Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange)

Seize the opportunity to join us as a Visiting Research Student (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) in NTU! Engage in research activities or discover new ideas at our state-of-the-art facilities under the direct supervision of our acclaimed faculty.
- Inbound students (undergraduate or postgraduate) must be active students from a reputable university, assessed and confirmed by NTU as student applicant.
- The intended research must be part of the student’s degree requirements and must be endorsed by their home university and approved by NTU.
Note:
- Students must hold a valid Students' Pass (STP) for the entire duration of research. The STP does not permit students to work and/or receive any type of allowance or stipend.
- Students are are required to pay administration, miscellaneous, and research fees to NTU.
- Students will conduct the research full-time for a duration of at least 3 full months and up to one year, preferably in accordance with NTU’s academic calendar.
- The weekly time commitment for full-time research must meet a minimum of 40 hours per week or 8 hours on a 5-day work week.
Students may refer to the Faculty Directory to identify a supervisor to explore their proposed research project.
All inbound students are required to pay the following fees to NTU:
Payment type | Amount Inclusive of GST*** |
Application fee (one-time payment) | S$151 |
Fees chargeable per semester | Amount Inclusive of GST*** |
Research fees (lab based) * | from S$2,271 |
Research fees (non-lab based) * | from S$1,867 |
Miscellaneous fees ** | for Undergraduates |
* Fees are subject to changes without notice.
** Miscellaneous fees will be based on the semester rates according to start date of research.
*** Prevailing GST rate of 8% wef 1 Jan 2023.
Other fees:
Payment type | Amount Inclusive of GST |
Fees payable to ICA for Student’s Pass (STP) application : | |
Processing fee | S$30 |
Issuance fee | S$60 |
Multiple journey visa (if applicable) | S$30 |
Contact GEM Trailblazer Exchange:
For any enquiries, please drop an email to GEM-Trailblazer@ntu.edu.sg.