Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange)

Engage in research activities or discover new ideas under the direct supervision of our acclaimed faculty as a Visiting Research Student (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) at NTU. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities while being on the cutting edge of innovation in world-class research.

  • Inbound students (undergraduate or postgraduate) must be active students from a reputable university. Applicants are subject to review and approval by NTU.
  • The intended research must be part of the student’s degree requirements and must be endorsed by their home university and approved by NTU.
  • Students will conduct the research full-time for a duration of at least 3 full months and up to one year, preferably in alignment 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.

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 alignment 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 should refer to the Faculty Directory to identify an NTU supervisor to explore their proposed research project.

    All inbound students are required to pay the following fees to NTU:

    Payment typeUpdated rate inclusive of 8% GST ***
    (wef 1 Jan 2023)     		Updated rate inclusive of 9% GST ***
    (wef 1 Jan 2024)
    Registration fee (one-time payment)S$151.00S$153.00
    Research fees (lab based) *S$2,271.00S$2,292.00
    Research fees (non-lab based) *S$1,867.00 S$1,885.00
    Miscellaneous fees **

    for Undergraduates
    for Postgraduates

    On-campus Accommodation

    On-campus accommodation is not offered to students in the Visiting Research Students (Non-Graduating Non-Exchange) programme.

    * Fees are subject to changes without notice. 
    ** Miscellaneous fees will be based on the semester rates according to start date of research.
    *** Fees inclusive of 8% GST are applcable before 1 Jan 2024; fees inclusive of 9% GST are applicable with effect from 1 Jan 2024.

    Other fees:

    Payment typeAmount Inclusive of GST
    Fees payable to ICA for Student’s Pass (STP) application : 
    Processing feeS$30
    Issuance feeS$60
    Multiple journey visa (if applicable)S$30

     

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