STUDENT EXCHANGE STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMME (SEP)PROGRAMME (SEP)

ECE Dept Coordinators:ECE Dept Coordinators:

Assoc. Prof Mohan Gurusamy Assoc. Prof Mohan Gurusamy (Applications)(Applications)

elegm@nus.edu.sg

Prof. Wang Qing-Guo (Study Plan/Module Mapping)

elewqg@nus.edu.sgAdmin Staff: Ms. Marsita Sairan

marsita@nus.edu.sg

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What is SEP?What is SEP?• Study 1-2 semesters (mostly 1 semester) at another Study 1-2 semesters (mostly 1 semester) at another

university (partner university)university (partner university)

• ECE students go on overseas SEP during their 3rd year ECE students go on overseas SEP during their 3rd year (Semester 5 and/or 6) (Semester 5 and/or 6)

• Pay Pay NUS tuition fees only! (+ your own travel and living only! (+ your own travel and living expenses) expenses)

• Awarded equivalent MCs for all modules passed while on SEP Awarded equivalent MCs for all modules passed while on SEP (min 15 MCs, up to 25 MCs for SEP*)(min 15 MCs, up to 25 MCs for SEP*)– Graded S/U basis; appear in transcript; do not count towards CAPGraded S/U basis; appear in transcript; do not count towards CAP– Typically 15-20 MCs at the partner universityTypically 15-20 MCs at the partner university

*Read *Read http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/sep/Policy.htm for MCs and policy rules for MCs and policy rules

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Some Partner UniversitiesSome Partner Universities English Speaking Countries:English Speaking Countries:

University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham University of GlasgowUniversity of Glasgow University of LeedsUniversity of Leeds University of MelbourneUniversity of Melbourne University of NottinghamUniversity of Nottingham University of Newcastle upon TyneUniversity of Newcastle upon Tyne University of SheffieldUniversity of Sheffield University of CaliforniaUniversity of California University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Pennsylvania State UniversityPennsylvania State University

Continental Europe:Continental Europe: Technical University of MunichTechnical University of Munich Technical University of DenmarkTechnical University of Denmark Linkoping UniversityLinkoping University University of OuluUniversity of Oulu Ecole Superieure D' Electricite [SUPELEC]

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Why Overseas SEP? Why Overseas SEP? CREATE A NEW AND IMPROVED YOUCREATE A NEW AND IMPROVED YOU

STRENGTHEN YOUR RESUMESTRENGTHEN YOUR RESUME DEVELOP VALUABLE LANGUAGE DEVELOP VALUABLE LANGUAGE

SKILLSSKILLS

Study modules which are not offered in Study modules which are not offered in NUSNUS

Gain international perspectives in your Gain international perspectives in your area of studyarea of study

Improve foreign language skills or learn Improve foreign language skills or learn new languagesnew languages

Learn about new culturesLearn about new cultures

Gain greater independenceGain greater independence

Make new friends from all over the worldMake new friends from all over the world

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CohortCohort SEP YrSEP Yr % cohort% cohort

2012/2012012/20133

2014/20152014/2015 70 students (23%)70 students (23%)

2011/2012011/20122

2013/20142013/2014 85 students (31%)85 students (31%)

2010/2012010/20111

2012/20132012/2013 92 students (32%)92 students (32%)

ECE Student Participation in SEPECE Student Participation in SEP

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Who is Eligible for SEP?Who is Eligible for SEP?• Full-time undergrads who have completed at Full-time undergrads who have completed at

least 2 semesters of Year 2 core specialization least 2 semesters of Year 2 core specialization upon commencement of SEPupon commencement of SEP

• CAP≥3.0; no grade below 'C' (grade point of 2.0) CAP≥3.0; no grade below 'C' (grade point of 2.0) in any module in any module

• Have minimum financial resources of S$6000 -Have minimum financial resources of S$6000 -S$15,000 per semesterS$15,000 per semester

*See ECE SEP web for more info: *See ECE SEP web for more info: http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep

• Students of any nationalityStudents of any nationality• Scholarship holders, subject to approval by Scholarship holders, subject to approval by

sponsorsponsor

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SEP – Early preparationSEP – Early preparation• Check on financial resources and obligations Check on financial resources and obligations

(e.g. to scholarship org/sponsor)(e.g. to scholarship org/sponsor)• Plan overall Plan overall B.Eng programme early, esp. S/U & early, esp. S/U &

MC budgeting, SEP+overseas IA, EE3 projects, MC budgeting, SEP+overseas IA, EE3 projects, co/pre-requisites for technical electives, co/pre-requisites for technical electives, academic calendar in partner Universities academic calendar in partner Universities including exam schedule, etc.including exam schedule, etc.

