Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange)

Engage in research activities or discover new ideas under the direct supervision of our acclaimed faculty as a Visiting Research Student (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) at NTU. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities while being on the cutting edge of innovation in world-class research.

Eligibility

  • Inbound students (undergraduate or postgraduate) must be active students from a reputable university. Applicants are subject to review and approval by NTU.
  • The intended research must be part of the student’s degree requirements and must be endorsed by their home university and approved by NTU.

Note:

  • Students must hold a valid Students' Pass (STP) for the entire duration of research. The STP does not permit students to work and/or receive any type of allowance or stipend.
  • Students are are required to pay administration, miscellaneous, and research fees to NTU.

Duration

  • Students will conduct the research full-time for a duration of up to two years, preferably in alignment with NTU’s academic calendar.
  • The weekly time commitment for full-time research must meet a minimum of 40 hours per week or 8 hours on a 5-day work week.

Faculty Directory

Students should refer to the Faculty Directory to identify an NTU supervisor to explore their proposed research project.

Fees & Expenses

All inbound students are required to pay the following fees to NTU:

Payment typeAmount Inclusive of GST
Registration fee S$153.00 (one-time payment)
Research fees (lab based) *S$2,292.00 (on 6-monthly basis, no pro-ration)
Research fees (non-lab based) *S$1,885.00 (on 6-monthly basis, no pro-ration)
Miscellaneous fees **

for Undergraduates
for Postgraduates
(
per semester)

Note:  On-campus accommodation is not offered to students in the Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) programme.

* Fees are subject to changes without notice. 
** Miscellaneous fees will be based on the semester rates according to start date of research.
*** Fees inclusive of of 9% GST .

Other fees:

Payment typeAmount Inclusive of GST
Fees payable to ICA for Student’s Pass (STP) application : 
Processing feeS$45
Issuance feeS$60
Multiple journey visa (if applicable)S$30

 

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