How to choose a course in the University of Singapore

The following describes important criteria for selection of programmes of higher education institutionson the basis of which you will find the course that best suits you.

For admission to the University of Singapore after school at home you will need additional training — IB, Foundation, A-levels or one or two years of study in Singapore Polytechnic or University of their country.

For admission to graduate you need to have a bachelor's degree or specialist higher education institution at home or abroad. Some universities offer master's programs for those who are still continuing to study at the first summit, but such programs last longer than 3 years.

CRITERION 1: Scientific or professional career?

If you plan a scientific or academic career, choose a research program if professional — you will approach the curriculum.

Research programs include work on a real research project with the supervisor.

Undergraduate students in the first year are the cycle of General subjects, master the methodology chosen scientific discipline, entry rules and modules that prepare them for scientific work. At the undergraduate level, in parallel with the study of specialized subjects they are taking part in the study, the results of which writing diploma.

Graduate students most of the time I devote to the research, however, they are also compulsory to pass a plan of classes and exams.

Training programs involve classroom, laboratory and independent studies. Work on such programmes in bachelor and master courses are organized in much the same way Russian universities. But the practice often is not required, although universities are strongly recommended to pass it during the holidays.

CRITERION 2: First and second specializations, dual program, semester exchange

Most of the programs of bachelor and master programs in Singapore are composed of two main units — major and minor. Major is a standard secondary cycle and items to your main profession. Minor — items that give a second specialization that fits your interests, or deepen major.

Programme the Singapore universities are very flexible and you can adjust them for their interests. Universities offer a significant number of advanced or expanded programs: double diploma /degree, double major. On some programmes students can take the increased load and to reduce the period of training.

In addition to a higher level of knowledge plus dual programs in the fact that for them, students get more credit hours and continuing education in their specialty in the magistracy or postgraduate study, spend less time and money.

Also programme the Singapore universities may include studies in local and foreign universities without obtaining the second diploma. This is an interesting option for those who want to enhance the experience of student life, to go live in another country, to learn an additional language, make new friends.

Consider that closer to you?

• Examine the content you are interested in the program. The search programs of universities of Singapore will help you find a program and learn what it includes.
• Clarify all unclear moments the representatives of the universities on the pages of universities in Singapore. Staff will answer your questions and help you choose the program.
• If you need help, let us work at finding great programs Singapore University, ordering a selection of individual programs.

CRITERION 3: Professional internship

More than 60% of our users say that the practice during and after school is one of the main arguments in favour of a programme of a foreign University.

With the exception of the medical and legal professions, programs, public Singapore universities mean the passage of professional practice and internships during the holidays. Versions of internships. as a rule, offers a University, often you can train not only Singaporean companies, but also abroad. Applications for internships of students served in advance, so you need to follow a list and time to get into the company is interested in. Some internships are awarded credit hours, for some not. Please check this point if it important to you.

Semesters internships similar to those offered by Dutch universities of applied Sciences or the canadian Co-op (Cooperative Education), University programs Singapore does not provide.

Query on the pages of the Singapore universities information about what options a training or internship is possible at you are interested in the program. Investing more than USD 12000 for a year of study in the University of Singapore, find out they have all you important!

CRITERION 4: admission requirements and complexity of the study

Bachelor degree in Singapore you can't do after school in Russia and the CIS countries. If you chose a program with high entrance requirements, be prepared for the fact that learning will also be difficult — especially in the first year and especially if you are not very confident about your English.

We support students who strive to do the best and do in the ratings, considering their performance and budget, University. However, every year we decide the complexity of Russian-speaking students who, unable to cope with the session, failed to advance to the next course. On this basis we recommend:

• Learn English! If you have the opportunity, go abroad — this approach proved highly effective. Need an English course abroad? Book English courses with us.
• Please read the entrance requirements of universities in the search programs and contrast with his current situation. Do not put an inflated level in the hope that I can manage. In the first year you will need a lot of efforts to study and adapt to another way of life.
• Check the information about the training loads, fine grading, and a sufficient level of achievement on the programme for the representatives of higher education institutions. If you need help, please ask for our selection of individual programs Singapore University.

The responsibilities of the University advisors is to work with students — ask them all the questions. If you need practice, ask selected Singapore University about how the program that interests you, will help you to this practice.