Updated on 16 July 2024
NUS will adopt three new academic terminologies from 1 August 2023 – “Module” will be renamed “Course”, “Modular Credit (MC)” will be renamed “Unit”, and ‘Cumulative Average Point (CAP)” will be renamed “Grade Point Average (GPA)”. For more information, please click here (undergraduate) or here (graduate).
Class Timetable and Exam Timetable
For the class timetable, please refer to NUSMods.
For the exam timetable, please refer to Examination page published by Office of the University Registrar.
It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that they are not registered for courses that have conflicting class or examination timetables. It is important to carefully review the timetable and make adjustments to avoid any clashes. If you require assistance or have any questions regarding your timetable or course details, please reach out to the department for support.
Course Registration
For all matters pertaining to Course Registrations, please refer to Course Registration at Education Records System: https://nus.edu.sg/coursereg/
Courses taken with grade points will be counted towards the student’s GPA. In the event where a student fails a course, the grade of the failed course will also be counted towards the student’s GPA calculation.
To calculate GPA and understand more on grade points, please refer to: https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-information-policies/graduate/modular-system
Problem with Online Registration:
You may experience some delay during the period of online registration due to heavy server traffic. Kindly access the system again.
Continuation Requirement
To continue in a Master’s programme, a student may not have:
Graduation Requirements / Programme Structure
AY2024 August Intake: Please refer NUS Bulletin AY2024/25.
Tuition Fee
AY2024 August Intake’s Fees Structure: Click here
Apart from tuition fees, there is a Miscellaneous Services Fee (as published by NUS Office of the University Registrar) that is compulsory and payable in every regular semester.
All fees quoted in the tuition fees structure are exclusive of prevailing GST, unless stated otherwise. The University reserves all rights to review and adjust fees as necessary without prior notice.
FAQs
For all other information, please refer to the Student Portal: https://myportal.nus.edu.sg/studentportal/sci/gd/
How do NUS students update their personal particulars?
Students are responsible for keeping their personal particulars updated in the University’s records in a timely manner throughout their candidature. This means that students must notify the University within 5 working days of the effective date of change of the affected personal particulars. The University will not be accountable for delayed or lost mail due to incorrect or obsolete students’ addresses and contacts. Students may check their particulars or amend their contact details via the University’s Education Records System (myEduRec).
The official name should be the same as your NRIC/Passport. If you have officially/legally changed your name during your course of study, or noticed that the Official Name reflected in myEduRec is incorrect, please update the University in a timely manner. The official name will be printed on your official degree scroll and transcripts. No amendments of Official Name can be done once you have officially been conferred the degree.
Please refer to the information here.
What are the payment methods for tuition fee?
Please refer to this page for detailed information on payment due dates and the various payment methods.
Are there any guidelines on the type of courses/subjects to read for the programme?
The guidelines are typically outlined in the program’s curriculum or academic regulations. It may specify the required core courses, elective options, or specific subject areas that students should focus on to fulfil the programme’s requirements. Please refer to the Programme Structure for each cohort.
The programme follows a modular system, with courses organized and taught on a semester basis. Based on the list of courses offered in every semester and the coursework requirements outlined for the programme, students may choose to read any courses as long as these courses fit into their timetables.
What courses are available for selection?
The course list varies among semesters but the overall pattern of offerings remains largely similar. Please refer to the Courses Offered page for
the course offerings in the semester or academic year. Please note that the course offerings are subject to changes and will be updated regularly.
How often are classes conducted?
Each graduate coursework level course usually comprises three hours of lecture per week. If students are approved to read PhD level courses, the class size for such courses are usually small, and the classes are scheduled either twice weekly (with 2-hour block each) or once per week (with 3-hour sectional teaching style).
Are there classes in the evenings to cater to the needs of part-time students?
Yes. Before every course registration period, the timetable would be published on the web for reference.
Any changes to the timetable are made based on consensus among students and the lecturer of the same class. Adjustments may also depend on the availability of time slots and venues.
Are students allowed to read courses outside the department?
