Overview

Program Type: Exchange (UT program code 090090)
Dates: Spring semester, fall semester or full academic year
Application Deadline: March 1 is the deadline for the following fall semester and academic year, and is also the priority deadline for the following spring. The secondary deadline for spring 2011 is October 1, on a space available basis. For Spring 2010 four seats are available. Apply by October 1, 2009.
Language(s) of instruction: English
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Nanyang Technological University (NTU) is a new exchange partner for the College of Communication. NTU is based in Singapore and is ranked among the world's top 100 universities by the Times Higher Education-QS World University Rankings 2008.The University specializes in science and engineering subjects with a strong focus on research and innovation.

The College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences is home to the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, a top journalism and media school in Asia and Singapore's first professional art school offering degrees in art, design and interactive digital media.

Visit NTU’s photo gallery for a visual preview.

Eligibility

Applicants should have successfully completed a minimum of 60 credit hours and have a minimum GPA of 3.0 at the time of application. This program is restricted to students in the College of Communication.

Courses and Credit

English is the teaching language at NTU. As an exchange student, you are expected to focus mainly on communication course work but can take courses in any one of their 12 schools, which are organized under four colleges: College of Engineering, College of Science, College of Business (Nanyang Business School), and College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences.

Courses of interest to students in the College of Communication include digital animation, digital filmmaking, interactive media, photography and digital imaging, product design, digital communication, print journalism, online information services, media management, radio, television and multimedia production, broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, media effects on audiences, cross cultural communication, international media policy, and organizational communication. Exchange students can take courses subject to availability and completion of prerequisites or by faculty approval.

See NTU course descriptions for fall 2009 and spring 2009 as a reference for future spring semesters.

Information for Exchange Students

UT student nominations are sent to NTU’s Office of International Relations. Please review information for exchange students prepared by that office before submitting the UT online application.

Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (SCI) information for exchange students.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available on and off campus. Upon acceptance, students can apply for on campus housing or off campus housing. On campus housing will be in one of 16 residence halls based on double occupancy. An off campus housing list can be requested from the NTU Student Affairs office. Students would be responsible for making their own housing arrangements, which are usually room rentals or shared student apartments. Students at NTU enjoy a wide range of amenities.

Student Expenses

Estimated student expenses for one semester at NTU are provided below. Please note that UT tuition rates vary based on your student status. These expenses do not include recreational travel.

UT SAO application fee (non-refundable)	$50
UT Tuition (Undergraduate TX resident)*	$4,407
Housing (5 mo.)	$540- $1,000
Books	$70-$175
Meals	$1,000 - $1,400
Airfare	$1,800
Local transportation	$400
NTU Group Hospital & Surgical Insurance (GHSI)	$40
International Student ID (Required)	$26
US Passport	$90
Singapore Student pass (Equivalent to visa)	$30
Various administrative fees at NTU	$70
Personal expenses	$500
Emergency funds	$500
Total estimated budget per semester	$9,523 - $10,488

Scholarships and Financial Aid

Learn more about funding for study abroad.