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- Tuition Fee Comparison Table for
- 1 non-Singaporean without Tuition Grant
- 2 Singapore Citizen with Tuition Grant
- 3 Singapore Permanent Resident with Tuition Grant
- 4 Foreigner with Tuition Grant
Tuition Grant is referred to the Tuition Grant Scheme (TGS), introduced by Singapore government to subsidise the high cost of tertiary education in Singapore. The TGS is currently open to students enrolled for full time undergraduate/diploma courses (subject to guidelines under existing policy). In order to receive Government subsidy under the TGS, all non-Singaporean students (including Singapore Permanent Residents) are required to sign a TG agreement in which they will be contractually obliged to work in Singapore for a minimum period of 3 years upon graduation. This page shows the Tuition Fee Table for 6 Local Universities (NUS, NTU, SMU, SIT, SUTD & SUSS) for Singapore citizens, permanent residents and foreigners, with and without Tuition Grant*.
(Note: SIT’s 2020/21 fees are currently not out yet! Do check back–we will update our page as soon as the information is released!)
All amounts shown are in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
Tuition Fee Comparison Table for non-Singaporean without Tuition Grant AY21-22
Courses | NUS | NTU | SMU | SUTD | SIT | SUSS |
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Accountancy | - | To be advised | S$44,770 | - | S$133,760 | |
Bachelor of Science (Economics) | - | - | S$44,770 | - | - | |
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | - | - | S$44,770 | - | - | |
Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law) | - | - | S$44,770 | - | - | |
Business | S$32,250 | To be advised | S$44,770 | - | - | |
Business [BSc(Real Estate)]9 | S$29,850 | - | - | - | - | |
Arts, Humanities & Social Science | S$29,850 | To be advised | S$44,770 | - | - | |
Engineering | S$38,200 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Medicine | S$159,600 | Not Applicable | - | - | - | |
Law | S$38,300 | - | S$47,320 | - | - | |
Science | S$38,200 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Art, Design Media | - | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Communication Studies | - | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Education | - | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Sport Science | - | To be advised | - | - | - | - |
Renaissance Engineering Programme | - | Not Applicable | - | - | - | - |
Computing | S$38,200 | To be advised | - | - | - | - |
Dentistry | S$159,600 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Architecture) | S$39,050 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Building, Real Estate) | S$29,850 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Industrial Design) | S$38,200 | To be advised | - | - | - | - |
Medicine(Nursing) | S$37,250 | To be advised | - | - | - | |
Music | S$121,550 | To be advised | - | - | - | - |
Science (Pharmacy) | S$38,100 | To be advised | - | - | - | - |
Information Systems Management | - | To be advised | S$44,770 | - | - | - |
SUTD program | - | - | - | S$60,722.50 | - | - |
Business Analytics | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Early Childhood Education | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Finance | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Human Resource Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Marketing | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Public Safety and Security | - | - | - | - | - | Not Applicable |
Social Work | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Supply Chain Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$125,760 |
Tuition Fee Comparison Table for Singapore Citizen AY21-22
Courses | NUS | NTU | SMU | SUTD | SIT | SUSS |
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Accountancy | - | S$9,400 | S$11,450 | - | - | S$33,440 |
Accountancy & Business | - | S$9,400 | - | - | - | - |
Arts and Social Sciences | S$8,200 | S$8,200 | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | - | - | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law) | - | - | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Business & Computer Engineering | - | S$9,400 | - | - | - | - |
Business | S$9,600 | S$9,400 | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Business [BSc(Real Estate)] 9 | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - | - |
Computing | S$8,200 | S$9,400 | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Dentistry | S$28,900 | - | - | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Architecture, Landscape Architecture) | S$8,850 | - | - | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Built Environment10) | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Industrial Design) | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - | - |
Engineering | S$8,200 | S$9,400 | - | - | - | - |
Humanities and Social Sciences | - | S$8,200 | - | - | ||
Law | S$12,650 | - | S$12,650 | - | - | - |
Medicine | S$28,900 | S$34,700 | - | - | - | - |
Medicine(Nursing) | S$8,950 | - | - | - | - | |
Music | S$13,950 | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - |
Science | S$8,200 | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - |
Science (Pharmacy) | S$9,050 | - | - | - | - | - |
