FAQ for Undergraduate Admissions
- Is there any Mother Tongue Language requirement for undergraduate programme?
For Mother Tongue Language (MTL) requirement for Singaporeans/SPRs, you will need to fulfil any one of the following minimum requirements under the MOE Mother Tongue Language policy:
- A grade D7 for Higher MTL at Singapore-Cambridge GCE O-Level;
- A pass in MTL 'B' or a grade S for H1 MTL or H2 MTL Language and Literature or General Studies in Chinese at Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-Level;
- A pass in MTL Language A or Language B at Standard Level or Higher Level at IB Diploma;
- An MOE-approved MTL-in-lieu;
- An MOE-approved MTL-exemption.
There is no mother tongue requirement for Polytechnic Diploma Holders applying for NTU's full-time or part-time undergraduate programme. - I have a reserved undergraduate programme but I’m not able to access the Check Status Portal, what do I do?
The Check Status Portal is only available to those who have submitted an application during the current undergraduate admission exercise. Hence, for returning NSmen who wish to view their previous correspondence, they may access the RNSmen Portal instead. - I have a reserved undergraduate programme, is it possible to change to another undergraduate programme?
You may apply as a fresh applicant when the application window opens. If the new application is successful, you may make your final decision between the reserved placing and the new offer in the Joint Acceptance Portal. - How to I apply to undergraduate programmes offered by NIE or NIE's degree in Arts (Academic Discipline & Education) and/or Science (Academic Discipline & Education)?
Applicant should apply under the application group that corresponds to his/her high school qualification. Indicate Arts (Academic Discipline & Education) and/or Science (Academic Discipline & Education) as one of your choices and complete the online "Application for Teacher" form to MOE before the closing date. - I have not received my enlistment date and ORD, can I still apply for undergraduate programme?
You may leave the enlistment and ORD date blank first when submitting your application for undergraduate programme and update us once you have received the dates by submitting the enquiry form. - I am serving/going to serve National Service. How do I check if I have accepted the offer, and the undergraduate programme has been reserved for me?
You will receive an acknowledgement letter via email in September (of the year of application) for the Undergraduate programme you have accepted. NTU will send you an email in November / December prior to the year of your matriculation for an update on your enrolment status. If there is a change in your email address, please submit an enquiry form. - What is a Double Degree Programme (DDP)?
A specially designed programme involving two disciplines within NTU. Under the DDP, some courses may be counted towards the requirements of both degrees, thus allowing a student to complete two degrees in a shorter period than it would take to complete them separately. Students in the DDP will be conferred two separate degrees, with each degree classified according to the final CGPA for the respective programme. They are awarded with a degree certificate for each of the two programmes. - What is a Double Major Programme?
Double Major programmes are offered as a single degree programme in which the student satisfy the requirements of both Majors. Each Major carries equal weightage in the degree. Students taking a double major programme will graduate with a degree that has both disciplines on their degree scroll. - What is a Minor Programme?
Minor programmes equip students with multiple skills and broader knowledge, beyond what their major disciplines may provide. They count towards students’ academic unit requirements for Unrestricted Electives. Students will not be offered a minor in the same field as his major (single degree, double degree or double major programme).The award of minor will be reflected in a graduate’s transcript but not his degree certificate. No additional certificate will be issued upon completion of the minor. - What is a Second Major?
Second Major is usually an add-on to a Single Degree programme. Second majors are offered to eligible students of the programmes listed either upon admission depending on availability as a choice during application, or at the end of their Year 1. Second Major tends to take up about 25% of the 4-year curriculum. Students will graduate with a Bachelor in their First Major. The Second Major is mentioned only on the transcript but not on the degree certificate. However, a separate certificate for the award of a Second Major will be issued by the College offering the Second Major. - I'm currently pursuing a degree at another University but wish to transfer to NTU undergraduate programme. How do I go about doing so?
