The National University of Singapore (NUS) has been recognized as one of the top twenty 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).   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, much of the population of Singapore speaks English in addition to Mandarin.  The island is a bustling metropolis and roughly three and a half 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. Almost all of the classes in this program are in English.  Up to three Georgetown students will be selected to participate in this program during the 2012-2013 year.

 

FALL 2012 ACADEMIC CALENDAR

Aug. 6-11	Orientation
Aug. 9	National Day Holiday
Aug. 13	First day of Classes
Aug. 19	Hari Raya Puasa
Sept. 22-30	Recess Week
Oct. 26	Hari Raya Haji
Nov. 13	Deepavali
Nov. 16	Last Day of Class
Nov. 24-Dec. 8	Exams

SPRING 2013 ACADEMIC CALENDAR*

First week of January	Orientation
Jan. 149	First Day of Classes
Feb. 23- Mar. 3	Recess Week
Apr. 19	Last Day of Class
May 1	Labor Day
Apr. 27-May 11	Exams

* Some holiday observances are to be determined.  Students are provided with an updated calendar late in 2012.

AVAILABLE COURSES

A list of 2011-2012 courses available to Georgetown students can be found here. Approved students will receive updated information from the NUS Registrar over the summer.  Note that different classes may be offered in the spring than those offered in the fall.

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.

HOUSING

NUS does have some on-campus housing available - to learn more click here. 

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Application Deadline	February 27, 2012
Deadline for OTP to notify applicants if their Semester Abroad application to NUS has been approved.	March 7, 2012
Deadline for approved students to submit secondary application materials requested by NUS. (Details will be provided to approved students via their online account).	March 26, 2012
Deadline for NUS to notify approved students if they have been admitted	June 8 , 2012*

*For fall 2012 applicants.  Spring 2013 applicants will receive confirmation the first week of November, 2012

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply, click here and select "apply now" to create an account.  If you have already created an account for another study abroad program, click here to login and start a new application. 

ESTIMATED BUDGET (Fall 2012)

Note that the amounts charged by Georgetown Law (tuition, health insurance, and study abroad insurance) reflect 2011 rates.  When 2012 amounts are made available, the estimated budget will be updated.

Tuition	$23,433
Health Insurance	$1,815
Student Visa	$200
Airfare	$1,600
Housing	$1,575
Books	$600
Food	$1,800
University Fees	$48
NUS Insurance	$44
Local Transportation	$450
Miscellaneous	$700
Abroad Insurance	$140
TOTAL	$32,405

 

For more information, see NUS' information sheet, available here. For immigration information, click here.

Click here to read reports from past participants.