Local Applicants
New admission requirements for new 'A' Level curriculum (i.e. H1/H2/H3 subjects) »
Computation of University Admission Score »
To compute your University Admission Score (UAS) you would include:- the best four content subjects (i.e. 3 H2 and 1 H1 content subjects, with at least 1 content subject to be from a contrasting discipline)
- either GP or KI grade taken in the same sitting
- H1 Project Work
The maximum points for H2 and H1 subjects are 20 and 10 respectively.
We will include in the scoring your best MTL subject grade (e.g. ‘H1’ MTL or ‘O’ Level Higher MTL) only if you present the result for consideration and only if it raises your UAS.
Please note that though it is not mandatory to include the MTL results in the computation of the UAS, you are required to meet the minimum requirements for MTL as stipulated here.
Please also note that H3 papers taken at the 'A' Level examination are not considered in the computation of the UAS.
If your new ‘A’ Level subject combination is beyond the norm, selection for admission will be as follows*:
Mother Tongue Language Bonus Points »
If you have done well in your higher MTL subject (Chinese, Malay or Tamil) or MTL subject (Chinese, Malay or Tamil) at the 'A' Level examination, you are eligible for MTL bonus points on condition that you pass the required modules in your respective MTL subjects:
- Chinese Language or Chinese Studies.
- Malay Studies.
- South Asian Studies.
The following MTL bonus points will be awarded:
- Two bonus points for applicants who attained at least an E grade H2 MTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least an A grade in H1 MTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who attained at least a B grade in H1 General Studies in Chinese; and
- Students offering any combinations of MTL-related subjects are allowed to accumulate the MTL bonus points allocated for each subject, including a combination of H1 MTL and H2 MTL.
- The cap on bonus points will be three.
- For more information, you can visit MOE’s website at: http://www3.moe.edu.sg/cpdd/alevel2006/faqs.htm#Q29.
The MTL bonus points will be added to the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' Level component for computation. The use of bonus points to gain admission to NUS is similar to the award of bonus points for admission to the Junior College Chinese Language Elective Programme.
If you have used the MTL bonus points for admission to the Arts and Social Science course, you will have to sign an undertaking at the point of acceptance.
For more information on the use of bonus points to gain admission to MTL-related courses, you can refer to MOE website.
Consideration of SAT I »
SAT I scores are no longer considered in the computation of the UAS.
However, SAT I scores can be used to meet the minimum subject requirement for Law-related courses, ie. if you did not obtain the minimum B3 grade (for old syllabus) / B (for new syllabus) for General Paper (GP) or B in Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) (for new syllabus) required for Law-related courses, you may submit your GP result (at least a C6 / E grade) together with a minimum score of 700 for SAT I Critical Reading, to satisfy the subject requirement.
Only SAT I Critical Reading scores obtained in the 5 years leading up to 1 April of the year of application will be considered. For applications closing on 1 April 2010, the validity period for SAT I Critical Reading score is from 1 April 2005 to 1 April 2010 (both dates inclusive). Therefore the last acceptable test date for SAT I score is 23 January 2010 (April/May 2010 SAT I scores will not be considered).
Discretionary Admission »
We set aside up to 10 % of vacancies for consideration of exceptional candidates for admission to NUS. For such candidates, we will consider other factors besides grades. The following are some samples of exceptional achievements that we may take into consideration :
- Medal winner at the International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
- Winner in the National Science & Talent Search
- Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports
- Active participation in community service and volunteer programmes.
- Work experience relevant to the course applied for (supporting document/s is/are required)
- Key leadership positions in community organisations, sports and athletic clubs, etc (outside school)
In addition, you can provide information on awards/honours that you have won. If you wish to be considered under this scheme, you should provide the details in the 'Discretionary Admissions' section in the online application form. You should then follow up by sending supporting documents to NUS. Please note that if the 'Discretionary Admissions' section in the online application form is not filled in, you will be deemed as not interested for consideration under this scheme.
Mature Applicants »
A mature applicant is one who is at least 25 years of age with at least four years of full-time work experience as of 1 July of the application year.
Applicants presenting the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level results with SAT I scores and fulfil the definition of mature applicants, as stated above, will be considered concurrently under the mature applicants category.
Computation of University Admission Score »
The UAS will be computed as follows:
| 2010 | |
|---|---|
| SAT I score | 50% |
| Content proficiency | 25% |
| Experience and motivation | 25% |
Consideration of SAT I »
SAT I scores are compulsory. They must be submitted before 1 April of the admission year. If you do not have SAT I scores, we regret to inform you that you will not be considered for admission. The best set of SAT I score taken in one sitting in the five years leading up to 1 April of the admission year will be taken into consideration. For applications closing on 1 April 2010, the SAT I must be taken between 1 April 2005 to 1 April 2010. You may not submit critical reading and mathematics scores from across sittings.
If you are applying for admission to NUS in 2010 and submitting the SAT I scores, please note that the last acceptable test date for SAT I is 23 January 2010. April/ May 2010 SAT I scores will not be considered.
Content proficiency »
Content proficiency refers to performance in the Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level examination and/or studies at a Polytechnic in Singapore.
Experience and Motivation »
Experience is limited to full-time working experience only. It is not necessary if you have worked continuously for the same company or organisation for four years.
For experience and motivation to be measured, as a mature applicant, you should submit a personal statement form and two referee reports to the Office of Admissions by 1 April of the admission year. You are also required to submit an employment status letter* to confirm that you are currently working in an organisation.
*Letter can either be written by direct supervisor or the Human Resources Department.
The points accorded for SAT I, content proficiency, the personal statement form and employer referrals will determine whether you will be shortlisted for an interview.
Your employers may serve as referees. They must have supervised you but not be related to you. If you are self-employed, you may seek referrals from your business associates, who should be at least of managerial level and likewise not be related to you.
Application »
To be considered under the mature applicants category, applicants should apply using the category A application form and also submit a personal statement form, two referee reports and an employment status letter.
Applicants with incomplete submission of the necessary documents (SAT scores, personal statement form, referee reports and employment status letter) by the application closing date will be ineligible to be considered under mature applicants category and will only be considered under category A.