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CONTENTS
1. PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
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Pg 3
2. ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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Pg 5 – 6
Admission Conditions
Immigration Matters for International Students
Student Pass Application for International Students
Tertiary Student Concession Card
SIT Student Orientation & Matriculation Card Collection
Welcome Ceremony
3. ACADEMIC MATTERS .......................................
Academic Calendar
Overseas Universities Registration System
Maximum Candidature
Leave of Absence / Medical Leave of Absence
Withdrawal from SIT
Computer Account, IT User Agreement Policy and Usage Agreement
Software Licenses
Student Undertaking Form
Student Discipline and Disciplinary Proceedings
Copyright Issues
Pg 8 – 13
4. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
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Pg 15 – 22
5. HEALTH & INSURANCE
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Pg 24 – 25
Tuition Fees
Miscellaneous Fees
Incidental Fees
Payment of Fees
MOE Tuition Grant
Financial Assistance Schemes
Medical Examination
Medical Coverage
6.
STUDENT LIFE.......................................
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7.
CAREER SERVICES.......................................
Pg 29
ANNEXES.......................................
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CONTACT US.......................................
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1
PRESIDENT’S
MESSAGE
Dear SIT Student,
Welcome to the SIT family.
This handbook is meant to help you to adapt to a new learning
environment in the shortest time possible.
In this handbook, you will find useful information that will help you sort
out the necessary administrative matters that are still outstanding. There
are also several forms which you will need to complete and return to
the various departments. Please take some time to read through the
information and do feel free to clarify with our Student Services Division
should you have any further queries.
We hope that you are just as excited as we are to embark on a journey
across an entirely new education frontier. Your education at SIT will
challenge and ignite your passion for your career and we are confident
that our overseas university partners are more than equipped to provide
you with the necessary knowledge to deal with real-world problems.
Last but not least, we wish you a wonderful and exciting experience with
SIT as you prepare yourself to take on the world.
Warmest wishes
Professor Tan Chin Tiong
President
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ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION
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ADMINISTRATIVE
INFORMATION
2.1 ADMISSION CONDITIONS
Singapore Institute of Technology (SIT) made the offer of a place on the following conditions:
a. SIT is satisfied that the student’s physical and mental health are good and that the student is free from organic and infectious diseases and is certified fit to study by the
examining doctor.
b. The information given by the student in the application form is accurate and no material has been withheld from SIT.
2.2 IMMIGRATION MATTERS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Before arriving in Singapore, international students may enquire with the Singapore
Embassy/High Commission in their home countries about visa requirements and application
procedures. Students may visit the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website to locate the nearest
Singapore Embassy/High Commission in their country.
Upon arrival in Singapore, students will be given a Social Visit Pass for a minimum period of
between two weeks to one month at the airport or point of entry. During this time, students
must apply for a Student Pass (immigration visa) after they have registered and received their
In-Principle Approval Letter (IPA).
2.3 STUDENT PASS APPLICATION FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
All international students must hold a valid Student Pass issued by the Singapore Immigration
& Checkpoints Authority (ICA) for their studies at SIT. The application for Student Pass has to
be submitted online using Form 16.
Go to the ICA website. Under E-Services, log in to Student
Pass Online Application and Registration (SOLAR). Your SOLAR
application number and other login details will be sent to you
via email.
When submitting your Student Pass application through
SOLAR, you will need to attach a digital colour passport-sized
photograph which meets the following requirements stipulated
by ICA:
a. the photograph must be taken within the last three months;
b. the photograph must be taken against a white background with a matte or semi-matte finish;
c. the image must show the full face and be taken without headgear (headgear worn in accordance with religious
or racial customs is acceptable but must not hide
facial features);
d. the image must be in JPEG file format (file extension is .jpg);
e. the image file size must be no more than 60KB and
400 x 514 pixels;
f. the image must be taken with a camera resolution of
at least 2.0 megapixels.
A processing fee of S$30.00 is required for every application submitted
to ICA. The fee is non-refundable regardless of the outcome of the
application or if the application is withdrawn after submission. Payment
can be made online via SOLAR/SOLAR+ with eNets, Credit/Debit Card
or internet banking.
Student
Pass
Application
Register at ICA SOLAR. Log in with
details sent to you by email.
Log in at SOLAR.
a. Complete Form 16.
b. Attach photo.
c. Online payment of S$30.00
processing fee.
If visa to enter Singapore is required,
a. Submit electronic Form 16 prior
to departure.
b. In-Principle Approval Letter (IPA)
will be sent to student. This will
act as your entry visa.
c. View instructions in IPA to make
Student Pass with ICA.
Please refer to the ICA website for a list of countries that require a visa
to enter Singapore. Students need to submit the electronic Form 16
prior to their departure should they require a visa to enter Singapore.
Upon approval, students will receive the In-Principle Approval
Letter (IPA) that will act as the single-journey entry visa for entry into
Singapore. The IPA will also contain instructions for you to make your
Student Pass with ICA.
NOTE
Apply at least 16 days before
departure for Singapore.
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2.4 TERTIARY STUDENT CONCESSION CARD
Students can enjoy travel concession privileges with the Tertiary Student Concession Card
through the use of monthly concession passes such as the Bus Concession Pass, Train
Concession Pass and Hybrid Concession Pass.
Students who are interested to apply for the Tertiary Student Concession Card may approach
any of the TransitLink Ticket Offices (TLTO) or TransitLink Concession Card Replacement
Offices (CCRO) according to the schedule listed below. The list of concession schemes, TLTOs
and their operation hours are available here.
Application Period
Application at TransitLink Ticket Offices
2 Jul 2012 – 31 Aug 2012
Application at TransitLink Concession Card Replacement Offices
17 Sep 2012 onwards
Application procedure
Students may apply for their Tertiary Student Concession Card at any TLTO after they have
collected their SIT matriculation card. Students applying for the tertiary concession card
must bring along their NRIC & SIT Matriculation Card for verification purposes. International
students must bring along their student pass issued by ICA and original passport.
The fees payable for the tertiary concession card are as follows:
Card Cost (non-refundable) Personalisation (non-refundable) Stored Value S$5.00
S$3.00
S$10.00
TOTAL S$18.00
For guidelines, usage and loss or replacement of the tertiary concession card, please visit the
TransitLink website.
2.5 SIT STUDENT ORIENTATION & MATRICULATION CARD COLLECTION
SIT Student Orientation Aug 2012
The SIT Student Orientation is specially organised for you to get to know your peers better
and prepare you for studies at SIT. A 3-day 2-night camp which will allow you to experience
first-hand the dynamism and vibrancy that is part of SIT’s growing student life.
Date: Tuesday, 21 Aug 2012 – Thursday, 23 Aug 2012
More details of the SIT Student Orientation will be sent to you via your SIT email account at
a later date.
Matriculation card collection
All students will be issued their SIT matriculation card during the SIT Student Orientation.
Authorisation of representatives to collect your matriculation card
In the event that students are unable to attend the SIT Student Orientation and collect their
matriculation card personally, they may choose to authorise a parent or representative to do
so on their behalf within three working days from SIT’s office.
Parents or representatives MUST bring the following:
a. a photocopy of both sides of the SIT student’s identification card
b. his/her own original identification card with photo
c. a signed and completed Authorisation Letter
Students should contact the Academic Services Division to report the loss/replacement of
matriculation card. A replacement fee of S$25.00 (exclusive of GST) will be charged.
2.6 SIT WELCOME CEREMONY 2012
The Welcome Ceremony 2012 is organised to welcome you to SIT and involve your parents
in your learning journey with us. You will also have the opportunity to meet SIT management
and faculty from our overseas university partners.
Date: Sunday, 26 Aug 2012
More details will be sent to you at a later date, so keep a look out in your SIT email boxes for
these exciting events!
