NUS High School Diploma
You are offering the NUS High School Diploma awarded by NUS High School of Mathematics and Science.
You must be at least 18 years of age as of 1st January of the year of matriculation or have completed a minimum of 12 years of formal education beginning with Primary 1 or equivalent. If you do not meet the requirements, you will need to provide your schooling history from Primary 1 in the form enclosed and upload it to your application for assessment of your eligibility for admission after you have applied for admission.
Minimum Subject Requirements
To be eligible for a programme, students must satisfy its minimum subject requirements.
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) Requirement for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents
All Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents applying for admissions must fulfil any one of the following minimum requirements under MOE mother tongue policy:
- a grade D7 for Higher MTL at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level; or
- 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; or
- an MOE-approved MTL-in-lieu*; or
- an MOE-approved MTL-exemption*.
Students who have not satisfied the requirement above may still apply for admissions with no prejudice to their application. Admissions will be on a provisional basis and students are required to attain the MTL within the period of their University study.
* For students who have been away from Singapore's school system for some years, the University will submit the application for MTL-in-lieu or MTL-exemption on your behalf if you are offered admissions. MOE does not accept direct applications. You will need to provide your academic transcript for the last 2 years of studies prior to university admission for MOE’s assessment.
Special Medical Conditions to Note
Students are advised to check the special medical conditions for selective programmes before apply.
Application Procedures
- Step 1: Submit application form
- Step 2: Pay application fee
- Step 3: Submit supporting documents
- Step 4: Update/Track progress of application
Step 1: Submit Application Form Before clicking the Submit button, preview your completed form and save a copy for reference. For help, see Guide to Filling In Application Form. Your form is submitted successfully when 1) an application number is generated as shown on the login page on screen; 2) you receive an email acknowledging your application. At Application Tracking Page, proceed to complete the list of other items required. Ensure all items listed as ‘Compulsory’ are completed. To access the same Page later, login via Check Status, using your application number and password you created during application. Applicants who wish to apply for Scholarships may do so at this stage. |
Step 2: Pay Application Fee Payment by postal order, bank draft, electronic bank transfer or Western Union money transfer is not acceptable. |
Step 3: Submit Supporting Documents i. Personal Identification
ii. Academic Records
iii. Report/Record of Medical Condition/Special Need (if applicable)
The documents must be uploaded within 3 days after application closing date.
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Step 4: Update/Track Progress of Application
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Offer and Acceptance
If you are offered admissions, proceed to accept your offer online by the stipulated deadline.
If you are not offered admissions or your choice of programme, you may submit an appeal during the online appeal exercise. If successful, proceed to accept the offer with the instruction given.
After Acceptance
If you have accepted the offer and are matriculating in the Academic Year 2024-25, you will receive from early June an email directing you to the Freshmen Portal which contains detailed information on enrolment. Proceed to complete the enrolment procedures by the stipulated deadline. A summary is available at Freshmen Guide under Important Dates (download a PDF version.) Information will be updated periodically.
Note to successful applicants enlisting or serving Full-Time National Service (NSF) matriculating only after Academic Year 2024-25:
If you have accepted the offer and are matriculating only after Academic Year 2024-25, you will receive in September/October (of the year of acceptance) an acknowledgement letter for the programme you have accepted.
Keep the letter as proof of acceptance and remember your application number for future correspondence. A confirmation letter will be sent to you subsequently in December prior to the year of your matriculation. If there is a change in your email address, please log a request to update us by completing the enquiry form.
Verification of Original Documents
NTU checks the authenticity of your academic results directly with your high school. You may be required to come in person for verification of specific documents sometime in August/September after matriculated as a student of NTU. Such notification will be sent to student's NTU email account closer to the verification period.
Those who fail to complete the exercise or who are unable to present the required original documents for verification without valid reasons will be required to withdraw or deemed to have withdrawn from the University.
Returning National Servicemen matriculating in August 2024
You will receive an email pertaining to Health Screening in April 2024. If you are unable to matriculate in AY2024-25, click here to download the Form for Returning National Servicemen, complete and return it to us by the stipulated date.
Returning National Servicemen matriculating in Special Term (May/June)
You will receive an email pertaining to enrolment procedures in March 2024 if you have completed your full-time National Service and wish to matriculate earlier in May/June 2024. You may click on the following for reference:
Important Dates To note:
Admissions Stages | Event Actions | Dates / Deadlines |
Application for Admissions | Online application | 1 December 2024 - 20 January 2025 |
Change of programme choices | by 20 January 2025 | |
Update of contact 1. via Check Status 2. via enquiry form | 1. by 20 January 2025 2. from 21 January 2025 | |
Criminal Records Declaration | by 20 January 2025 | |
Payment of application fee | by 23 January 2025 | |
Submission of supporting documents | by 23 January 2025 | |
Submission of Art, Design & Media (ADM) additional materials | by 20 January 2025 | |
Completion of application for LKCMedicine programme |
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Application for Scholarships | Online application | by 20 January 2025 |
Submission of photograph and appraisal form | by 27 January 2025 | |
Offer and Acceptance | Offer/Release of application outcome | From April 2025 |
Acceptance of offer (1st Window) | 2 Jan to 23 May 2025 | |
Online appeal | 16 May to 1 June 2025 Click here to appeal. | |
Acceptance of offer (2nd Window) | 1 Jun to 16 Jun 2025 | |
After Acceptance | Online Matriculation | Click here for details |
Qualifying English Test (QET) | Click here for details | |
Freshmen Welcome Ceremony | Click here for details |