ShareUMD Exchange: Nanyang Technological University (Singapore)
All students accepted to an Exchange program are automatically considered for an award of $1,000! See Cost tab for more information.
Young and research-intensive, Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the fastest-rising universities in the world with globally acknowledged strengths in science and engineering.
Host Institution
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is one of the two largest public universities in Singapore with the biggest campus in Singapore. A research-intensive public university, NTU has 33,500 undergraduate and postgraduate students in the colleges of Engineering, Business, Science and Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences. It’s located on a lush 500-acre campus, hosts 900 exchanges students per year, and has many extracurricular activities offered on and off campus to complement the academics offered.
Host City
Singapore is a small, city-state that is made up of a main island and 63 surrounding islets. With one of the busiest ports in the world, this small, but cosmopolitan country boasts has grown into a thriving center of commerce and industry in just 150 years. English is the official working language of the country, but people also speak Chinese, Malay, and Tamil.
Exchange programs are highly competitive and space in each program is limited. You must meet the following eligibility requirements in order to apply to this program:
- 3.0 GPA
- Completion of 2 semesters at UMD
Exchange programs are a good fit for students looking for immersion, personal growth, and the opportunity to strengthen qualities such as independence and adaptability.
Student Visa Information
A student visa is required for participation on this exchange. For more information, please visit our study abroad visa guide to view instructions for the country you will be visiting. Please note that visa information is subject to change and you are responsible for checking the embassy website for updates.
- Click "Apply Now" at the top of this page. You will log in with your UMD directory ID and password.
- Submit all application materials by the deadline listed below. This includes meeting with your EA advisor (listed at the top of this page), and may include requesting a faculty letter of recommendation, and submitting an official transcript. If a letter of recommendation and/or official transcript are required, it will be listed in MyEA once you start an application for this program.
- After the application deadline, we will review all completed applications and nominate students for available spots in each exchange program.
- If you are nominated to participate in this exchange, you will work with your EA advisor (listed above) to apply directly to the host university, who will formally admit you to the exchange program. Nominated students must complete the host university application in accordance with the host university’s stated deadlines and instructions.
- Nominated students will then work with their EA advisor (listed above) and our partner universities to coordinate all aspects of the stay at the host university such as course registration, visas and arrival.
Academic Planning
Visit the Academics & Study Abroad page which outlines key considerations for your academic planning as you navigate different phases of study abroad:
- Pre-Departure Course Selection & Approval
- Finalizing Course Enrollment Abroad
- Transcripts and Credits on your UMD Record
Coursework
NTU offers many programs to suite individual requirements. Courses are available in over 20 programs including art, communication, the humanities, science, and kinesiology. NTU is particularly well known for courses in Science and Technology. NTU has a number of restrictions for exchange students including graduate level programs. Please note that courses in Computer Science and the Nanyang Business School (BMGT equivalent courses) will be extremely limited. Students in these majors should be prepared to be flexible with their course options.
Course Evaluations
There may be other course offerings on this program that are not currently listed in the Study Abroad Course Database (SACD). If you are interested in taking a course not listed in the SACD, please submit a transfer credit evaluation request.
Credit
All credit you earn on this program will count as transfer credit towards your UMD degree. Most courses at Nanyang Technological University will be converted as follows:
| Nanyang Credit | UMD Credit |
|---|---|
| 1 NTU AUS credit | 1.04 UMD credits |
| 3 NTU AUS credit | 3.12 UMD credits |
The chart above was last approved by the UMD Transfer Credit Committee on September 4, 2014.
Grading
Undergraduates must receive a C- equivalent or better in order to be eligible for the transfer of credit.
| Nanyang Grade | UMD Grade |
| C - | C - |
Housing at Nanyang Technological University is divided between on and off campus living. Students are selected for on-campus accommodation through a random balloting system, therefore specific dormitories may not be chosen. Over 50% of students live off campus.
Information about on-campus housing is on the NTU website. NTU also offers resources for finding off campus accommodation.
Want to know what to expect for on-campus housing? Watch this!
UMD students participating in an Exchange program have the benefit of paying UMD tuition rates to attend an institution abroad. For specific information about this Exchange program, please reference the Cost of Attendance Chart.
Tuition and fees for exchange programs are charged directly to your UMD account, which means you can apply UMD scholarships, state and federal financial aid, and alternative loans towards the cost of an exchange. Housing costs are paid directly to the host institution or on-site housing agency.
You can use the cost of attendance comparison worksheet to view how study abroad programs compare to each other and the amount you pay on campus at UMD. As always, your EA advisor (listed above) is available to help you complete this worksheet and find affordable programs that fit your study abroad goals.
Exchange Scholarship
All students accepted to an Exchange program are considered for an automatic award of $1,000! To be considered for this scholarship, you must:
- Be a current degree seeking undergraduate UMD student (graduate students are not eligible for this award)
- Not currently receive full tuition scholarship/benefits (i.e. Banneker Key, tuition remission, Frederick Douglass Scholarship, etc.)
Additional Financial Resources
Maximize your time abroad by taking advantage of resources at your host institution!
Student Clubs and Organizations
There are over 120 student clubs and organizations offered at NTU.
International Welcome/Orientation
All incoming exchange students are encouraged to attend a half-day orientation usually held 3-days before the commencement of Teaching Week.
Counseling & Health Services
Nanyang Technological University offers both a Medical Clinic and a Dental Clinic for students.
Resource Guide for Students with Disabilities*
Resource Guide for LGBTQ+ Identities*
*These resource guides provide general information about services at UMD’s partner institution. For more information, consult your EA advisor.
| Term | Year | Application Deadline | Admission Notification | Program Start | Program End |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year (Fall-Spring) | 2023 | 02/13/2023 | 02/15/2023 | ||
| Fall | 2023 | 02/13/2023 | 02/15/2023 | ||
| Spring | 2024 | 09/11/2023 | 09/15/2023 |