Visiting Students

VISITING STUDENTS

Overseas postgraduate students who wish to gain insights into Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and build cross-cultural understanding are welcome to apply as Visiting PhD Students for research purposes, on a fee-paying basis. You will need to have a proposed research topic and have found a supervisor in Nanyang Business School (NBS) who is able to host you during the research visit.

Do explore our faculty profiles webpage to see the research interests of our faculty members.

Eligibility

Current students from a reputable university. Applicants are subject to review and approval by NTU.
The intended research should be:

part of the student’s degree requirements; and
endorsed by the student’s home university ; and
approved by NTU.

The intended research visit period is at least 3 months, up to 1 year; in alignment with NTU’s academic calendar
Students should complete their visit at least 3 months before their expected graduation.
Proficient in English

Hosting Supervisor

Research will be conducted under the guidance of an NTU supervisor. Students should refer to the Faculty Directory to identify an NTU supervisor to explore their proposed research project.

Important Notes

NGNE applications are subjected to review and approval
Students must hold a valid Student’s Pass (STP) for the entire duration of the research visit. The STP does not permit to work and/or receive any type of allowance/stipend.
Visiting student slots are limited, on a first-come-first-serve basis – we recommend planning at least a year ahead for the research visit.
The visits must take place in Singapore. If the research collaboration takes place remotely/online, it will not be under the NGNE programme.

All inbound students are required to pay the applicable fees to NTU/NBS.

Payment type	Amount Inclusive of prevailing GST
Registration fee	SGD $153.00 (one-time payment)
Research fees *	SGD $3,000 (3-6 month visit) SGD $6,000 (6-12 month visit)
Miscellaneous fees *	for Postgraduates **

Note: Above-mentioned fees are accurate as of AY2025. Fees are subject to changes without notice.
*There is no pro-ration of the research/miscellaneous fees.
** Miscellaneous fees listed are for a 12-month visit.

Fees payable to ICA for Student’s Pass (STP) application:

Payment type	Amount Inclusive of prevailing GST
Processing fee	SGD $45
Issuance fee	SGD $60
Multiple journey visa (if applicable)	SGD $30

Note: Above-mentioned fees are accurate as of AY2025.

You may refer to more information here for the most updated details.

On-campus accommodation is not available to students in the NGNE programme and priority for student accommodation will be given to existing NTU students. NGNE students are strongly encouraged to consider alternative housing, either on-campus or off-campus. Refer to a list of alternative housing options here.

Note: This list of alternative housing options does not represent any endorsement or recommendation by NTU. Students are strongly advised to carry out due diligence when looking and considering places to rent and to always be vigilant.

	Visiting period commencing	Approx Application Window
Semester 1	August	April - May
Semester 2	January	Sep – Oct of the previous year

1) Who can I reach out to for further enquiries?

You can send your enquiries to the Non-Graduating Non-Exchange (NGNE) team at Nanyang Business School (NBS) via [email protected].

2) Can I extend my research visit duration at NTU?

Visit periods can be up to 12 months. Where applicable, extensions are possible, subject to approval. Relevant fees to NTU/NBS and ICA are applicable – there is no proration of the fees. Fees paid are also non-refundable.

3) Is it mandatory to have a hosting supervisor?

Yes, every NGNE student should have a hosting supervisor. For more information about the various divisions and faculty at Nanyang Business School, please refer to the Academic Divisions page.