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ACADEMIC
MATTERS
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ACADEMIC
MATTERS
3.1 ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The Academic Calendars, AY2012/13 for the various programmes are as follows:
Overseas University Partner
Degree Programmes
Annex
Newcastle University
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Chemical Engineering
Annex A1
Bachelor of Science with Honours in Food &
Human Nutrition
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Marine Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Naval
Architecture
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Offshore Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechanical Design and Manufacturing
Engineering
Technische Universität München
(Technical University of Munich)
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering
University of Glasgow
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Aeronautical Engineering
Annex A2
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering &
Information Technology
Annex A3
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Aerospace Systems
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechanical Design Engineering
Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in
Mechatronics
Bachelor in Science (Occupational Therapy)
Annex A4
Bachelor in Science (Physiotherapy)
Annex A5
The University of Manchester
Bachelor of Science with Honours in
Nursing Practice
Annex A6
The Glasgow School of Art
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in
Communication Design
Trinity College Dublin
Annex A7
Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Interior Design
DigiPen Institute of
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science in
Real-Time Interactive Simulation Annex A8
Bachelor of Science in Game Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Digital Art and Animation
Bachelor of Arts in Game Design
Wheelock College
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood
Education
Annex A9
The Culinary Institute of America
Bachelor of Professional Studies in Culinary
Arts Management
Annex A10
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration
Annex A11
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3.2 OVERSEAS UNIVERSITIES REGISTRATION SYSTEM
All students are required to register online with their respective overseas university for each
university’s record purposes. An email notification will be sent out by each overseas university
with instructions on how to access and navigate its online registration system.
Certain degree programmes and overseas universities may require their students to register
for their courses online using the university’s online portal.
3.3 MAXIMUM CANDIDATURE
The maximum candidature period refers to the normal candidature period and one extended
year of study. For example, a student enrolled in a two-year programme has a maximum
candidature period of three years.
Tuition grant is not available for the extended year of study and students are subject to full
tuition fees.
3.4 LEAVE OF ABSENCE/MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Students may choose to apply for leave due to medical or personal reasons, subject to the
maximum candidature period allowed by SIT. Students must complete the Leave of Absence/
Withdrawal of Programme Online Application in the Student Portal.
Only leave of absence taken for personal reasons is counted towards the maximum
candidature period. SIT will review all applications on a case-by-case basis.
Overseas University Partner
Duration for leave of absence
Newcastle University
One year
Technische Universität München
One semester
University of Glasgow
One year
Trinity College Dublin
One year
The University of Manchester
One year
The Glasgow School of Art
One year
DigiPen Institute of Technology
One semester
Wheelock College
One year
The Culinary Institute of America
90 days
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
One semester
3.5 WITHDRAWAL FROM SIT
Students who have matriculated
Students who wish to withdraw from SIT must submit the Leave of Absence/Withdrawal of
Programme Online Application in the Student Portal.
SIT and the overseas university partner will then conduct an exit interview with the student.
A letter confirming the student’s withdrawal from SIT will be sent to the student within three
weeks from the date of the exit interview. Students must return their matriculation card to the
Academic Services Division.
Students with a tertiary student concession card will not be eligible for concessionary travel
upon withdrawal from SIT. However, the card can still be used to pay for transportation
needs at adult fares for a period of four months before expiry. Students may request for a
refund of any remaining value when they surrender the card at any TransitLink Ticket Office or
TransitLink Card Replacement Office.
Students holding a Student Pass issued by the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA)
must surrender it to the ICA within seven days upon termination of study.
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Students who decide to leave SIT after the start of the programme (excluding the orientation
programmes organised by the overseas university partners in Semester 1) will be liable to pay
fees for the entire semester. Any requests for partial payment will not be considered.
Students who have not matriculated
Students who have not completed matriculation and wish to withdraw from SIT must state the
reason(s) for withdrawal in an email to the Admissions Division.
Withdrawal and refund policy
SIT’s policy on refund of tuition fees is as follows:
a. Students who withdraw before their matriculation date will receive a full refund less a S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) administrative fee;
b. Students who choose to withdraw between their matriculation date and the start of their programme will receive a refund of 50% tuition fees less a S$107.00
(inclusive of GST) administrative fee;
c. NO refund will be given for withdrawals after commencement of the programme or subsequent semesters.
3.6 COMPUTER ACCOUNT, IT USER AGREEMENT POLICY AND USAGE AGREEMENT
Students are given access to the Student Portal, email accounts and their online community
portal, SITizen. Students are encouraged to change their passwords monthly.
All views stated through the use of any of the above channels do not represent SIT’s views.
All formal correspondences about student academic matters must be communicated
through SIT email accounts. Where applicable, matters relating to course curriculum may
be communicated via email accounts issued by the respective overseas university partners.
Students are encouraged to check their SIT email accounts regularly to avoid missing out on
important information.
Any material protected by copyright must not be copied except as specifically stipulated by
the owner of the copyright or otherwise permitted by copyright law. Please download and
read the Acceptable Use Policy for IT Resources Form and return a signed copy to SIT.
For any enquiries, please email the Communications and Information Technology (CIT) Division.
3.7 SOFTWARE LICENSES
All students will be offered the following Microsoft products during their time of study with SIT.
a. Microsoft Office 2010
b. Microsoft Office 2011 for Mac
c. Microsoft Windows 7
Instructions for download are available here.
Please note:
a. Prior to downloading any of the Microsoft Products, all students are required to read and
familiarise themselves with the Microsoft Product List and Product Use Rights.
b. A specific product key will be emailed to you during the downloading process.
Please retain the product key email for future reference as you will be required
to pay a fee to Microsoft to retrieve lost product keys.
c.
Upon registration on the download page, you will be given a period of one month
to complete the download. Please keep the downloaded installation package for future
re-installation. You will be required to purchase the Extended Access Guarantee
at USD4.95 if you fail to safekeep the installation package.
d. Upon completion of your studies in SIT, you may continue to keep the software.
However, should you terminate your studies prematurely, you are to uninstall all
applications downloaded from your personal computer according to the
Microsoft student license agreement.
e. For any technical issues, please email your queries to:
IThelpdesk@SingaporeTech.edu.sg
To start downloading, log in to the Student Portal, under “My Files” and choose “Microsoft
Products” to continue the downloading process.
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3.8 STUDENT UNDERTAKING FORM
Students are required to download the Student Undertaking Form.
The signed and completed form should be submitted to SIT.
Students who are under the age of 21 are required to submit a photocopy of their Birth
Certificate along with their Student Undertaking Form.
3.9 STUDENT DISCIPLINE AND DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
SIT has the right to take appropriate disciplinary action warranted by a student’s misconduct.
The specific provisions as to offences, penalties, and disciplinary procedures set out should not
be construed as limiting the general authority of SIT.
SIT wishes to highlight the following points:
a. The proceedings and procedures indicated here apply to non-academic offences committed
by students of SIT.
b. Academic offences will be governed by the regulations and policies of the respective
overseas university which the student is enrolled in.
c. Students will also be governed by the polytechnic’s regulations and policies for the
use of the polytechnic’s facilities in which the programme of study is being conducted.
Students are strongly encouraged to familiarise themselves with the regulations applicable to
them during their enrolment with SIT.
Offences
Any student who commits or causes any other student to commit the offences listed below
shall be subject to disciplinary proceedings:
a. An offence involving or resulting in the breach of any laws of Singapore or the country
of a partner university of SIT;
b. Theft, fraud or misapplication in connection with SIT funds or property of any kind;
c. Damage to or defacement of any property within or without SIT or any employee or student of SIT;
d. Falsification or tampering with academic documents or records, such as certificates
in connection with degrees and other academic distinctions (transcripts, testimonials/
references, examination scripts, graded assessments or reports, including
medical certificates);
e. Fraud, dishonesty, any act of bad faith, or impersonation of others, within or
without SIT, in connection with the student’s academic attainments or financial awards;
f. False declaration on official documents such as application forms and reports,
and receipts and bills for reimbursement;
g. Endangering or any attempt to endanger another student or other students or
member of SIT’s student community in any of the following ways:
• Acting in a manner that is detrimental to the reputation, dignity or interest of
a fellow student, academic or non-academic staff;
• Speaking or acting in a threatening manner;
• Causing bodily harm.