Economics | - | - | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
Art, Design Media | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Communication Studies | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Education | - | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - |
Sport Science | - | S$8,200 | - | - | - | - |
Renaissance Engineering Programme | - | S$17,900 | - | - | - | |
Information Systems Management | - | - | S$11,450 | - | - | - |
SUTD program | - | - | - | S$13,300 | - | - |
Business Analytics | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Early Childhood Education | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Finance | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Human Resource Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Marketing | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Public Safety and Security | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Social Work | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Supply Chain Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$30,000 |
Tuition Fee Comparison Table for Singapore Permanent Resident with Tuition Grant AY21-22
Courses | NUS | NTU | SMU | SUTD | SIT | SUSS |
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Accountancy | - | S$13,200 | S$16,000 | - | - | S$66,880 |
Accountancy & Business | - | S$13,200 | - | - | - | - |
Arts, Humanities & Social Science | S$11,500 | S$11,500 | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | - | - | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Business | S$13,450 | S$13,200 | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Business & Computing | - | S$13,200 | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Business & Computer Engineering | - | S$13,200 | - | - | - | - |
Business [BSc(Real Estate)] 9 | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - | - |
Dentistry | S$42,300 | - | - | - | - | - |
Engineering | S$11,500 | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - |
Medicine | S$42,300 | S$49,000 | - | - | - | - |
Law | S$17,700 | - | S$17,700 | - | - | - |
Science | S$11,500 | S$11,500 | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Economics | - | - | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Art, Design Media | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Communication Studies | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Education | - | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - |
Sport Science | - | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - |
Renaissance Engineering Programme | - | S$25,050 | - | - | - | - |
Computing | S$11,500 | S$11,500 | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Architecture) | S$12,400 | - | - | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Building, Real Estate) | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - | - |
Design and Environment (Industrial Design) | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - | - |
Medicine(Nursing) | S$12,550 | - | - | - | - | - |
Music | S$20,600 | S$11,500 | - | - | - | - |
Science (Pharmacy) | S$12,700 | - | - | - | - | - |
Information Systems Management | - | - | S$16,000 | - | - | - |
SUTD program | - | - | - | S$18,750 | - | - |
Business Analytics | - | - | - | - | - | S$66,880 |
Early Childhood Education | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Finance | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Human Resource Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Marketing | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 | |
Public Safety and Security | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Social Work | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Supply Chain Management | - | - | - | - | - | S$62,880 |
Tuition Fee Comparison Table for Foreigner with Tuition Grant AY21-22
Courses | NUS | NTU | SMU | SUTD | SIT | SUSS |
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Accountancy | - | S$20,100 | S$24,500 | - | S$80,000 | |
Accountancy & Business | - | S$20,100 | - | - | ||
Art, Design Media | - | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Arts, Humanities & Social Science | S$17,550 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Bachelor of Business Management | - | - | S$24,500 | - | ||
Bachelor of Science (Computing & Law) | - | - | S$24,500 | - | ||
Bachelor of Science (Computer Science) | - | - | S$24,500 | - | ||
Bachelor of Social Sciences | - | - | S$24,500 | - | ||
Business | S$20,550 | S$20,100 | - | - | - | |
Business & Computing | - | S$20,100 | - | - | ||
Business & Computer Engineering | - | S$20,100 | - | - | ||
Business [BSc(Real Estate)]9 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | ||
Communication Studies | - | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Computing | S$17,550 | S$20,100 | - | - | - | |
Engineering | S$17,550 | S$20,100 | - | - | - | |
Dentistry | S$64,650 | - | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Architecture) | S$18,950 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Building, Real Estate) | S$17,550 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Design and Environment (Industrial Design) | S$17,550 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Economics | - | S$17,550 | S$24,500 | - | - | |
