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APPLICATION INSTRUCTION
Completing your application forms
Application form Any omission of information required in the application forms or supporting documents will render the application void and should be avoided. Please indicate N.A. or leave the column blank if any part of the form does not apply to you or no information is available. Please complete the application form in English. Supporting documents All supporting documents submitted in a language other than English must be accompanied by an officially translated and certified copy in the English language. Documents submitted should be A4-sized and all envelopes are to be removed (except the original full transcript to remain in official SEALED envelope). Please do NOT file or bind your application documents. Original copies of supporting documents submitted by candidates will not be returned. IMPORTANT NOTES Each complete application consists of: - Application form with 1 set of supporting documents Please tick ONLY 1 programme on each set of forms submitted (under Section 3 on the first page of the application form) Please indicate clearly the ORDER OF PREFERENCE / RANKING only if you are applying for more than 1 M.Sc. programme (under Section 4 on the first page of application form) The order of preference / ranking should be IDENTICAL on the first page of all forms submitted For the arrangement of application forms & supporting documents, please refer to the application checklist on page 2 for a diagrammatic representation If you are applying for MORE THAN 1 M.Sc. programme For each programme applied for, candidates must submit form with 1 set of supporting documents. Acknowledgement Card Your completed acknowledgement card should be returned to us together with your completed application package. If you have downloaded an electronic copy of the acknowledgement card from internet, you may print it on A4-sized paper. Once we begin processing your application, the card will be returned to acknowledge receipt of your application. We will also indicate on the card outstanding documents (if any). Transcript Request Form An ORIGINAL official transcript of academic records, or its certified true copy, is required from each university attended. Candidates with qualifications other than those from NUS are to request the transcript(s) from your relevant university. Please use the transcript request form for this purpose. If you have attended more than one university, you should make photocopies of the transcript request form as required. Application Fee Each programme applied for should be accompanied by the payment of an application fee of S$40 (or S$20 if you are applying online), inclusive of 7% GST. Do complete the Graduate Application Fee form and submit it together with your cheque/bank draft. Cheques and bank drafts must be made out to National University of Singapore Please refer to the application fee form for details on payment. TOEFL/IELTS Scoresheets TOEFL/IELTS scores are required for applicants who graduated from universities where English is not the main medium of instruction. [Minimum TOEFL score 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 92(internet-based test) or IELTS result of 6.5].Candidates who do not submit a satisfactory official TOEFL/IELTS score by the application closing date will not be considered. NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA) We advise applicants applying for this to be familiar with the eligibility, rules & conditions described in our application booklet and/or website before applying. TOEFL or IELTS scoresheet is compulsory for application to the NUS GSA. Applicants who fail to meet the eligibility requirements need not apply. Submission of applications Please return the completed application forms and supporting documents to: Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies) Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering Blk EA Level 6 Room 16 CLOSING DATE: 02 March 2011 National University of Singapore 9 Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117576 Please indicate the programme(s) applied (in order of preference) on the bottom left corner of your envelope. If sending your application by courier, please state this information in the Description Section of your Consignment Note. Note : We regret that request for change(s) to the application(s) submitted will not be entertained.
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GSE 7 / 98

APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Do Remember that for EACH programme you apply, you MUST enclose the following:
(Please tick for documents submitted)
completed acknowledgement card (affixed with Spore stamp of 50 cents for local addresses) bank draft / cheque of S$40 (or S$20 if you are applying online) made payable to National University of Singapore. completed Graduate Application Fee Form completed application forms Supporting Documents (A4 size to be arranged in the following order) Singapore NRIC or citizenship certificate ( for Singaporeans ) photocopy of the page of your passport bearing the passport number ( for all non Singaporeans) Entry permit ( for Singaporean PRs ) Employment Pass / Work Permit ( for International applicants working in Singapore ) documentary proof of change in name (if you had your name changed and your name in NRIC /Passport is not identical to the name printed in your degree scroll /certificate /university transcript) GCE O level ( for Singaporeans ) or Middle School results or equivalent ( final year ) GCE A level ( for Singaporeans ) or High School results or equivalent ( final year ) Polytechnic results and certificate ( if applicable ) Photocopy of University Transcript / Results Slips ( from 1st year to final / honours year ). (One Original/ certified true copy transcript of candidates with qualifications other than those from NUS must also be enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative and sent DIRECTLY from the issuing university to NUS. You may wish to use the provided Transcript Request Form.) Degree scroll / Degree certificate (if you are a current student, expected date of completion of degree:___________) a financial statement indicating a total of at least S$15,000 or equivalent ( only for International applicants
applying for full-time course )

