Application Guide

Get started in 5 simple steps:

1. Submit an Application Online

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview in batches.

To apply, please submit your online application form.
Select 166E - MSC (TECHNOPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION) - ENGLISH

Note: Application fee is non-transferable and non-refundable.

2. Prepare Supporting Documents

(A) To be submitted via online application portal:

1. Degree scroll(s) from each university attended; stamped and certified by the University registrar’s office,


2. Graduation Certificate(s) from each university attended; stamped and certified by the University registrar’s office (applies to candidates who graduated from a Chinese University),


3. Complete transcript(s) of academic records from each university attended; stamped and certified by the University registrar’s office (please include the credit and grading systems used by the university),


4. Official English translation stamped and certified by the university is required for non-English degree scrolls, graduation certificates and academic transcripts,


5. Curriculum Vitae (Please use the template provided. Click here to download template)


6. A business idea statement (Please use the template provided. Click here to download template)


7. IELTS or TOEFL Score Reports (if your degree was not delivered in English). The test must have been taken within the last two years at the time of application submission.


8. Professional membership certificate(s), if any.


9. Documentary evidence of Immigration Pass (e.g. dependent’s pass) issued by the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA). This applies only to foreign applicants working or living in Singapore.


10. Application fee (SGD 50), including a copy of your transaction receipt (PDF or Word Document only). Please refer to Tuition Fees for modes of payment.

(B) To be submitted via email to tipen@ntu.edu.sg:

1. Two referee’s reports. The referee reports should come from your superior, supervisor or professor who could comment on your academic/ work capabilities and suitability for the programme. Your referees are required to complete and submit their reports to NTUpreneur directly. (Please use the template provided. Click here to download template.)


2. Study grant application form and essay, if applicable. Please refer to Funding, Grants & Financial Aid for more information. (Please use the template provided. Click here to download template.)


3. [OPTIONAL] You are encouraged to submit a video (duration 1-2 mins) showing us why you want to pursue MSc TIP. (Recommended video file format: MP4)

3. Preliminary Selection

• Only shortlisted candidates will be informed of the interview via email.
• Admission interviews will be conducted in batches.

4. Final Selection

• Offer of admission will be sent to successful candidates only via email.
• All other applicants are advised to check the online application system for their application status. Information regarding application outcomes will not be released or confirmed via phone.

5. Accept an Offer

*Deposit fee indicated is inclusive of the prevailing Goods and Services Tax (GST).

Important Note

Only completed applications will be processed. An application is deemed complete only if the following are met within the stipulated registration deadline:

1. Completion of online application form
2. Submission of all supporting documents
3. Payment of a non-refundable application fee of SGD 50