Nanyang Technological University
Nanyang Technological University is located in Jurong, in the south-western part of Singapore, approximately 25 km from the city centre.
The modern facility is the home to state-of-the-art labs, lecture theatres and tutorial rooms with high tech equipment.
The university was recently ranked within the top 100 of the best universities in the world. Its engineering program is among the best globally, the accredited business school has one of the Top 100 MBAs in the world, and its biological sciences school is at the forefront of Singapore’s life sciences initiative. There are about 20,000 students.
Located on the equator, Singapore's climate is characterized by abundant rainfall, relatively uniform temperature and high humidity throughout the year. December is the coolest month of the year while May is the warmest. The mean daily temperature is 27C.
Singapore is a multiracial society. Malays form 13.8% of Singapore's population, while Chinese and Indians make up 76.2% and 8.3% respectively. Other races make up 1.7% of the population.
The official languages in Singapore are Malay, Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil and English. Malay is the national language and English is the language of administration. Singapore is home to approx 4 million people.
Academics
Courses in all disciplines are offered. The university offers an international internship to interested exchange students. Explore courses and course descriptions.
Estimated cost of living
Airfare: $2,000
Visa: $
Rent: $150 - 250/month
Food: $250 - 350/month
Books: $400
Accommodation
The International Office assists with finding housing. Most exchange students live in residences on campus.
