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Pre-Departure Checklist

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Office of Student Affairs 2006 / 2007

GRADUATE

INTERNATIONALSTUDENT GUIDE

CONTENTS

A Warm Welcome 01

Important Events / Services 02

Pre-departure Checklist 03

What to Bring 05

Arrival Checklist 06

Getting to NUS 08

Adjusting your Mindset 09

International Student Services 10

University Support Services

I Graduate Student Accommodation Options 11

II Health Matters 13

III Financial Matters 14

Financial Assistance 15

IV Campus Facilities and Amenities 16

Sporting Facilities 16

University Sports and Recreation Scheme 16

Libraries 16

Career Centre 17

NUS Co-operative Stores 18

Student Computer Accounts 18

NUS Notebook Service Centre 19

Services found in Yusof Ishak House 19

Immigration Matters 21

Introduction to Singapore 23

Living and Working in Singapore 25

I Employment 25

II Banking Facilities 25

Opening a Bank Account 26

On-Campus Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) 26

Networks for Electronic Transfer (NETS) Pte Ltd 26

Cashcard 26

Transfer of Funds 26

III Postal and Telephone Services 26

Postal Services 26

Telephone Services 27

IV Getting Around 28

Bus Services 28

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) 28

Taxi Services 29

V Travel Concessions 29

Air Concessions 29

Useful Telephone Numbers 30

Embassies / Consulates / High Commisions in Singapore 32

CONTENTS...

All amount stated are in Singapore Dollars

Throughout this guide, you will see acronyms used that stand for student status,

departments, or terms. The most commonly referenced acronyms are:

NUS National University of Singapore

GD Graduate Students

OSA Office of Student Affairs

ISS International Student Services

RS Residential Services

SSC Student Service Centre

OFN Office of Finance

UHWC University Health and Wellness Centre

RO Registrar’s Office

ICA Immigration and Checkpoints Authority

GST Goods and Services Tax

Phone numbers listed in this guide should be prefixed with the country code (65)

if you are calling from outside Singapore.

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Dear Graduate Students,

Congratulations on your admission to NUS! We are glad that

you have chosen NUS to pursue your graduate studies and

extend a very warm welcome to you. For returning graduates

of NUS, welcome back to your alma mater.

For those new to NUS and especially our international students,

our Office of Students’ Affairs (OSA) has put in place an

orientation programme that will assist you to settle in as quickly and as effortlessly as

possible. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the staff

of OSA or the Student Service Centre at the Yusof Ishak House. We will endeavour to assist

you as best as we can during this transition period.

As graduate students, your next few years in NUS will be busy ones, as you pursue your

research or coursework. Graduate studies generally come with a greater flexibility in terms

of academic schedules, as you embark on a more independent mode of learning. Indeed,

the tendency of many graduate students is to focus entirely on their research and other

academic activities. This is rightly so, given the exciting research environment in NUS and

your primary objective for joining our graduate schools. However, I hope that you will also

consider infusing your university life with other interests that provide personal enrichment

and fulfillment beyond academic pursuits. These may be in the form of community, social,

cultural or sports activities that are organized by various students’ organizations on campus

such as the Graduate Students’ Society. Participation in such activities will enable you to

network with students of different nationalities and disciplines, and hone in your people

skills. It has also been said that inspirations for good ideas in research often lie outside the

formal classroom or laboratory setting!

We wish you all the best.

Yours sincerely,

Associate Professor Tan Teck Koon

Dean of Students

A WARM WELCOME

1) Orientation for International Graduate Students

IMPORTANT EVENTS / SERVICES

The following list of events and services are organised by theInternational Student Services (ISS) section of the Office of StudentAffairs (OSA). They are designed to help you prepare yourselvesin coming to the National University of Singapore (NUS) and settlingdown to the life in Singapore.

Events

2) Cross-Cultural Awareness Programme

Date : Friday, 4 August 2006

Time : 6:30pm

Venue : Prince George's Park

Residences Auditorium

Date : Thursday, 3 August 2006

Time : 2:00 pm

Venue : LT7A (Engineering Faculty)

Want to learn more about Singapore's

culture and its way of life? Do you know

what Singlish is? Come and participate in

the first of a series of workshops and site

visits to places of worship specially

o rgan i zed to he lp you apprec ia te

Singapore's cultural heritage and diversity.

There will also be some tasty treats and

cultural displays in store for you!

graduate international student guide

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Hotline Number (24 hours)Tel (65) 6516 1503

Available from

17 July to 4 August 2006

Airport Reception ServicesAvailable from

17 July to 4 August 2006

To apply, please clickhttp://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/international

Services

1. Completion of FormsCompleted the Letter of Offer and returned it to the Registrar’s Office (RO)

or Graduate Student’s Office of the Faculty / School you have applied to

(whichever is applicable)

2. Important DocumentsObtained a valid passport. Gathered all original academic transcripts, birth

certificate or passport and have them prepared to bring with you to NUS.

3. Application for Student AccommodationComplete the online Student Accommodation form by 9 June 2006 for

semester 1 and/or 13 Nov 2006 for semester 2 if you wish to apply

for NUS student accommodation. You should be informed of your application

results via email before arrival. Accomodation enquiries can be sent to

[email protected]

4. Arrival after Office HoursIf you are successful in your application for the graduate student

accommodation, please inform your allocated Student Accommodation

of your expected date and time of arrival. Arrangements will then be made

for your late-arrival check-in.

5. International Student OrientationTake note that you are expected to attend the International Student

Orientation. It has been through our experience that students who had

attended the orientation had fewer difficulties in adjusting to their new

experience here (Please refer to page 2 for more information).

6. Visa RequirementsEnquired at the Singapore Embassy/Consulate/High Commission in your

country regarding visa requirements for entry into Singapore, and have

applied for an entry visa, if required. Details are also available in the

Ministry of Foreign Affairs website at www.mfa.gov.sg

7. Travel ArrangementsCompleted your travel arrangements, using a reputable travel agency.

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Before leaving your country, please ensure that you have completedall items in the following list:


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8. Immunisation CheckPlease refer to the following website for more information on travel and

residence in Singapore as stipulated by the World Health Organisation

(WHO), http://www.who.int/counries/sgp/en. You may wish to bring a copy

of your medical records, eye prescription or medical information with you

to Singapore.

9. Medical Check-UpPrepared medical reports for your Student’s Pass application and NUS

pre-enrolment medical examinations. All medical forms must becompleted in English. You can choose to either have the medical

examination done in your home country or in Singapore. The medical

report must not be issued more than 3 months before the time of

submission of application. (Please refer to page 21 on Immigration

Matters).

10.Medical InsuranceTaken additional medical insurance coverage for your study in NUS, for

your personal needs if desired (Please refer to page 13 on Health Matters).

11.Financial PreparationArranged to bring to NUS enough money to cover travel expenses,

registration and living costs on arrival (Please refer to page 14 on Financial

Matters). Checked procedures for transferring funds to a bank in Singapore.

Purchased travellers' cheques and arranged for credit cards if desired.

