How to apply

How to apply

Please submit your application via the Student Housing Portal.

Step 1: Activate your NTU Network Account

Ensure your NTU Network Account (username@e.ntu.edu.sg) is activated and have your 2FA (Two-Factor Authentication) ready (the Microsoft Authenticator app is strongly recommended). 

You will only be able to apply for hall accommodation at least 2 days after you have activated your NTU Network Account.

For NIE freshmen, you must be e-matriculated before you can activate your NTU Network Account.

Please click here for information on how to activate your NTU Network Account.

Step 2: Submit your application and pay the Hall Application Fee

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

Step 3: Await your application outcome

Results will be released via your NTU email account (see dates above). You will be notified if you have been successful or placed on the waitlist.

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.

Please note that:

• To apply, you must accept your offer of admission online and activate your NTU Network Account (username@e.ntu.edu.sg). You will only be able to apply for hall accommodation at least 2 days after you have activated your NTU Network Account. NIE freshmen must be e-matriculated before they can activate their NTU Network Account.
  

• Should you experience login issues to the Student Housing Portal after your network account has been activated for more than 3 working days, please contact us via Ask Campus Housing for assistance.
  

• 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.

Housing Application Schedules for AY2026-27

FAQs for Graduate Housing Application for AY2026-27 (Semester 2 Application Window)

Eligibility

1. I am a current resident, and my lease will be expiring after 31 December 2026. Do I need to apply for a hall place in this application exercise?
   Current on-campus residents with leases expiring after 31 December 2026 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?
   REP students 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 2 AY2026-27. Do I still need to apply for a hall place?
   Students recommended by NTUGSA for graduate housing for Semester 2, AY2026-27 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 1 June 2027, in line with the appointment period. Leases may be renewed for subsequent semesters, subject to students’ good performance reviews and NTUGSA’s recommendations.

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. 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, both of you must submit separate applications in the Student Housing Portal. Once both applications have started, search for your preferred roommate in the Portal and form a roommate 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.

    

4. What are my chances of getting a hall room?
   Hall places are limited and subject to room availability. Priority is given to incoming research students who have not previously lived in Singapore. Based on past application exercises, demand typically exceeds supply by more than 300% each year.
   
   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.

    

5. 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 once the application period has ended.

    

6. 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:

    

   Category of Students	Results Release Date
   Existing graduate students	From 26 November 2026
   Incoming graduate students (January 2027 Cohort)	From 10 December 2026

    

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 15 April 2027.
   
   Students currently based overseas must finalise your housing arrangements before arriving in Singapore. Start searching early to give yourself 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 for both research and coursework graduate students. Please refer to the hall fees in the Student Housing Portal for the monthly rental rates per person for AY2026-27 and AY2027-28.
   

   
   Here is an overview of the hall fee collection schedule:

   Date	Hall Fees Collection
   Upon receiving the housing offer (from late November/ early December 2026)	Payment of Hall Acceptance Fee - an advance, non-refundable payment of two months’ rental fees, that must be made when accepting your hall offer.
   January 2027 or the following month after check-in	Payment for semester rental fee for 1st semester Note: Your bill will show the Hall Acceptance Fee already paid and the remaining balance due.   ·        Senior^ graduate students (non-refundable hall stay applies) -        If offered lease ending by 1 June 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay from check-in until their lease end date. -        If offered lease ending by 10 December 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay from check-in to 30 June 2027.   ·        Incoming graduate students (January 2027 intake) -        If offered lease ending by 1 June 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay from check-in until their approved hall withdrawal date or lease end date, whichever is earlier. -        If offered lease ending by 10 December 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay till the approved hall withdrawal date or 10 December 2027, whichever is earlier.
   June 2027	Payment for semester rental fee for 2nd semester Note: AY2027-28 rates will apply from 1st August 2027   ·        Senior^ graduate students (non-refundable hall stay applies) -        If offered lease ending by 10 December 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay till 10 December 2027.   ·        Incoming graduate students (January 2027 intake) -        If offered lease ending by 10 December 2027: The bill will cover the period of stay till the approved hall withdrawal date or 10 December 2027, whichever is earlier.

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

   Hall fee payments can be made through the Student Housing Portal – please click on the "Account" tab and make your payment using Flywire e-payment.

    

2. Will hall fees be revised, and why are they reviewed periodically?
   Hall fees are reviewed periodically so that NTU can continue to provide and maintain good quality campus housing. Like other organisations, the University faces increasing operating costs over time, and regular reviews allow us to manage these costs sustainably.
   
   NTU subsidies hall accommodation for our students. If any fee adjustments are made, students will be informed in advance so that they can plan their finances accordingly. Please check the Hall Rental Fees page for the latest rates.

    

3. Are there any financial assistance options for students to defray housing costs?
   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 to apply for an instalment plan or seek help through .

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