Disciplinary powers
a. Any one or more of the following disciplinary powers may be exercised against a student
in respect of any matter which may be the subject of disciplinary proceedings:
• Issuance of an order including, as appropriate, a requirement to comply with specified conditions and a statement of the sanctions to be applied if such conditions are not met;
• Issuance of a reprimand that shall form part of such person’s official record;
• Imposition of a fine up to Singapore Dollars Ten Thousand (S$10,000); • Issuance of a public censure;
• Withdrawal and/or suspension of any academic or other privileges, benefits, rights
or facilities by SIT (inclusive of similar provisions from the five polytechnics and the
overseas universities);
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• Withdrawal and/or suspension of the right to follow courses of instruction or
attend examinations;
• Expulsion from SIT/overseas university; and
• Deprivation of any degree, diploma, certificate or other academic distinction
to be conferred or previously conferred.
b. Any of the disciplinary powers listed in point above may be exercised notwithstanding
that the student who is liable to be the subject of disciplinary proceedings (the “person concerned”) has ceased to be a student of SIT at the time the disciplinary proceedings are instituted or at the time the disciplinary matters are adjudicated either in the first instance or on appeal, provided that the circumstances giving rise to the disciplinary proceedings arose while the person was a student of SIT or in connection with the person’s admission to SIT.
c.
Any of the disciplinary powers provided here may be exercised without
prejudice to the right to exercise any other disciplinary powers or any other powers
contained in the regulations, rules, policies, guidelines, codes of conduct, or procedures
as may from time to time be prescribed by SIT and the overseas university which the
student was enrolled in and/or the polytechnic in which the offence took place.
Disciplinary proceedings
The process for a disciplinary proceeding shall be as follows:
a. SIT receives an incident report on an alleged student’s offence.
b. SIT investigates the incident with relevant party(ies) concerned.
c. Upon verification of the validity of the allegations, the student will be notified to attend
a first hearing conducted by the Board of Discipline. Where necessary, there may be
a second hearing by the Deputy President (Academic).
d. The student will be served a notice of the action taken against him/her.
Summary Action
a.
The Deputy President (Academic) of SIT may, by giving notice in writing to a person who is
a student at the time of the notice, summarily suspend or withhold any privilege, benefit,
right, or facility or take any other summary action as the Deputy President (Academic) may
think fit against such student, if the Deputy President (Academic) has reason to believe that
such action is necessary to:
• Protect the interests of SIT or any employee or student of SIT; or
• Ensure the proper functioning of SIT.
b. Within seven days of the notice of the Summary Action taken against a student,
the student may lodge an appeal against a decision made by the Deputy President
(Academic) to the Disciplinary Appeals Board. The decision of the Disciplinary Appeals
Board shall be final and binding on the student.
Co-operation
During the course of any disciplinary proceedings or appeals, the student concerned shall
co-operate fully with the Board of Discipline, the Deputy President (Academic), the
Disciplinary Appeals Board or any other body or person to whom the task of the adjudication
of any disciplinary matter or consideration of any appeal may be entrusted, and shall supply
to them such information and documents as any of them may require.
Appeals
The student may lodge an appeal against the decision stated in the notice within seven days
of the date of the notice to the Disciplinary Appeals Board. The student may be required
to attend another hearing conducted by the Disciplinary Appeals Board. The decision of
the Disciplinary Appeals Board will be final and the student will be notified of the appeal
outcome in writing. The Disciplinary Appeals Board shall not be required to provide reasons
for its decision.
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Notice of decisions and publicity
The Academic Services Division shall notify the student of any summary action by the Deputy
President (Academic), or decision of the Board of Discipline or the Disciplinary Appeals Board,
as the case may be. All such notices shall indicate the name of the offender, the nature of the
offence committed, and the specific action taken by SIT. SIT has no obligations to provide
reasons for the action taken against the offender. In addition, SIT may inform all students or
other parties, by publication in any manner or medium or otherwise.
Liability of SIT
SIT, its officers, or any other person or entity associated with them shall have no liability
whatsoever for any losses, damages, claims, legal costs or other expenses that a person
concerned may suffer or incur, whether directly or indirectly (including any loss of profit or any
damage to reputation) by reason of any disciplinary proceedings instituted or summary action
or disciplinary action taken pursuant to this section and the publication or notification of any
information relating thereto.
3.10 COPYRIGHT ISSUES
Please refer to Annex C on the rules governing copyright issues in SIT.
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FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
4
FINANCIAL
INFORMATION
4.1 TUITION FEES
Tuition fees payable per year for AY2012/13
For a detailed breakdown of tuition fees payable per semester, please view the respective
Tuition Fee tabs within each degree programme page on SingaporeTech.edu.sg.
For students admitted to SIT in AY2012/13, the annual tuition fees are fixed at the AY2012/13
rate for the duration of their degree programme.
AY2012/13 Tuition Fees
(Per Annum, S$)
Overseas
University
Partner
Degree Programmes
Subsidised Fees
Nonsubsidised
Fees
Singapore Permanent International
Citizens
Residents
Students
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Food & Human Nutrition
Newcastle
University
(2 semesters
per year)
BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering^
BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture^
9,750
19,500
33,000
9,750
19,500
28,200
9,750
19,500
33,000
15,000
30,000
45,000
BEng (Hons) Offshore Engineering^
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and
Manufacturing Engineering
Technische
Universität
München
(Technical
University of
Munich)
(2 semesters
per year)
BSc Chemical Engineering
BSc Electrical Engineering &
Information Technology
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
University of
Glasgow
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems
(2 semesters
per year)
BEng (Hons) Mechanical
Design Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics
Trinity College
Dublin
BSc (Cur Occ)
(2 semesters
per year)
BSc (Physio)
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AY2012/13 Tuition Fees
(Per Annum, S$)
Overseas
University
Partner
Degree Programmes
Subsidised Fees
Nonsubsidised
Fees
Singapore Permanent International
Citizens
Residents
Students
The University of
Manchester
(2 semesters
per year)
The Glasgow
School of Art
(3 semesters
per year)
DigiPen
Institute of
Technology
(3 semesters
per year)
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice
10,660
21,320
33,000
9,750
19,500
26,160
14,625
29,250
BA (Hons) Communication Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design
BS in Computer Science in Real-Time
Interactive Simulation
BS in Game Design
BFA in Digital Art and Animation
46,500
15,360
30,720
BSc Early Childhood Education
9,750
19,500
33,000
BPS Culinary Arts Management
10,720
21,440
35,100
BSc Hotel Administration
9,750
19,500
35,400 *
BA in Game Design
Wheelock
College
(2 semesters
per year)
The Culinary
Institute of
America
(2 semesters
per year)
University of
Nevada,
Las Vegas
(3 semesters
per year)
Tuition fees are locked in for the normal candidature of study of each degree programme.
Students who are required to undergo the NU bridging programmes are required to pay an additional S$1,712
(inclusive of GST) to Ngee Ann Polytechnic. The amount stated is subject to change.
^
Equivalent to 60 credit units; the amount per credit is S$590.00. Tuition fees for full-fee paying students will vary
based on the number of credit units required.
*
Note:
a. All amounts quoted are exclusive of GST.
b. For students paying subsidised fees, GST on the tuition fees will be subsidised by MOE.
c. For students paying non-subsidised fees, GST on the tuition fee is to be borne
by the student.
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4.2 MISCELLANEOUS FEES
In addition to tuition fees, students are required to pay miscellaneous fees upon matriculation
to SIT. These fees include a registration fee and an annual fee that are payable at the
beginning of each academic year.