A bank draft in Singapore Dollars drawn from a bank with a branch in

Singapore is preferred. The address of the Singapore branch should be

typed on the draft. Please note that a bank draft drawn on an overseas

bank would take about 3 weeks to clear (Please refer to page 25 on

Banking Facilities for more information).

PRE-DEPARTURE CHECKLIST...


Note: (Optional) You may wish to arrange for personal and credit references. These

will be useful when applying to rent accommodation and opening bank accounts, etc.

At least a dozen passport-sized

photographs (35mm x 43mm)

Letter of Offer from your faculty or RO

Passport and other identif ication

documents such as Identity Card and

birth certificate

C o n f i r m e d n o t i f i c a t i o n o f

accommodation in Graduate Student

Accommodation, if any

Originals of documentary evidence of

educational qualifications (only if it is

stated in the offer letter)

Any original documents that may be

requi red for processing by the

University or the Immigration and

Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

Example: marriage certificate, spouse

or children’s documents

WHAT TO BRING

Electrical voltage in Singapore is 230 volts, 50 cycles. The electrical outlets are mainly for

3 pin plugs. Adapters can be easily purchased in Singapore allowing you to use 2 pin plugs.

Please note that objectionable literature, controlled drugs, reproductions of copyright

publications, videotapes, cassettes and CDs/VCDs/DVDs are prohibited from entry into the

country.

Necessary items, all of which can bepurchased in Singapore, include:

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> Cash (minimum S$1000) for temporary

accommodation, transportation, meals, etc.

Bank draft to cover tuition and Graduate

Student Accommodation fees

Favourite photographs or small objects

to decorate your room and make it feel

more like home

National costume of your country.

International Fiesta is celebrated

annually on campus. International

students are encouraged to get

together and showcase their countries'

cultures in this fiesta

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Informal light clothing

Bath towel and toiletries

Pillow and bedsheets

Spare pair of spectacles

and medication

Alarm clock Slippers

Camera Calculator

Dictionary (bilingual)

Sports equipment (racquets, etc.)

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1. On ArrivalC o m p l e t e t h e D i s e m b a r k a t i o n /

Embarkation form, which you will receive

on the airplane, taking special care not

to omit anything. You will present this

with your passport to the Immigration

Officers at the airport in Singapore. Please

retain the portion of the Disembarkation

/ Embarkation that will be given to you

as this will be required for the application

of your Student's Pass.

2. Singapore CurrencyChange your money at the currency

exchange counters in the terminals at

Changi Airport, if necessary.

3. Overnight AccommodationI f you requ i re u rgen t ove rn igh t

accommodation, you may book a room at

the Singapore Hotel Association Counter

(open daily between 7am to 11pm) in the

Arrival Hall of the Airport. Alternatively, you

may call Transit Hotel at Changi Airport.

Terminal 1 Tel: 6542 5538

Terminal 2 Tel: 6542 8122

Rooms are charged at approximately

S$57.75 (Single) and S$64.70 (Twin) for

6 hours stay. Additional hours are charged

at approximately S$13.90 per hour.

3. Getting to NUS Graduate StudentAccommodationIf you have already made arrangements

for arrival Meeting Service, please proceed

to the prearranged meet ing area.

Otherwise, you can take a taxi or the Mass

Rapid Transit (MRT) train and make your

w a y t o y o u r g r a d u a t e s t u d e n t

accommodation, following the directions

provided on page 8 of this guide.

4. International Student OrientationAt tend the In te rna t iona l S tuden t

Orientation. (Please refer to page 2 of

th is guide for deta i ls) Dur ing the

orientation, you will meet new friends. As

you start sharing expectations, anxieties

and experiences, you will begin to prepare

physical ly and emotional ly for the

commencement of classes. You will

also be able to sign up and participate

in var ious act iv i t ies and have the

opportunity to meet senior students and

collect free l iterature on Singapore,

telecommunications, maps, etc.

5. Financial MattersOpen a bank account and settle all other

necessary financial matters.

6. Student's PassAfter registration and receipt of your

medical report, proceed to the Student

Service Centre (SSC) to apply for your

Student's Pass before the expiry of your

Social Visit Pass.

7. Contact UsIf at any time after your arrival you are

unsure of what to do or where to go for

information, please contact us.

ARRIVAL CHECKLIST

International Student Services

Office of Student Affairs

Yusof Ishak House Level 3

31 Lower Kent Ridge Road

Singapore 119078

Tel : 6516 4817

Fax : 6778 5902

Email : [email protected]


With at least 4 business daysvalidity from time of submission

Not valid or about to expirewithin 4 business days

Have you made any arrival meeting service with NUS?

07 ARRIVAL CHECKLISTAt a GlanceYou may change your money at the Currency Exchange counters at the airport

You have received

confirmation with us You can contact the

hotline number: 6516 1503

for assistanceProceed to pre-arranged

meeting area

Application of Student’s PassCheck if the Social Visit Pass (SVP) in your passport is valid

You may apply through SSC Apply personally at ICA

NOYES

NOYESHave you been assigned a room in

NUS Graduate Student Accommodation?

Check-in to your assigned

Student Accommodation

If you are required to sit

for the Diagnostic English

Test on 3 August 2006,

check with the Registrar’s

Office for details

Attend the

International

Student Orientation

(3 August 2006)

Open a bank

account and

apply for Tuition Fee

Loan, if desired

Attend to registration

matters pertaining to your

academic programme

NOYES


Take a taxi, bus or MRT train

to your assigned graduate

student accommodation

Proceed to your own

arranged accommodation

08GETTING TO NUS


Taxi service in Singapore is plentiful, convenient, and reasonablypriced. If this is your first time in Singapore, we strongly adviseyou to take a taxi. Just flag down a taxi and ask to be driven toNUS. Using the campus map in this guide, identify the building orexact location within the campus you wish to be let off. Taxis aremetered and fares start from S$2.40. A list of possible additionalsurcharges can be found posted in the taxis. Tipping is not expected.Most taxi drivers speak English and Mandarin.

TaxiTravel along the East Coast Parkway

Expressway (ECP) to the Ayer Rajah

Expressway (AYE) in the direction of

Jurong. Turn off Exit 8 and turn right

at AYE again in the direction of Changi

Airport. Turn left at Exit 6. Turn right

into Alexandra Road. Approximately

400m away, make a left tuen into

Depot Road.

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) and BusFrom Changi Airport MRT station,

board the train going in the direction

of Boon Lay (West line). Alight at

Clementi MRT station and turn left after

the gates. Take a 2 min walk to the

Clementi Bus Interchange and board

Bus 96 which brings you directly to

the NUS campus. Alternatively, you

can also alight at Buona Vista MRT

station, cross the overhead bridge and

board Bus 95 to the NUS Campus.

OR

From Changi Airport to Gillman Heights by:

From Changi Airport to Graduate Student Accomodation atPrince George's Park Residences (PGPR)

TaxiGo on to the AYE and turn off at Exit

8 on to South Buona Vista Road and

turn right to Kent Ridge Road. Take

the first left turn to PGPR.

