Admission to the Residential Colleges

• How can I apply to stay at a residential college at University Town (UTown)?

  To stay at a residential college, you should apply to either the University Town Residential Programme (offered at College of Alice & Peter Tan and Tembusu College) or the University Scholars Programme (housed in Cinnamon College). Registration for housing takes place only after acceptance into the respective programmes.

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• Can I choose which residential college to stay in if I apply to the UTown Residential Programme (UTRP)?

  You can indicate your preference of either the College of Alice & Peter Tan or Tembusu College when you apply to the UTown Residential Programme (UTRP), but your eventual placement (if selected) will be decided by the UTown Joint Admissions Committee.

• Can I choose which residential college to stay in if I apply to the University Scholars Programme (USP)?

  Students enrolled in the USP stay in Cinnamon College.

• Who can apply to the programmes at UTown?

  Please refer to http://utown.nus.edu.sg/apply/residential-colleges/. 

• How can I apply to the programmes at UTown and how will I be assessed?

  Incoming freshmen may refer to http://utown.nus.edu.sg/apply/residential-colleges/#incoming for more information.

  Current undergraduates may refer to http://utown.nus.edu.sg/apply/residential-colleges/#current for more information. 

• I am serving National Service (NS) and will only matriculate in 2 years’ time. Can I still apply?

  Yes. We would encourage you to apply now, so that you can be assessed against applicants from your cohort for admissions into UTown Residential Programme (UTRP) or University Scholars Programme (USP). In the event you are successful in your application, a place will be reserved for you in the year that you matriculate into NUS.

• I am a Returning NS Man and will be matriculating this year. Can I still apply?

  Yes, you may apply to either the UTown Residential Programme (UTRP) or University Scholars Programme (USP).

• Can I apply to both the University Scholars Programme (USP) and UTown Residential Programme (UTRP) concurrently?

  No, you may apply for either programme but not both.

• Is it possible to combine special undergraduate programmes with the residential colleges’ programmes?

  We are generally supportive of students’ desire to explore the various opportunities available in the University e.g. Student Exchange Programme. Nonetheless, it is important for students who wish to participate in more than one special programme to plan ahead. Students may approach the Colleges to discuss their curriculum pathways.

• Can I stay in the residential colleges beyond 2 years?

  Yes, students may apply to stay in the RCs beyond two years, subject to the continuation criteria set by each College Master.

• I am a NUS current undergraduate. Can I still apply to the programmes at UTown if I am no longer a freshman?

  Yes, you may still apply to the UTown Residential Programme (UTRP) for a one-year residency in the College of Alice & Peter Tan or Tembusu College, during which you should expect to read one module with your residential college. Please refer to http://utown.nus.edu.sg/apply/residential-colleges/#current for more information.

• How much do the academic programmes i.e. University Scholars Programme (USP) and UTown Residential Programme (UTRP) cost?

  There are no additional costs to read the modules in the USP or UTRP. Students pay tuition fees based on the Faculty/School they are accepted into. However, charges for accommodation still apply. Besides accommodation fees, students will be subscribing to a meal plan which costs $48 per week.

• How much does it cost to stay at a residential college?

  Room rates are dependent on (1) type of room and (2) whether the room is equipped with air-conditioner (air-conditioning charges are based on a pay-per-use basis). Besides accommodation fees, students will be subscribing to a meal plan which costs $48 per week.

• Are there financial aid options?

  Yes, there are some UTown administered scholarships and bursaries, as well as College administered financial aid options. You may wish to refer to our financial aid webpage or check with your respective College. More information on other NUS scholarships and bursaries is available at the NUS Office of Financial Aid's website.

• How do I apply for financial aid?

  You can submit an application via https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/webroapsbs/jsp/login.jsp.  Please refer to our financial aid webpage for more information.

• I have already submitted an application for NUS financial aid and wish to be considered for UTown bursaries. Do I need to submit another application?

  All students who have already submitted an application for NUS financial aid through the portal will automatically be considered for UTown bursaries, where eligible. You do not need to re-apply.

• I have applied to the University Scholars Programme (USP) or UTown Residential Programme (UTRP), but have not received the results of my application. Can I submit an application for UTown bursaries?

  Yes, please submit your application for UTown financial aid via https://aces01.nus.edu.sg/webroapsbs/jsp/login.jsp by 18 June 2013. We will consider you for available UTown bursaries (where eligible) if you are subsequently offered, and accept, a place in the USP/UTRP. You will also be considered for NUS financial aid, where eligible.

• I am already receiving another scholarship/bursary. Can I still apply for UTown financial aid?

  Students who are already receiving another bursary/scholarship/other forms of financial aid should check with your award provider for eligibility to be awarded another form of financial aid before sending us your application.