Education | - | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Human Resource Management | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Information Systems Management | - | S$17,550 | S$24,500 | - | - | |
Marketing | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Medicine | S$64,650 | S$74,900 | - | - | - | |
Medicine(Nursing) | S$19,150 | - | - | - | - | |
Music | S$31,450 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Law | S$27,050 | - | S$27,050 | - | - | |
Science | S$17,550 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Science (Pharmacy) | S$19,350 | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
Sport Science | - | S$17,550 | - | - | - | |
SUTD program | - | - | - | S$28,700 | - | |
Renaissance Engineering Programme | - | S$38,300 | - | - | - | |
Business Analytics | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Early Childhood Education | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Finance | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Public Safety and Security | - | - | - | - | Not Applicable | |
Social Work | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 | |
Supply Chain Management | - | - | - | - | S$75,200 |
Sources: NTU, NUS and SMU, SIT, SUTD and SUSS Official Websites
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Instagram|YouTube One of the key things that sets Lydia apart from other style influencers is her ability to mix high-end designer pieces with affordable, accessible fashion. She also focuses on creating looks revolving around key pieces a person owns. This is particularly useful for students who have a limited budget. While Lydia hails from the UK, which causes some of her outfit styles to be unapplicable for our tropical weather, her summer style videos offer great ideas! Need ideas for how to wear ballet flats? She has a video on that. Want to know how to style your white shirt 5 ways? There’s a video on that, too. For creative uses of layering and accessories to refresh their existing wardrobe, without breaking the bank, do check her channel or Instagram out!2) Kaiti Yoo
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1) Creating Custom Shortcuts
Whether you study Sciences, Engineering, or Humanities, there are some go-to symbols or styles you’ll use. Instead of manually configuring your document each time, or googling the internet to copy-and-paste an em-dash (that’s me), create a custom shortcut you won’t forget! Here’s how you do this: Windows:- Go to File> Options> Customize Ribbon OR Press ALT+F, T
- Go to the “Customize Ribbon” tab, then select “Customize” at the bottom left
- Assign the command for what you desire and choose something easier to remember. Word will inform you if the shortcut is already taken: replace it if it’s not one you use regularly! You can also try out shortcuts until you find one that’s unassigned.
- Go to Tools> Customize Keyboard (Mac)
- 2. Assign the command for what you desire. Word will inform you if the shortcut is already taken: replace it if it’s not one you use regularly! You can also use an unassigned one.
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Write articles that begin with the same opening? Does your assignment require a standard disclaimer paragraph you find yourself opening previous assignments to copy and paste, over and over? Quick Parts (Windows) helps you cut down these steps! Simply highlight the text you want to save, go to the “Insert” tab, and click on “Quick Parts” > “Save Selection to Quick Parts Gallery.” All saved text, or parts, will be stored in alphabetical order. Mac users can try out AutoText, which is also under the Insert tab:3) Use the Spike function
This little-known function will save you from a lot of stress when rearranging your essays or dissertations! Named after the sharp, pointy, old-school paper holders that you will still spot at restaurants or offices, the function allows you to cut and paste multiple items at once. It’s really handy when you need to gather or combine important data, for example. Here’s how you do it:- Highlight the text you want, then press Ctrl-F3 (Windows) or Command-Fn-F3 (Mac)
- Repeat for the other chunks of text
- To paste, press Ctrl+Shift+F3 (Windows) or Command+Shift+Fn+F3
4) Format Painting
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- Select your text or graphics
- Press Ctrl + Shift + V for Windows or Command+ Shift + V on a Mac
5) Split View
Microsoft Word Split View is a helpful feature if you need to work on multiple parts of your assignment simultaneously. With Split View, you can view and edit different sections of your document side-by-side, without having to constantly scroll up and down!6) Adding Placeholder Text
Do you need to format your document first before it’s complete? Or some filler text while you figure out what to write for a section? Just type “=Lorem()”, press enter, and you’ll have what you need! This familiar paragraph, specifically:Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetuer adipiscing elit. Maecenas porttitor congue massa. Fusce posuere, magna sed pulvinar ultricies, purus lectus malesuada libero, sit amet commodo magna eros quis urna. Nunc viverra imperdiet enim. Fusce est. Vivamus a tellus. Pellentesque habitant morbi tristique senectus et netus et malesuada fames ac turpis egestas. Proin pharetra nonummy pede. Mauris et orci. Aenean nec lorem. In porttitor. Donec laoreet nonummy augue. Suspendisse dui purus, scelerisque at, vulputate vitae, pretium mattis, nunc. Mauris eget neque at sem venenatis eleifend. Ut nonummy. |