MRT and BusFrom Changi Airport MRT station,

board the train going in the direction

of Boon Lay (West line). Alight at

Buona Vista MRT station. Take the

overhead bridge and board Bus 95 at

the bus stop. Alight at the National

University Hospital bus stop and cross

the road to board the NUS internal

shuttle bus A2 to PGPR.

OR

Note: Passengers on board the MRT are advised to carry luggage not exceeding 81 cm x 58 cm x 30 cm in volume.

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A positive attitude is very important as adjustments would haveto be made. You may initially feel lonely and homesick andexperience some form of "culture shock". Be assured that mostnew international students experience these feelings, but with apositive attitude, a spirit of adventure and flexible thinking, youwill soon overcome them. Maintain your perspective and checkwhether your own expectations were too high. Keep an open mind,communicate with the other students and participate in studentactivities and sports. Councellorsat the Counselling Centre arealso available should you wishto speak to them.

1. Bus terminal at Golden Mile Shopping Complex (Beach Road). Walk for

about 10 minutes to Victoria Street and take Bus 33 to Kent Ridge Terminal

which is just outside NUS. Alternatively, alight opposite the mosque along

Clementi Road and transfer to Bus 96 from the same bus stop into the campus.

2. Bus terminal at Ban San Street. Walk to Victoria Street and take Bus 33

to Kent Ridge Terminal. Alternatively, walk towards Bugis MRT station and

take the train to Clementi MRT station. Then take Bus 96 from Clementi Bus

Interchange to campus.

3. Bus terminal at Kallang Bahru / Lavender Street Junction. Walk to

Lavender MRT station. Take the MRT to Clementi MRT station. Then take bus

96 from Clementi Bus Interchange to campus.

From Bus Terminal (for buses arriving from Malaysia)to NUS by bus

ADJUSTING YOUR MINDSET

Tel: 6516 2376

Email: [email protected]

1. Opposite the Railway Station, take Bus 10 to Kent Ridge Terminal, just outside NUS.

From Railway Station to NUS by bus

Smoke-Free CampusThe University is a smoke-free campus. Please

refrain from smoking near buildings and areas

where groups of people are gathered.

Personal SafetyGenerally Singapore is a safe city with many

well-lit roads. Public transportation services

operate till midnight throughout the week.

Nevertheless, students should still keep the

following points in mind when going out:

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• Meet and Greet Service

• International Student Orientations

• Student's Pass Information and Application

• The i•Care Project

• Cross-Cultural Awareness Programme

ADJUSTING YOUR MINDSET...

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTSERVICES (ISS)

The International Student Services (ISS) section is a part ofOSA and provides a wide-range of services to internationalstudents who study at NUS each year.

ISS is your "home away from home" at NUS.

We are dedicated to assist you in any way

we can and encourage you to drop by to find

out what services are available to you.

Free literature is also available to help you

learn more about NUS and Singapore. These

include the NUS campus maps, internal

shuttle bus routes and information sheets

on life in Singapore.

The services provided by ISS include:

• Information on Cultural and RecreationalEvents in Singapore

• General Support through InternationalStudent Advisors

International Student Services


Yusof Ishak House Level 331 Lower Kent Ridge RoadSingapore 119078

Fax : 6778 5902Email : [email protected]/osa/international/

Operating hours:Mon-Thurs : 8:30am - 6:00pmFri : 8:30am - 5:30pmClosed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays


When not in your room, ensure that all

windows are closed and doors properly

locked behind you.

Avoid waiting inside lonely, closed-in shelters.

Keep to open, populated and well-lit areas.

If someone is following you, go to a place

where there are other people.

Avoid walking through dark, gloomy places

at night. If necessary, walk in groups.

Stay alert to your surroundings at all times.

Carry your mobile phone, coins or a phone

card in case you need to call for a taxi or

a friend.

11 UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICESGraduate Student Accommodation OptionsThe Residential Services staff in OSA is committed in helping you find accommodationthrough the various accommodation options.

A) Gillman Heights (Off Campus)If you are a single graduate student, you may apply for off-campus graduate student

residence at Gillman Heights. NUS has 109 apartment units housing up to 5 students

each. These 3-bedroom apartments are fully furnished with laundry machines, refrigerators

and cooking facilities. You will enjoy gym and pool facilities along with the other residents

in Gillman Heights and may choose between the following 3 types of rooms:


B) Graduate Students Apartment at Prince George’s Park Residences (On Campus)If you are a married gradate student applying for accommodation with your spouse/

children in the Graduate Students Apartments (GSA), you may choose between 2 types

of apartment units. The maximum occupants for both types of apartment units are 2

adults and 2 children.

Student Address/ Type of Rooms Capacity Room Room PaymentAccommo- Telephone Rates Per Rates Perdation Week Semester

Gillman Blk 1C Gillman Type A : 218 $75 $1,350 Deposit ofHeights Heights Condominium Double Occupancy $320Apartment #02-21 Depot Road Master bedroom upon key(GH) S(102001) with attached col lect ion

Tel: 6274 5104 bathroom([email protected]) Full

Type B : 109 $110 $1,980 semester’sSingle Occupancy rentalStandard payablebedroom with within 7shared bathroom days of

check- i n .Type C : 218 $60 S$1,080Double OccupancyStandardbedroom withshared bathroom

Rental and room types:

Located in close proximity to the NUS campus, Gillman Heights is accessible by public bus

(SBS Transit 33, 51, 97 and 197).

Student Address/ Type of Rooms Capacity Room Room PaymentAccommo- Telephone Rates Per Rates Perdation Week Semester

PGPR 27 Prince George’s GSA Type 1: 50 $200 $3,600 Room andGraduate Park Road A Separate key depositStudent S(118425) bedroom with a of $800Apartments Tel: 6516 4815 queen-sized bed, and advance(GSA) ([email protected]) wardobe, kitchen rental

cum dining area payment forand a separate the entire

living room with a semesterthree-seater sofa within 7 days

Rental and room types:

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UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES...

Whole Ay or Semester 1 3 Apr - 9 June If your application is received by 9 June 2006, results will be emailedto you beginning from 26 June 2006

Semester 2 16 Oct - 13 Nov If your application is received by 13 November 2006, results will beemailed to you beginning from 27 November 2006

Academic Year (AY) Application Notification of2006/07 Period Allocation Result

GSA Type 2: 150 $160 $2,880 of check-in.Smaller and morecompact with asingle seat sofa in the bedroom section that islinked to theopen diningand kitchen area

Application ProcedureIf the graduate student’s course that you are taking coincides with the start of Semester 1or 2 of the Academic Year 2006/07, you will have to take note of the following dates foryour submission of accommodation application:

If the course dates do not coincide with theacademic semester, you are still eligible to applyby submitting your application preferably 1 monthbefore your arrival. You will be informed of theoutcome via email as soon as possible.

