General Requirements
You are offering the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination in the English medium and must have obtained all of the following:
- At least two passes in subjects at H2 level and attempted General Paper (GP) or Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) in the same sitting;
- Meet one of the following Mother Tongue (MT) requirement:
- A minimum of D7 in Higher MTL taken at 'O' level
- A minimum of 'S' grade in H1 MTL or H2 MTLL taken at 'A' level
A Mother Tongue subject (Chinese/Malay/Tamil) taken at a separate sitting of the GCE 'A' level examination is acceptable for purpose of admission. H1 non-Tamil Indian Language (Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu) or H1 Foreign Language (French, German, Japanese) may be taken in lieu of MTL.
Candidates who do not satisfy the MT requirement may still submit an application for admission. If selected, he/she will be admitted on a provisional basis. During their course of study, they will be required to meet the minimum MT requirement before they are allowed to graduate. And,
The qualifications listed above are the minimum requirements for you to be considered for admission to our undergraduate programmes. It should be appreciated that admission is highly competitive and is based on merit, therefore the possession of minimum requirements does not guarantee admission.
Computation of University Score
In computing the University Score, the University will take into consideration the following:
- The best three H2 and one H1 content-based subjects, of which one must be a contrasting subject
- GP or KI (taken in the same sitting as the H2 subjects)
- Project Work (PW)
A H1 subject will be counted as half of a H2 in terms of points computation. GP and PW are considered as H1 subjects.
MTL may be included in the computation of the University Score. The better of the two scores (i.e. with and without MTL) will be the University Score of the candidate.
H3 programmes will not be considered in the computation of the University Score. Candidates who have taken H3 programmes may be considered for admission under Non-Academic Achievements.
If your subject combination is beyond the norm, selection for admission will be based on the following:
- Three H2 content-based subjects
- Two or three H1 content-based subjects
- MTL
- GP
- PW
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Take grades in:
- Three H2 subjects & best H1 subject (at least one has to be a contrasting subject)
- GP
- PW
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Take grades in:
· Best three H2 subjects, with worst H2 subject counted as one H1 subject (at least one has to be a contrasting subject)
· GP
· PW |
- Four H2 content-based subjects
- One H1 content-based subject
- MTL
- GP
- PW
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Take grades in:
- Best three H2 subjects, with worst H2 subject counted as one H1 subject (at least one has to be a contrasting subject)
or
- Best three H2 subjects and one H1 subject (at least one has to be a contrasting subject)
- GP
- PW
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- Knowledge & Inquiry (KI)
- Three H2 content-based subjects
- MTL
- PW
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Take grades in:
- KI, counted as two H1 subjects (one in place of GP and one for H1 requirement)
- Three H2 subjects
- PW
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- KI
- Three H2 content-based subjects
- One H1 content-based subject
- MTL
- PW
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Take grades in:
- Three H2 subjects, & better of H1 subject or KI as H1 subject (at least one has to fulfill the contrasting subject)
- KI as H1 subject (in place of GP)
- PW
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- KI
- Three H2 content-based subjects
- Two H1 content-based subjects
- MTL
- PW
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Take grades in:
- Three H2 subjects, & best of H1 subjects or KI as H1 subject (at least one has to fulfill the contrasting subject requirement)
- KI as H1 subject (in place of GP)
- PW
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The above table is taken from MOE website.
Mother Tongue Language (MTL) bonus point scheme
Students who have done well in their H1 MTL or H2 MTLL at the GCE 'A' level examination are eligible for MT bonus points for the following programmes in the University:
The following MT bonus points will be awarded:
- Two bonus points for applicants who have passed (at least an E grade) H2 MTLL;
- One bonus point for applicants who obtained an A grade in H1 MTL;
- One bonus point for applicants who obtained at least a B grade in H1 General Studies in Chinese; and
- Students offering any combinations of MT-related subjects are allowed to accumulate the MT bonus points allocated for each subject, including a combination of H1 MTL and H2 MTLL.
- The cap on bonus points for MT will be three.
If you do not meet the MTL requirements
If you are an English and non-English medium applicant and do not satisfy the Mother Tongue subject requirements, you may still submit an application for admission. If selected, you will be admitted to NTU on a provisional basis. However, before you are allowed to graduate, you are required to meet the requisite minimum Mother Tongue subject requirements.
Please visit MOE website for more information.
Special Subject Requirements
In addition to fulfilling the general admission requirements, you also need to make sure you fulfil the subject prerequisites of the degree programmes that you wish to apply. Look up and read the subject-specific requirements.
Business & Accountancy
| Accountancy |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
| Business |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
Selection interviews or tests will be conducted on a selective basis.
Art, Design & Media
'O' level or equivalent pass in Mathematics.
In addition, candidates are required to submit the following five (5) submission items.
Part 1 – These are compulsory assignments to fulfil.