TOEFL scoresheet indicating a min. score of 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 92 (internet-based test) or IELTS result of 6.5 (for International applicants who graduated from universities where
English is not the main medium of instruction)

Candidates who do not submit a satisfactory official TOEFL/IELTS score by the application closing date will not be considered. GRE scoresheet (optional)

For each programme that you apply, please help us to arrange your documents in the following order (by removing all the envelopes for supporting documents) as shown pictorially. Please do not file or bind your application. Thank you for assisting.

Ascending Order

Photocopy of University transcript/results and other supporting documents Application form Acknowledgement Card Cheque Graduate Application Fee Form
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SLIP
[To be completed by Applicant] Please write in BLOCK letters Name Address : :

AFFIX SPORE STAMP OF 50 Cents HERE (for local address only)

To facilitate the processing of your application(s), Please ignore this request if you have already sent us the requested document(s).
NOTE: Due to the large numbers of applicants seeking admission, we regret that we are unable to advise you on the status of your applications at this juncture. However, you can expect to hear from us before end of May 2011.Thank you for your understanding.

The closing date for receipt of your physical application & supporting documents is 02 MARCH 2011
Please attach this slip together with your application form & materials and send to:

Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies), Faculty of Engineering, Blk EA, Level 6 Room 16, 9 Engineering Drive 1, Singapore 117576

-------------------------------------------------------------------------DO NOT TEAR-----------------------------------------------------------------------Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Office

Closing date : 02 March 2011

For Official Use Only

Your physical application for the graduate course has been received. The outcome of your application will be made known to you by post before end of May 2011. 1. Please submit 1 Copy of : IMPORTANT: (ORIGINAL/CERTIFIED TRUE COPY) University exam results (from 1st year to final/honours year) / full academic transcript in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative sent DIRECTLY from the issueing university to NUS

DO NOT TICK

If the original is not available, please let us have a photocopy of your University exam results (from 1st year to final/honours year) / full academic transcript for processing in the meantime Documentary evidence of financial support (eg. bank statement of at least S$15000). Spore NRIC / Citizenship Certificate / Passport / evidence of Singapore Permanent residence status e.g. entry permit / Employment Pass / Work Permit Documentary proof of change in name (if you had name changed and your name in NRIC / Passport is not identical to the name printed in your degree scroll / certificate/university / Transcript) Degree scroll / degree certificate TOEFL scoresheet [min. score 600 (paper-based test) or 250 (computer-based test) or 92 (internet-based test)] / IELTS scoresheet [min. score 6.5] For NUS-TUD DDP only : TOEFL scoresheet [min. score 92 (internet-based test)] / IELTS Academic scoresheet [min. score 6.5]

2.

Please send us a bank draft/cheque application fee of S$40 (or S$20 if you are applying online) made in favour of National University of Singapore immediately.

Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Office

GRADUATE APPLICATION FEE (Coursework) FOR AUGUST INTAKE, SESSION 2011-2012

CLOSING DATE : 02 MARCH 2011
INSTRUCTIONS Application fees are non-refundable and is required for EACH programme you apply. Application(s) without any form of payment attached will not be processed. Application Fee Online application: S$20 per programme Paper-based application: S$40 per programme Payment by Post All payment by post must be made by cheque or postal order or bank draft made out to National University of Singapore. International applicants are requested to send bank draft and not personal cheques for the application fees (may be issued in US$ - US$18.50 per programme for online application and US$37 per programme for paper-based application, excluding bank charges which are borne by applicant). Cheques and bank drafts should have the Senders name, address and contact telephone numbers (office & home) written on the reverse side. Personal cheques, crossed, are accepted only from applicants in Singapore. Please note that description for payment should be written as Dollars Twenty only or Forty only. Payment by Cash/NETS Personal payment in cash/Nets will only be accepted at the NUS Cashiers Counter of the Student Service Centre (located at Yusof Ishak House, Level 1). The Cashiers Counter operates from 9am to 5.30pm on Mondays to Thursdays, and from 9am to 5.00pm on Fridays; and is closed on weekends and Public Holidays. Please proceed to make your payments before submitting your application to the Graduate Studies Office. We regret that we are unable to accept payment by credit card. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL SECTIONS BELOW: Name of Applicant : NRIC/Passport No : _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

Name of Bank and Cheque/Bank Draft/Money Order/Postal Order No: _________________________ Course of Study : Master of Science in (Chem Eng / Civil Eng / Elect Eng / Env Eng / Geotec Eng / Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt / Ind & Sys Eng / IP Mgt / Mgt of Tech / Mat Sci & Eng / Mech Eng / Mechatronics / Offshore Technology / Safety,Health & Env Tech / Sys Design & Mgt / Transp Sys & Mgt)*
(* circle accordingly)

GRADUATE STUDIES OFFICE, FACULTY OF ENGINEERING

Name
NRIC/Passport No. Address

: _______________________ ___________
: _________________________________________ : _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANT

Telephone No. Course of Study

: _________________________________________ : _________________________________________

: $18.69 + GST $1.31 $37.38 + GST $2.62 (to be credited into A/C 50/530132/C-261-000-005-001/O7)

Office of Financial Services Amount Received (inclusive of GST)

Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Office

APPLICATION FORM

This form may take you 20 minutes to fill in. Please complete the application forms and return it to the Graduate Studies Office, Faculty of Engineering before 02 March 2011 with : the relevant documents (as described in the application checklist) one passport-size photograph your cheque for the application fee, crossed and made payable to National University of Singapore

First Name (Given Name):

1. Name of Applicant
(As shown in NRIC/Passport)

Last Name (Surname/Family Name):

Official Full Name :

Please tick ( ) ONE box only for each Section

2. Type of Programme
1 Full-time 2 Part-time*

*Part-time courses are not available to foreign applicants who are not residing in Singapore or not working in Singapore.

If you are interested in both full-time and part-time study of a graduate programme (i.e. M.Sc.), you need only to apply for either the full-time or part-time study, according to your first choice of preference. Candidates who are successful upon gaining admission may subsequently apply to convert their student status (i.e. from full-time to part-time or vice versa).

3. Programme Applied for If you applying for more than one M.Sc. programme, please apply in SEPARATE sets
of application form M.Sc. (Chemical Engineering) M.Sc. (Civil Engineering) M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) M.Sc. (Environmental Engineering) M.Sc. (Geotechnical Engineering) M.Sc. (Hydraulic Engineering & Water Resources Management M.Sc. (Industrial & Systems Engineering) M.Sc. (Intellectual Property Management)

M.Sc. (Management of Technology) M.Sc. (Materials Science & Engineering) M.Sc. (Mechatronics) M.Sc. (Mechanical Engineering) M.Sc. (Offshore Technology) M.Sc. (Safety, Health & Environmental Technology) M.Sc. (Systems Design & Management) M.Sc. (Transportation Systems & Management)

4. Multiple Applications (only applicable if you are applying for more than 1 M.Sc. programmes)
Choice of area of major/specialisation within a M.Sc. programme is not required at this point of application. Order of Preference (by programme) : 1st Choice : M.Sc. in __________________________ 2nd Choice : M.Sc. in __________________________ 3rd Choice : M.Sc. in __________________________ IMPORTANT NOTES: Please ensure that your preference indicated under this section (i.e. your choice/ranking for the multiple programmes) must be identical on all of your application forms.
Multiple applications for different areas of major within a M.Sc. programme are NOT required. Please refer to application booklet for details.