Video provides a powerful way to help you prove your point. When you click Online Video, you can paste in the embed code for the video you want to add. You can also type a keyword to search online for the video that best fits your document. To make your document look professionally produced, Word provides header, footer, cover page and text box designs that complement each other. For example, you can add a matching cover page, header and sidebar. Click Insert, then choose the elements you want from the different galleries. |
7) Shrink One Page
Remember when you needed to print documents or readings, but had a line or two on the next page? You’d do your best to reduce font sizes or remove the spacing so that everything fits for easier reference — or just to save paper. To make things quicker, here’s what you can do:- Go to File > Options > Customize Ribbon or Quick Access Toolbar (Windows) or Word > Preferences > Ribbon & Toolbar > select Ribbon or Toolbar (Mac)
- Choose the tab you want it to fall under and create a custom group for it
8) Double-click to Teleport
Microsoft Word is very much like a treasure box: the more you use it, the more you discover just how much it has to offer. Perhaps everyone else knows this hack, but I was today years old when I discovered you could simply double-click on a space to type there directly! Like so:9) Document Readability
Last but not least (for this article), did you know that Microsoft Word can analyse your document and provide you with a range of readability statistics, including the Flesch Reading Ease score and the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level? Scoring 90 to 100 points means that your assignment is readable by a 10-year-old or fourth-grade US student. The higher the score, the easier your message is to understand! Aim for around 60 points. To find out the readability level:- Enable “Show Readability Statistics” under “Spelling and Grammar”
How to get over mistakes
A missed take
Look Toward the Future
Did you know that Mark Manson, the author of the bestseller The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck, has a blog with great posts? He shares thoughts worth mulling over in one titled “How to Fix Your Life”.This book
- Shame is “past-obsessed”, and we can redirect our energy to becoming “future-obsessed”.
- It’s impossible to ruin your life.
- Sometimes, what we think cannot be fixed shouldn’t be focused on; we can divert our attention to building something new or improving something else. These breakthroughs improve our lives and mental well-being.
So What?
Sometimes, the only way to convince yourself the mistake is not the end of you is to ask yourself “so what”. Keep asking yourself this until you can’t. This helps you think logically and not ruminate. Example: You messed up a slide in your presentation and ended up with an awkward silence > So what? > My professionalism is down the drain, and I am embarrassed. > So what? > I will probably lose marks, and my lecturer thinks I suck (which is probably overthinking). > So what? > I will have to work super hard for my finals or the next assignment. > Is it something of huge consequence? Can I make things better? > Yes. > Then why dwell on it too much? If you’ve done your work diligently and this is the first “major” mistake you’ve made, it won’t erase all the good work you’ve done so far. Don’t sweat over it too much. The same goes for wearing your shirt inside out. In the grand scheme of things, these are tiny. Will you remember you did these in five years? I think not. Will others remember these things in five years? Highly improbable: everyone has a lot on their minds to remember. Stewing over the mistake makes it bigger than it really is. If need be, distract yourself with something nice. Let yourself think about it, but let it go after.Sleep on it
9 Tips to Score in Presentations
1) No Prezi
Using Prezi back in Secondary School or JC was the “boomz” for some. However, in Uni, this does not work anymore. Many Professors complain of dizzying animations and superfluous transitions. Plus, it distracts the Professor from the real message you want to deliver, so stop using Prezi! PowerPoint or Keynote are the top picks for today. If alternate presentation applications such as Canva suit your needs, go ahead and give it a try! You should still try and master Powerpoint, however: it’s still the go-to for many workplaces and will save you from some stress in the future. You can find free Powerpoint courses on course platforms like Udemy, and even Instagram accounts, teaching you helpful hacks. Try these hacks out when you are on break!2) Abuse PowerPoint’s “Morph” Transition
Just because we do not want to distract the Professor with animations (or prevent him from vomiting) does not mean we remove animations entirely! If you are a PowerPoint user like me (no money for Mac), the Morph transition is a stunning tool to beautify slide animations subtly. It quietly rearranges mutual objects from your current slide into the position of your next slide, fading non-mutual objects away.3) Download Relevant PowerPoint/Keynote templates!