University accommodation is offered on eithersemester or whole academic year basis, basedon room availability. If your application issuccessful, you will be required to pay the fullrental (non-refundable) for the semester within7 days of check-in. Application for extensionof stay is subject to rooom availability.

Please furnish your confirmed date and time ofarrival in the application form so that check-inarrangements can be made.

You submit an online application for semesterstay at the following link:www.nus .edu.sg /osa /hous ing /acc /appl icat ion.html .

For single graduate students, please submita copy of the NUS Admission Offer letter viaemai l a t s [email protected] orfax (65) 6778 5902 to Residential Services, OSA.

Married graduate students are also requiredto submit a copy of their Marriage Certificate.

Private AccommodationResidential Services maintains a database on off-campus private rentals in the vicinity of theUniversity. These comprise rooms/apartmentsin the public housing estates as well as privateresidential areas. Some of the locations includeClementi, West Coast, Dover, Ghim Moh andPasir Panjang, all of which are within easy accessof the University.

The average rental for a single room is aboutS$300-S$400 per month, depending on the roomcondition, location and whether it is furnished orotherwise. A rental deposit of 1 to 3 months isnormally payable depending on the householder.

If you are interested in taking up these offers, youwill have to contact the householders directly toarrange for viewing of the rooms and to negotiaterental terms. Lease arrangements made betweenyou and the householders are strictly private andthe University will not be liable for any dispute ordisagreement arising there from.

Reg is te red s tuden ts may v i ew thepr ivate renta l of fers a t our websi tewww.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/acc/pvt.htmlor visit us at OSA for assistance.

Health Matters

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The Group Medical Insurance Scheme(GMIS)You are required to take up a health insurance

scheme that covers expenses relating to

hospitalisation, surgery, mental health

treatments and emergency treatments. You

must either subscribe to the University’s

GMIS or show proof of an alternative medical/

insurance scheme at the time of registration

and the yearly re-registration by submitting

a copy of the medical / insurance policy

certificate or document.

1. EligibilityIt is compulsory for you to take up one

scheme . I f you r cand ida tu re i s

subsequently converted to part-time, you

will not be covered under this scheme.

2. Insurance Premium (for period between1 July 2006 and 30 June 2007)Information is available online and details

can be obtained through the following

webpage:

www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/graduate.htm

under ‘Information for International Students’.

3. Benefits & CoverageThese details may be downloaded from:

www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/graduate/htm.

Please note that the benefits and coverage

are not applicable to your family members.

4. Application and Payment(a) Non-Research Scholars

(including Coursework)

Please complete the ‘Official Receipt’

f o r m f r o m y o u r P r o g r a m m e

Admin is t ra to r (Dep t / Deanery /

Resea rch I ns t i t u t e o r Cen t re /

Registrar’s Office).

Payment by cash must be made in

person. Payment by cheque should be

crossed and made payable to “National

University of Singapore”. Please write

your name, registration number and

telephone number on the reverse of

the cheque.

(b)NUS / Mobil-NUS / Ginti Research

Scholarship Holders

International scholars are not requiredto complete the ‘Official Receipt’ form.

The premium will be automatically

deducted from the research scholarship

stipend as follows:

The University Health and Wellness Centre

(UHWC) c l in ic offers comprehensive

medico-surgical facilities and is located

conveniently on campus.


Commence Date of ScholarshipBetween 1st and 15th of the month

Between 16th and 31st of the month

Coverage of the GMIS Scheme1st of the same month to end of semester

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National University Hospital (NUH)


Tel : 6772 5000 (Emergency) /

6779 5555(Main)

Take the Internal Shuttle Bus Services

A1 or A2 and alight at the Science Faculty.

NUH is just a short walk away.

Take bus 33 or 197 from campus.

Alight at the bus stop in front of the hospital.

Take bus 96 from campus.

Alight at the bus stop in front of Clementi

MRT station.

Please bring along your Student’s Pass, Passport, Identity Card or NUS Registration Card

to the medical facilities.

Alexandra Hospital

Alexandra Road

Tel : 6472 2000 (Main) /

6379 3150 (Emergency)

Clementi Polyclinic

Blk 451 Clementi Avenue 3

#02-307, Singapore 120451

Tel : 6777 5051

Dental Health ServiceYou may seek dental treatment at the NTUC Denticare which is located at the UHWC.

Clinic hours: Weds: 9am - 9pm For appointments, please call the hotline: 6336 6222

UNIVERSITY SUPPORT SERVICES...


Financial Matters Estimated Expenditures (2006 / 2007)

You may reasonably incur the following expenses during your duration of stay in NUS:

Your faculty / school will provide you with information on the tuition fees for your

academic programme.

There are 2 semesters in an academic year. Semester fees are due for payment

by the second week of each semester.

(A) Tuition Fees

Alternatively, medical treatment is also available from any private clinic, hospital or government

polyclinic as listed below

University Health, Wellness and Counselling Centre (UHWC)

4th Level, Yusof Ishak House, 95 Lower Kent Ridge Road, Singapore 119078Tel : 6516 2880 www.nus.edu.sg/uhwc

Fri8:30am to 5:30pm(Closed 12:30pm - 1:30pm)Last registration at 5:10pm

Operating hours:Mon-Thurs8:30am to 6:00pm(Closed 12:30pm - 1:30pm)Last registration at 5:40pm

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.

(B) Miscellaneous Fees

Registration (one time fee payable S$52.50in semester of admission only)

Student Activity and Services S$33.60 (per semester)

Academic Related Fees S$18.25 (per semester)

Insurance S$57.00 (per semester)

S$25.20 (per year)

(C) Sports Fee

NB : The costs have been derived based on a conservative estimate. The actual amount could be higher or

lower depending on your expenditure and lifestyle patterns.

Payment SchemePayment Scheme (Inter-Bank GIRO System)Payment of fees in cash is not encouraged. You may make your fees payment through the

GIRO (electronic bank transfer) System. GlRO forms will be sent to you or can be obtained

at SSC.

Financial AssistanceIf you are a full-time graduate student (research / coursework), you are allowed to apply

for the Tuition Fee Loan (TFL), which covers up to 80% of the tuition fees. The maximum

loan amount available under the Tuition Fee Loan Scheme for all research and coursework

programmes, as well as other general information concerning TFL can be found at

www.nus.edu.sg/registrar/prospective/graduate/tuitionfee.html. Application forms are

available from SSC.

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(D) Accomodations

Off-Campus (Gillman Heights) S$258 to S$473

On-Campus (PGPR Graduate Student Accommodation) S$688 to S$860

Off-Campus Private Accommodation (Room Rental) S$300 to S$600

(Apartment Rental) S$1,000 to S$1,200

Estimated monthly expenditure (Based on 4.3 x weekly rates)

University Canteens / Food Courts S$200 to S$300

Meals outside University S$450 to S$550

(E) Food

(F) Books / Supplies

(depends on course of study) S$80 to S$100

Public Bus / MRT S$100 to S$150

(G) Transportation

(H) Personal Expenses

(Toiletries, clothings, groceries, entertainments, etc) S$100 to S$150

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16CAMPUS FACILITIES & AMENITIES

LibrariesThe NUS Library has over a million titles in its vast collection of resources, of which over

39,000 are periodic titles. The collection is housed in six libraries within easy reach of the

staff and students in the various faculties. The six libraries are namely:

Central Library Chinese Library Medical Library

Tel: 6516 2028 Tel: 6516 6237 Tel: 6516 2046

C.J. Koh Law Library Science Library Hon Sui Sen Memorial Library

Tel: 6516 2042 Tel: 6516 2534 Tel: 6516 3130

Each library conducts its own orientation programme. You may check the website at

www.lib-nus.edu.sg for more information.

