Singapore: Natl U. of Singapore Business School

The National University of Singapore (NUS) is one of Asia’s leading business schools. Composed of five academic departments—Business Policy, Decision Sciences, Finance and Accounting, Management and Organization and Marketing—NUS has a large international student population and a thriving exchange program. Approximately 19% of BBA undergraduates are from the Asia-Pacific region, Europe and Africa.

Singapore is a large modern city with a diverse population of over 5 million inhabitants. Located in Southeast Asia, Singapore is considered one of the world’s leading financial centers.

Singapore’s history dates back to the 11th century. As a port city, Singapore has a history of being conquered. The Portuguese destroyed the city in the 1600s, and the British took control in the early 1800s. During World War II the island was occupied by the Japanese, then control reverted back to the British, then the Malay, and, in 1965, Singapore gained independence. Singapore has a highly developed free market economy and has been applauded for its visionary development.

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GPA Requirement: 3.00
Program Options: Exchange
- On an Exchange program, students “trade” places with a student from another institution and pay UNC tuition and fees. Please thoroughly review the “program cost” section below for specific information. For additional information about program types, click here.
Language of Instruction: English
Program Dates:
- Fall: August 4 – December 6, 2025 (includes orientation and exams)
- Spring: January 13 – May 10, 2025 (includes exams)
  - Note: January 13 is the official start date of the term. Students are expected to attend a mandatory in-person orientation which will take place in the week prior to the start of the term. Spring 2025 orientation dates have not yet been confirmed.
Visit the NUS Undergraduate Student Exchange Program website for more information.
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Application Information

	This Program’s Level of Competitiveness = 3 Level of Competitiveness (1 = least, 3 = most)
1	Chance of acceptance is probable if students meet the minimum requirements.
2	Most students are typically accepted.
3	This is one of the most competitive programs. We recommend having a back-up option in mind.

Apply for a Kenan-Flagler Global Program and Global Programs scholarship through the same application system using your Kenan-Flagler credentials. Click the Apply Now button below to learn more about application deadlines, requirements, and to start your application!

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Program Logistics

Academics

Please visit Global Academic Procedures for detailed credit and other academic information.

NUS offers a curriculum similar to Kenan-Flagler’s, with popular course offerings in Asian business, finance, management, and marketing. You can transfer a combination of business core and elective courses towards the undergraduate business major or minor. You will take 4-5 courses and transfer 12-15 UNC credit hours.

Courses taken at the National University of Singapore Business School will transfer back to UNC Pass (NUS grade of C and above)/Fail (NUS grade of C- and lower). Pass grades do not affect your UNC GPA. Fail grades transfer back to UNC as Fs, which will affect your UNC GPA. Though transfer credit for this program is Pass/Fail, future employers and graduate schools will also look at the NUS transcript, so grades are important.

You will transfer back 3 UNC credits for every 4-credit course at NUS, and are expected to take four to five courses worth 4 NUS credits each during the semester. If you earn a C or better in all courses you will receive a total of 12-15 UNC credits for your semester abroad. View the ‘Credit Hour Conversions’ accordion on the ‘Academics Procedures‘ page for more information on credit hour conversion from NUS to UNC.

This program also fulfills the Experiential Education requirement or the High Impact Experience requirement (if you are under the new IDEAs curriculum). Full-time enrollment in this program is defined as a minimum of 12 credit hours.

Housing

NUS offers on campus housing, though space is limited and not guaranteed. The student accommodations are within walking distance to most campus faculties, libraries, sports facilities and administrative offices. A free campus shuttle bus service operates 7 days a week.

Our recommendation is to apply for on-campus housing as early as possible and also independently search for alternative off-campus housing in the event that on-campus housing is not available.

Program Cost

We suggest you create your global program budget using our budget worksheet (xlsx) to help you think about your costs on this program:

Populate the figures from the tables below into the left side costs of attendance
Input your financial resources on the right

Your customized budget sheet can help determine your current financial status, and help you understand what additional funding you may need to help make this an affordable program option.

Cashier Billed Expenses*
Expense	Estimated Amount
UNC Tuition and Fees	Use the amount on the Tuition and Fees line and divide by 2 to get your cost
Fee UG Business Major/Minor	Based on major/minor enrollment
Global Programs Administrative Fee	$700
GeoBlue International Medical Insurance	$185

*Cashier Billed Expenses are those charges billed directly to your UNC ConnectCarolina account.

Out of Pocket Estimates**
Expense	Estimated Amount
International Airfare	$2,200
Housing	$3,300
Meals	$1,650
Immigration Visa/Residence Permit	$120
Passport Application Fee	$165
Course Materials	$150
International Cell Phone Plan	$350
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance	$400
Local Transportation	$600
Miscellaneous	$2,650


Other Personal Expenses***

Total Estimated Expenses (In-State):	$17,970
Total Estimated Expenses (Out-of-State):	$34,074

Withdrawal Policy: Once a student accepts their offer/enrolls on a study abroad program, the spot will be considered filled and will not be offered to another student. Students who withdraw from UBP Global are responsible for non-recoverable costs including the Global Programs Administrative Fee. Your student account will be assessed charges to cover any/all amounts that Kenan-Flagler UBP Global programs has committed or paid on your behalf and are non-recoverable at the time of withdrawal. Such costs include, housing, meals, transportation and any expenses that may be associated with faculty and support participation on your program (if applicable).

**Out of Pocket Estimates are based on the cost of the program, which is determined by combining the average costs our previous students have spent in each of these categories, along with the costs our partner provides to us as their averages. These estimates are subject to change based on exchange rate fluctuations, bank fees, and individual variances in costs of living.

***Other Expenses: our budget worksheet (xlsx) also has a place for you to input other expenses outside of the out-of-pocket estimates that you may incur, such as attending concerts or sporting events.

Funding your global program

Scholarships & Financial Aid

Travel Documents

Do you have a valid passport? If yes, check your passport’s expiration date to ensure that your passport is valid at least 6 months after your program’s scheduled end date. If not, you’ll need to submit a passport renewal application.

Do you need to apply for a passport (first time or renew)? If yes, we recommend that you get started on your passport application right away as you’ll need time to collect documents like your birth certificate to include as part of your application. For complete instructions click here.

Will I need immigration documents? If you are accepted into this program you will need to obtain a Student Pass permitting you to study in Singapore. For the Student Pass application, you will need your passport along with other documentation from our office and the host university office. Please set up an appointment with your Global Programs Advisor to discuss.

Meet with an Advisor

UBP students can schedule a meeting to learn more about this and other programs by clicking on the “Schedule Appointment” link below.

Schedule Appointment

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