The default selection of templates works, but do you really want to settle for a template that the Professor has seen countless times? You can Google “free xxx template download for PowerPoint/Keynote”, with xxx being the theme of your presentation. There are some astounding templates out there, including some animated ones for your convenience! Slidesgo is a good place to begin your template search.4) Use a Progress Tracker
Professors and fellow classmates often get lost about how far in you are for your presentation. Are you talking about the Problem Statement or Challenges faced? Professors may have had a long, hard day, and their attention span may not be perfect too. To help all — consider including a Progress Tracker to show your Presentation’s progress! This also makes your slides look more professional and impressive. Here is an example for your reference.5) Graphics and Keywords over lengthy paragraphs
Longwinded paragraphs are fine, but do you think your Professor will really be able to see those small words on the screen? After a long day at work, would he bother to read that information that you’ll probably just read off? As the adage goes, a Picture paints a thousand words. Using Graphics makes it visually easier for the Professor to understand your paragraph, while showing the Keywords only makes it succinct and minimalist. Aesthetically pleasing, while very effective for your Professor’s understanding. You can explore corporate presentations for inspiration, and break them down to find out why you like them — or otherwise.- 5 words or less for each line of text
- (No more than) 5 lines of text for each slide
- 5 such slides in a row OR no more than 5 text-heavy slides at one go
- Use no more than 10 slides
- Present within 20 minutes
- Have text bigger than font size 30
6) Know your Colour schemes
Colours can be used to aid readability or enhance the aesthetics of your presentation. It can even be used to attract attention when the class gets tired of seeing presentation after presentation! To achieve this, let’s break down colours into two general categories: Warm and Cool.- Click on the Insert tab > Shapes
- Select the desired shape
- Right-click on the shape, click Format Shape
- Select Line > No Line
- Select Solid Fill > Select White or Black > Set Transparency 75%
- Stretch the image to overlay your desired areas.
6.5) Colour Theme-ing
Another way to utilise colour schemes to great effect is theme-ing. Using thematic colours enhances the aesthetics of your presentation while making it look more professional. For example, using Red and Purple for a presentation on Environmental Health doesn’t make sense. Green and brown, however, have earthy undertones and make your presentation more coherent. You can refer to this list as a rough guide!Colour | General Feelings Evoked |
Black | Heavy, technical, formal, death, enigmatism, mystery |
Brown | Earth, outdoors, books, leather |
Blue | Peace, tranquillity, trust, confidence, security |
Purple | Royalty, wisdom, spirituality |
Green | Nature, environment, health, reptiles, supernatural |
Gray | Conservative, practical, reliability, ambiguity, metal, ageing |
Red | Passion, love, intensity, heat, aggression, national affairs |
Orange | Warmth, expansive, flamboyant, food, networking, fun |
Yellow | Optimism, happiness, idealism, imagination, academic, danger |
White | Purity, holiness, cleanliness, simplicity, minimalism |
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Triadic Colours
- Colours are evenly spaced across the colour wheel in a triangular shape. This combination uses one colour as the dominant colour, and the other two as accent colours. These colours are usually more vibrant. and make for aesthetic combinations.
- Examples: Red – Blue – Yellow
- Colours are evenly spaced across the colour wheel in a triangular shape. This combination uses one colour as the dominant colour, and the other two as accent colours. These colours are usually more vibrant. and make for aesthetic combinations.
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Complementary Colours
- Colours are opposite each other on the colour wheel. One colour should be dominant, the other an accent, and choice of colours not too jarring to the eyes. Play around with different shades or tints!
- Examples: Blue – Orange, Purple – Green
- Colours are opposite each other on the colour wheel. One colour should be dominant, the other an accent, and choice of colours not too jarring to the eyes. Play around with different shades or tints!
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Analogous Colours
- This refers to colours beside each other in the colour wheel. They are pleasing to the eyes due to their appearance in the natural world. Use one colour as the main, and the other two as accents or highlights.