LINC (Library Integrated Catalogue) is an online catalogue that is available campus -wide

and an essential tool to locating materials in the Library. Many bibliographies, indexes and

abstracts, and full-text resources covering a variety of subject areas are available electronically.

These databases are particularly useful for finding articles on specific topics.

Useful Library websites:LINC : www.linc.nus.edu.sgLION : www.lib.nus.edu.sg/lion/The NUS Library : www.lib.nus.edu.sgThe NUS Digital Library : http://libpweb.nus.edu.sg/web/appmanager/lib/desk

Sporting FacilitesThe Sports and Recreation Centre (SRC) has swimming, squash, tennis, badminton and

gym facilities. There are over 50 activities you can participate in and 29 activity subclubs

to join.

For the opening hours and more information about SRC’s facilities, please visit their website

at www.nus.edu.sg/osa/SRC

University Sportsand Recreation SchemeYou may subscribe to this scheme and will

be billed the fee of S$25.20 (inclusive of GST)

per year along with your tuition fees.

Application forms are available at the SRC

office and also on the SRC website. You will

be required to produce your student

registration card before using the facilities.

• Free access to the swimming pool as wellas to the squash, tennis and badmintoncourts until 7pm at the SRC.

• Minimal fee (S$1.05 / hour) for the useof squash, tennis and badminton courtsafter 7pm. Please check with the SRC(Tel: 6516 2384) for information on ratesand hours of operation.

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During semester : Mon-Sat : 8:00am - 10:00pm

Sun : 9:30am - 4:30pm

Public Holidays : Closed

Any revision to the opening hours will be announced

on the Library notice boards or LINC.

Library Operating Hours :Opening hours for all libraries in the NUS Library System throughout the year:

NUS Co-op Stores are located at:

NUS Coop @ Forum (Central Library Building)

Books Tel : 6777 0325Stationery / Sundries Tel : 6776 6145

NUS Coop @ LT 27 (Science Faculty)

Books Tel : 6778 2596

Stationery / Sundries Tel : 6776 1450

NUS Coop @ Archi (SDE Blk 1)

Stationery / Sundries Tel : 6775 1497

IT Coop @ YIH (Yusof Ishak House)

Notebook Sales Centre Tel : 6775 5162

Notebook Service Centre Tel : 6773 2544

PC Accessories Tel : 6779 0318

IT Coop @ LT2 (Science)

Notebook Service Tel : 6873 2626and PC Accessories

Please visi t the NUS Co-op websitehttp://coopweb.stf.nus.edu.sg/nuscoop/for more information on the store operatinghours and services

* Please note that during the semester, some stores may

operate 15-30 minutes earlier before the opening time or

later after the closing time.

NUS Career Centre




Singapore 119078


www.nus.edu.sg/osa/career

Operating hours:

Mon-Thurs : 8:30am - 6:00pm

Fri : 8:30am - 5:30pm

Closed on Saturdays, Sundays

and Public Holidays


...CAMPUS FACILITIES & AMENITIES

Career CentreThe Centre offers a wide range of

services to students. You can conduct

an independent job search with the

resources available at the Centre.

Browse through company annual reports

and literature on career-related skills,

or conduct an online search. Students

can also attend the many training

workshops available to boost their

career-related ski l ls, or make an

appointment with the career coaches

for one-on-one career advice and

counselling, as well as resume critiques.

Student Computer AccountsTo give students access to campus network, internet and e-services, you are automatically

given a computer account during your period of study in NUS.

Upon registration, you will be issued your user ID and password. Personal computers are

available within campus provided in the Computer Centre, Computer Based Learning Centre

(CBLC) in l ibraries and various location

in Faculties.

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NUS Co-operative StoresItems on sale at the Co-op stores include books, stationery, computer peripherals, phonecards,

toiletries, T-shirts, greeting cards, souvenirs, snacks, namecards and postage stamps.

Operating hoursMon-Thurs : 8:30am - 6:00pmFri : 8:30am - 5:30pmSat : 8:30am - 1:00pm

Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays

Tel : 6516 2080Fax : 6872 5231Email : [email protected]

For any enquiries or assistance on yor

computer account, please go to the Registration

Counter (Level 1) of the Computer Centre.

You will need to bring your Student Registration

Card to gain access to the facilities


Co-op membershipYou may apply for membership (non-transferable) upon payment of S$10.25. Members can

purchase books, stationery, souvenir items, T-shirts, photo films, computer peripherals,

etc with rebates as indicated. No discount will be given for goods on special offer, with

fixed prices, or snack foods.

To apply:Please bring your Identity and Registration Cards and 2 passport-size photographs to any Co-op

store together with payment of S$10.25 for the membership fee. Until your membership card is

ready, you can still make purchases with the rebate based on the temporary receipt issued to you

during application. If you withdraw your membership upon your departure from Singapore, you

will be given a S$5 refund from the Forum store. Withdrawal may be effected by post (you should

return your membership card and write a letter requesting for membership withdrawal).

The following services are also available at the following Co-op stores:

NUS Coop @ ForumNUS logo items, Photograph Processingand Printing, Photocopy and Binding

NUS Coop @ LT27NUS logo items, Photograph Processingand Printing, Photocopy and Binding,Travel Services

NUS Coop @ ArchiPhotocopy and Binding

IT Coop @ YIHSales and Servicing of Notebooks, Salesof PC and Notebook Accessores

IT Coop @ LT26Servicing of Notebooks, Sales of PCAccessories

NUS Notebook Service CentreThe NUS Notebook Service Centre operates as a distribution and maintenance agent for the

NUS Notebook Ownership Scheme project. It has two centres in the campus.

For the locations and operating hours of the centres, please refer to www.nus.edu.sg/comcen/notebook

19 ...CAMPUS FACILITIES & AMENITIES

IT Coop @ YIH provides a range of comprehensive services that includes:

Other than notebooks, personal digital assistants (PDAs) and related items are also available

for sale at IT Coop @ YIH. It also provides service maintenance, upgrading and support

service to notebook owners.

a. Administrative services for the processing of sales orders for students and staff of NUS.

b. Recording, processing and submission of NUS interest free loan documents on

behalf of students.

c. Offering and arranging alternative hire purchase loan scheme to students who require

additional financing.

d. Insurance coverage service to notebook & PDA owners.