These fees are charged after a subsidy from SIT and cover matriculation, student activities,
library and sports facilities, insurance, as well as academic-related services.
Miscellaneous Fees for AY2012/13 after subsidy from SIT (excludes GST)
Nationality
Registration Fee*
Annual Fee
Singapore Citizens
S$50.00
S$225.00
Permanent Residents
S$50.00
S$275.00
International Students
S$50.00
S$300.00
* Registration Fee: This one-time, non-refundable fee of S$50 goes towards the SIT Student Orientation and
matriculation. This fee will be charged in August together with tuition fees.
Miscellaneous fees are subject to revision from year to year and are paid yearly.
Students who withdraw or apply for leave of absence from SIT after the start of a semester are
liable for the payment of fees.
4.3 INCIDENTAL FEES
This is a list of fees that students may incur during their course of study:
Incidental Fees (including GST)
Request for transcript fee
S$26.80 per copy
Replacement/Loss of matriculation card
S$26.75
Incidental costs for DP
•
•
Late registration fee (for students who do not register for courses in time)
Transfer of credit fees
S$107.00
S$42.80 per subject
Incidental costs for CIA
Total amount is estimated. For a breakdown of these costs, please click here.
S$2175.50
Incidental costs for UNLV
Total amount is estimated. For a breakdown of these costs, please click here.
S$256.80–374.50
Figures are accurate at the point of issuance and are subject to change.
Notes on tuition fees
a. Students who do not sign the Tuition Grant Agreement or who are not eligible for
the tuition grant will have to pay non-subsidised tuition fees.
b. Fees (tuition fees and compulsory miscellaneous fees) are payable by students on
a semester basis regardless of whether they are on Overseas Immersion Programme etc.,
or otherwise during the semester.
c.
National Servicemen, whose enrolment in SIT is delayed by one or two years because of
their National Service commitment, are allowed to enjoy a one or two year lag in
the payment of their subsidised tuition fees. The fees payable will depend on the year
that they had first accepted a place in SIT. For example, if they were offered admission
in AY2010 and had accepted the offer, they pay the subsidised tuition fees applicable
for AY2010 when they join SIT in AY2012. If they had re-applied for a new programme
in AY2011, they will still pay the subsidised tuition fees applicable for AY2010 regardless
of the 2nd application outcome.
d. If fees are not paid, or are only partially paid by the due date indicated in the bill,
a late fee will be stipulated. The current late fee is charged at S$53.50 (inclusive of GST).
For students whose fees remain in arrears, SIT reserves the right to take further action as
deemed necessary.
e. Fee Advices/Tax Invoices will be sent to the student’s official SIT email account.
f. All students are requested to pay their fees through Interbank GIRO.
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4.4 PAYMENT OF FEES
Types of fees
a. Tuition Fees: Students are required to make payment for tuition fees on a semester basis
regardless of whether they are on Overseas Immersion Programme etc., or otherwise
during the semester.
b. Annual Fees: Payable by students at the beginning of each academic year.
c. Registration Fees: This is a one-time, non-refundable fee payable when students first
enrol in SIT.
d.
Late Payment Fees: All students are required to make full payment by the stipulated
payment due date as per the Fee Advice. A one-time late payment fee of S$53.50
(inclusive of GST) will be imposed if fees are not paid or are only partially paid
by the due date.
e. Other Fees: This refers to any other fees payable other than those fees mentioned above.
Students are advised to adhere to the stipulated deadlines set by the Student Services
Division for application of financial assistance schemes. Any amount that is unsuccessfully
deducted from the financial assistance agencies (e.g. CPF Board, PSEA, MENDAKI,
Tuition Fee Loan and Study Loan accounts etc.) will be subsequently recovered from the
students via GIRO deduction. Any request for refund is subject to review and approval on
a case-by-case basis.
The fee advices on tuition fees, registration fees and annual fees are sent electronically to
the student’s SIT email account. Students are encouraged to check their SIT emails regularly
to view their electronic fee advices.
Any disagreement or clarification on the amount billed should be raised as soon as possible
after receipt of the fee advice. The amount shall be deemed correct and final 30 days from
the date of the fee advice, and no appeals for review or reimbursement of the billed amount
will be entertained thereafter.
For payment on tuition fees, registration fees and annual fees, students are required to pay
through Interbank GIRO.
For payment on late payment fees and any other fees, please refer to other payment modes
in the following sections (I) to (VII).
Payment modes
(I) Interbank GIRO
a. All students are to participate in the Interbank GIRO Scheme for payment of tuition fees,
registration fees and annual fees.
Please click here for the GIRO application form.
b. Students are required to send a completed GIRO form and a copy of their bank book/
statement (for verification of bank account information) to the following address:
Singapore Institute of Technology
25 North Bridge Road
#02-00 EFG Bank Building
Singapore 179104
Attention: Finance Department (Accounts Receivable)
c. The GIRO deduction date will be stated on the Fee Advice. Students are to maintain
sufficient funds in their bank accounts on the GIRO deduction date. Unsuccessful
GIRO deductions will be subject to late payment fees.
d. Students have to arrange for alternative payment modes if their GIRO applications are
not approved before the date of the Fee Advice (see next section II to VII for other
payment modes).
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(II) Cheque/cashier’s order/money’s order
All payments in cheque/cashier’s order/money’s order should be drawn from a bank in
Singapore and in Singapore Dollars. It should be crossed and made payable to
“Singapore Institute of Technology”.
For identification purposes, students should indicate their full name, NRIC and contact
number at the back of the cheque/cashier’s order/money’s order before mailing it to the
following address:
Singapore Institute of Technology
25 North Bridge Road
#02-00 EFG Bank Building
Singapore 179104
Attention: Finance Department (Accounts Receivable)
(III) NETS
NETS payment is only available at SIT HQ office.
Address:
Singapore Institute of Technology
Finance Department
25 North Bridge Road
#02-00 EFG Bank Building
Singapore 179104
Operating Hours:
Monday to Friday
9am to 12pm
2pm to 5.30pm
Students need to be mindful of their personal daily NETS transaction limit before making
payment via NETS.
(IV) DBS/POSB internet banking
For payment through DBS/POSB Internet Banking, please make payment to:
Bank Account Name: Singapore Institute of Technology
Bank Account No.: 003-910561-4
Bank Name:
DBS Bank Ltd
Payment Detail:
[Fee Advice/Invoice No. or other relevant billing reference.]
(V) Online payment using debit/credit card
Students can pay by Debit/Credit Card through the SIT Online Payment portal.
Web linkage to this online payment portal can be found in the Fee Advice email or
in the SIT Student Portal.
For any technical problems encountered in using the SIT Online Payment portal, please
contact our helpline at 6592 1106 or email: IThelpdesk@SingaporeTech.edu.sg for assistance.
(VI) Payment through telegraphic transfer
For payment through telegraphic transfer, please make payment to:
Bank Account Name: Singapore Institute of Technology
Bank Account No.: 003-910561-4
Bank Name: DBS Bank
Bank Address: 6 Shenton Way, DBS Building, Singapore 068809
Bank Code: 7171
Branch Code: 003
Swift Code: DBSSSGSG
Payment Detail: [Invoice No. or other relevant billing reference.]
Please note that all bank charges incurred shall be borne by the payer.
(VII)Payment through AXS station
Payment for tuition fees and other fees can be made at any AXS Machine island wide.
The detailed steps on making payment via AXS Machine can be found here.
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4.5 MOE TUITION GRANT
The substantial tuition subsidy from the Government of Singapore comes in the form of a
Tuition Grant (TG) which is administered by the Ministry of Education (MOE) and offered to
students who are Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents only. Students who
apply for and are approved for the Tuition Grants need only pay subsidised fees (also referred
to as the “Subsidised Tuition Fee” portion of fees). While the Tuition Grant is not repayable,
and Singapore Citizens in receipt of it will not be required to take a service bond, the following
accountability measures will apply:
a. Singapore Citizens on Public Service Commission (PSC) scholarships or bursaries will be
required to undertake a service bond under the terms of such scholarships or bursaries.
b.
