT or ACT if available

• University Entrance Exams (UEE) for Law, medicine, nursing and

pharmacy

• Interviews by faculty for Architecture, Dentistry, Industrial design,

law, medicine and nursing

SMU • Holistic application: grades, PGs, co-curricular activities,

leadership

• Predicted IB 38 is competitive

• SAT (Min 650)/ACT (Min 29) for non-IB students

• In person interviews by faculty for shortlisted applicants

NTU • Good combination of 5,6,7 for all IB subjects

• Interviews on selective basis

Yale NUS • Holistic application, similar to applying to the US

• Skype interview by admissions for shortlisted applicants

• EYW for accepted applicants

SUTD • Apply with PGs and SAT Math II and Physics

• 1 letter of rec, Co-curricular activities

Singapore: Cost & Fees

Singaporeans/PR International Students

Fees

(tuition)

Appr. S$12K Range S$15K – S$50K

(medicine).

Average of S$25K

Scholarships Singapore Min of

Education grants available.

Bonded for 3 years

(guaranteed job placement)

Singapore Min of Education

grants available. Bonded for 3

years (guaranteed job

placement)

Housing Limited Limited but available in

hostels. Consider cost of living

and location.

Yale-NUS College

• Liberal arts college in Singapore

• Collaboration between Yale and NUS

• 60% Singaporean, 40% International

• Unique common curriculum with interconnected courses

• Residential College system

• Opportunities to study abroad, internships

• Application: 3 ways with 3 deadlines

• Holistic admissions

Singapore: Next Steps

✓ Attend info sessions by college reps (SMU,

SIM, YNC, SUTD, etc.)

✓ Attend open houses (April) or visit Singapore

✓ Speak to your counselor

✓ Check out websites

Singapore TriviaWhat is the national dish of Singapore?

A.Rojak

B.Fishball noodles

C.Chicken rice

D.Fish head curry

Hong Kong Universities

Why Hong Kong?

✓ World Class Institutions

✓ Blend of East and Western Cultures

✓ Gateway to Mainland China

✓ Modern, dynamic and livable city

✓ Opportunity to learn Mandarin

Hong Kong: Overview

• 9 public universities

• Most popular universities for international students: HKU, HKUST, Chinese U of HK, HK Poly, City University of HK

• Courses are all in English, though Mandarin classes are offered

• IB grades are accepted and IB based scholarships available

• Permanent Residency after 7 years in HK. Government wants international students to stay and work in HK

HK: Admissions Tips

✓ Apply directly to colleges

✓ Do your research and find out what colleges

specialize in

✓ Pay attention to deadlines

✓ May apply with predicted grades

✓ TOEFL if English is not first language

✓ Submit SAT scores if strong

✓ Short essays needed for some schools

✓ Letters of rec for some schools

Hong Kong: General Admissions Info

Requirements IB Diploma Predicted Scores, SAT, TOEFL, essay

Other

application

requirements

Some colleges ask for 1 rec letter and resume

Interviews for shortlisted candidates

Fees Appr. $25K per year

Scholarships available based on real IB scores

Housing Most international first years have priority for on

campus affordable housing.

Need to re-apply every year

Deadline Application period from Sept – Jan

* Early round: Nov

Regular round: Jan

* Decision in Jan. Need to decide and deposit in 2-3

weeks

Admit Rate Depends on program and university

Requirements

Universities Average IB Scores

Hong Kong

University (HKU)

Int Biz & Global Mngmt: Min 40

Business related programs: 38

Engineering programs: 36-38

Biomedical sciences: 35+

HK University of

Science & Tech

(HKUST)

Global Business: in 40

Business related programs: 36-40

Engineering programs: 36+

Chinese U of HK 40+ for business, law, medicine

36 for other faculties

City University of

Hong Kong

Minimum requirement of 30

Certain GPA for admissions to Columbia

HK Polytechnic

University

Minimum requirement of 30

Hong Kong: Information

Universities Some Details

Hong Kong

University (HKU)

• Public research located on the island

• Oldest (1911), #1 in HK and #2 in Asia

• 10 schools

• Strengths in finance/accounting, biomedicine,

humanities, political science

• Strong in research especially in sciences

• Minimum of 33 – 40+ (Depending on the program)

• Subject requirements (Bio for medicine, HL math for

engineering, etc).

HK University of

Science & Tech

(HKUST)

• Fairly new, established in 1991

• Mountains and beach location

• Quickly rose up in ranks as a strong research institution

• 4 Disciplinary schools – Business Management,

Engineering, Science, Humanities and Social Science

• Located in Clear Water Bay, expanding quickly

• IB scores of 36-40

Hong Kong: Information

Universities Some Details

Chinese U of HK • Located in Shatin territories

• 8 academic faculties

• Known for its 4 Nobel Laureates

• Uses both English and Chinese/Mandarin

• Built abundant research facilities

• IB minimum score of 30 (varies by course of study)

City University of

Hong Kong

• Located in Kowloon

• 7 faculties: Business, liberal arts, engineering, vet/life

sciences, engineering, medicine, creative media

• Looking to be more international, offers scholarships

Hong Kong

Polytechnic

• Located in Kowloon

• 8 faculties

• Each school has own research facilities

• Looking to be more international, offers scholarships

Hong Kong Trivia

In Chinese, what does Hong Kong

literally mean?

A.Happy Island

B.Trade Port

C.Fishing Village

D.Fragrant Harbor

How ISM Helps you

• Sending documents:– Transcript (s), Predicted grades, HS profile

– Confidential teacher and counselor recs (if needed)

– Essay editing (where needed)

• We will send official IB scores in July to institutions (required for your formal offer)

• Do not wait till the last minute! We need at least 3 weeks to process forms

Questions?