You can apply to USP using any of the following qualifications (as shown in Table 1) or during the 2nd & Special Term Admissions (as shown in Table 2).
Table 1: Type of Qualifications for Applications
| Applicants with the following qualifications: |
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Application period |
Status |
| Singapore-Cambridge ‘A’ levels: |
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1 Feb - 2 Apr |
CLOSED |
| Polytechnic Diplomas from Singapore: |
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1 Feb - 2 Apr |
CLOSED |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: |
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1 Feb - 2 Apr |
CLOSED |
| International Qualifications: |
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1 Feb - 2 Apr |
CLOSED |
| SM2 and SM3 Qualifications: |
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1 Feb - 2 Apr |
CLOSED |
| NUS High School Diploma: |
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15 Nov – 31 Dec |
CLOSED |
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Interested applicants who missed the application deadline and would like to apply, kindly email to
. Application after deadline will be considered on a case by case basis.
Table 2: 2nd & Special Term Admissions
| Applications for: |
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Application period |
Status |
| 2nd Admissions |
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1 Oct - 31 Oct |
CLOSED |
| RNS men (Special Term) |
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15 Nov – 31 Dec |
CLOSED |
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Admission to USP is on a selective and competitive basis. You need to apply to both NUS and USP to be in the Programme.
Your USP application should be submitted at the same time as your NUS application. Each application will be processed separately. If you have gained admittance to NUS, it does not imply that you will automatically have a place in USP or vice-versa.
To apply to NUS, you need to submit your online application to NUS during the NUS admissions exercise, which opens three (3) working days after the release of the Singapore-Cambridge GCE `A’ level results. For more information on NUS application, please visit http://www.nus.edu.sg/oam/apply/apply.html.
To apply to USP, you need to complete and submit the USP Online Application Form. Please refer to the above tables (Table 1 or Table 2) for the relevant link to apply. You are required to provide the following information in your application:
- personal particulars
- GCE`A’ level results or equivalent
- co-curricular activities (CCA), community involvement, and leadership records
- online essay of about 400 – 600 words
- personal aspirations statement
- an indication of whether you wish to join the USP’s NUS-ANU Joint Degree Programme (optional)
Please note that the system will only permit one application per person. Any attempt to submit a second application will render a system logout. Thus, it is important for you to check your application thoroughly before submission. You may email for assistance should you encounter any technical problems.
Selection Criteria
The selection approach is holistic. Together with your passion, motivation, and curiosity, you will be assessed on the following:
- academic performance
- essay writing
- interview
- co-curricular activities (CCA), community involvement, and leadership
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview.
Terms of Offer
Your place in USP (if selected) is contingent upon your acceptance of an offer to study in one of the seven USP partner faculties/schools, including Faculty of Law which is our latest partner. However, you may apply to USP even if your first or second choice is not one of the USP partner faculties/schools (e.g. 1st choice Medicine, 2nd choice Dentistry, 3rd choice Science).
The seven USP partner faculties/schools are:
- Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS)
- NUS Business School (BIZ)
- School of Computing (SOC)
- School of Design and Environment (SDE)
- Faculty of Engineering (FOE)
- Faculty of Science (FOS)
- Faculty of Law (FOL)
Academic Structure
Prior to your application, we advise you to read and understand the academic structure of the USP curriculum and how the curriculum is incorporated into USP partner faculties/schools’ degree requirements.
Double Degree Programme/Special Programmes
If you are interested in pursuing a double degree programme or special programmes available in NUS, you may apply to USP provided that the two degrees or special programmes are offered by our partner faculties/schools.
Special Admission
USP will reserve a small number of places for some groups of exclusively invited applicants each year. The application process and selection criteria will be very similar to those of the other groups.
NS Men / RNS Men
If you have been offered a place in USP but need to defer your matriculation due to national service in Singapore, USP will reserve a place for you. A re-confirmation package will be sent during your matriculation year.
Enquiries
For further information, please refer to www.usp.nus.edu.sg or contact the USP Admissions Team:
Ms Tan Tun Ling (tel: 6516 8916)
Ms Norwinah (tel: 6516 4425)
Email:
For information on living in the USP residential college, please email to:
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