Services found in Yusof Ishak House


* International Sudent Services (ISS)* Residential Services

- Application for Student Accommodation(on-campus & off-campus)

- Rental listing of off-campus privateaccommodation

* Career CentreInformation on:- Job Fair- Recruitment Talks- On-campus Interviews- Career workshops

* General ServicesInformation on:- Lost & Found service- Hire of Lockers

* Student Activities- Advice for organization of activities

* Student Service Centre

* Residential Life Services- Advice on guidelines for organizing

activities in Student Accommodation

- Student life in student residences

20CAMPUS FACILITIES & AMENITIES...

Facilities

• Air-conditioned Student Lounge

/ Television Room

• Air-conditioned Study Room

• Committee Rooms

• Computer Based Learning Centre

• NUS Co-op Notebook Centre

• NUSSU Service Centre

• NUS Student’s Union

(NUSSU) Secretariat

• Photocopy service

• POSB ATM (24 hours)


• SingPost

• Student Societies Area

• University Health and Wellness Centre

F & B Outlet

• Central Square food court

• Cheers

• Genki Sushi Japanese FamilyRestaurant

• Munchie Monkey Cafe

• New Zealand Natural

• Old Chang Kee

• Subway

21 IMMIGRATION MATTERS


Before coming to Singapore, please enquire at the SingaporeEmbassy/Consulate/High Commission in your country regardingvisa requirements for entry into Singapore. Details are also availablein the MFA website at www.mfa.gov.sg. You should also check withyour immigration department whether you are required to applyfor an entry visa.

Application for Student’s PassUpon your arrival in Singapore, you will be

given a Social Visit Pass for a minimum of two

weeks at the point of entry. You may be asked

to show your Letter of Offer. During this period,

you must apply for a Student’s Pass after you

have registered.

Where to Apply

You may apply at either:-

• ICA - will take about a week; or

• SSC - will take about two weeks.

Please note that at times, ICA might take up

to six weeks to process certain applications

regardless of place of submission.

* Before applying for a Student’s Pass,please ensure you have done thefollowing:-

- Check the validity of your Social Visit

Pass in your passport.

- REGISTER

You may apply for a Student’s Pass AFTER

you have registered. At the time of registration,

your ICA In-Principle Approval letter will be

endorsed.

Medical ReportA medical report is required. If you have

done your examination overseas, please

ensure that your doctor has endorsed on the

ICA medical report form and attached the

laboratory reports.

Documents RequiredPlease produce the following for your

Student’s Pass application:-

• Passport with valid Social Visit Pass

• Disembarkation / Embarkation Form

- IMM 27

• ICA In-principle Approval Letter

(to be endorsed by Registrar’s Office

or faculty/school during registration)

• Medical Report

• Two copies of Form 16

• Two recent passport size photographs

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IMMIGRATION MATTERS...

Fees• Cashless payment only, either by NETS or

Cashcard.

• Student’s Pass fee is S$40.00 per year and

part thereof. S$20 each for Multiple Journey

and Single Journey visas, if applicable.

ICA is located at the

Immigration and CheckpointsAuthority BuildingVisitor Service Centre

4th Storey, 10 Kallang Road,

Singapore 208718

www.ica.gov.sg

Operating hours:

Mon - Fri : 8:00am - 5:00pm

Sat : 8:00am - 1:00pm

Immigration Enquiry Service

Tel: 6391 6100

Transport services to ICA:

MRT - Alight at Lavender MRT Station

Bus 7 - From Clementi Bus Interchange

Bus 33 - From Kent Ridge Bus Terminal

(Behind Eusoff Hall)

Bus 145 - From Clementi Ave 2

(Near the Mosque)

Bus 197 - From Ayer Rajah Expressway

For Dependant’s Pass HoldersIf you are a dependant’s Pass holder, you

may apply for a Student’s Pass. Applications

should be submitted personally to ICA and

should include 2 sets of Form 16 and a letter

from NUS stating the course and duration of

your study. You will be informed of the

outcome by post.

Extension of StayIf you wish to stay in Singapore after the expiry

of your Student’s Pass, or if your application

for extension is made after the expiry of the

Student’s Pass, you may apply for a Social Visit

Pass at the Visitor Services Centre, ICA Building

(4th storey). You may be asked to show a

confirmed air ticket indicating your departure

date. Should your Social Visit Pass expire while

you are in Singapore and have not applied for

your Student’s Pass, you are deemed to be

residing unlawfully in Singapore and will be

liable for a fine, failing which you will be charged

in court.

CancellationShould early termination of your studies (e.g.

withdrawal or refused re-admission) at the

University be necessary, you must relinquish

your Student’s Pass to the ICA within 7 days

of cessation of your studies. A Social Visit

Pass will be stamped in your passport to

allow you to exit the country.

If you have any enquiries concerning your

Student’s Pass or Social Visit Pass, please

consult the ISS advisors at OSA, or send in

your enquiry to:

Fax : 6778 5902 or


Social Visit Pass for Spouse andFamily of NUS Research ScholarsSponsorship for spouses (but not children) of

NUS Research Scholars for their stay in Singapore

is offered by the Registrar’s Office. Research

Scholars are defined as research students

receiving the NUS Research Scholarship.

The sponsorship will be for the duration of the

research scholarship, subject to ICA’s approval.

23 INTRODUCTION TO SINGAPORE


An Island RepublicSingapore is a small tropical island with over

63 surrounding islets, which together form a

total land area of 685 km2. It lies just 1 degree

north of the equator.

LanguagesThere are 4 official languages - Malay,

Chinese (Mandarin), Tamil and English. Malay

is the national language and English is the

language of administration as well as the

main medium of instruction in schools and

other educational institutions.

Singapore’s multi-racial & multi lingual culture

has brought a diversity of festivals celebrated

throughout the year. This includes Chinese

New Year, Deepavali, Christmas and Hari

Raya. For more information, please refer to

www.visitsingapore.com

HistoryLocated at the tip of the Malay Peninsula,

Singapore was first called “Temasek” or “Sea

Town”. According to a legend, a 14th century

Sri Vijayan prince saw an animal he mistook

for a lion on the island and Singapore’s modern

day name “Singa Pura” (meaning “Lion City”)

came about.

In 1819, Sir Stamford Raffles founded

Singapore and established a trading station

so that the British could refit, feed and protect

the fleet of their growing empire. Independence

as a sovereign, democratic nation was attained

on 9 August 1965.

ClimateSingapore’s climate is warm and humid, with

slight variations between the average minimum

of 23°C and maximum of 33°C. Rain falls

throughout the year but more frequently during

the monsoon season from November to January.

Social CulturePeople are expected to form queues to either

board buses, or to wait for service. It is impolite

to push ahead of someone who is in the queue

ahead of you. Do be punctual. Allow yourself

sufficient time to travel. It is also considered

impolite to miss an appointment. Address the

people you meet with titles such as Mr, Mrs,

Miss, Dr or Professor unless you are invited

to use their first names.

PopulationSingapore has a multi-racial, multi-lingual

resident population of about 4.2 million people.