- Examples: Red – Orange – Yellow, Green – blue – purple
- This refers to colours beside each other in the colour wheel. They are pleasing to the eyes due to their appearance in the natural world. Use one colour as the main, and the other two as accents or highlights.
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Monochromatic Colours
- By this, we don’t mean just black – grey – white! You pick one colour and harness its various tints or shades for this. This helps you achieve consistency and removes concerns that colours may clash. Toggle the amount of black, white and grey to achieve pretty hues!
7) Embed multimedia
Consider incorporating a short video or gif, if appropriate, if your presentation comes after many others. They’re a great way to engage your audience and perk them up after walls of text, especially if the content helps reinforce your next point or message! If you are presenting for a comms module, for example, you could share a short ad that caught your attention recently at the beginning to get everyone excited.8) Include quizzes or questions
If you are not defending a thesis, and your presentation is just part of a class project, consider increasing participation via quick quizzes and questions! They could be fun ones asking the audience to guess the answer to surprising facts or just to share how they feel about the presentation thus far. You could also use platforms such as Mentimeter to insert a slide (via a plugin), collecting their questions in real time! It helps the audience feel more invested in what you talk about and gives them an opportunity to contribute as well. They can also upvote the questions they really want answers to, which gives you a gauge of how well they digest the content. Involve your audience and build rapport! Make them your allies!9) Go for Sans Serif fonts
Sans serif fonts like Roboto, Helvetica and Calibri are great for presentations due to their readability across different screen sizes and resolutions. They tend to be wider and more uniform, making them easier for the audience’s eyes to follow! Sans serif fonts are great for headings, titles and captions. Of course, you can use serif fonts for contrast, too, if they are suitable, but limit font varieties to two for consistency. Tip: If you will not be using your laptop to present, or it’s a group presentation needing multiple people to edit, go for standard fonts available across all operating systems and programmes. This will prevent your font from changing and the added stress.Final thoughts
Many teams underestimate the importance of having good slides. Some justify their lack of preparation for slides with, “We have the content, no need spoil market”. However, good slides go further than just “Spoiling market”. Content is King, but presentations are a visual aid; we are better are remembering information when it is presented to us visually. What use is fantastic content when the Professor is overloaded with information, thus missing key points of your presentation? Furthermore, doing good slides shows the Professor that more effort was invested, which would likely leave a better impression. Hence, it may be worth the additional half an hour to curate and refine your slides before a presentation carefully.Study in Canada: The Ultimate Guide
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Overview of Canada: A Short Introduction Overview of Canada as a Studying Destination (Tertiary Education) After Graduation Other Useful Links and TipsOverview of Canada: A Short Introduction
● The longest street in the world resides in Canada ● The longest coastline in the world resides in Canada. ● The children’s character, Winnie the Pooh, was inspired by a Canadian bear. ● Over 55,000 insect species call Canada home. ● Canada’s national parks are bigger than many countries around the world. ● Part of Albert Einstein’s brain is preserved at McMaster University. |
Canada’s Culture, Weather, and Money
Canada is a vast, diverse, and unique country with a culture like no other. Having been shaped by generations of immigrants and Indigenous people, Canadian culture has grown to include elements from all over the world. With its two official languages, English and French, Canada celebrates both its past and present cultural influences. The country’s cultural mosaic includes everything from visual arts to music to literature: traditional art forms such as beading and carving remain popular among First Nations people across Canada today, while urban centres boast impressive galleries filled with paintings by local artists. Canadian weather is both diverse and extreme due to its geographical location on the planet — it experiences many different types of climates throughout the year. The east coast has mild winters with temperatures ranging from 0-20 degrees Celsius (32-68 degrees Fahrenheit) while the west coast is somewhat colder, with temperatures ranging from -10 degrees Celsius (14 degrees Fahrenheit) to 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). In summer months, temperatures can reach as high as 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Canadian cities located near large bodies of water, like Toronto, can experience humid weather during the summer months, while central cities, such as Winnipeg, are more prone to extreme cold spells in winter.Popular Student Cities
The following are five of the most popular student cities in Canada.-
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Toronto
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Vancouver
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Ottawa
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Quebec City
Overview of Canada as a Studying Destination (Tertiary Education)
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Overview