Students from other University who wish to transfer to NTU undergraduate programme must apply for admission to the first-year undergraduate programme under the group that corresponds to their high school qualifications. If they are successful in gaining admission into NTU undergraduate programme, they may apply to the relevant School for transfer of credits for the relevant subjects that they have passed at another University. Each request will be considered on a case-by-case basis. - Can I decline my offer after accepting it?
You can decline your offer after accepting it. Please email [email protected] with your reason for withdrawal anytime before the start of the academic term. - May I know if a bachelor degree at private university without honours degree, is it possible to be admitted into NTU for the honours year?
No, it is not possible. NTU does not offer honours as a standalone programme. - Am I required to attend any refresher course?
Students who are required to attend refresher course will be informed by the respective Schools via email upon matriculation. - Can I choose the method to compute my UAS (based on the previous or current A-Level curriculum)?
The method to compute UAS will depend on the year the applicant sat for the GCE A-Level examinations and the year of the university application. Applicants will not be able to select the UAS computation method. - I sat for the GCE A-Level examinations in 2024 or earlier. How will my UAS be computed if I apply for admission to the university in AY2026 or later?
For university admission in AY2026 and AY2027
For applicants who sat for the GCE A-Level examination in 2024 or earlier, their PW, as well as H1 and H2 content-based subject grades will be taken into consideration for UAS computation. Applicants who offered H2 KI can use it in lieu of H1 GP and H1 content-based subject in UAS computation. Their UAS will be computed on the 90-point scale and proportionately weighted to the 70-point scale.
For AY2028 university admission
Regardless of the year of GCE A-Level examination, applicants’ UAS will be computed using the 70-point scale.
The PW grade will not be considered in the UAS computation from AY2028. An applicant would be considered to have met the requirement for university admission if he/she presents a Pass grade in PW. If an applicant had previously offered H2 KI in lieu of H1 GP, the H2 KI grade will be considered as the H1 GP grade in the UAS computation from AY2028. - Do I need to offer a contrasting subject? Will the contrasting subject be considered in the UAS?
Students are required to offer four content-based A level subjects of which at least three must be H2 subjects, and at least one must be a contrasting subject from outside their area of specialisation (i.e., subject from the Mathematics & Science domain for students in the Arts stream, and subject from the Humanities & Arts domain for student in the Science stream) that may be offered at either H1 or H2.
From AY2026 university admissions, the H1/fourth H2 content-based subject (which may be a contrasting subject) will only be included in the computation of UAS if it improves the score for students who sat for the GCE A-Level examinations in 2025 and after. - Will I be eligible for university admission if I fail Project Work (PW)?
From AY2026, all applicants presenting the local GCE A-Level qualifications will need to present a Pass grade in PW to be eligible for university admission.
From the 2024 JC1/PU2 cohort, should a student fail PW but is promoted to JC2/PU3, the junior college/Millennia Institute (JC/MI) will assess on a case-by-case basis whether to offer the option to re-take PW in JC2/PW3.
Students who fail PW and are also not promoted to JC2/PU3, will have to offer PW again. - I am a private candidate/I have been exempted from PW. Do I need to offer PW to gain entry into the university?
Private candidates/Students who have been exempted from PW are not subject to the requirement to have a Pass in PW. - If I sat for the GCE A-Level examinations in 2024 or earlier, will I lose out to my peers with the revised UAS computation method when applying to the university?
Admission to the university is based on open competition and merit. The university assesses applicants holistically, taking into consideration both academic and non-academic aspects. - I sat for the GCE A-Level examination in 2024 or earlier. Will I be allowed to use H2 KI as one of my H2 content-based subjects in the UAS computation when I apply to the university in AY2026 or later?
Applicants who had sat for the GCE A-Level examinations in 2024 or earlier and offered H2 KI in lieu of H1 GP will not be allowed to use H2 KI as a H2 content-based subject in the UAS computation as the H2 KI grade will be required to fulfil the H1 GP requirement under the revised UAS computation.