Clarkson University, New York State’s highest ranked small research institution is the institution of choice for 3,000 enterprising, high-ability students pursuing degrees in 50+ rigorous academic programs of study.  Clarkson’s faculty are on the leading edge of research of international relevance and they offer focused graduate programs in select disciplines. Across the institution, faculty and students develop close, mentoring relationships and make lifelong connections that guide career success.

Language of Instruction: English

Course Restrictions:
Exchange is open only to NUS students from the Faculty of Engineering ( FoE) and School of Business (BIZ)

Students are to note that there may be prerequisites for select courses. Please check course prerequisites before applying

Courses are subjected to demand and availability.

Courses:
Registration of courses, course catalogue and the schedule of classes is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/master/.

Academic Calendar;

• Fall Semester:  Late August to Mid December
• Spring Semester: Early January to Early May
• Academic Calendar: http://www.clarkson.edu/sas/calendar.html

Application Deadlines:
Please obtain information on deadlines and application procedures from your faculty’s Student Exchange Program (SEP) Administrator/Coordinator.

Clarkson University provides a variety of accommodations from a single or double room to an apartment. Each accommodation is priced differently and more information is available at http://www.clarkson.edu/residencelife/

Visa Information:

Useful Links:

• University Homepage: http://www.clarkson.edu/
• International Programs: http://www.clarkson.edu/getting_into_clarkson/international/exchange.html

Health Insurance:
Faculty and Scholars in J-1 status are required to have medical insurance in effect which covers yourself and any dependents in J-visa status for sickness or accident during the duration of your program. Clarkson University has information on available insurance plans that meet the US federal government requirements and can assist you and your advisor with the completion of the application documents. You may also make your own arrangements; however, you must complete the Insurance Waiver form and provide the ISSO with the referenced information for your file.
According to US federal guidelines, the minimum insurance coverage shall provide:

• Medical benefits of at least $50,000 per accident or illness;
• Repatriation of remains in the amount of $7,500;
• Expenses associated with medical evacuation of the exchange visitor to his or her home country in the amount of $10,000; and
• A deductible not to exceed $500 per accident or illness.

Estimated Cost of Living:

NOTE: Exchange rate as of Jul 14, 2008: US$1 = S$1.354