University of St Andrews

At a glance

The National University of Singapore is a leading global university consistently ranking as one of the best in Asia and in the world. NUS takes an integrated and multi-disciplinary approach to research, and combined with its international network, it provides a diverse range of programs and world-class education.The main campus is located in the southwestern part of Singapore, adjacent to the Kent Ridge. The newly built University Town and its position offer many cultural and educational facilities within walking distance. Singapore is a vibrant melting pot of diverse traditions and cultures with a unique blend of urban sophistication and spectacular settings.
Established : 1905
Student Population : 40000

Website and links

Website : NUS homepage

Study abroad page : Incoming Exchange Students

Who can go

Students on degree programmes in the following subject areas may apply to study abroad during their Junior Honours year at National University of Singapore:

• Biology
• Chemistry
• Chinese
• Geography and Sustainable Devt
• History
• Physics and Astronomy

Semesters Available

• First Semester
• Second Semester
• Full Year

Note: Joint Honours students may only apply for a full year abroad if BOTH subjects are listed above. Joint Honours students applying for one semester must seek permission from both Schools.

Study abroad coordinator

Each School has a designated Study Abroad Coordinator.

Semester dates

Semester dates are as follows

2024/5
Semester 1 Aug 2024 to Dec 2024
Semester 2 Jan 2025 to May 2025
2025/6
Semester 1 Aug 2025 to Dec 2025
Semester 2 Jan 2026 to May 2026

Your studies abroad

St Andrews academic requirements

• Minimum Credit in Academic year : 36
• Minimum Credit in Semester : 16
• Maximum Credit in Academic year : 40
• Maximum Credit in Semester: 20
• Module Weighting : 4

See our Credits and Modules Abroad webpage for information on the number of credits we expect students to take at our partner institutions. St Andrews expects students to attend all classes as part of their programme abroad. Assessment methods may vary across partners and could include class participation, continuous assessment in the form of homework and final exams. All courses must be agreed with your Study Abroad Coordinator. See our academic information webpage for further details, as well as information about credit and grade conversion.

Application and selection

This institution is part of the programme. .

Places available

Places available : 6 semester places (or 3 full year places) will be available at National University of Singapore in the academic year 2025-2026.

Places available may vary from year to year depending on the exchange balance. Numbers for the following academic year will be confirmed at the information meeting.

Getting there and getting around

Accommodation

Please note that St Andrews is unable to guarantee housing at any of our partner institutions. Guidance on finding accommodation abroad is available on the Global Office webpage.

Student services and orientation

Please be aware that student support services will be different across all of our partner universities.