The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been recognized as one of the top 20 universities in the world and the second most prestigious university in Asia (according to a survey of the QS World University Rankings 2006 conducted by the Times Higher Education Supplement). Georgetown Law is excited to announce a new program with NUS for our students interested in studying abroad in the fall of 2007.  The NUS Law School is located at the Bukit Timah Campus in the Republic of Singapore.

Singapore, an island nation close to Malaysia and Indonesia, is one of the most prosperous countries in the world.  With a booming sea port, Singapore thrives in international and commercial trade.  It has a GDP comparable to that of many Western European countries. As a former British colony, a large population of Singapore speaks English in addition to Mandarin.  The island is a bustling metropolis and roughly 3.5 times the size of Washington, D.C. 

Georgetown students who chose to study at NUS will enjoy not only a superior academic experience but also the excitement of living in a thriving city in Southeast Asia. Georgetown will send up to four students to NUS to participate in the LL.M program.  Almost all of the classes in this program are in English.

The 2008 academic calendar is provided below.

Credit is awarded based on the amount of time classes meet.  A 4 credit course at NUS converts into 3 credits at Georgetown Law.  Students can transfer back a maximum of 14 credits towards their J.D. degree.

 Academic Calendar 2008 (updated 2/20/08)

August 4 - August 9, 2008	Orientation Week
August 11, 2008	First day of classes
September 20 - September 28, 2008	Recess Week, No Classes
October 1, 2008	Hari Raya Puasa Holiday
October 28, 2008	Deepavali Holiday
November 15- November 21, 2008	Reading Week
November 22 - December 6, 2008	Final Exams

 

Available Courses

A list of available courses to Georgetown students can be found at http://law.nus.edu.sg/current/course/electives.htm .

Before you make your selection of courses, it is important to read the information found on http://law.nus.edu.sg/current/LLB/ay0607/infollb.htm and http://law.nus.edu.sg/prospective/incoming_exchange_info.htm for more details on the faculty's general policies.

All courses and times will be updated and finalized shortly before the start of the semester. 

Housing

On campus housing is not guaranteed.  NUS suggests students apply for housing as soon as possible in order to secure a spot on campus.  Information for campus housing is available at http://www.nus.edu.sg/osa/housing/acc/ngd.html

For more information or for any inquiries on housing, please email Residential Services at stu_accom@nus.edu.sg

Application Time Line

Deadline to submit the Georgetown Law Center Semester Abroad Application to OITP	March 13, 2008
Deadline for OITP to notify applicants if their Semester Abroad application to NUS has been approved.	March 19, 2008
Deadline for Approved students to submit the following to OITP: formal letter of acceptance by OITP; Copy of passport biographical page; Print out of NUS online application form with a passport photo attached; and a transcript.	March 31, 2008
Deadline for NUS to notify approved students if they have been admitted	April 22, 2008

Approved students will receive information from the NUS Registrar in June. 

For more information on the NUS program, visit the website www.nus.edu.sg

We also suggest you look at the NUS International exchange student website for more information: http://www.nus.edu.sg/iro/visitors/students/Programs/SEP/index.html .

After considering the material here and on the websites, a student who is interested in the Semester Abroad Program at NUS might seek the advice of Associate Dean Wendy Perdue, the NUS Program Faculty Advisor.  Dean Perdue’s telephone number is (202) 662-9093 and her e-mail is perdue@law.georgetown.edu.

Students who are admitted to the program should consult with Dean Perdue before choosing courses.

Click here to read reports from Fall 2007 students.