Applicants will be evaluated for transfer on the basis of their High School results, performance at the University, any other academic and non-academic achievements.
Applicants will be required to provide a short write-up to explain their motivations for admission.
In addition to fulfilling admission requirements for the applicant category that you belong to, you should also ensure that you fulfil the subject prerequisites for the courses which you wish to be considered for. Please note that the subject prerequisites presented below are subject to changes every year. You are strongly encouraged to visit our website regularly for further updates.
Applicants may be required to undergo an interview to assess their suitability for the course they have applied for. Such interviews will be scheduled at the discretion of NUS.
Request for transfer of credit(s), waiver or module exemption(s) is subjected to the approval from the University. Applicants are required to submit their request to the faculty after successful enrolment into the new course.
Singapore Citizens/Singapore Permanent Residents students seeking transfer to NUS Medicine Year 2 and Year 3 are advised to apply directly with Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine. More information can be found at https://medicine.nus.edu.sg/admissions/transfer-to-nus-medicine/.
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Admission requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident
- Any High School Qualification
- Current / Former undergraduate of an overseas university or
- Graduate of any university
Please note that under the eligibility guidelines for MOE Tuition Grant, applicants (regardless of nationality) will not be eligible for the Tuition Grant if they had obtained a Bachelor’s degree through the Tuition Grant or sponsorship by the Singapore Government (this includes the receipt of a government scholarship such as those offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards for local or overseas study).
More information on MOE Tuition Grant is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees#TuitionGrant.
Admission requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident or International Student
- Any High School Qualification
- Current Undergraduate in NUS / Yale-NUS / NTU / SMU / SUTD / SUSS / SIT
For NUS College students only
NUS College students (from Cohort AY2021 and before) can apply to change their course of study up to the end of their second year via the Office of Admissions. The application will be subject to the review and approval of the Admissions Selection Committee in NUS, and the relevant faculties or schools involved.
NUS College students (from Cohort AY2022 onwards) can apply to change their course of study up to the end of their second year through the NUS College Academic office. Please consult and approach the NUSC Academic office for an academic counselling session. The transfer timeline follows the NUS timeline.
Admission requirements
- Singapore Citizen or Singapore Permanent Resident or International Student
- Any High School Qualification
- Former Undergraduate of NUS / Yale-NUS / NTU / SMU / SUTD / SUSS / SIT
Admission requirements
- International Student who is not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Any High School Qualification
- Graduate of either NUS, Yale-NUS, NTU, SMU, SUTD, SUSS or SIT
Please note that under the eligibility guidelines for MOE Tuition Grant, applicants (regardless of nationality) will not be eligible for the Tuition Grant if they had obtained a Bachelor’s degree through the Tuition Grant or sponsorship by the Singapore Government (this includes the receipt of a government scholarship such as those offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards for local or overseas study).
More information on MOE Tuition Grant is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/administrative-policies-procedures/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees#TuitionGrant.
Admission requirements
- International Student who is not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Any International High School Qualification (except IB Diploma)
- Current / Former undergraduate of an overseas university or
- Graduate of an overseas university
Request for transfer of credit, waiver or module exemption is subject to the approval from the University. Applicants are required to submit their request to the faculty after successful enrolment into the new course.
Applicants will be required to apply under International Applicants with International Qualifications.
Admission requirements
- International Student who is not a Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
- Applicable to any of the following High School qualifications:
- Singapore-Cambridge A Levels
- Polytechnic Diploma from Singapore
- International Baccalaureate Diploma
- NUS High School Diploma
- Current / Former undergraduate of an overseas university or
- Graduate of an overseas university