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The International Baccalaureate (IB) online application form is meant for applicants (regardless of nationality) presenting the IB diploma seeking admission to NUS. It includes full-time National Servicemen (NSF) with the IB diploma who have a course reserved in NUS but wish to apply for a change of course.
All applicants are highly encouraged to authorise International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO) to release their International Baccalaureate (IB) transcripts to NUS. Applicants can do so by informing their school’s IB coordinator.
The International Baccalaureate (IB) online application form is meant for:
| B. Students presenting May 2013 IB Examination Session results |
- These students may apply for admission with their forecast International Baccalaureate (IB) results, as attested by high school. |
Discretionary Admission »
NUS sets aside up to 10 % of course places for consideration of exceptional candidates for admission. For such candidates, NUS will consider other factors besides academic grades. The following are some samples of exceptional achievements that we may take into consideration:
1. Medal winner at International Olympiads (Biology, Chemistry, Informatics, Mathematics and Physics)
2. Winner in National Science & Talent Search competitions
3. Represented Singapore in Arts and/or Sports
4. Active participation in community service and volunteer programmes
5. Work experience relevant to the course applied for (supporting document/s is/are required)
6. 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 not be considered under this scheme.
Applicants who wished to be considered under the Discretionary Admission scheme for Medicine should apply under the Exceptional Individual Scheme by 25 March 2013.
The Exceptional Individual Scheme (EIS) was developed as a way of exercising discretionary criteria in admitting a small number of students to the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. Applications submitted through this route will be evaluated by the Selection Committee on the basis of exceptional talent and achievement in addition to academic results. For details and online application, please click here.
SAT and SAT Subject Tests Requirements»
SAT (Previously termed Reasoning Test)
The SAT consists of 3 sections: Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematics Section. The minimum acceptable test scores are 600 for the Critical Reading Section, 600 for the Writing Section, and 650 for the Mathematics Section.
For the SAT, all 3 sections (i.e. Critical Reading Section, Writing Section and Mathematic Section) have to be taken in one sitting. Mixing different section scores from different sittings is not permitted.
SAT Subject Tests
The SAT Subject Tests are content-based tests. 3 subjects tests should be taken. The Mathematics Level 2 subject is compulsory while the two other subjects may be of your choice.
Compulsory subjects for the Subject Tests include :
- Mathematics Level 2 ^
- A second subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level 1)
- A third subject of your choice (excluding Mathematics Level 1)
For the SAT Subject Tests, the 3 subjects can be taken in no more than two sittings, but within the period of one year. All other combinations or mixing of scores are not permitted. Please note that the pervious test format (SAT I & II) and the new test format (SAT and SAT Subject Tests) cannot be combined. The validity of scores is five years, e.g. for applications closing on 28 February 2013, the validity period is from 21 February 2008 to 21 February 2013 (both dates inclusive).
The second and third subjects should be chosen based on the subject prerequisites of the courses you are applying for at NUS. For example, if you are applying for Chemical Engineering, you will need to choose Physics and Chemistry. If, however, you are applying for Business Administration, you may choose any subjects except Mathematics Level 1.
Please note that IELTS/TOEFL is not required if applicants wish to apply for Law or the double degree programme of Economics and Law if they are presenting SAT and SAT Subject Tests as their basis for admission.
No minimum Subject Test scores have been stipulated.
^ Mathematics Level 2 is a compulsory subject for all courses except for Law. Applicants applying for admission to Law may take Mathematics Level I in lieu of Mathematics Level 2.
For more information on SAT and SAT Subjects Tests, please visit www.collegeboard.com.
You may fax your scores directly to the University at (65) 6778 7570. Our institution code is 3720. The score reports must reach the NUS Office of Admissions by your application closing date, failing which your application will be deemed incomplete and withdrawn from consideration.