Note: We regret that request for change(s) to the application(s) submitted will not be entertained.
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5. SPONSORSHIP - NUS GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FOR ASEAN NATIONALS (NUS GSA) ONLY FOR FULL-TIME CANDIDATES

Instructions : This section is meant for full-time international students from ASEAN countries (excluding Singapore citizens and permanent residents) who wish to apply for the NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA). For the eligibility and rules & conditions, please refer to application booklet and website http://www.nus.edu.sg/admissions/graduate-studies/scholarships-ngs.php

Do ensure that you meet all the eligibility requirements for the scholarship before completing this section. You are to tick ( ) & complete/delete the information where applicable. Any incomplete or inaccurate/false information will render this application for NUS GSA void.

Yes - I want to apply for the NUS GSA. I AFFIRM that I meet ALL of the following eligibility requirements: I am a *citizen / permanent resident* of _____________, a member country of ASEAN (except
Singapore);
(country)

My *TOEFL/ IELTS* score is _________ taken on ____________ (kindly attach a copy of the
scoresheet);
(score) (date)

I have _________ years of relevant working experience after obtaining my Bachelors degree in _____________.
Date of graduation

[Min. no. of relevant working experience is at least 2 years] Should my application for the NUS GSA be unsuccessful, I would still like to be considered for admission to the M.Sc. programme on a self-finance basis? Yes (kindly attach evidence of financial support)
* delete accordingly

No

Application Form (Must be submitted together with supporting documents)

(A)

PERSONAL PARTICULARS
First Name (Given Name): Last Name (Surname/Family Name): Official Full Name : Age Date of Birth (DD/MM/YY)
(As appear in NRIC/Passport)

Name (Write in BLOCK letters)

(As shown in NRIC/Passport)

Passport-size Photograph
Place of Birth Tel No. Mobile/Handphone No.

Mr/Mdm/Miss Gender Postal Address

Permanent Address

Tel No.

Email (Mandatory) Office Name & Address

Fax No. Tel No. Fax No. (with area code)

Marital Status NRIC/Passport No.*

Domicile / Residence (country you live in permanently) Date & Place of Issue (NRIC/Passport)* Spore PR (UIN) No.

Race Foreign Identity No. (FIN) (for foreigners residing in Spore)

Type of NRIC (for Singapore / Singapore PRs / Malaysians) Singapore Pink Singapore Blue Malaysian Blue Malaysian Pink Malaysian Green Others (Please specify __________)

Citizenship (Please attach a copy of your S'pore NRIC or citizenship certificate / passport, if available). Singapore permanent residents should attach documentary proof of their status. Others (Please specify________)

Singapore Pink

Spore PR

Malaysian

Myanmar

Indian

Chinese

(B )

NATIONAL SERVICE (for Singaporeans only)

Completed (ORD________________) Currently serving (expected ORD______________) Disrupted

Exempted

Not applicable Relationship:

(C)
Name:

EMERGENCY CONTACT (next-of-kin)

Permanent Address:

Telephone No.: Email:

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(D)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Please attach COPIES of all `O' level or Middle School results (final year) or equivalent and `A' level or High School results (final year) or equivalent, polytechnic results and certificate (if applicable), University results (from 1st year to final/honours year) and degree scrolls/certificate. An ORIGINAL official transcript of academic records, or its certified true copy, is also required from each university you have attended. Candidates with qualifications other than those from NUS are responsible for requesting the transcript(s) from the relevant university. Please note that we will only accept official transcript(s) which is sent directly from the issuing university to NUS. Transcripts must be enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative. Graduates from NUS can submit copies of their result slips or official transcripts of their academic records. 1. School (Secondary and Junior College) From To Name and Location of School Certificate

2. University (Undergraduate and Postgraduate) (*please indicate the period of residence on campus if the degree is pursued on a
part-time basis). Please use a separate sheet if necessary.

