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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?