Chinese constitute 77% of the population, the

Malays 15% and the Indians 6%. Other ethnic

groups make up the remaining 2%.

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DrugsDrug abuse is viewed seriously. The trafficking,

manufacturing, importing or exporting of

drugs carries a death penalty. Unauthorised

consumption also carries a heavy penalty.

Goods and Service Tax (GST)A 5% Goods and Services Tax is levied on all

services and goods imported into Singapore.

BargainingBargaining is not normally practiced in

Singapore shops. The prices marked are the

prices at which the goods are sold.

Food CultureA common init ial greeting amongst

Singaporeans is “Have you eaten yet?”

Singaporeans love to eat, more so with such a

wide variety of food offered in different settings.

Food centres in local neighbourhoods or air-

conditioned food courts located conveniently

in shopping complexes offer you a wide variety

of dishes.

When dining at a food court or hawker center,

get a table, note the table number and then

look at the pictures at the stall to order. Give

the stall operator your table number and wait

for your food to be delivered before making

payment. Do take note that some stalls are

self-service and you are expected to make

payment, wait and bring the food to your table.

LitteringSingapore has strict laws against littering.

SmokingSmoking is prohibited in most buildings and

public areas, especially if in enclosed or air-

conditioned areas.

What to wearIn tropical Singapore, loose and light summer

clothing is recommended especially for

outdoor activities. Please note that in lecture

theatres, libraries and administrative offices,

you should be appropriately attired. Improper

attire includes shorts, slippers and clothing

with indecent words or pictures.

TippingTipping is not necessary as a service charge

of 10% is normally levied at restaurants, hotels

and other establishments. A tip should only

be exercised in instances where the bill does

not include a service charge.

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Banking Facilities

Many banks in Singapore offer a wide range of services. You mayopen an account at a bank of your choice.

Development Bank of Singapore - DBS (Clementi Branch)

[with Automated Teller Machine(ATM)]


#01-293/295

Tel: 1800-111 1111

Operating hours:

Mon-Fri : 8:30am to 4:30pm

Sat : 8:30am to 1:00pm

United Overseas Bank Ltd - UOB (Clementi Branch)

(with ATM)


#01-287/289

Tel: 6777 5207

Operating hours:


Sat : 9:00am to 12:30pm

Take bus 96 from campus to Clementi Interchange

to visit the bank of your choice

Overseas-Chinese Banking Corporation - OCBC (Clementi Branch)

(with ATM)


#01-193/195

Tel: 64383333(OCBC Centre)

Operating hours:


Sat : 9:00am to 11:30pm

EmploymentEmployment during semesterPolicy for Part-Time Employment for Full-Time International StudentsAfter one semester, you may work part-time. ICA has waived the requirement for Student’s Pass

holders to apply for a Letter of Consent to work, as long as the employment is for 16 hours or

less per week. For more information, please refer to the ICA website for information at the

following url address: http://app.ica.gov.sg/ser-visitor/student-pass/student-pass-faq.asp#06

Employment during vacationYou may work during the university’s official vacation period without having to apply for a Work

Permit or Letter of Consent. Copies of the government gazette stating this are available from OSA.

Offers of jobs for students (permanent/vacation/part-time) can be found in the ejob Centre

at www.nus.edu.sg/osa/career

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Postal and Telephone Services

Postal Services

The Kent Ridge Post Office offers full postal services which includeExpress Mail Service (EMS) or Speedpost (islandwide and worldwide)to most countries, sale of Money Orders, Postal Orders, parcelpacking cartons (Postpac), Parcelpost, pre-stamped postcards andenvelopes as well as international phonecards. Instant passport-sized photographs can also be taken in the photo-booth locatedin the post office. S.A.M, a 24-hour automated post office is alsoavailable for general postal services, paying of telephone bills andother miscellaneous services.

Opening a Bank AccountDifferent banks have different requirements as

well as different types of savings and checking

accounts. You may wish to bring enough cash

or traveller’s cheques to cover your expenses

while deciding on the bank you wish to open

an account with. To open an account, please

bring along your Identification Card (IC) or

Passport and Student’s Pass / NUS Letter of

Offer of Admission.

On-Campus ATMs

DBS/POSB - Yusof Ishak House, Level 3

- Old Administration Building,

Level 1

OCBC - Outside Arts Canteen

UOB - Beside the Forum

- Beside Science Canteen

Networks for Electronic Transfer(NETS) Pte LtdThis is a cashless method of payment.

Payment can be made with your ATM card

at all participating vendors advertising the

NETS sign.

CashcardThis is a stored value card, allowing cashless

payment. Participating vendors will have

CASHCARD signs on display.

Transfer of FundsStudents may receive additional funds using

bank drafts made out in Singapore dollars and

drawn from a Singapore bank. These can be

credited to your accounts and drawn in 1-2

days. Cheques drawn on banks with no branches

in Singapore may take about 3 weeks to clear.

Telegraphic transfers may also be made

indirectly through another bank to your own

account.

Kent Ridge Post Office 1st Storey,

Yusof Ishak House (Annexe)

Tel: 6776 7899

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Postage stamps are sold at:

1 Kent Ridge Post Office

2 Co-op Bookstores at the Forum and LT 27

Post boxes on or near campus are located at:

1 Kent Ridge Post Office

2 Bus stop in front of the Forum / Central Library

3 Pedestrian crossing in front of LT 27

4 In front of the National University Hospital, Emergency Entrance

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Operating Hours Last

Collection

Times

Mon-Fri : 8:30am - 5:00pm 5:00pmSat : 8:30am - 1:00pm 5:00pm

Letters to local addresses 23 cents (first 20 grams)

Aerogrammes to all parts of the world 50 cents

General Postal Enquiries (Tel: 1605-within Singapore)

Telephone ServicesPublic payphones accept phonecards or

coins in denominations of 10 cents, 20 cents,

50 cents and S$1. All cardphones provide

the following services using a phonecard.

1. International Direct Calling

2. Subscriber Trunk Dialling (STD)

for Malaysian calls

3. Local calls

PhonecardsPhone cards for local calls are available in

denominations of S$2, S$3, S$5, S$10, S$20

and S$50. They are sold at all Post Offices

(eg. Kent Ridge Post Office), the Co-op stores

on campus, NTUC Fairprice and 7-Eleven

stores. The Singtel Worldcard is a card that

can be used for overseas calls, available in

denominations of S$10, S$20, S$50.


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Getting AroundGetting around in Singapore is easy and economical. An efficientpublic transportation network offers taxis, buses and the modernMRT rail system.

SBS Transit operates 3 services on campus:

Bus Services

Bus services in Singapore, operate from 6:00am to 11:30pm daily.

Fares may be paid by cash or ez-link card which

can be used for both the MRT and public buses.

The ez-link card is a contactless card system.

The cost of your journey will be automatically

deducted when you alight from the MRT/bus.

The ez-link card costs $15 and can be

purchased from any TransitLink Ticket Office,

MRT stations or bus interchanges. The ez-link

card may be revalued up to a maximum of $100

at General Ticketing Machines (GTM) located

at MRT stations or the Add Value Machines

(AVM) at MRT stations and bus interchanges.