Students may read courses from other departments or faculties subject to approval by both the course’s host department and student’s home department. Each student is allowed to enrol in a maximum of two level 5000 courses (up to 8 Units) from other departments, which will be counted towards their elective course requirements for graduation. These courses are considered as cross-faculty/department courses and will be counted towards the student’s graduation requirements.
Are DSS level 5000 courses offered in Special Term?
The department does not offer any courses during Special Term (Part 1) and Special Term (Part 2). However, students are permitted to take courses offered during these special terms by other faculties/departments. Please note that these courses will be considered as cross-faculty/department courses and require approval from both the student’s home department and the course’s host department/faculty. Please be aware that additional fees may apply for reading these courses, which has to be borne by the student.
Are the examinations held in the day or evening?
Examinations for level 5000 or higher courses are scheduled by the Faculty. Changes in examination timetable are not allowed as these may cause adverse effects.
The usual timing of the examination sessions are as follows:
Exam timings
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Mondays – Thursdays |
Fridays |
Saturdays |
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Morning session |
9:00am |
9:00am |
9:00am |
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Afternoon session |
1:00pm |
2:30pm |
1:00pm |
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Evening session |
5:00pm |
– |
– |
How do I check the examination timetable, exam venue, seat number and result release date?
The exam venue and seat number will be released one week before the first day of the exam period. Please check:
Via the Education Records System (myEduRec):
For any other matters, please refer to the Examination Directory.
Is GPA computed on all the courses read?
GPA is computed based on all the courses taken by students (except for English language courses and Completed Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory (CS/CU) course) throughout their entire candidature for graduation.
Please refer to this link for more information.
Will a "W" grade affect GPA?
A “W” grade does not carry any grade point. In any case, it would not affect GPA but the “W” grade will reflect on the transcript.
Is it possible to seek leave of absence or withdrawal from the programme if the need arises?
Existing students who wish to take a break from their studies are required to apply for Leave of Absence (LOA) through EduRec. Please note that LOA applications must be of valid reason and be accompanied by supporting documents. All LOA applications are subject to approval by the department and faculty. LOA has to be applied on a per-semester basis with supporting documents and be resubmitted for approval even if the student applied for LOA for more than 1 semester in an application through EduRec.
Students who wish to withdraw from a programme should also apply through EduRec.
Please note that students are liable to pay for the tuition fees for the whole semester if a LOA or Withdrawal application is submitted after Instructional Week 2 of the Semester.
When is the closing date to apply for leave of absence or withdrawal during semester?
There are no specific deadlines since we respect that such decisions may be made in the last minute or due to unforeseen circumstances.
However, you are strongly encouraged to apply for leave of absence or withdrawal from the programme before Instructional Week 2 of the semester to avoid tuition fees charges. Miscellaneous fee may still apply.
Please note that even with valid reasons, tuition fees that have been paid are non-refundable.
Where can I get more information on graduation matters?
Please refer to this page published by the Office of the University Registrar for more information regarding important action/information for graduating students, student pass and interim proof of graduation.
For matters related to Commencement, please visit the following website for more details: https://www.nus.edu.sg/commencement/index.html
Where can I find out more on transcripts and degree scroll matters?
Please note that the Office of the University Registrar is the only office responsible for issuing transcripts and degree scrolls.
For more information regarding Transcripts, including e-copies, please visit the following webpage: https://nus.edu.sg/registrar/student-records/transcripts/official-transcripts.
To find out more about Degree Scrolls, including modes of collection), please see https://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/student-records/degree-scrolls.
If you have further enquiries, please write to the OUR Transcript Team at transcript@nus.edu.sg for transcript-related matters or the Degree Scroll Team at commencement@nus.edu.sg for degree scrolls and commencement matters.
How do I know my conferment date?
| If you have fulfilled your graduation requirements in: | Conferment Date |
| Semester 1 | 31 January of the following year |
| Semester 2 | 30 June of the same year |
| Special Term (Part 1) | 31 July of the same year |
| Special Term (Part 2) | 31 August of the same year |
What should I do if I lost my student card?
Please refer to this link for more information.