How to apply

Graduate Hall Application for Academic Year 2023-24

(Semester 1/Trimester 1 Application Window)

Eligibility & Key Dates*

Important Notes:

• Applicants are required to accept NTU’s offer of course admission before applying for hall accommodation.
• Eligible students who are keen to stay in on-campus housing in AY2023-24 must submit a hall application within the application periods indicated above. Late applications will not be accepted. Applications are not processed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Students who are currently based overseas are advised to make all necessary housing arrangements before arriving in Singapore.
• Applicants may indicate a preferred room type when applying for hall stay, but this will be subject to the availability of rooms.
• Even if you have submitted an application for graduate housing, you are strongly advised to make alternative housing arrangements, as on-campus housing for graduate students are limited and not all applicants who applied will get a hall placement.
  

FAQs

Eligibility

1     I am a current resident, and my lease will be expiring after 30 June 2023. Do I need to apply for a hall place in this application exercise?
Current on-campus residents with leases expiring after 30 June 2023 are not required to submit their housing application in this application exercise.

2     I am a student under the Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP). Do I still need to apply for a hall place?
Students under the Renaissance Engineering Programme (REP) are considered as undergraduate students; therefore, their hall applications are to be submitted under the Senior Hall Application exercise for undergraduates, which has concluded.

3     I am a student under NTU Graduate Students’ Association (NTUGSA’s) recommendation list for Semester 1 AY2023-24. Do I still need to apply for a hall place?
Students who are recommended by NTUGSA for graduate housing for Semester 1 AY2023-24, must still submit their hall applications via the application portal by the stipulated closing date and time. Graduate housing leases to be offered/extended will end by 12 December 2023, in line with the period of appointment. The leases may be renewed for subsequent semesters, depending on students’ good performance reviews and recommendations by NTUGSA.

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 indicate each other as your preferred roommate (with full names and application numbers) under the 'remarks' section in both your applications. Rooming together will only be possible when both students are successful in their application, subject to the availability of rooms. A roommate shall be randomly assigned to share the room if only one of the two applicants is successful.

Application Process & Procedure

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 my room?
No, the allocation of the residential hall and room is done by electronic balloting. Subject to room availability, the balloting takes into consideration your room type preference in your application. If the requested room type is unavailable, you will be assigned to another room type.

Having been trained in one or more academic disciplines and possessing past work experience, graduate students greatly enrich and add diversity to residential life in the University. Graduate students who apply to live in residential halls where undergraduates form the majority, are expected to be active members of the community, by participating in hall activities and sharing their unique experiences with other residents.

4     What are my chances of getting a hall room?
The processing of hall applications and allocation of hall places are subject to the availability of rooms, with priority being given to incoming students on research programmes who have not domiciled in Singapore before. Based on past application exercises, demand for on-campus housing far outstrips supply, with an average oversubscription rate of more than 300% in applications annually.

All applicants are strongly advised to make alternative housing plans, in the event that their residential hall application is unsuccessful. Unsuccessful applicants must seek alternative housing options, even if they have been placed on the wait list.

5     I have submitted my hall application. Can I still make changes to my application?
Applicants can amend and resubmit their housing applications with the latest changes before the application deadline. The application submitted with the latest date and time stamp shall be taken as the final application for processing.

Application Results

1     When will I know the results of my hall application?
Applicants will be progressively notified via email from the following dates:
   -   Existing graduate students: from 29 May 2023
   -   Incoming graduate students (August 2023 cohort): from 14 June 2023

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, even if they have been placed on the wait list. They will only be offered a room as and when vacancies arise, subject to the availability of rooms. The waitlist will remain active until 22 September 2023.

Students who are currently based overseas are advised to make all necessary housing arrangements before arriving in Singapore.

3     If I am unsuccessful in my application, is there any alternative housing available within the vicinity of NTU?
Students who are unsuccessful in their hall application, can consider applying to Maple Residences, a privately-run accommodation located on campus, or refer to the Alternative Housing Options webpage for more information.

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 Land Transport Authority has implemented measures to minimise inconvenience to residents, such as erecting temporary sound barriers and informing residents in advance of the works that are being carried out. Students who plan to apply for a hall place in this vicinity are advised to refer to the MRT Construction on Campus website for details and updates, before submitting their hall application.

Financial Matters

1     Why are hall fees reviewed periodically?
Hall fees are reviewed periodically to account for and to defray any inflationary cost increases, while ensuring the quality of accommodation. The latest hall fee adjustment takes into account the latest operational cost increases, particularly for security services, cleaning, maintenance and electricity costs, as well as future infrastructural improvements and cyclical maintenance of the Residential Halls.

Even with the fee adjustment, NTU hall fees remain lower than or comparable to other local universities. To ensure that on-campus accommodation remains affordable for students, NTU has implemented various cost containment measures. Green measures, such as energy-efficient LED lighting, have also been adopted to keep operations cost effective while providing a sustainable living environment.

For enquiries regarding hall application, please contact us at: [email protected].