Admission Requirements (Quick Check)
In addition to NTU’s general admission criteria, applicants are expected to fulfil these minimum subject requirements.
H2 Level pass / Higher Level pass or equivalent in:
- Mathematics
- One Science subject (Physics, Chemistry, Biology or Computing)
If you meet the above, you are likely eligible to apply.
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Singapore Cambridge GCE A-Level
Requirements
Maritime Studies / Second Major in Business or Sustainability
H1 Level pass in Mathematics
OR
'O' Level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics
Maritime Studies with Second Major in Data Analytics
H2 Level pass in Mathematics
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies)
* Grade ‘A’ for a H2 subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Requirements
- Mathematics at Standard Level
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies)
* Grade ‘7’ for a HL subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
NUS High School Diploma
Requirements
- Major CAP of 2.0 in Mathematics
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(Relevant Subject: Computing / Computer Science / Computing Studies)
* Major Cap of 4.7 for a subject relevant to the course to be exempted.
International and Other Qualifications
Requirements
Maritime Studies / Second Major in Business or Sustainability
Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level*
* Mathematics at Senior High School Level is only applicable to applicants who have not read Additional Mathematics at Junior High School Level
Maritime Studies with Second Major in Data Analytics
Mathematics at Senior High School Level
Possible Course Exemptions
- CV1014 Introduction to Computational Thinking
(ISO Competition: International Olympiad in Informatics Competitions (IOI) / International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI) )
* Exemption / Credit Transfer For International Science Olympiad (ISO) Medalist (Gold, Silver or Bronze Medals only)
Polytechnic Diploma
Requirements
- Relevant diplomas from one of the local polytechnics may apply for admission
Possible Course Exemptions
Course Exemptions Guide
Who Qualifies?
- Strong A-Level / IB results
- Relevant Polytechnic diploma
What Can Be Exempted?
- Selected Year 1 courses
- Typically up to 2–3 courses
How It Works
- Select the appropriate application form
- Submit your application
- School reviews the request
- Receive outcome via email
Application Forms
To be submitted by the first day of the teaching week
To be submitted by the first day of the teaching week
- Exempted courses earn credits but do not contribute to GPA computation.
- Exemptions may allow students to take advanced courses earlier and potentially accelerate their studies.
- Students should ensure they have strong foundational knowledge before accepting exemptions to avoid learning gaps in higher-level courses.