Academic Calendar

Semester 1: Late August to Mid January

Teaching: End Aug to Early Jan
Examination: Early Jan to Mid Jan
Vacation: Mid Jan to End Feb

Semester 2: Early March to Mid July

Teaching: Early Mar to Early Jul
Examination: Early Jul to Mid Jul
Vacation: End Jul to End Aug

Refer to http://www.gov.cn/test/2008-02/26/content_901723.htm for official public holidays.

University's faculties/schools

• Arts
• Architecture and Environment
• Business
• Chemical
• Chemical Engineering
• Computer Science
• Economics
• Electronics and Information Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
• Foreign Languages
• History and Culture
• Law
• Life Sciences
• Material Science and Engineering
• Manufacturing Science and Engineering
• Mathematics
• Pharmacy
• Physical Science and Technology
• Politics
• Polymer Science and Engineering
• Software Engineering

Curriculum Structure

Semester workload: 3 to 5 modules

Course information is available at http://www.scu.org.cn/College&School/academics.asp and http://202.115.47.133/

Medium of instruction for classes: Mandarin.

Economics modules are offered in English.

Refer to http://www.scu.org.cn/College&School/academics.asp for more details.

Restrictions for exchange students: N.A

NUS Application Deadline
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office for actual dates.

On-campus:
On-campus accommodation is available at the East International Student’s Dormitory.
Students have to fill up the application form and submit it together with the SEP application form.

Off-campus:
If on-campus accommodation is not available, the university will assist in providing contact information of some lodging agencies outside the university.

Accommodation during Semester Break:
Available.

Cost of Living

Note: Exchange rate used in this document is based on
information as of 14 May 2009: S$1=RMB4.65

Consular / Visa Regulations

A student visa is required (F visa of 180 days for 1 semester exchange with no physical examination required and X visa for 1 year exchange)

Apply at the China Embassy with the admission notice and visa application form (JW202) issued by Sichuan University.

Health / Medical Insurance

Student should carry adequate accident and medical insurance coverage with provisions for emergency evacuation/rescuer’s expense and repatriation for both durations of studies in China and travels within/outside China.

Airport Pick-up

Pickup service is available at RMB100 per student. Interested students should send their flight details to the Overseas Student Office.

Official Transcripts

Will be ready in mid January for semester 1 and end July for semester 2.

Medical Report

Students have to submit a medical report upon registration.

Please contact:
Ms CHOOI Foong Sin
Email: iroasia@nus.edu.sg

Module Mapping, Course Selections, Application
Please check with your SEP Administrator in the Dean’s Office.