• Students planning for SEP at non-English Students planning for SEP at non-English destinations – start German, French language destinations – start German, French language preparations (e.g. preparations (e.g. IRO LPP) as early as Yr 1) as early as Yr 1

*See ECE SEP web for more info: *See ECE SEP web for more info: http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep

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SEP – Financial SupportSEP – Financial Support

SEP Awards: SEP Awards: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html#www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/nasa/index.html#

http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.htmlhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.html

SEP Loans: SEP Loans: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.htmlhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/financial/out/others/index.html

*See ECE SEP web General Info and FAQ for more info:*See ECE SEP web General Info and FAQ for more info:(http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep)(http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep)

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SEP Application ProcedureSEP Application Procedure1.1. Call for application to EE2 students Call for application to EE2 students

around Sep-Oct (semester 3 of around Sep-Oct (semester 3 of B.Eng programme)B.Eng programme)

2.2. Register on-line during application Register on-line during application period at IRO’s OPAS websiteperiod at IRO’s OPAS website

3.3. Attend Interview scheduled during Attend Interview scheduled during reading week in Novemberreading week in November

4.4. Based on CAP and interview Based on CAP and interview performance, each student is performance, each student is assigned a place from his/her list of assigned a place from his/her list of choiceschoices

*See ECE SEP web for more info:*See ECE SEP web for more info:(http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep)(http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep)

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SEP Application Procedure SEP Application Procedure (contd.)(contd.)

5.5. Prepare study plan and get approval by Prepare study plan and get approval by Prof. QG Wang Prof. QG Wang (Refer Study Plan guide (Refer Study Plan guide at ECE SEP website)at ECE SEP website)

6.6. Submit relevant documents (transcript, , Submit relevant documents (transcript, , scholarship award endorsement, scholarship award endorsement, reference letters etc) (Jan-March)reference letters etc) (Jan-March)

7.7. Receive official confirmation from the Receive official confirmation from the partner universitypartner university

8.8. Plan and finalize travel, accommodation Plan and finalize travel, accommodation etc (before 3-4 months of your SEP etc (before 3-4 months of your SEP departure)departure)

SEP Selection Procedure

• Selection is based on academic performance and interview

• Interview: Assessment criteria– Knowledge about partner university, country– Leadership qualities– Passion, Motivation– Ambassadorial Qualities

Guidelines from Faculty of Engineering

Things to think about…

• you have gone through our SEP website at http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/sep/ for more information on SEP.

• the partner University has an identical/similar course/discipline as yours e.g. Electrical Engineering (EE) students should avoid universities without EE-related disciplines. However,  please note that faculties/departments at some universities may not have identical names as those here in NUS.

•the partner University's academic calendar is suitable for you.• You may have to return before the exam period in partner university and take exam in NUS•Exam paper set by the prof in partner University

• you will have no problems related to the language of instruction at the partner University.

• you have sufficient funds to support your SEP at the partner University. Students will pay NUS tuition fees for the regular semesters while on exchange and will be fully responsible for their own airfare, visa, accommodation, living and other expenses. (e.g. estimated costs of at least S$10,000 for students going on exchange to North America, Europe, Australia, & UK.)

Before indicating your choice of up to FIVE (5) universities via OPAS, please ensure the following:

• You are advised to make at least four choices of partner universities of interest to you from at least two different continents. Many in the past who made few choices, had difficulties obtaining a suitable placement.

• Most partner Universities have 1 or 2 places and the actual number of places may change anytime based on decisions by the partner University or IRO.

• Links to information on our partners can be found at:

http://www.eng.nus.edu.sg/sep/universities.htm http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/sep/partners/pu/index.html

Things to think about…

Students will be assessed holistically during the allocation process; not just based on academic standing i.e., CAP alone.

Students will be assessed on the following in addition to their academic standing:

• motivations for pursuing the SEP.• ability to be good “ambassadors” of NUS & Singapore.• ability to communicate & articulate ideas effectively.• exhibit interests & abilities beyond academics

evident through active involvement in various special programs in the last 1 to 2 years (e.g. FoE Enhancement Programs / clubs / societies / sports: in the University and/or general community.)

In the ‘Personal Statement’ section, accurately highlight the above qualities and be prepared to attend interviews. Be prepared to substantiate any factual information provide in the application.

Things to think about…

International Relations Office (IRO)

Information on Financial Aid

Financial AidFinancial AidAwards, Scholarships and Awards, Scholarships and

LoansLoans

• NASA (NUS Awards for Study Abroad) - valued at S$2,500 each

• NUS Alumni Student Exchange Awards - 18 awards of S$2,500

• Jacob Phang Memorial Scholarship – 2 awards of S$2,500• for two ECE students, one in each semester

• TF Leadership Enrichment and Regional Networking (LEaRN) Award - 130 awards of S$ 4,250 for SEP to ASEAN, China, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, India & Taiwan

• Overseas Student Programme (OSP) Loan – Between S$3,000 to S$10,000, subject to family’s monthly per capital income

Financial Aids for SEP

• Country-specified scholarships

- Additional top up from IE Singapore on NASA awards for China (excluding Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and Shenzhen)

- JASSO Scholarship for Japan • ¥80,000 per month and one time settling expense of ¥15,000

- DUO-Singapore Exchange Fellowship Awards for Europe• €4,000 per semester

- DSTA ACE Scholarships for Czech Rep, France, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Sweden or Netherlands• Up to 1 year SEP plus final year scholarship at NUS• Open to undergraduates from FOS, FOE & SOC with a passion for

science and technology with a short bond period

• University-specified scholarships http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/nus/students/awards/index.html

Financial Aids for SEP (cont’d)

Overseas Trip Safety Guidelines

•Refer http://www.ece.nus.edu.sg/sep

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