Isabella Cannon Global Education Center

About the Location

Singapore is located on a an island at the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula.  Home to more than 4.8 million people and covering less than 270 square miles, the city-state of Singapore is one of the most densely populated countries in the world.  Singapore is a major center of international business and trade and is home to one of the largest ports in the world.  It is a vibrant and cosmopolitan country composed of various ethnic communities and cultures including Chinese, Malay, and Indian.  While the national language is Malay, English is the language of administration, business, and education.  Singapore is at the crossroads of East and West and is an excellent location for students to explore Asian cultures in an English-speaking context.

Academics

Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a research-intensive university ranked among the top 50 universities in the world.  NTU enrolls more than 30,000 undergraduate and graduate students across its different colleges and schools.  The Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (SCI) is a leader in journalism and media education in Asia.  Nanyang Business School (NBS) is a world-class business school accredited by AACSB and EQUIS.  The School of Humanities and Social Sciences offers courses in several disciplines including economics, psychology, and sociology.

More information on NTU is available from the NTU information sheet.

A list of courses to be used as a guide for Elon course equivalents from this program is available in the GEC in Carlton 113.

Grades count toward an Elon GPA.

Study abroad courses may not be taken on an audit or pass/fail basis, regardless of the host institution's policy.

Students planning to study abroad on this program must fill out the Course Request Packet and meet with the Assistant Registrar to know how the courses will count toward their degree.

Program Dates

Fall semester – early August to early December

Spring semester – early January to early May

Cost

Costs for study abroad vary program to program and will not be exactly the same as on-campus costs of attendance at Elon.

For cost information for this program, please see the budget sheets:

• Fall Budget Sheet
• Spring Budget Sheet

Scholarships/Travel Grants

Need-based scholarships are available for Elon semester programs through the GEC.  For additional information on scholarships or other funding for study abroad, see the Funding for Study Abroad page.

If you qualify for a travel grant through any of the fellows or scholars programs, see the appropriate program director for more information on how to apply the grant to your study abroad program.  Visit the Deadlines and Events Calendar for travel grant deadlines.

Housing

The 16 Halls of Residence are home to some 9,200 students.  Students in most halls will live in double or single rooms with communal showers and toilets.  Halls offer other common facilities such as kitchens, reading rooms, and laundry.  Rooms are furnished with a bed, study table, chair, wardrobe, and bookshelf.  There are phone and Ethernet jacks in each room.  Bedding, bed linen, pillows, and blankets are not provided.  There are 14 different canteens and cafes on campus, and several of them are located in one of the halls.

Additional Eligibility Notes

While a GPA of 3.2 is required for all students applying to NTU, a GPA of 3.4 is required for students applying to study at Nanyang Business School.

Applications

Students must complete the online Elon University study abroad application by the published deadline.  See the Deadline and Events Calendar for the most up-to-date deadline information.  Applications are generally accepted one semester in advance.

Initial approval is granted by Elon, and final acceptance is granted by Nanyang Technological University.

Orientations

A successful semester abroad is dependent upon adequate preparation.  Students will participate in a series of mandatory orientations during the semester prior to studying abroad.  These orientations will address issues of academic, cultural, logistical, financial, and personal preparation, as well as health and safety.  Failure to participate in the required orientations will result in dismissal from the program.  Any financial losses incurred by this dismissal, including program fees and international airfare, are the student's full responsibility.

Click here for the semester programs pre-departure orientation schedule.

Additional Links and Information

Interested in the program?  Join the Global Education Center Facebook page to connect with alumni, meet interested students, and get program updates.

Study Abroad Student Ambassadors (SASAs) are GEC student representatives who have participated in one or more study abroad programs, and have been trained to speak about their experiences. You can be in touch with current SASAs via email, or contact past study abroad participants who have attended your program. They are looking forward to hearing from you!

Embassy, Consulate, and Visa Resources

Singaporean Embassy in DC http://www.mfa.gov.sg/washington/

US Embassy in Singapore http://singapore.usembassy.gov/