FAQ for Undergraduate Admissions
- Is there any Mother Tongue Language requirement for undergraduate programme?
For Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement for Singaporeans/SPRs, you will need to fulfil any one of the following minimum requirements under the MOE Mother Tongue Language policy:
- A grade D7 for Higher MTL at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level;
- A pass in MTL 'B' or a grade S for H1 MTL or H2 MTL Language and Literature or General Studies in Chinese at Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level;
- A pass in MTL Language A or Language B at Standard Level or Higher Level at IB Diploma;
- An MOE-approved MTL-in-lieu;
- An MOE-approved MTL-exemption.
There is no mother tongue requirement for Polytechnic Diploma Holders applying for NTU's full-time or part-time undergraduate programme. - I have a reserved undergraduate programme but I’m not able to access the Check Status Portal, what do I do?
The Check Status Portal is only available to those who have submitted an application during the current undergraduate admission exercise. Hence, for returning NSmen who wish to view their previous correspondence, they may access the RNSmen Portal instead. - I have a reserved undergraduate programme, is it possible to change to another undergraduate programme?
You may apply as a fresh applicant when the application window opens. If the new application is successful, you may make your final decision between the reserved placing and the new offer in the Joint Acceptance Portal. - How to I apply to undergraduate programmes offered by NIE or NIE's degree in Arts (Academic Discipline & Education) and/or Science (Academic Discipline & Education)?
Applicant should apply under the application group that corresponds to his/her high school qualification. Indicate Arts (Academic Discipline & Education) and/or Science (Academic Discipline & Education) as one of your choices and complete the online "Application for Teacher" form to MOE before the closing date. - I have not received my enlistment date and ORD, can I still apply for undergraduate programme?
You may leave the enlistment and ORD date blank first when submitting your application for undergraduate programme and update us once you have received the dates by submitting the enquiry form. - I am serving/going to serve National Service. How do I check if I have accepted the offer, and the undergraduate programme has been reserved for me?
You will receive an acknowledgement letter via email in September (of the year of application) for the Undergraduate programme you have accepted. NTU will send you an email in November / December prior to the year of your matriculation for an update on your enrolment status. If there is a change in your email address, please submit an enquiry form. - What is a Double Degree Programme (DDP)?
A specially designed programme involving two disciplines within NTU. Under the DDP, some courses may be counted towards the requirements of both degrees, thus allowing a student to complete two degrees in a shorter period than it would take to complete them separately. Students in the DDP will be conferred two separate degrees, with each degree classified according to the final CGPA for the respective programme. They are awarded with a degree certificate for each of the two programmes. - What is a Double Major Programme?
Double Major programmes are offered as a single degree programme in which the student satisfy the requirements of both Majors. Each Major carries equal weightage in the degree. Students taking a double major programme will graduate with a degree that has both disciplines on their degree scroll. - What is a Minor Programme?
Minor programmes equip students with multiple skills and broader knowledge, beyond what their major disciplines may provide. They count towards students’ academic unit requirements for Unrestricted Electives. Students will not be offered a minor in the same field as his major (single degree, double degree or double major programme).The award of minor will be reflected in a graduate’s transcript but not his degree certificate. No additional certificate will be issued upon completion of the minor. - What is a Second Major?
Second Major is usually an add-on to a Single Degree programme. Second majors are offered to eligible students of the programmes listed either upon admission depending on availability as a choice during application, or at the end of their Year 1. Second Major tends to take up about 25% of the 4-year curriculum. Students will graduate with a Bachelor in their First Major. The Second Major is mentioned only on the transcript but not on the degree certificate. However, a separate certificate for the award of a Second Major will be issued by the College offering the Second Major. - I'm currently pursuing a degree at another University but wish to transfer to NTU undergraduate programme. How do I go about doing so?
Students from other University who wish to transfer to NTU undergraduate programme must apply for admission to the first-year undergraduate programme under the group that corresponds to their high school qualifications. If they are successful in gaining admission into NTU undergraduate programme, they may apply to the relevant School for transfer of credits for the relevant subjects that they have passed at another University. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis.