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Application to Local Universities

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Education opportunities you can consider: �

Local Education Opportunities

Autonomous Universities

Polytechnics

University of the Arts Singapore (via constituent Arts Institutions)

Overseas Education Opportunities

More information on the various education pathways can also be found in the MySkillsFuture Student Portal (Pre-University).

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2026 University Application Timeline

27 Feb

27 Feb to 19 Mar

19 Mar to May

May to Jun

Jun to Aug

Release of

A-Level Results

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Virtual & In-person Open Houses

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Application period

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Apply separately to each university of your choice

Interviews &

Selection Tests

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Offer & Acceptance

(through Joint Acceptance Portal)

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Referee report submissions

Appeals

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Offer & Acceptance�(through Joint Acceptance Portal)

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Matriculation

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Orientation

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Commencement of studies

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University & Scholarship Application Resources @ NYJC ECG Portal

https://ecg.nanyangjc.moe.edu.sg/

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Or link from college website

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Resources include

  • Application links to autonomous universities
    • Links to 6 application portals
    • Scholarship/Financial aid application (this is done at the same time as admissions application)
    • Subject pre-requisites for single majors
    • Deadline for application is 19 Mar.

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Resources include

  • Information for students applying to Medicine
  • Factors to consider during application
  • University Admission Score (UAS) calculator

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Resources include

  • Instructions for applicants who require references

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You need references if you are applying for

    • Medicine
    • Aptitude-based admissions to NTU
    • All scholarships
    • NUS College
    • SMU, SIT, SUTD, and SUSS

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Resources include

  • Appointment booking for ECG counselling
  • Scholarship application resources
  • Dates and links for the Virtual/In-person Open Houses, university information sessions, application resources, prospectus and more…

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Scholarship Matters

  • Two key government scholarships would be, �1. PSC scholarships, and �2. Singapore-Industry scholarships (SgIS)

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  • Please contact Mr Chng (Subject Head Talent Development), if you have any query regarding scholarship matters

chng_yongxi@moe.edu.sg

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Who to approach as referee?

  • For University​​ Scholarships / NUS College
    • 1 referee
    • Preferably a teacher who knows you well i.e. Civics Tutor​
  • For Local medicine course applications
    • 2 referees (for NTU, one of them must be your Civics Tutor)
    • Preferably a healthcare community leader whom you have worked with or a teacher who knows you well

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Who to approach as referee?

  • For Aptitude-based admissions to NTU
    • 1-2 referees
    • Preferably an external community leader or coach or CCA teacher, depending on your passion, interest and strength.
  • For SUTD applications
    • 1-2 referees
    • Preferably a teacher who knows you well academically (preferably Math or Science tutors)

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When to approach your teacher referee?

  • The university application deadline is 19 Mar which falls during the March holiday (14 – 23 Mar). Teachers may not be contactable during term break.
  • Invite your teachers to write a reference for you at least 1 week before you submit your application so as to give your teachers ample time to write the reference.
  • The latest date to invite teachers is 6 Mar 2026.

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What information to provide for your teacher referee?

  • Course and university you are applying to
  • Reason for inviting this particular teacher to write your reference
  • Date which you intend to submit your application (This is essential as teachers may only have 1 week to complete the referral after you submit the application.)

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What to do after approaching your teacher referee?

  • Download the university pre-application reflection form available on the NYJC ECG portal, fill it in and email your teacher referee within 1 week from your submission of university application. The information you provide will greatly aid your teacher in writing a reference for you.

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  • For NTU scholarships/aptitude-based admissions: Send your teacher the link for the reference submission portal (with your application details) immediately after application submission.

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  • For other universities, there should be an automated email link sent directly to your teacher after you submit the application form. Please ask your teacher to check their spam folder if they did not receive the link.

What to do after approaching your teacher referee?

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Reaching out for support is a sign of strength�

If you have questions about your options, you can reach out to trusted adults such as a parent/guardian, teacher, School Counsellor or ECG Counsellor. You can also talk to a trusted friend.

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Make an appointment to speak with your ECG Counsellor in school

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Make an ECG counselling appointment via the

ECG Centre @ MOE

https://go.gov.sg/moe-ecg-centre

How can I help?

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ECG Counselling

Mr Shaun Han is in college everyday and his office is located within the library (Study Hub).

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You may book an appointment with him via this link:

https://go.gov.sg/meet-shaun-han

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