5 reasons to come to NTU

1. Dreams, Degrees And Daring Journeys

Want to be a CEO, Chief Data Officer, or in a job that hasn’t been invented yet? Get skills that make you stand out in future, whether it’s through an innovative double degree programme or a major with minors across diverse disciplines.

Some of the newest programmes include Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, Applied Computing in Finance, Chinese Medicine, and Artificial Intelligence and Society, which will nurture ethical and responsible AI specialists. And for those aspiring to be a leader in the accountancy field, the Accountancy for Future Leaders programme that integrates sustainability management and analytics will fast-track your path to Chartered Accountant (Singapore) status.

2. Unleash Your Potential With Scholarships

Scholarships are like the extra boost for go-getters, and NTU has a solid set tailored to different strengths, whether you ace classes, are a budding thespian or own the sports field.

The Nanyang Scholarship and the College Scholarship, which are bond-free, not only cover tuition but also provide a generous allowance. The NTU Talent Development Programme and Talent Scholarship recognise and develop non-academic abilities, such as artistic and athletic prowess or a flair for leading community action, with the latter throwing in a handy talent grant along with covering living and accommodation expenses.

NTU’s Premier Scholars Programmes put you on a path that aligns with your professional calling. For example, join the CN Yang Scholars Programme to delve into the heady world of research, benefitting from early exposure and ample resources for aspiring scientists.

Opt for the University Scholars Programme to broaden your horizons with interdisciplinary courses across sciences, engineering, humanities and social sciences, and become a versatile leader.

Pit your skills against machine intelligence with the Turing AI Scholars Programme (TAISP) and step into a future shaped by AI. One-on-one mentorship, masterclasses by top AI practitioners, and overseas exposure at a renowned university coupled with an internship with an AI industry leader, are just some of the perks you will enjoy as a TAISP scholar.

If you’re aspiring to be a tech trailblazer, your best bet is the Renaissance Engineering Programme, where students have a one-year overseas study stint at a renowned partner university, and graduate with a Bachelor of Engineering Science and a Master of Science in Technology Management.

3. Because A Cosy Home Inspires

Living in a hall is a full-on experience, extending your learning and self-discovery far past the confines of lecture halls. Picture yourself not just as a student but as a culinary enthusiast, experimenting in well-stocked kitchens. Or as a creator tinkering in the innovation garage just a few steps away. Get hands-on with woodworking or nurture your green thumb growing veggies right outside your hall. Every day becomes an opportunity for creativity and learning.

Beyond the walls of your hall room, the campus pulses with a lively social scene. With 16 food courts, over 30 cafes and restaurants, and numerous coffee spots, culinary adventures await food enthusiasts and caffeine lovers alike.

NTU’s aesthetic charm adds to the experience. Regularly listed among the world’s most beautiful universities, the campus features IG-worthy architecture in a lush environment that’s as inspiring as it is educational.

4. Sci-fi Learning Adventures

Enter a futuristic landscape where architectural marvels like The Hive and The Arc amp up your learning experience. The adventure begins in high-energy smart classrooms and mega learning studios. Depending on your course, you might find yourself in spaces like the Centre for Augmented & Virtual Reality, a simulated air traffic control tower, or a motion capture studio.

As you wander around campus, you might spot some self-driving buses and see other cutting-edge innovations, since NTU is a testing ground for all things futuristic.

Get ready to dive into the realm of ongoing research and innovation, where you can actively contribute to groundbreaking projects – from developing sweat-powered batteries to designing robotic companions for the elderly.

As you wander around campus, you might spot some self-driving buses and see other cutting-edge innovations, since NTU is a testing ground for all things futuristic.

5. We Turn Big Ideas Into Big Deals

Start at the NTU Entrepreneurship Academy – the epicentre of entrepreneurship education. Here, explore minors or second majors in entrepreneurship, grow your network, set the course for seed funding, and embark on internships in startup hotspots like Boston, Shanghai and Copenhagen through the Overseas Entrepreneurship Programme.

Go further with the support of makers’ labs and design studios, guiding you from brainstorming to prototyping.

This story was published in the Jan-Feb 2024 issue of HEY!. To read it and other stories from this issue in print, click here.