Singapore Bus Map can be purchased at major

bookshops for more information on bus and

MRT routes.

Mass Rapid Transit (MRT)

Singapore’s rail transit system comprises 3 main lines (North-South, East-West and

North-East) operating from 6am to midnight at frequencies of 3-8 minutes. You may

purchase:

SBS No. From To Mon-Sat Sun-Public Holidays

95 Buona Vista NUS 7:00am - 11:00pm 7:00am - 11:00pm

Terminal96 Clementi NUS - Mon - Fri 6:45am - 11:30pm 7:00am - 11:00pm

Interchange NUS - Sat 7:00am - 11:30pm151 Hougang Kent Ridge Terminal

Central Mon - Fri 6:15am - 11:00pm 6:30am - 11:00pmInterchange Sat 6:30am - 11:00pm

a) Standard Tickets (ST) is a contactlesssmart card for single trip on the MRTand Light Rail Transit (LRT). The STcan be purchased at the GeneralTicketing machine (GTM) located inMRT and LRT stations. The price of theST includes a refundable deposit ofS$1. The deposit can be claimed at theGTM by returning the ST within 30 daysafter the date of purchase. The ST isvalid for use on the day of purchaseonly.

b) Stored value tickets (Ezlink, Park &

Ride Ticket,Special Edition MRT Ticketand Tourist MRT Ticket). The correctfare, which is lower than single tripfares, will be deducted automaticallyat the exit gate. To upgrade your ticket,proceed to the Station Control Room.

c) The Visitors Card is a contactless storedvalue ticket for tourists traveling on theMRT, LRT and buses. The Card comeswith discount coupons for a variety ofgoods and services. For more information,you may visit http://www.smrt.com.sg/smrt/index trips.htm

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For integrated public transport service

information, call the TransitLink Hotline

at 1800 - 2255 663

The Hotline provides you with information

on: • bus, MRT and LRT routes

• first and last bus/train timing

• service frequency

• fares

• transfer rebates

and lots more other information on public

transport travel!

Operating hours: 8:00am - 6:00pm daily

except public holidays

Taxi ServicesThere are more than 15,000 air-conditioned taxis in Singapore. Fares are S$2.40 for the first 1km

or part thereof. Each taxi is allowed a maximum of 4 passengers. Taxi fare from Changi Airport

to Kent Ridge campus can range from S$17 to S$26 depending on the time travelled, traffic and

surcharges. Do take note that surcharges are applicable at certain times of the day.

To call for a taxi (24 hours) or to verify charges/surcharges, please contact the taxi services

at the following numbers :

Travel ConcessionsNUS Internal Shuttle Bus ServiceThe NUS campus is serviced by a free

internal shuttle bus (ISB) service that plies

the entire campus. More information on their

specific routes and timings can be found at

all NUS bus stops and on the NUS website

at www.nus.edu.sg/corporate/services/

TransitLink Hotline is jointly launched by SBS, SMRT and TransitLink to provide commuters

with greater convenience through a one-stop service.

Air ConcessionSpecial air-fares are offered to students,

academics and youths. The Students Travel

Association (STA) issues International Student

Identity Cards. Bring a photocopy of your Student

Registration Card, photograph and a photocopy

of your passport/identity card together with

payment of S$15 for the application.

The STA branch on campus is located at:

NUS Co-op Store (LT 27)

Tel : 6773 9188

Fax : 6776 5277

NTUC Comfort 6552 1111 SMART Automobile 6485 7777

City Cab 6552 2222 SMRT Taxis 6555 8888

Premier Taxis 6732 2516 Trans-Cab 6555 3333

30USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Prefix the following numbers with 65 (country code) if calling fromanother country. There is no city code.


Email Telephone Fax

NUS Main Operator 6516 6666

Registrar’s Office

• General Enquiries [email protected]


• General Enquiries [email protected]

• Residential Services [email protected] 6516 2370 6778 5902

• International Student Services [email protected](Student’s Pass Matters)(Special Programmes/Advice)

University Health and Wellness6776 1631Centre (Medical Issues)

• Counselling Centre [email protected] 6516 2376

Emergencies

Samaritans of Singapore (SOS) 1800 221 4444(Emergency Counselling:24 hrs)

Police: Emergency 999

Fire/Ambulance 995

Campus Security Hotline 6516 1616

Health and CounsellingServices Telephone Healthline 1800 223 1313(Personal Advice: Office Hours)

Healthline 1800 848 1313(Taped Messages: 24 hrs)

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Email Telephone Fax

Campus Services

Computer Centre Helpdesk [email protected] 6516 2080 6872 5231

Student Travel Association (STA) 6773 9188(Co-op-LT27)

NUS Co-operative Society Bookstore 6778 2596

Kent Ridge Post Office 6776 7899

NUSSU Secretariat 6776 4856

Transport Services

TransitLink Hotline jointlylaunched by 1800 225 5663SBS, SMRT and TransitLink

Miscellaneous

Immigration Enquiry Service 6391 6100

Contact Singapore 6332 8498

Changi International AirportFlight Enquiry Service 1800 542 4422

Ministry of Education 6872 1110

Some Useful Websites

Ministry of Education www.moe.gov.sg

Ministry of Manpower www.mom.gov.sg

Ministry of Foreign Affairs www.mfa.gov.sg

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority www.ica.gov.sg

SBS Transit www.sbstransit.com.sg

SMRT www.smrt.com.sg

About Singapore www.visitsingapore.com

Country Telephone

Australia 6836 4100

Austria 6396 6350

Bangladesh 6255 0075

Belgium 6220 7677

Brunei Darussalam 6733 9055

Cambodia 6341 9785

Canada 6854 5900

Denmark 6355 5010

Egypt 6737 1811

Finland 6254 4042

France 6880 7800

Germany 6533 6002

Ghana 6273 8888

Greece 6875 1205

Hungary 6883 0882

India 6737 6777

Indonesia 6737 7422

Ireland 6238 7616

Italy 6250 6022

Japan 6235 8855

Laos 6250 6044

Luxembourg 6248 2218

Malaysia 6235 0111

Country Telephone

Mauritius 6734 2412

Mexico 6298 2678

Myanmar 6735 0209

Nepal 6336-1677

Netherlands 6737 1155

New Zealand 6235 9966

Norway 6220 7122

Pakistan 6737 6988

People’s Republic of China 6418 0224

Philippines 6737 3977

Russian Federation 6235 1834

South Africa 6339 3319

South Korea 6256 1188

Spain 6725 9220

Sri Lanka 6254 4595

Sweden 6415 9720

Switzerland 6468 5788

Thailand 6737 2644

Turkey 6533 3390

United Kingdom 6424 4200

USA 6476 9100

Vietnam 6462 5938

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Acknowledgements

The Office of Student Affairs acknowledges with gratitude the contributions and assistance given by all

administrative departments in the preparation of this guide.

Information provided is correct as at the time of printing, but may be subject to revision

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