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Undergraduates: NUS joint Civil Engineering Degree
About the Joint Degree with the National University of Singapore (NUS)From 2006, our Civil Engineering students have the opportunity to join in a joint degree program with National University of Singapore. Our students will divide their time between our Department at Melbourne and NUS's Department of Civil Engineering. Students pay tuition fees at their home institution only, and the degree will be accredited in both countries. NUS is an internationally respected University, and graduates of this cross-institution program will have the advantage of being alumni of two eminent institutions - as well as having the great experience of living and studying in another country. Course plansStudents can choose one of two course plans: Plan A (5 semesters at the University of Melbourne; 3 semesters at NUS)
Plan B (4 semesters at each institution)
See UniNews article:Civil Engineering joint degree with National Uni of SingaporeThe University of Melbourne has approved the awarding of undergraduate
and postgraduate coursework degrees jointly badged by the University
and other universities. The first to be approved by the University
of Melbourne is a joint civil engineering course between the
University's Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
and the Department of Civil Engineering at the National University
of Singapore (NUS). NUS is a Universitas 21 partner with the
University of Melbourne. > Scholarships on offerThe Faculty of Engineering will provide scholarship assistance for living costs for students who are successful in obtaining an International Student Exchange Program placement. Funding for University of Melbourne students taking up the NUS joint degree program is currently set at $7500. For
further information on scholarships, please contact the Faculty of Engineering. Contact information for the joint degree programIf you are interested in this program, please
contact:
About the National University of SingaporeThe National University of Singapore is a leading university in the Asia-Pacific region. NUS is a globally-oriented university and is a key node in the global network of knowledge communities at the forefront of ideas. NUS aspires to be a dynamic community, imbued with a “no walls” culture and a spirit of enterprise, which promotes the free flow of ideas and builds synergies between the processes of creating, imparting and exploiting knowledge. Individual members of our community enjoy access to diverse opportunities for intellectual, personal and professional growth, are resourceful and alive to opportunity, and add value to NUS and the wider community. Learning and living in NUS will foster quick, well-rounded and globally-oriented minds, well-equipped to succeed in our fast-changing world. Civil Engineering at NUSThe Faculty of Engineering at NUS, offers a wide variety of programs that includes Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Science, Environmental Engineering, Industrial & Systems Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. The undergraduate engineering programs are continually updated to keep them relevant. We also provide a number of exciting opportunities for students through a host of enhancement programs that aim at broadening their educational scope. These programs comprises of Industrial Attachment, Technopreneurship & Incubation Program, Innovation Program, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Programme and Independent Work Program. The underlying philosophy of the enhancement programmes is to provide engineering students with opportunities to participate and experience the many facets of industry and business in the global marketplace: from R&D, design, manufacturing, and intellectual property generation and protection, to starting a new technology-based business. More details can be found here. As an exchange student at the Faculty of Engineering, NUS, you will have a chance to participate in all the above programs and fully experience the benefits of this exciting environment. Please visit here for more information on the student exchange program. Major research focus areas of the Department of Civil Engineering:
What would the campus experience at NUS be like?Vibrant campus life:
Campus living is also part of the NUS experience. Students can choose to live in the halls of residence or at Prince George's Park. The halls of residence build life-long friendships that are cherished by many alumni. Each hall has its own traditions and culture. Events such as the annual Rag and Flag Day and Friday night jam and hops are as integral to student life as essays. Sports & Recreation Centre Floor Ball, Pickle Ball or Sepak Takraw, anyone? Indoor facilities include an exercise gym with 23 weight machines, 5 squash courts, 1 rock-climbing gym, a dance studio, 1 competition hall and 4 multi-purpose indoor halls. Outdoor facilities include a 9-lane Olympic-sized swimming pool, an 8-lane running track, 13 tennis courts, 4 basketball courts, 2 volleyball courts and 1 sepak takraw court. If you are staying in a hall, you must not miss the Inter-Hall games which are held once a year. Check out this website for more information on our sports and recreational facilities. What would it be like living in Singapore?Labelled as the food capital of Asia, Singapore is a small tropical island with over 60 surrounding islets, located at one of the crossroads of the world. This cosmopolitan city is always bursting with vibrant festivals, exciting events, and colourful everyday customs. Singapore's cultural diversity is very much reflected in the endless variety of local food it has to offer – Chinese, Malay, Indian, Peranakan and much, much more. Singapore's strategic location has helped it grow into a major centre for trade, communications and tourism, making Singapore the ideal exchange capital. FestivalsAs a melting pot of many cultures, Singapore enjoys many colourful festivals. The Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year, the Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid Autumn Festival with mouth watering delicacies created just for those occasions. The Muslims look forward to Hari Raya Puasa & Hari Raya Haji and the Hindus have Thaipusam and Deepavali. These festivals are occasions for all Singaporeans to come together to share their culture and traditions - visitors are welcome to join us! To find out more about festivals in Singapore, please visit here. Lively Arts SceneSingapore is a City for the Arts. We have a burgeoning arts scene and there are drama, music and dance performances all year round at various locations, culminating in the Singapore Arts Festival in June. Catch some of our free road shows and performances at the local gardens and parks. To find out more about Singapore arts performances and activities, please visit here. Food ParadiseSingapore is indeed a gourmet's paradise, offering a cosmopolitan range of cuisines ranging from Mongolian to South African and Japanese to a host of European choices. Of course, you should not miss Singapore's famed local specialities, Chilli Crab and Hainanese Chicken Rice . You should also try Laksa (rice noodles in coconut curry gravy with shrimp, egg and chicken as garnishing) and Nasi Padang (rice with various spicy dishes) . For casual dining, eat at a k opitiam which is a traditional type of coffee shop serving a large variety of local food. For breakfast, order some Kaya (sweet coconut egg jam) on charcoal - toasted bread and enjoy with a cup of local coffee. Another great combination is roti prata (Indian pancake) and teh tarik (“pulled” tea). Find out more about these interesting culinary delights here. Shopping ParadiseBesides being a food paradise, Singapore is also a shopper's paradise. Have fun buying everything from arts and crafts, antiques, gold-plated orchids, electronic goods, computer software to the hottest fashion! Check out the shopping list here. Places of InterestThere are many places of interest including Chinatown, Little India, Jurong Bird Park (with the world's largest Southeast Asian bird collection), the Night Safari, the Singapore Zoological Gardens and the Singapore Science Centre. Sentosa Island is a resort island which is accessible by bus, cable car or ferry. It has a lot of attractions including Underwater World (Asia's largest tropical oceanarium), and Volcano Land. For more information, please visit this website. Gateway to AsiaSingapore is a favourite stopover for tourists bound for distant destinations as well as nearby tropical resorts. Explore the region while you are here! It takes less than 3 hours to fly to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Bangkok (Thailand), Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam), Jakarta (Indonesia) and Yangon (Myanmar). Estimated cost of livingThe estimated cost of living per month in Singapore is as follows:
For a detailed and updated breakdown of monthly expenses, please visit here.
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