- A portfolio or demo reel of personal artwork, including projects developed in secondary education. The portfolio should demonstrate general artistic proficiency plus ability in the desired area of BFA expertise (i.e. animation, photography, design, etc)
- A short written composition in English of no more than 400 words explaining why you are uniquely qualified to enter a specific BFA programme.
Part 2 – Please submit three (3) pieces from an assigned set of four designs that will demonstrate your abilities in the areas of:
- Conceptual and Visual Problem Solving. Using visual elements and symbols, create a composition that visually describes a verbal metaphor.
- Design Ability. Using a set of defined elements - spatial, conceptual structural, and possible even auditory stimuli, design a 3D form or spatial environment that satisfies the stated design brief.
- Narrative and Storytelling - using a set of images write a story in a maximum of 3 paragraphs.
- Drawing and Visualization - create a drawing of a specific object, demonstrating your skill in handling pencil or pen on paper.
These assignments are to be completed in a specific material and size requirement. The specific assignments will be available on the NTU School of Art, Design & Media website.
All portfolio submissions must arrive in physical form on CD-ROM, DVD or in original or duplicated work. All work must be hand delivered, or sent by courier or by standard mail. No work will be accepted if sent by email attachment.
Communication Studies
You need a good pass with at least B or better in General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry (KI) in order to be considered.
Double Degree
| Biomedical Sciences & Chinese Medicine |
At least H1 level pass in Mathematics and H2 level pass in one of the subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
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at least 'O' Level pass in Chinese |
| Business & Computing |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and
Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and
a pass in Physics at 'O' Level or equivalent+ |
| Accountancy & Business* |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
Aerospace Engineering & Economics
Bioengineering & Economics
Civil Engineering & Economics
Computer Engineering & Economics
Computer Science & Economics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering & Economics
Environmental Engineering & Economics
Information Engineering and Media & Economics
Materials Engineering & Economics
Mechanical Engineering & Economics
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H2 level pass in Mathematics and
Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and
a pass in Physics at 'O' Level or equivalent+ |
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Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering & Economics |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and
Chemistry and
a pass in Physics at 'O' Level or equivalent |
* Selection interviews or tests will be conducted on a selective basis.
+ 'O' level pass in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read H2 level Physics.
Education
| Arts (Education) |
'O' level or equivalent pass in Mathematics and English Language |
| Science (Education) |
'O' level or equivalent pass in Mathematics and English Language |
If you are shortlisted, you will be required to sit for a written test and undergo an interview.
These programmes offer many courses which may require further subject pre-requisites. Please refer to NIE website for more details.
Engineering
| Aerospace Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Bioengineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Chemistry and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent |
| Civil Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Computer Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Computer Science |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Environmental Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Information Engineering and Media |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Materials Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Mechanical Engineering |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| Maritime Studies # |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics and H2 level pass in Science or Humanities subjects |
| Maritime Studies with Business major # |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics and H2 level pass in Science or Humanities subjects |
+ 'O' level pass in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read H2 level Physics.
# Programmes leading to Bachelor of Science degree.
Integrated Programmes
| BEng (Computer Engineering) & MSc (Computer Science)* |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| BEng & MSc (Computer Science) |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
| BEng (Electrical & Electronic Engineering) & MSc Electrical & Computer Engineering) |
H2 level pass in Mathematics and Physics or Physical Science or Chemistry or Biology and a pass in Physics at 'O' level or equivalent+ |
* New programmes offered from Academic Year 2009-10.
+ 'O' level pass in Physics is only applicable to applicants who have not read H2 level Physics.
Humanities
| Chinese* |
H2 level pass or good 'O' level in Chinese or Higher Chinese |
| Economics* |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
| English Literature* |
Good pass in General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry or H2 level in English Literature |
| Linguistics & Multilingual Studies+* |
A good pass in General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry |
| Psychology* |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
| Sociology+* |
Good pass in General Paper or Knowledge Inquiry |
* Selection interviews or tests will be conducted on a selective basis.
+ Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a selection test or interview.
Sciences
| Chemistry & Biological Chemistry |
H2 level pass in Chemistry and Mathematics or Physics |
| Mathematical Sciences |
H2 level pass in Mathematics |
| Mathematics & Economics (Combined Degree) |
H2 level pass in Mathematics |
| Physics / Applied Physics |
H2 level pass in Physics and Mathematics |
| Physics with Mathematical Sciences Major |
H2 level pass in Physics and Mathematics |
| Biological Sciences |
At least H1 level pass in Mathematics and H2 level pass in one of the subjects in Physics or Chemistry or Biology
Selection interviews or tests will be conducted on a selective basis. |
Sport Science
| Sport Science & Management#* |
H1 level pass in Mathematics or 'O' level or equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics |
# Selection test and/or interview on a selective basis.
* Programmes leading to Bachelor of Science degree.