Frequently Asked Questions
(Graduate Diploma in ECT)
Admissions and Application
Is the Graduate Diploma in ECT conducted on a full-time or part-time basis?
The programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.
What are the admission requirements?
Please refer to our admission criteria
When do applications open and what is the deadline for submitting an application?
Please refer to information on application period
How do I submit my application?
You may apply online at:
Submit applications via Graduate Admissions System (GDA3): Application Management Portal
You may refer to this user guide: GDA3-Applicant-User-Guide-10-Dec-2025.pdf
After applying online, can I upload the supporting documents or should I mail the supporting documents?
Please upload soft copies of your supporting documents in the application portal. It is not necessary to submit your supporting documents via email or via post, unless we specifically request for them.
What are the supporting documents I have to submit?
Please provide a scanned copy of the following documents when submitting on GDA3:
- Singapore NRIC (For Singapore Citizens)
- Re-entry permit (For Singapore PRs)
- Passport (For International Applicants)
- Employment Pass and letter of Approval (For International applicants working in Singapore)
- Certified True Copy of Bachelor’s and/or Master’s certificate or degree scroll (with English translation, if applicable). Graduates from local universities can upload the OpenCerts file with their online application.
- Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree transcript (with English translation, if applicable)
- IELTS/TOEFL/TOEFL iBT score report
- Latest CV
Must I submit original academic transcripts?
Only successful applicants may be asked to produce the original academic transcripts and degree certificates for verification purposes
I am waiting for some documents to reach me (eg. transcripts, English test scores) and may miss the application deadline. What should I do?
We will consider your application based on the documents uploaded in the application system. We regret that we are unable to consider any additional documents or information given beyond the application deadline.
Where can I find the application instructions?
You may refer to this user guide: GDA3-Applicant-User-Guide-10-Dec-2025.pdf
When can I know the outcome of my application?
Please refer to information on application period
I missed this year’s application cycle. Can I still apply?
We welcome you to apply when the next application cycle opens.
Financial Matters
What are the tuition fees?
Please refer to the Fees section
May I work part-time in Singapore while enrolled as a graduate international student?
Full-time international graduate students may work part-time during semester up to a maximum of 16 hours per week, unless they hold a scholarship that requires approval for the employment application.
For more information on the regulations, please refer to https://nus.edu.sg/cfg/students/international-students. Please also refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints website at http://www.ica.gov.sg/ for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.
Accommodation and Living Expenses
Are there hostels available at the Campus?
Please refer to the Office of Student Affairs website at https://osa.nus.edu.sg/accommodation/hostel-application/application-guide-graduate/ for more information on hostel application.
How much should I set aside for living expenses?
An estimated cost of living is available at https://nusgs.nus.edu.sg/cost-of-living/.
Immigration and Travel Matters
How can international students obtain a Student’s Pass?
All international students must hold a valid Student’s Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for their studies at NUS.
Once an international applicant indicates acceptance of the offer, NUS will submit an application for the Student’s Pass on behalf of the applicant. Each new application must be submitted at least one month and not more than two months before the commencement of the course.
Please refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints website at http://www.ica.gov.sg/
What should I prepare in advance when travelling to Singapore? Where can I obtain more information to settle down in Singapore?
The Office of Student Affairs website at https://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/student-life/international-students/resources offers a wealth of relevant information.
When do I need to surrender my Student Pass?
According to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA), an international student holding a Student’s Pass must surrender it for cancellation within 7 days of the date of cessation or termination of studies. For more details: https://osa.nus.edu.sg/services-support/administrative-services/student-pass/
Curriculum Matters
How much time should I set aside for each 4-unit Academic course?
The workload for each 4-unit course is 10 hours per week.
If I cannot attend a class, are there make-up classes offered?
Students are required to attend all classes unless an official excuse is at hand. Students may, however, get in touch with their tutors to determine if other arrangements are available to them for the lessons missed.
What is the academic calendar like?
Semester 1 commences in August and semester 2 commences in January each year.
Please refer to http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/academic-activities/academic-calendar for the semester dates.