All Singapore Permanent Residents (except those already in receipt of a service bond
from the PSC or the Ministry of Health) will be required to undertake a service bond under
the terms of the Tuition Grant to work with a Singapore-registered company for three years
upon completion of their degrees so as to discharge some of their obligations to the
Singapore public for the high subsidy of their education.
Singapore Permanent Residents should refer to the application procedure for the Tuition
Grant in Annex B. Students who are scholarship-holders are advised to check with the Student
Services Division if their scholarship covers the Tuition Grant. If the scholarship does not cover
the Tuition Grant, an application should be made if the grant is needed. Students who do not
apply for the Tuition Grant by the prescribed deadline will be charged the total tuition fees.
They will also be required to pay the 7% GST for the Tuition Grant portion. Students must
inform the Student Services Division before the start of the semester if they do not wish to
accept the Tuition Grant.
Students who do not sign the Tuition Grant Agreement or who are not eligible for the Tuition
Grant will have to pay non-subsidised tuition fees. International students are not eligible for
Tuition Grant subsidy from the MOE.
Tuition fees are payable by students every semester while the compulsory Annual Recurring
Fee is paid on a yearly basis regardless of whether students are on Overseas Immersion
Programme etc.
Eligibility guidelines for Tuition Grant
Students with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher Qualification
Students (Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) who already hold
a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification will be eligible for Tuition Grant if they wish
to pursue a second programme of the same or lower level in SIT as long as they did not
attain their bachelor’s or higher degree through any subsidy by the MOE or sponsorship
by the Singapore Government (this includes the receipt of a government scholarship such as
those offered by the Ministries, Public Service Commission and Statutory Boards for local
or overseas study).
Singapore Permanent Residents who take up the Tuition Grant will need to sign the Tuition
Grant Agreement and work with a Singapore-based company for three years upon graduation.
Transfer/Re-admitted Students
Students (Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents) who transfer or are
re-admitted within SIT or across the Autonomous Universities1 will be eligible for the Tuition
Grant up to the normal programme duration2 for the new programme after subtracting the
number of semesters of Tuition Grant received for the previous programme(s).
Number of semesters of
Tuition Grant eligible for
new programme
=
Normal programme
duration for new
programme
–
Number of semesters of
Tuition Grant received for
previous programme(s)
1
Autonomous Universities refer to National University of Singapore (NUS), Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
and Singapore Management University (SMU).
2
Normal programme duration for full-time undergraduate programmes in SIT is taken to be four semesters
(six semesters in the case of DigiPen Institute of Technology).
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Special Cases
For special cases where students (Singapore Citizens and Singapore Permanent Residents)
who transfer with full credits are also given special credit exemptions such that they are
promoted beyond the next level of study in the new programme, for e.g. from year 1 to year 3,
the number of semesters of Tuition Grant that such students are eligible for is then based on
normal programme duration for the new programme less the number of semesters of Tuition
Grant received for the previous programme(s) less the number of semester(s) waived based on
special credit exemptions.
Number of semesters
of Tuition Grant
eligible for new
programme
=
Normal
programme
duration for
new programme
–
Number of semesters
of Tuition Grant
received for previous
programme(s)
–
Number of
semester(s) waived
based on special
credit exemptions
For further enquiries on Tuition Grant, please refer to MOE’s website for Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQs), or contact MOE’s Tuition Grant Section at:
Tuition Grant Section
Ministry of Education
1 North Buona Vista Drive
Singapore 138675
Customer Service Hotline: 6872 2220
Application for Tuition Grant (not applicable to international students)
Singapore Citizens
Students who are Singapore Citizens need to make a one-time joint application with their
parent/guardian for the Tuition Grant in the year of admission. To apply for Tuition Grant, please
download the Application for Tuition Grant Form and return it to:
Singapore Institute of Technology
25 North Bridge Road
#03-01 EFG Bank Building
Singapore 179104
Attention: Student Services Division
Singapore Permanent Residents
Singapore Permanent Residents who wish to apply for the Tuition Grant must submit the
application to MOE at TGonline.
Applicants are required to sign an agreement with the Singapore Government and will be bonded
to work with a Singapore-registered company for three years upon graduation. Two sureties are
required to execute the agreement. Sureties can be of any nationality, must be above 21 and
below 65 years of age and must not be bankrupts. The following information on the sureties is to
be provided in the online application – name, FIN/UIN (if applicable), passport number, date of
birth, email address, address in Singapore (if any) and address in home country.
Further details on the execution of the Tuition Grant Agreement signing will be provided via email.
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4.6 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE SCHEMES
SIT is committed to an admission policy that ensures that all Singapore Citizens (SC) and
Singapore Permanent Residents (SPR) are not denied admissions because of financial
difficulties. To help meet the educational expenses of financially needy students, financial
assistance in the form of loans and bursaries is facilitated by the Student Services Division
within SIT. To find out more about the financial assistance schemes available, please click here.
If you wish to apply for financial assistance, please access the Student Portal for application
forms. Please note that application for these schemes must be done within the stipulated
deadlines indicated on our website.
At present, there are no financial assistance schemes available for international students.
Overview of Financial Assistance Schemes
Helps to Cover
Scheme
Citizenship
Tuition Fees
Living Allowance
(S$)
Overseas
Immersion
Programme
(OIP)
Loans
Tuition Fee Loan
SC/SPR
Up to 90% of
subsidised tuition
fees payable by SCs
SIT Study Loan
SC/SPR
10% of subsidised
tuition fees payable
by SCs
CPF Education
Scheme
SC/SPR
Up to 100% of
subsidised tuition fees
payable by SCs up to
a maximum of 40% of
the CPF member’s
Ordinary Account
Overseas Student
Programme
Loan
SC
3,600 per year
Up to 90% of
the full cost of
the OIP
Bursaries
CDC/CCCUniversity
Bursary
MOE Bursary
2,900
per academic year
SC
800 – 2,150
per academic year
SC
Others
Post Secondary
Education
Account (PSEA)
Mendaki Tertiary
Tuition Fee
Subsidy
SC
SC
Up to 100% of
subsidised tuition fees
payable by SCs,
subject to availability
of funds in the PSEA
Up to 90% of
the full cost of
the OIP, subject
to availability of
funds in the PSEA
Up to 100% of
subsidised tuition fees
payable by SCs
(Only for Malay
undergraduates
receiving MOE
Tuition Fee Grant)
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HEALTH
& INSURANCE
5
HEALTH
& INSURANCE
5.1 MEDICAL EXAMINATION
Admission to SIT is subject to the student’s good health. All successful applicants are
required to undergo a medical examination. SIT reserves the right to refuse admission to
and/or exclude the student from any particular programme of study if the student should
decline to undergo such health examinations and/or to be tested for any organic or
communicable disease.
The medical examination may be done by the student’s own registered physician. Please
download and complete the Medical Examination Report Form available on the Student
Portal and submit the report to the Academic Services Division.
International students – Medical examination for Student Pass application
In addition to the SIT medical examination, international students will need to complete the
ICA Medical Report Form for application of Student Pass. The medical examination can be
done in the country of origin or in Singapore.
HIV test and chest X-ray reports, together with the ICA Medical Report form for Student Pass,
must be submitted to the Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) within three months
from date of issue of the reports.
Note: The medical, laboratory test and X-ray reports MUST be written in English.
Students may choose to consult their own physician or refer to the list of Recommended
Clinics for Medical Examinations at student rates.
Special medical conditions to note
Epilepsy
Students with this medical condition are strongly advised not to
take up engineering programmes.
Hepatitis B or
Students are required to go for a liver function blood test,
alpha-fetoprotein blood test and liver ultrasound. Hepatitis B
screening results are valid only if done less than three months
before the acceptance date. Where Hepatitis B immunisation is
required, it has to be done within two months from the date of
screening. Screening and immunisation can be done with any
registered general practitioner.
Hepatitis B carriers
Partial Colour Blindness
Students may not be eligible for certain programmes if they are
unable to correctly identify red and green wires.
Tuberculosis
Students will need to be affirmed by our appointed doctors
that they are no longer contagious.
Students with other special needs (e.g. mobility issues, visual impairment, etc) should inform
the Student Services Division to discuss special arrangements.
Students with any one of the above medical conditions are required to inform the Admissions
Division by email to:
a. adm@SingaporeTech.edu.sg (local students)
b. adm.intl@SingaporeTech.edu.sg (international students)
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5.2 MEDICAL COVERAGE
All matriculated students will be covered under Group Accidental Death & Permanent
Dismemberment and Hospitalisation insurance schemes.
For more details, please access the Health & Insurance tab on the Student Portal.
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STUDENT
LIFE
6
STUDENT
LIFE
6.1 STUDENT LIFE DIVISION
The Student Life Division (SLD) aims to enrich and create a vibrant learning experience for
all students through SIT-wide events and student club activities throughout the year. These
activities showcase talents within SIT and provide opportunities for students to compete
and participate at institutional and national levels.
Through involvement in the SIT – Overseas University Student Management Committees and
Student Club Executive Committees, students will develop their leadership skills, establish
links with industry partners, collaborate and bond with fellow students enrolled in other
degree programmes.
Student Management Committees (SMCs)
The SMCs in each overseas university work closely with SLD to organise SIT wide events and
activities. The SMCs also represent the student voice for their respective OUs and look after
the welfare of their fellow students.
Student Clubs
The Student Clubs are grouped into four clusters, mainly Arts & Culture, Sports &
Adventure, Community Service and Special Interest. You are encouraged to join the
Student Management Committee, a Student Club or start a new club to experience
Student Life beyond the classroom!
For more information on Student Life events and activities, email sld@SingaporeTech.edu.sg
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CAREER
SERVICES
7
CAREER
SERVICES
7.1 CAREER SERVICES DIVISION
Apart from providing industry-focused degree programmes, SIT also aims to equip and
empower students for the working world.
To prepare our students, the Career Services Division, together with external trainers,
will provide the following workshops for all students to attend throughout the course
of their study.
Career Preparation Programmes
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
+
Self Discovery (Personality Profiling Tool)
Social Etiquette and Grooming
Personal Branding and Networking
Resume Writing
Interviewing Skills
Make-up and Corporate Dressing+
Emotional Intelligence at the Workplace+
According to the students’ needs, additional workshops may be organised to aid students in their transition to the working world.
Career Preparation Resources
In addition to the Career Preparation Programmes, the Career Services Division will offer the
following resources to aid students in their job search. These resources will be available to SIT
students even after graduation.
a. Optimal Resume – A platform that helps students learn how to craft resumes and
cover letters. It also includes ‘live’ interview preparation tools.
b. Career Services Manager – A job portal for students to view and apply for jobs posted
by preferred employers.
Year 1
Year 2
Events
Industry Talks & Industry Networking
Career Fairs & Recruitment Drives
Workshops
Self Discovery
Grooming &
Etiquette
Personal Branding
& Networking
Resume
Writing
Interviewing
Skills
Internships: The Career Services Division works closely with the respective overseas
universities to arrange internships for students. This is largely dependent on whether the
schedule of the specific degree programme allows for the possibility of internships as well.
Industry Talks, Networking Fairs and Recruitment Drives: These are organised in
conjunction with the overseas universities. The Career Services Division assists to help
students gain a head-start in their careers by inviting highly esteemed organisations
from the respective industries to network with them.
Career Counselling: Career advice and guidance is offered to students for the preparation
of their resumes and cover letters. Career Services staff will be available for consultation
at each of the overseas universities during term time.
For all enquiries, please email CareerServices@SingaporeTech.edu.sg
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ANNEXES
ANNEX A
ANNEX A1
NEWCASTLE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BEng (Hons) Chemical Engineering
BSc (Hons) Food & Human Nutrition
BEng (Hons) Marine Engineering
BEng (Hons) Naval Architecture
BEng (Hons) Offshore Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design and Manufacturing Engineering
Academic Calendar AY2012/13
Semester 1
Semester 2
Classes
24 Sep 2012 – 25 Jan 2013
Study Break
17 Dec 2012 – 6 Jan 2013
Examination
14 Jan 2013 – 25 Jan 2013
Classes
28 Jan 2013 – 14 Jun 2013
Study Break
18 Mar 2013 – 14 Apr 2013
Classes
15 Apr 2013 – 17 May 2013
Examination
20 May 2013 – 7 Jun 2013
Resits
19 Aug 2013 – 30 Aug 2013
* Bridging courses will be held in Jun 2012 for students who are required to complete it.
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A2
TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITÄT MÜNCHEN (TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY OF MUNICH)
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc Electrical Engineering and Information Technology
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013 (For Polytechnic Graduates)
Semester 1*
Start of Class
2 Jul 2012
Semester 2
Start of Class
Jan 2013
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013 (For GCE A-Level Graduates)
Semester 1*
Start of Class
18 Jun 2012
Semester 2
Start of Class
Jan 2013
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
BSc Chemical Engineering
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013
Semester 1*
Start of Class
2 Jul 2012
Semester 2
Start of Class
Jan 2013
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
* Students MUST pass all Semester 1 modules in order to progress to Semester 2.
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ANNEX A3
UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BEng (Hons) Aeronautical Engineering
BEng (Hons) Aerospace Systems
BEng (Hons) Mechanical Design Engineering
BEng (Hons) Mechatronics
The Academic Year shall run from 10 Sep 2012 to 6 Sep 2013.
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013
Start of Prep Week
10 Sep 2012
Start of Classes
17 Sep 2012
Start of Revision
3 Dec 2012
Examination
5 Dec 2012 – 14 Dec 2012
End of Semester 1
14 Dec 2012
Break
17 Dec 2012 – 4 Jan 2013
Start of Classes
7 Jan 2013
Break
25 Mar 2013 – 12 Apr 2013
Start of Revision
15 Apr 2013
Examination
22 Apr 2013 – 17 May 2013
End of Semester 2
24 May 2013
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A4
TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc (Cur Occ)
Semester 1 (24 Sep 2012 – 14 Dec 2012)
Semester 2 (14 Jan 2013 – 31 May 2013)
Advanced Occupational Therapy Theory
Context and Delivery of Practice
(Overseas Immersion Programme)
(12 weeks)
a.Review of current OT theory
b.Reflection and evaluation of application of theory to practice
c.Examine development of clinical reasoning
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Weighting of assignments:
Presentation: 30% of end of year mark
(Weeks 1– 6)
a.Clinical and community visits to observe practice in the 4 areas of the Advanced Practice Module
b.Specialist lectures from TCD
occupational therapy staff and
visiting clinicians
Peer learning with 4th year TCD occupational
therapy students
Written assignment: 70% of end of year mark
Advanced Practice Module
Healthcare development and delivery
(12 weeks)
(Weeks 7–12)
Advanced occupational therapy practice in:
a.Primary Care
b.Mental Health
c.Older Adult
d.Cognitive Rehabilitation
Integration and application of all module
learning into the local Singaporean context
through service development proposals
Focus on:
a.Models of service delivery
b.Occupation focused interventions
c.Evidence-based practice within the four specific areas
Contact hours: 4 hours per week
Breakdown of marks:
Impact of one-year learning on current
and future occupational therapy practice
in Singapore
Transferability of learning to other
practice areas
Contact hours: 2 x 2 hours per week
Breakdown of marks:
Group marks: 50%
Oral presentation to stakeholders of service
proposal: 35%
Individual written assignment: 50%
Written proposal: 65%
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A5
TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc (Physio)
Semester 1 (24 Sep 2012 – 14 Dec 2012)
Semester 2 (14 Jan 2013 – 31 May 2013)
Module 1: Advanced Exercise
Prescription (10 ECTS)
Global Health and Service
Development (10 ECTS)
Contact hours: 10 hours week 1 and
10 hours week 2. Three hours per week
for weeks 4-10.
Contact hours: 10 hours week 1 and 10 hours week 2.
Three hours per week for weeks 4-8.
Critical appraisal and Evidence-based
practice (20 ECTS)
Leadership and Management in
Physiotherapy (5 ECTS)
Contact hours: 15 hours week 3 and 15 hours
week 4. Six hours per week for weeks 5-11.
Contact hours: 10 hours week 3.
Two hours per week weeks 4-7. 10 hours week 8.
Advanced Physiotherapy Practice (15 ECTS)
– includes Overseas Immersion Programme spent
in TCD and Clinical Sites mid-April to end of May
lasting six weeks.
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A6
THE UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc (Hons) Nursing Practice
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013
Year 1
Classes
17 Sep 2012 – 14 Dec 2012
Break
17 Dec 2012 – 13 Jan 2013
Classes
14 Jan 2013 – 25 Jan 2013
Classes
28 Jan 2013 – 22 Mar 2013
Break
25 Mar 2013 – 14 Apr 2013
Classes
15 Apr 2013 – 7 Jun 2012
Break including
10 Jun 2013 – 15 Sep 2013
Overseas Immersion Visit
Dates to be confirmed
Semester 1
Year 1
Semester 2
Academic Calendar AY2013/2014
Year 2
Classes
16 Sep 2013 – 13 Dec 2013
Break
16 Dec 2013 – 12 Jan 2014
Classes
13 Jan 2014 – 24 Jan 2014
Classes
27 Jan 2014 – 4 Apr 2014
Break
7 Apr 2014 – 27 Apr 2014
Classes
28 Apr 2014 – 6 Jun 2014
Programme ends
6 Jun 2014
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 2
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A7
THE GLASGOW SCHOOL OF ART
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BA (Hons) Communication Design
BA (Hons) Interior Design
Academic Calendar AY2012/13
Term 1
Term 2
Term 3
Classes
17 Sep 2012 – 14 Dec 2012
Break
17 Dec 2012 – 4 Jan 2013
Classes
7 Jan 2013 – 15 Mar 2013
Break
18 Mar 2013 – 6 Apr 2013
Classes
8 Apr 2013 – 7 Jun 2013
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A8
DIGIPEN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BS in Computer Science in Real-Time Interactive Simulation
BS in Game Design
BFA in Digital Art and Animation
BA in Game Design
Academic Calendar AY2012/13
Fall 2012
Spring 2013
Summer 2013
Orientation – First Year Students
30 Aug 2012 – 31 Aug 2012
Classes Begin
3 Sep 2012
Final Exams
10 Dec 2012 – 14 Dec 2012
Winter Break
14 Dec 2012 – 6 Jan 2013
Intersession
2 Jan 2013 – 6 Jan 2013
Classes Begin
7 Jan 2013
Spring Break
TBA 2013
Final Exams
22 Apr 2013 – 26 Apr 2013
Semester Ends
26 Apr 2013
Intersession
27 Apr 2013 – 5 May 2013
Classes Begin
6 May 2013
Final Exams
12 Aug 2013 – 16 Aug 2013
Semester Ends
16 Aug 2013
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A9
WHEELOCK COLLEGE
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc Early Childhood Education
Week 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
37
38
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40
41
42
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Month
Jul 2012
Aug 2012
Sep 2012
Oct 2012
Nov 2012
Dec 2012
Jan 2013
Feb 2013
Mar 2013
Apr 2013
May 2013
Jun 2013
Date
25 – 1
2–8
9 – 15
16 – 22
23 – 29
30 – 5
6 – 12
13 – 19
20 – 26
27 – 2
3 –9
10 – 16
17 – 23
24 – 30
1–7
8 – 14
15 – 21
22 – 28
29 – 4
5 – 11
12 – 18
19 – 25
26 – 2
3 –9
10 – 16
17 – 23
24 – 30
31 – 6
7 – 13
14 – 20
21 – 27
28 – 3
4 – 10
11 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 3
4 – 10
11 – 17
18 – 24
25 – 31
1–7
8 – 14
15 – 21
22 – 28
29 – 5
6 – 12
13 – 19
20 – 26
27 – 2
3 –9
10 – 16
17 – 23
Cohort 6 (2012– 2014)
Jun Semester Term 1 begins on 2 Jul 2012
Break
Jun Semester Term 2
Vacation
Jan Semester Term 1 begins on 2 Jan 2013
Break
Jan Semester Term 2
Overseas Immersion Programme
(exact June start-up date to be announced)
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A10
THE CULINARY INSTITUTE OF AMERICA
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BPS Culinary Arts Management
Academic Calendar AY2012/2013
Pre-semester
(only applicable for
students who are required
to do top-up modules
during pre-semester)
Block 0.1.1
6 Aug 2012 – 24 Aug 2012
Year 1
Semester 1
Block 1.1.1
28 Aug 2012 – 14 Sep 2012
Block 1.1.2
18 Sep 2012 – 5 Oct 2012
Block 1.1.3
8 Oct 2012 – 25 Oct 2012
Block 1.1.4
29 Oct 2012 – 16 Nov 2012
Block 1.1.5
20 Nov 2012 – 7 Dec 2012
Break 1
8 Dec 2012 – 1 Jan 2013
Block 1.2.1
2 Jan 2013 – 18 Jan 2013
Block 1.2.2
22 Jan 2013 – 8 Feb 2013
Block 1.2.3
13 Feb 2013 – 1 Mar 2013
Block 1.2.4
5 Mar 2013 – 22 Mar 2013
Block 1.2.5
25 Mar 2013 – 12 Apr 2013
Break 2
13 Apr 2013 – 21 Apr 2013
Year 1
Semester 2
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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Academic Calendar AY2013/2014
Year 2
Semester 1
Year 2
Semester 2
Block 2.1.1
Overseas Immersion Programme
22 Apr 2013 – 10 May 2013
Break 3
11 May 2013 – 20 May 2013
Block 2.1.2
21 May 2013 – 7 Jun 2013
Block 2.1.3
11 Jun 2013 – 28 Jun 2013
Block 2.1.4
2 Jul 2013 – 19 Jul 2013
Block 2.1.5
22 Jul 2013 – 7 Aug 2013
Break 4
8 Aug 2013 – 2 Sep 2013
Block 2.2.1
3 Sep 2013 – 20 Sep 2013
Block 2.2.2
24 Sep 2013 – 11 Oct 2013
Block 2.2.3
14 Oct 2013 – 1 Nov 2013
Block 2.2.4
5 Nov 2013 – 22 Nov 2013
Block 2.2.5
26 Nov 2013 – 13 Dec 2013
Break 5
14 Dec 2013 – 6 Jan 2014
Block 2.2.6
Professional Bridging
(for students with relevant diplomas)
7 Jan 2014 – 18 Apr 2014
Block 2.2.7
Externship (for students with
non-relevant diplomas)
22 Apr 2014 – 29 Aug 2014
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
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ANNEX A11
UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
ACADEMIC CALENDAR AY2012/13 AUG 2012 INTAKE
BSc Hotel Administration
Academic Calendar 2012
Fall 2012
27 Aug 2012 – 14 Dec 2012
Examination
Final week of Fall
Break
15 Dec 2012 – 25 Dec 2012
Winter 2012
26 Dec 2012 – 17 Jan 2013
Examination
Final week of Winter
Break
18 Jan 2013 – 20 Jan 2013
Academic Calendar 2013
Spring 2013
21 Jan 2013 – 17 May 2013
Examination
Final week of Spring
Summer 2013 – Summer 1
20 May 2013 – 7 June 2013
Examination
Final week of Summer 1
Summer 2013 – Summer 2
10 Jun 2013 – 12 Jul 2013
Examination
Final week of Summer 2
Summer 2013 – Summer 3
15 Jul 2013 – 16 Aug 2013
Examination
Final week of Summer 3
Break
17 Aug 2013 – 25 Aug 2013
Fall 2013
26 Aug 2013 – 13 Dec 2013
Examination
Final week of Fall
Break
14 Dec 2013 – 25 Dec 2013
Winter 2013
26 Dec 2013 – 17 Jan 2014
Examination
Final week of Winter
Academic Calendar 2014
Spring 2014
20 Jan 2014 – 16 May 2014
Examination
Final week of Spring
Summer 2014 – Summer 1
19 May 2014 – 6 Jun 2014
Examination
Final week of Summer 1
Summer 2014 – Summer 2
9 Jun 2014 – 11 Jul 2014
Examination
Final week of Summer 2
Summer 2014 – Summer 3
14 Jul 2014 – 15 Aug 2014
Examination
Final week of Summer 3
The above dates are subject to change. Please visit SingaporeTech.edu.sg for the most updated list of dates.
NOTE: Duration of Programme
a. Advanced standing and internship exemption – 2 years
b.Advanced standing without internship exemption – 2.25+ years (depending on duration of internship)
c. No advanced standing and no internship exemption – 2.5 years
Advanced standing refers to transfer of credits from relevant qualifications.
Students will be billed 3 times in a year, around July, December and April of each academic year.
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ANNEX B
MOE TUITION GRANT — APPLICATION FLOW
(Only applicable to Singapore Permanent Residents)
Application for Tuition Grant
a. Student needs to activate the account with MOE at “TGonline”
b. Student applies for Tuition Grant and submits particulars of
two sureties at “TGonline”
Signing of Tuition Grant Agreement
Sureties in Singapore
a.
Student and two sureties to sign
Tuition Grant Agreement in
SIT in the presence of an
MOE Officer.
b.
The Ministry of Education does
not allow the sending of
Supplementary Tuition Grant
Agreement to sureties in home
country for Polytechnic
students who have not been
discharged or released from
the Tuition Grant bond.
Hence, sureties must be
present for the signing on
the scheduled date.
Documents to bring along for
the signing of the Tuition Grant
Agreement:
a.
b.
Student brings along his/her
identity card.
Sureties are required to bring
along their identity card
or passport.
Sureties not in Singapore
1.
Student prints a copy of
the Tuition Grant Agreement
at “TGonline”. The agreement
must be printed single-sided
on white A4 size paper.
2.
Student sends Tuition Grant
Agreement to sureties’ home
country via courier services
(e.g. DHL, FEDEX).
3.
4.
Sureties to sign Tuition Grant
Agreement in the presence of
an acceptable overseas
authority+ and return the
Agreement to student as soon
as possible.
Upon return of the signed Tuition
Grant Agreement by sureties,
student is to ensure that the
Agreement is in order and to
bring the Agreement to sign in
the presence of an MOE Officer.
Students are to bring along their
Identity Card for verification purposes.
MOE releases Tuition Grant to SIT
+List of acceptable overseas authorities
Country
Overseas Authorities
Malaysia
Singapore Embassy (in KL)/Notary Public/Commissioner of Oath
China
Cambodia, Hong Kong, India, Vietnam, Others
Singapore Embassy/Lawyers
Singapore Embassy/Notary Public
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ANNEX C
COPYRIGHT AND YOU
What is copyright?
When a person expresses himself by creating a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work,
he has copyright in the work. Such work includes books, periodicals, magazines, compilations
of information, photographs, diagrams, dances, scripts for plays, computer programmes,
drawings, sculptures, musical scores, lyrics, sound recordings, cinematographic films,
television broadcasts and cable programmes.
The law protects the creator’s expression manifested through the work but not the
information contained in the work. For example, where two persons present the same
statistics in different ways, the law will allow each of them to publish their presentation and
prevent others from publishing the same presentation. Others may use the same statistics
to make different presentations.
Copyright in literary, dramatic, musical and artistic works lasts for the lifetime of the creator
and continues for 70 years after his death.
Copyright in sound recordings and films lasts for 70 years from the date of first publication.
Copyright in television and sound broadcasts and cable programmes lasts for 50 years from
the end of the calendar year in which they were first broadcast or included in a cable
programme service.
Who owns copyright and what rights does the owner have?
The creator of the work will own the copyright in it and so the law gives him the exclusive right
to publish, reproduce, communicate and benefit from the work in other ways. Other persons
cannot do so without the permission of the copyright owner.
The copyright owner may permit others to publish, reproduce or communicate the work
through agreements like licences. The owner may set conditions for such permission such as
charging a fee.
Exceptions
However, the permission of the owner is not required:
a. Where the work is copied for self-study or research, that is, only 1 article in a periodical
publication is copied or not more than 10% is copied of a published work which consists
of 10 pages or more or not more than 1 chapter is copied of a work which is divided
into chapters.
b. Where the work is in electronic form and not more than 10% of the total number of
bytes in that edition is copied or 10% of the total number of words in that edition or of
the contents of that edition is copied.
c. Where a computer programme is reproduced on behalf of the owner as
a back-up copy of the original computer programme.
d. Where an audio visual work (such as sound recording, cinematograph film, sound
broadcast, television broadcast or cable programme) is copied for research or private
study, subject to certain qualifications specified in the Copyright Act.
e. Where a film or recording of television or sound broadcast or cable programme is
copied for private and domestic use. It should not be seen or heard in public.
f. Where the recording of an audio visual work was made by, or on behalf of, SIT’s
authority and is used only in the course of instruction at SIT.
g. Where a literary, dramatic, musical or artistic work is copied for criticism or review, and for
the reporting of current events, and sufficient acknowledgement of the work is made.
h. Where a work was reproduced in the public interest.
i. Where a work is copied after the copyright in the work ceases.
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What are the consequences of copyright infringement?
In Singapore, copyright is protected mainly by the Copyright Act (Cap. 63).
A person who publishes, reproduces or communicates a copyright work without the
permission of the owner infringes his copyright. It is also an infringement to authorise others
to infringe copyright, such as requesting a photocopying shop to make a copy of the book.
The person who infringes copyright may be sued by the owner for monetary compensation
such as profits made from the infringement. The court may also grant an injunction to prevent
further infringement.
Where the infringement is wilful and the infringement is significant or gives the infringer a
commercial benefit, the infringer may be fined in court up to S$20,000 and/or jailed for not
more than six months. Second or subsequent offences may attract the maximum fine of
S$50,000 and a longer imprisonment term of not more than three years. An example of
a significant infringement is the massive regular downloading of songs or movies using
peer-to-peer networks.
A person who is found with five or more infringing copies of any work is presumed to be in
possession of them for sale and may be fined S$10,000 for each infringing article or S$100,000
whichever is lower. He may also be jailed for not longer than five years. In both cases, the
infringing copies or anything used to make the infringing copies may be destroyed or
surrendered to the copyright owner.
Conclusion
SIT takes a serious view of any infringement of copyright by students and a contravention
of the provisions of the Copyright Act is deemed to be a breach of SIT’s rules and
regulations, which could result in disciplinary action.
SIT advises all students to respect the copyright of all copyright owners’ works and
encourages the purchase of original textbooks, CDs, DVDs and/or other copyrighted
materials that are required for students’ courses of study. The cost of these materials is
insignificant compared to the penalties for copyright infringement.
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Email
Contact
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(local students)
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(international students)
+65 6592 1136
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Copyright 2012. All information is correct at time of issuance. SIT reserves the right to amend the information without prior notice.
For the most updated information, please refer to SingaporeTech.edu.sg.
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