From (Month / Year)

To (Month / Year)

Name of University and Location of Campus

Degree awarded
(please indicate if degree is pursued on a Full-Time (FT) or *Part-time (PT) basis)

Class/ Rank

Year

1.

Degree: ___________________ FT PT

(*period :________Year_____Month)

2.

Degree: ___________________ FT PT

(*period :_______Year______Month)

3. Professional From To Name and Location of Institution Certificate/Diploma

(Please state class of honours/awards, if any)

4. Scholarships, prizes or other awards received. Indicate year of award and period of bond, if any.
(Please list in chronological order and enclose documentary evidence.)

(E) 1.

WORK EXPERIENCE Previous Occupation(s)

From (Month / Year) To (Month / Year) Name and Location of Firm/Organisation Title/Position Nature of Work

2.

Present Occupation (Please state if currently unemployed.)

Date of Joining Name of Firm/Organisation Title/Position Nature of Work Employment Sector (public/statutory/ private/selfemployed)

3. 4.

Current / Last Drawn Gross Salary : S$ _______________ / month Number of years of working experience since obtaining Bachelor's degree : __________ years __________ months (up to the date of application)

(F)

LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
Others (please specify):_______________ Spoken : Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor* Written : Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor*

Language : English Spoken : Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor* Written : Excellent/Good/Fair/Poor*

(G)

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATIONS

From (Month / Year) To (Month / Year) Organisation Post held Membership Status

(H)

OBJECTIVE OF PURSUING THIS COURSE

State why you wish to pursue this Course and how you would use the knowledge you gain from it in practice. (Use a separate sheet if necessary.)

(I)

OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION

You may wish to indicate any other relevant information which will help you in your application.

(J)

REFEREES

List the names and addresses of two persons (not relatives of applicant) from whom we may request letters of reference pertaining to your academic ability and job performance. (i) Name (ii) Name

Designation Address

Designation Address

Telephone No. Email Address

Telephone No. Email Address

Length of time known

Length of time known

Relationship

Relationship

(K)

SOURCE OF FINANCE

Please tick ( ) the relevant box. (For full-time international applicants, please attach documentary evidence of financial support)

NUS Graduate Scholarship for ASEAN Nationals (NUS GSA) Self-support (For NUS Staff, please indicate Staff No. :___________)

Company Sponsorship Others: ___________________

(L)

EMPLOYERS SUPPORT

Part-time students are required to attend classes in the evenings as instructed. Examinations might be held during the day. Your application, therefore, should preferably have the support of your current employer. You may request the chief executive officer (CEO) or the authorising staff of your company to complete this section.

I hereby support this application and confirm that the company will grant the applicant the necessary time off for attending classes and to take such examinations as are required by the University.

Signature

Name in full & Title/designation (Applicants employer - CEO or authorising staff )

Name and Address of Company :

_________________________________ _________________________________ _________________________________

Telephone No. : ______________

(M)

OTHER INFORMATION

(i) Have you previously applied for admission or been admitted to any graduate programme(s) [ie. Grad Dip/ MSc/ MEng/ PhD] at NUS?

Yes (Please give details of all previous admission below,

if necessary please use separate sheet)

No

Programme(s) applied for Outcome of application Date of enrolment Current Status

: ____________________________ Year of application : ___________ : Successful (Please give details below) Unsuccessful

: From _____________________ To : ______________________ : Graduated (Completion Date : _______________) Current (Expected completion Date : __________) Withdrawn Failed

(ii) Please indicate whether you will be pursuing any other graduate programme(s) at this University or other universities / institutions should you be successful in gaining admission to this University.

