Knowing how to manage your funds for your studies at NTU is important. Do work out your budget prior to your arrival in Singapore so you are financially well-prepared for the duration of your studies.
The International Student Centre (ISC) does not recommend that international students rely on part-time work as a source of funds. Doing so is risky as part-time work may not be available when needed nor will it provide sufficient funds.
Students who wish to take up part-time employment for the work experience or for pocket money should note the following:
Prior approval from the university is required for matriculated international students to work part-time. Undergraduates should contact the Student Affairs Office, while graduate students should contact the International Student Centre (isc@ntu.edu.sg). A fresh application is required for each job. Scholarship holders require the additional approval of their sponsors.
Full-time matriculated international undergraduates and graduate students may work a maximum of 16 hours a week during term time and full-time during the vacation. Undergraduates working part-time on campus under the Work Study Scheme may work a maximum of 14 hours a week during term time and nine hours a day or 44 hours a week during the vacation.
International students on exchange or in non-graduating programmes may not engage in any part-time work in Singapore.
Applying to work part-time
You are required to apply for approval and obtain ISC’s Letter of Endorsement before commencing work.
Download the application form [MS Word file ~86KB] here
Complete Section A
Obtain endorsement for Sections B and C from your employer and school, respectively
Submit the application form (with Sections A, B and C completed) to ISC
ISC will inform you of the outcome of your application by email within three working days
If successful, please collect the Letter of Endorsement from ISC
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Download application form and complete Section A.
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Obtain the stamp and signature of your employer and school for Sections B and C.
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Attach your photograph to the application form.
If you hold a scholarship, enclose supporting documents conveying approval for you to work part-time.
Submit your application to ISC.
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ISC will inform you of the outcome of your application via email within 3 working days. If successful, please collect the Letter of Endorsement from ISC. |
Terms and conditions
Students must not miss lectures, tutorials or laboratory sessions to work.
The Letter of Endorsement is subject to:
-- the validity of the Student's Pass
-- the student being employed for the job originally applied for
The Letter of Endorsement will be revoked if the student is found to be:
-- working in disreputable establishments
-- involved in activities detrimental to the interests of Singapore
-- working more than the maximum number of hours permitted
-- not meeting required academic standards
The Letter of Endorsement automatically expires and must be surrendered to ISC within two weeks of the student:
-- ceasing to be a student of the University
-- ceasing work
-- changing employment
A fresh application is necessary whenever there is a change of employment. 