Canada is a popular tertiary education destination for many Singaporeans who wish to pursue their studies abroad. Canadian universities rank among the highest in the world, offering courses in almost every field imaginable. Furthermore, tuition fees are generally lower than in other countries such as the United States and Australia. The following are the global rankings for Canadian universities for 2023 as per the Times Higher Education’s World University Rankings 2023[i] and QS World University Rankings 2023[ii]. Currently, the University of Toronto has the highest number of international students enrolled out of all the universities in Canada.QS | Times Higher Education | ||
University | Ranking | University | Ranking |
1) McGill University | 31 | 1) University of Toronto | 18 |
2) University of Toronto | =34 | 2) University of British Columbia | 40 |
3) University of British Columbia | 47 | 3) McGill University | 46 |
4) University of Alberta | 110 | 4) McMaster University | 85 |
5) Université de Montréal | =116 | 5) Université de Montréal | 111 |
6) McMaster University | 152 | 6) University of Alberta | 118 |
7) University of Waterloo | 154 | 7) University of Ottawa | =137 |
University Networks
In today’s global higher education landscape, networks of universities are becoming increasingly common. Many Canadian universities have taken part in this trend and have joined many of their universities with local inter-institutional networks. These networks provide a range of advantages such as access to shared resources, collaborations on research projects, and opportunities for student exchange programs. Through Canada’s university networks, Singaporean students can find and build meaningful connections with peers and faculty members – these networks help make international study easier by connecting international students with like-minded people on campus. The following are 5 of the most prestigious university networks in Canada. The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities (U15) This network includes 15 research-intensive institutions from all parts of Canada, such as the University of British Columbia, McGill University, University of Toronto, and Université de Montréal. The group aims to foster collaboration between members to promote research and advance higher education in Canada. In addition, they collaborate with government and industry partners on initiatives such as policy development and commercialization processes. Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) The Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC) is a non-profit organization that represents 97 universities, university-degree-level colleges, and community colleges across the country. It works to ensure the quality of education offered by its members while advocating for students and faculty’s rights. Since its inception in 1911, AUCC has been an influential voice on many important issues. It actively engages with governments at all levels to support policies that promote access to postsecondary education as well as research funding, international collaboration, and innovation. AUCC also provides services such as data collection and benchmarking studies on topics related to higher education sectors in Canada. Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) The Canadian Alliance of Student Associations (CASA) is a national organization representing students across Canada. It was founded in 1995 and, since then, has been a proponent for post-secondary students on issues such as tuition fees, student debt, quality of education, and public investments in post-secondary education. CASA’s mission is to ensure Canadian students receive quality higher education that is accessible to everyone regardless of their background or financial circumstances. Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) The Canadian Bureau for International Education (CBIE) is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to international education. CBIE works with partners in Canada and around the world to promote international understanding, support students, and foster mobility between countries. Through its programs, initiatives, and activities, CBIE strives to build an inclusive global community where individuals can learn from one another and create positive change. Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is a student-run national organization representing over 500,000 students at colleges and universities throughout Canada. Founded in 1981, the CFS represents graduate students where they attend school, as well as provincially via its regional affiliates. The CFS is committed to creating and upholding policies that improve access to quality post-secondary education, lower tuition fees, increased government funding, improved services such as health care and childcare, more academic resources, and better working conditions for student employees.Areas of Specialisation
Singaporeans hoping to pursue higher education in Canada can choose from an extensive range of areas for specialization, from traditional disciplines such as business and engineering to more specialized studies like marine biology. The following is an overview of Higher Education Schools in Canada, categorized by specialty:Business: | University of Toronto University of British Columbia McGill University |
Computer Science: | University of Toronto University of Waterloo University of British Columbia |
Dentistry: | University of Toronto |
Nursing: | University of Alberta University of Toronto McMaster University |
Performing Arts: | McGill University University of British Columbia University of Toronto |
Psychology: | University of British Columbia University of Toronto McGill University |
Veterinary Science: | University of Guelph University of Alberta |
- Start by looking at your current skills and interests. What do you excel at? What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
- Consider how each option would fit into your long-term goals and preferences regarding work environment and job duties.
