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General Entry Requirement
| Important notice: The University is not represented by any third parties and/or agents. All applications must be submitted directly to the University on its official application portals. |
The requirements specified below are the minimum requirements for admission into NIE. In addition to the minimum admission requirements, your programme of choice may state other additional requirements. Please refer to the relevant programme webpages for full information on the requirements for individual programmes here.
| Masters by Coursework |
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| Masters by Research | A Bachelor's degree with honours at least at Second Class Upper level in the relevant areas and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study. You are advised to contact a potential supervisor before making a formal application. As a guide, you may wish to briefly introduce yourself, explain your research interests and mention the supervisor’s research that you find interesting. |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) | A Bachelor's degree with honours at least at Second Class Upper level, Master's degree in the relevant areas and the ability to pursue research in the candidate's proposed field of advanced study. You are advised to contact a potential supervisor before making a formal application. As a guide, you may wish to briefly introduce yourself, explain your research interests and mention the supervisor’s research that you find interesting. |
| Doctor in Education (EdD) |
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We welcome any applicants who have an interest to join our institute. While we have made no differentiation in entry requirements of our programmes between the local and international applicants, there is a need for international applicants and graduates of universities with non-English medium of instruction to show evidence of your competency in the English language. This is to ensure that you make the most out of your education here.
International applicants and graduates of universities with non-English medium of instruction are required to submit an official Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score, the test taken not more than two years before the date of application. The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score can be accepted in lieu of TOEFL. NIE may request additional evidence of written and spoken proficiency in English.
In light of the post-Covid-19 pandemic, we have implemented revised requirements for admission test scores. It is important to note that we will exclusively accept the following online tests for admission. Additionally, these tests must have been taken no later than 31 December 2023. Test report reflecting date beyond 31 December 2023, will not be eligible to meet admission requirements.
- TOEFL iBT Special Home Edition
- TOEFL ITP Plus for China students
- IELTS Indicator
- IELTS for UKVI
- GRE Take Home Test
- GMAT Online Test
Applicants pursuing research programmes, except for graduates of the Autonomous Universities in Singapore, are required to submit a good Graduate Record Examination (GRE) score, the test taken not more than five years before the date of application. In lieu of GRE, applicants from India may use the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) score of at least 90%, the test taken not more than three years before the date of application.
A summary of the scores required are listed below:
| Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) | International English Language Testing System (IELTS) | Graduate Record Examination (GRE) | Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) for applicants in India only in lieu of GRE | Remarks |
Masters by Coursework | Minimum score of 580 (for paper and pencil examination) or 92 (for internet-based). | Minimum score of 6.5 | - | - | TOEFL or IELTS is required. |
Master of Arts (Teaching Chinese as an International Language) | Minimum score of 500 (for paper and pencil examination) or 61 (for internet-based score). | Minimum score of 6.0 | - | - | TOEFL, IELTS, College English Test (CET) Band 6 or Test for English Majors (TEM) Band 4 is required. |
PhD and Masters by Research | Minimum score of 600 (for paper and pencil examination) or 100 (for internet-based). | Minimum score of 7.0 | For tests taken on or after 1 August 2011: | At least 90% score | TOEFL or IELTS and |
Doctor in Education | Minimum score of 600 (for paper and pencil examination) or 100 (for internet-based). | Minimum score of 7.0 | - | - | TOEFL or IELTS is required. |