Yes (Please give details below)

No

Name of Programme and University / Institution * ______________________________________ Admission date : ____________________ Expected Graduation date : _____________

(iii) Have you had or do you have any disabilities (including but not limited to chronic illnesses, communicable diseases, mental illness, colour blindness, visual or other physical constraints or limitations) which may or may not cause you to require special assistance or facilities while studying at the University?

Yes (please provide all relevant information

on a separate sheet of paper and attach the relevant medical documents).

No

Note: This information will enable the University to develop a complete profile of an applicant and to determine whether he/she might need additional resources in his/her studies. The University does, however, not guarantee the provision of special aid (financial or otherwise) to any students.

(iv) Have you ever been convicted of any offence by a court of law in any country or are there any court proceedings pending against you anywhere in respect of any offence? Yes No Are you currently, or have you ever been, charged with or subject to disciplinary action for any type of misconduct, scholastic or otherwise, at any educational institution? Yes No Are you currently, or have you ever been, under investigation or subject to enquiry in respect of any misconduct, scholastic or otherwise, at any educational institution? Yes No If your answer to any or all of the above questions is yes, please provide a full statement of relevant information on a separate sheet of paper (and attach the relevant documents).

(N)

DECLARATION

I hereby declare that all information provided by me in connection with this application is true, accurate and complete. I understand that any inaccurate, incomplete or false information given or any omission of information required shall render this application invalid and NUS may at its discretion withdraw any offer of acceptance made to me on the basis of such information or, if already admitted, I may be liable to disciplinary action, which may result in my expulsion from NUS. I also understand that the University has not engaged any external agencies to undertake graduate student recruitment on its behalf and it reserves the right to reject, without giving reasons, applications submitted through any external agencies. And I hereby authorise NUS to obtain and verify any part of the information given by me from or with any source, as it deems appropriate.

Signature : ______________________________ * delete accordingly

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Date : ________________________

Faculty of Engineering Graduate Studies Office

Request for Transcript of Academic Records

Dear Applicant To use this form, please complete it and send it to the Registrar (or relevant person-in-charge) of your University from which you are requesting the ORIGINAL(S) of the transcript of your undergraduate/postgraduate academic records.

Details to be completed by the Applicant

Name:____________________________________________________________________________ Applicants Tel: ___________________________ Applicants Email : ___________________________ Date of enrolment for the undergraduate/postgraduate degree: (from) ___________(to)____________ Name of University of the undergraduate/postgraduate degree: _______________________________ Name of degree and date of conferment:_________________________________________________ Purpose of the request: for application to the National University of Singapore for a (1) Master of Science in : Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Environmental Engineering Geotechnical Engineering Hydraulic Engrg & Water Resources Mgt Industrial & Systems Engineering Intellectual Property Management (2) NUS-TU Delft Double Degree Programme
(Please tick accordingly) -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Management of Technology Materials Science & Engineering Mechatronics Mechanical Engineering Offshore Technology Safety, Health & Environmental Technology Systems Design & Management Transportation Systems & Management

To the Registrar/Person-in-charge 1. 2. The person whose name appears above is applying for admission to our higher degree programme. The application cannot be considered without an original official transcript of academic records, or its certified true copy, submitted by your university. Transcripts must be enclosed in an official SEALED envelope with its flap bearing the security seal of the university and the signature of the Registrar or representative. Subject to the rules governing your university, the transcript should include : (i) Date of enrolment (ii) A list of all subjects taken (with dates), and the grades obtained in each subject (iii) Title of degree awarded and date of conferment (iv) Rank in class (v) Interpretation or explanation of the grades, marks or scores. If the transcript is in a language other than English, please provide an official translation. Please send the official transcript together with this form directly to the following address : Vice-Dean (Graduate Studies) Graduate Studies Office. Faculty of Engineering Block EA Level 6 Room 16 National University of Singapore 9 Engineering Drive 1 Singapore 117576 Republic of Singapore 6. The closing date for receipt of application for all M.Sc. programmes is 2nd March 2011. If the transcript is not available now, it may be sent separate from the application at a later date, as soon as it is available.

3.

4. 5.