{"id":8055,"date":"2026-04-07T09:27:50","date_gmt":"2026-04-07T01:27:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/?page_id=8055"},"modified":"2026-04-08T13:13:56","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T05:13:56","slug":"gradcert-in-ect-faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect-faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Gradcert FAQ"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2  id=\"faq\">\n\t\t\tFrequently Asked Questions <br \/> (Graduate Certificate in ECT)\t<\/h2>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tAdmissions and Application\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Is the Graduate Certificate in ECT conducted on a full-time or part-time basis?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>The programme is offered on a full-time and part-time basis.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What are the admission requirements? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Please refer to our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect\/#admitgap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">admission criteria<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>When do applications open and what is the deadline for submitting an application?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect\/#applygap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information on application period<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>How do I submit my application?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>The application link will be shared soon<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>After applying online, can I upload the supporting documents or should I mail the supporting documents?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Must I submit original academic transcripts?  <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Only successful applicants may be asked to produce the original academic transcripts and degree certificates for verification purposes<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>I am waiting for some documents to reach me (eg. transcripts, English test scores) and may miss the application deadline. What should I do?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>When can I know the outcome of my application? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Please refer to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect\/#applygap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">information on application period<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>I missed this year&#8217;s application cycle. Can I still apply? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>We welcome you to apply when the next application cycle opens<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tFinancial Matters\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What are the tuition fees?  <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect\/#feesgap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fees section<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>May I work part-time in Singapore while enrolled as a graduate international student? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the regulations, please refer to\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/cfg\/students\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nus.edu.sg\/cfg\/students\/international-students<\/a>. Please also refer to the Singapore Immigration &amp; Checkpoints website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/<\/a>\u00a0for current information governing student work privileges in Singapore.<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tAccommodation and Living Expenses\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>Are there hostels available at the Campus?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Please refer to the Office of Student Affairs website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/osa.nus.edu.sg\/accommodation\/hostel-application\/application-guide-graduate\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/osa.nus.edu.sg\/accommodation\/hostel-application\/application-guide-graduate\/<\/a>\u00a0for more information on hostel application.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>How much should I set aside for living expenses? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>An estimated cost of living is available at <a href=\"https:\/\/nusgs.nus.edu.sg\/cost-of-living\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/nusgs.nus.edu.sg\/cost-of-living\/<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tImmigration and Travel Matters\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>How can international students obtain a Student&#8217;s Pass?    <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>All international students must hold a valid Student&#8217;s Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration and Checkpoints Authority for their studies at NUS.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Once an international applicant indicates\u00a0acceptance of the offer, NUS will submit an application for the Student&#8217;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. \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Please refer to the Singapore Immigration &amp; Checkpoints website\u00a0at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.ica.gov.sg\/<\/a><\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What should I prepare in advance when travelling to Singapore? Where can I obtain more information to settle down in Singapore? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>The Office of Student Affairs website at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/osa\/student-life\/international-students\/resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/osa\/student-life\/international-students\/resources<\/a>\u00a0offers a wealth of relevant information.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>When do I need to surrender my Student Pass? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>According to the Singapore Immigration &amp; Checkpoints Authority (ICA), an international student holding a Student&#8217;s Pass must surrender it for cancellation within 7 days of the date of cessation or termination of studies. For more details:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/osa.nus.edu.sg\/services-support\/administrative-services\/student-pass\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/osa.nus.edu.sg\/services-support\/administrative-services\/student-pass\/<\/a><\/p>\n<h4>\n\t\t\tCurriculum Matters\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>How much time should I set aside for each 4-unit Academic course?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>The workload for each 4-unit course is <strong>10 hours per week<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>If I cannot attend a class, are there make-up classes offered?<\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>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.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h5>What is the academic calendar like? <\/h5>\n\t\t\t<p>Semester 1 commences in August and semester 2 commences in January each year.<br \/>Please refer to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/academic-activities\/academic-calendar\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">http:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/registrar\/academic-activities\/academic-calendar<\/a>\u00a0for the semester dates.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions (Graduate Certificate in ECT) Admissions and Application Is the Graduate Certificate 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 &hellip;<\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more\"> <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/gradcert-in-ect-faq\/\"> <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Gradcert FAQ<\/span> Read More &raquo;<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"site-sidebar-layout":"no-sidebar","site-content-layout":"page-builder","ast-site-content-layout":"full-width-container","site-content-style":"unboxed","site-sidebar-style":"unboxed","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"disabled","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"disabled","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"default","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"set","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-8055","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8055","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/9"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8055"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8055\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8106,"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/8055\/revisions\/8106"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.nus.edu.sg\/celc\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8055"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}