How to apply

How to apply:

Submit your application via the new Student Housing Portal.

• Step 1: Activate Account

  Ensure your Network Account (username@e.ntu.edu.sg) is activated and have your 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) ready (the Microsoft Authenticator app is strongly recommended). Please click here for information on how to activate your NTU Network Account.
  

• Step 2: Submit your application

  Apply via the Student Housing Portal and pay the Hall Application Fee of S$27.25 (inclusive of GST) during the specified application period for your application to be considered complete and valid. Please note that the hall application fee is non-refundable.
  

• Step 3: Await your application outcome

  Wait for the release of your application outcome via NTU email account (see dates above).
  

• Step 4: View your application outcome

- Successful: Accept your hall offer and pay your Hall Acceptance Fee via the Student Housing Portal.

- Unsuccessful: Seek alternative housing options.

Hall Fees

Please refer to the hall fees in the Student Housing Portal for the monthly rental rates per person for AY2025-26.

Hall fees are billed on semester basis. The following is an overview of hall fees collection:

^Senior students refer to students who are in their second year of study and above, even if they have not stayed in halls before.

Please note that:

• You will need to accept NTU/NIE’s offer of course admission before you can apply for hall accommodation.
• Applications are processed by electronic balloting and are subject to room availability. They are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Applicants can indicate one preferred room type in their application.
• Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted. 
• By making an application, you are agreeing to abide by the Housing Agreement and Hall Rules and Regulations.
• The Office of Campus Housing reserves the right to reject a student’s application or remove hall tenancy if the information provided by the applicant is found to be incorrect or was misrepresented.
• Successful applicants are required to pay a Hall Acceptance Fee (two months of rental fees) upon accepting the hall offer. The Hall Acceptance Fee will be used to cover your first two months of stay and is non-refundable.
• By accepting the hall offer, graduate students in their 2^nd year or beyond are committed to the full lease period offered. No refunds of hall rental fees shall be given if you decide to withdraw before the end of the lease period.

FAQs for Graduate Housing Application for AY2025-26 (Semester 1/Trimester 1 Application Window)

Eligibility

1. I am a current resident, and my lease will be expiring after 30 June 2025. Do I need to apply for a hall place in this application exercise?

Current on-campus residents with leases expiring after 30 June 2025 do not need to submit a housing application in this exercise.

2. I am a student under the Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP). Do I still need to apply for a hall place?

Students in the Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP) are considered undergraduates and should submit their hall applications under the undergraduate Hall Application exercise.

3. I am a student under NTU Graduate Students’ Association (NTUGSA’s) recommendation list for Semester 1 AY2025-26. Do I still need to apply for a hall place?

Students who are recommended by NTUGSA for graduate housing for Semester 1, AY2025-26 must still submit their hall applications via the Student Housing Portal by the stated closing date and time. Successful applicants will also need to pay the Hall Acceptance Fee to confirm the hall offer.

Graduate housing leases to be offered or extended will end by 12 December 2025, in line with the appointment period. Leases may be renewed for subsequent semesters, subject to students’ good performance reviews and NTUGSA’s recommendations.

4. How can I apply for a double room with my friend?

If you wish to stay with your friend (of the same gender) who is also an incoming graduate student, please form a roommate group via the Student Housing Portal. Both of you must start your housing applications in order to form the group. Rooming together is only possible if both applications are successful and subject to room availability. If only one applicant is successful, a roommate will be randomly assigned.

Application Process

1. How is my application being processed?

Applications are processed by electronic balloting subject to room availability, and are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

2. Can I choose a particular room?

Residential hall and room allocation is done by electronic balloting. If your application is successful but your requested room type is unavailable, you will be assigned a different room type.

3. would like to experience apartment living in graduate housing. How many residents share an apartment?

Crescent, Pioneer, Binjai, Tanjong and Banyan Halls

Each apartment comprises two or three bedrooms:

(a)   one master ensuite single room and one single room, or

(b)   one master ensuite double room and two single rooms.

These can accommodate up to two or four graduate students of the same gender.

Hall 7 and Saraca Hall

The one-bedroom apartments house up to two graduate students of the same gender.