- Look at the salary expectations or potential growth opportunities for each option to see if it meets your criteria for both categories.
- Does the university I am interested in offer the career path I want?
- Is the location of the school I’m considering offer opportunities associated with my field of specialization?
- Is the culture of the university I’m considering conducive to the environment I’m most comfortable with?
- Is the university degree/certification recognized by the relevant authorities in Singapore?
Application Affairs & Process
For Singaporean students who are looking to apply to universities in Canada, the application process can be somewhat complicated as the Canadian university system is different from Singapore’s – a variety of academic qualifications and visa requirements need to be taken into consideration. When applying, it is important to research the various university programs and their admission criteria thoroughly. Depending on the program different documents may have to be provided for assessment, such as transcripts and test scores. It is also important to check if there are any additional requirements, such as language proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL. Students must also pay attention to the deadlines set by each university as well as budgeting for tuition fees and other expenses involved in studying abroad. With that being said, the following will be needed to apply for a Canadian student visa:- Letter of acceptance from a designated learning institution (DLI).
- Relevant documents required for application (i.e. proof of acceptance, proof of identity, proof of financial support, etc.).
- A valid Québec Acceptance Certificate (CAQ) or your letter of approval for your CAQ, if studying in Quebec.
- A valid passport.
Working While Studying in Canada
In most cases, international students on a study permit may need to apply for a work permit with the Canadian government before they start working. The most applicable work permit is an open work permit that allows international students to work anywhere in Canada, and any job they like while they study. However, in some cases, international students may need a closed or restricted work permit depending on their occupation or employment situation. Currently, full-time students are allowed to work 20 hours per week during the semester* and take up more than 1 job if their study permit authorises them. Meanwhile, you can work full-time during academic breaks after you’ve commenced your studies. *Do note that the Canadian government has temporarily relaxed the 20-hour cap until the end of 2023.Scholarships
There are many scholarship opportunities for international students wishing to study in Canada. These funds are often awarded as scholarships or bursaries and provide access to an education that might otherwise not be possible due to economic constraints. The exact criteria for each scholarship vary, but common ones include academic excellence, financial need, community involvement, leadership skills, and research initiatives To show you what’s on offer, we’ve listed two potential scholarships below.Scholarship | Details |
Canada-ASEAN Scholarships and Educational Exchanges for Development (SEED) program | · Not a full scholarship · Awardees are required to conduct short-term study or research in Canadian post-secondary institutions in areas that contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. · Open to undergraduate and graduate candidates · Application period ends in March (annually) |
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Scholarship | · Open to students in year one or two of a full-time doctoral program · Field of study must be broadly related to the humanities or human sciences of direct relevance to the future of Canada · Doctoral work must relate to at least one of the Trudeau Foundation’s four themes |
After Graduation
· Canadian workers typically get 14 days of annual leave after 1 year of continuous service with the same employer and have a 40-hour work week. |
- 68% of Singaporeans who graduated from a Canadian university found full or part-time employment within four months of graduation.
- 45% of those employed were able to find positions related to their field of study.
- 93% of employers were satisfied with the knowledge and skill sets displayed by Singaporean graduates coming out of Canadian universities.
Post Work-Study Visas
Post-work-study visas are an excellent option for international students who wish to study and work in Canada. Here are the types available: Post-work study visas in Canada also allow international students to work full-time for up to three years in any field.Stream: | Details: | Requirements: |
1) Post-graduation work permit | · Validity of 3 years for program that was at least 2 years long · 59 days processing time for paper application, 161 days for online | · Your degree/programme must be from an eligible institution · Must apply within 180 days of graduation (if applying inside Canada) and have a valid study permit |
Other Useful Links and Tips
If you would like more information on tuition fees and visa requirements for Canadian universities, government websites such as Education in Canada will provide you with the particulars you are looking for. Other links that you might also want to check out include:- Government of Canada – Study in Canada
- International Scholarships
- Colleges And Institutes Canada (CICan)
- Universities Canada
- Canadian Bureau For International Education (CBIE)