Graduate Hall 2

The two-bedroom apartments comprise a master double room and a common double room, which accommodate up to four graduate students of the same gender.

With their academic training and work experience, graduate students bring valuable diversity to residential life in the University. Those applying to stay in predominantly undergraduate halls are expected to actively contribute by joining hall activities, sharing their unique experiences with fellow residents, and shaping a vibrant hall community.

4. I am an incoming graduate student from August 2025 intake. Can I apply for both 1st and 2nd application windows?

No, incoming August 2025 graduate students can only apply in either the 1st or 2nd application window. Applicants who applied for 1st window are not eligible to reapply in the 2nd application window.

Students are encouraged to submit their housing applications in the 1st window to receive their application results from 29 May 2025.

5. What are my chances of getting a hall room?

Hall applications and room allocations are subject to room availability, with priority given to incoming research students who have not previously domiciled in Singapore. Based on past application exercises, demand far outstrips supply, with annual applications oversubscribed by more than 300%.

All applicants are strongly advised to prepare alternative housing plans. If your residential hall application is unsuccessful, you should secure alternative housing options immediately – even if you are placed on the wait list – due to uncertain waiting time and low likelihood of success.

6. I have submitted my hall application. Can I still make changes to my application?

You can amend and resubmit your housing application any time before the application deadline and the latest changes shall apply. No more changes can be made after the application period ends.

7. I have decided to accept a different NTU admissions offer after submitting my hall application. Do I need to resubmit my housing application?

Your housing application must be tied to your final admissions decision. Please contact us via Ask Campus Housing if you need to resubmit your housing application. Kindly note that each application is only considered complete once the non-refundable Hall Application Fee is paid.

Application Results

1. When will I know the results of my hall application?

Applicants will be progressively notified via their NTU email account from the following dates:

2.  If I am unsuccessful in my application, how long do I need to wait for my turn to be offered a room?

Unsuccessful applicants must seek alternative housing options immediately, even if placed on the wait list, due to uncertain waiting time and low likelihood of success. They will only be offered a room as and when vacancies arise, subject to room availability. The wait list will remain active until 30 September 2025.

Students currently based overseas must finalise your housing arrangements before arriving in Singapore. Start your search early to allow enough time to find housing that meets your needs and budget. Beware of rental scams and false advertisements when arranging your off-campus housing.

 3. If I am unsuccessful in my application, is there any alternative housing available within the vicinity of NTU?

Unsuccessful applicants can refer to the Alternative Housing Options webpage for more information. Please beware of rental scams and false advertisements when arranging your off-campus housing.

MRT Construction

1. Are any hall blocks affected by the MRT construction on campus?

Certain hall blocks located along Nanyang Avenue, including Hall 8 (Blk 41 and 44), Hall 9 (Blk 48), Hall 10 (Blk 49), Hall 11 (Blk 53 and 56), and Binjai Hall (Blk 19A), may be affected by the Jurong Region Line MRT construction works. The works will take place both in the day and night, which may potentially affect noise levels in the vicinity.

The Land Transport Authority has implemented measures to minimise inconvenience to residents, such as erecting temporary sound barriers. Residents will be informed in advance of any works. Students planning to apply for a hall place in this area are advised to refer to the MRT Construction on Campus website for details and updates before submitting their application.

Financial Matters

1. When will I receive my hall bills?

Hall fees are billed on semester basis – please see below for the hall fee payment schedule:

^Senior students refer to students who are in their second year of study and above, even if they have not stayed in halls before.

2. Will hall fees be revised for AY2027-28?

Hall fees for AY2027-28 may be subject to revision. While we strive to keep fees stable, adjustments may be necessary due to factors such as inflation or operational costs. We will provide applicants with updated information on any fee revisions well in advance. Please check for announcements in the lead-up to AY2027 for more details.

 3. Are there any financial assistance options for students to defray housing costs?

Eligible students who face financial difficulties in paying for the fee increase may apply for assistance under the NTU Priorities Fund. If you are facing financial challenges, please speak with your School’s Associate Chair (Students). Alternatively, you may write to OCH via Ask Campus Housing.

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For any further questions regarding graduate housing, please contact us via  Ask Campus Housing.