Q1. Hey, I’m thinking of applying to NTU. Anyone knows if they have alternative assessment methods or unique criteria for admission? I wonder if NTU values creativity and unconventional achievements.

NTU doesn’t just look at your grades; you’re valued as an individual. Through aptitude-based admissions, your passions, interests and strengths are taken into account.

If you’ve got some outstanding talent or can highlight achievements outside typical school activities relevant to the programme you are applying for, this could be your ticket to NTU. For example, you might have led community service projects or started an online business. Your aptitude and passion can also shine through in sporting and internship achievements.

Be prepared to submit an essay of not more than 500 words and feedback from at least one appraiser, like a former coach, tutor or community leader.

In fact, you may want to try for the NTU Talent Scholarship, which recognises students’ outstanding non-academic accomplishments and where good grades are not a requirement.

Q2. Any seniors into eco-warrior stuff? How committed is NTU to sustainability, both in the campus operations and academics? Want to know if they walk the talk.

NTU is BIG on sustainability. Our campus itself is a green marvel: We’ve got eight zero-energy buildings, the most among universities here. Among these, Gaia stands out as the largest wooden building in Asia.

Every undergraduate must take a sustainability core module. If you want to go deeper, you can add on a second major or minor in sustainability.

Q3. Any idea if it’s feasible to get into cutting-edge research as an undergrad at NTU? Any secret paths to collaborate with profs?

If you want to dive deep into research in university, check out NTU’s Undergraduate Research Experience on CAmpus (URECA) programme, available in your second or third year.

You’ll get to team up with faculty mentors in your chosen field, make your mark by publishing in reputable international journals, and soak up invaluable research experience, including taking part in overseas competitions and conferences. Ever dreamt of becoming the first author of a research paper in a prestigious journal? NTU students have achieved that feat.

Moreover, you have the chance to earn a URECA certificate of achievement, carrying the title of “NTU President Research Scholar”.

URECA could pave the way for a research career. In fact, around one-third of URECA students go on to pursue postgraduate studies at NTU and elsewhere.

Q4. How on point are NTU’s career services in connecting us with internships and jobs? Any industry partnerships for job opportunities? Thinking about my future.

At NTU, every student is required to complete at least one internship, and there’s access to an impressive network of employers cultivated over the past decades, from renowned MNCs and local conglomerates to smaller companies and government agencies.

We know your future is global, so there are opportunities for overseas internships, allowing you to work and study abroad, do research internships at prestigious laboratories, or intern at overseas startups, and more.

Every year, nearly a third of NTU students get permanent job offers at the end of their internship stints.

As career coaches, including alumni mentors, guide you, take part in employability skills workshops, industry-specific consultations, company visits and networking sessions. NTU’s large career fairs are also crucial touchpoints with the working world.

Q5. Hi, can you share your experiences with hall life at NTU? What’s the vibe like on campus?

Q6. Seniors, share your post-grad tales!🎓NTU employment rates? Curious about my future prospects.

In the latest graduate employment survey, more than nine in 10 NTU graduates secured full-time jobs within four months of getting their degrees.

The Class of 2022 also earned higher salaries compared to the previous cohort. Notably, NTU’s Data Science and Artificial Intelligence graduates topped the charts with a mean gross monthly salary of $6,749, while those who completed the double degree in Business and Computer Engineering/Computing drew a mean gross monthly salary of $6,627. Graduates from the double degree programme in Accountancy and Business earned a mean gross monthly salary of $5,580.

There’s even a centre dedicated to helping you shine in the job market – the Margaret Lien Centre for Professional Success.

Q7. Any examples of integrating practical skills into the curriculum? Keen to learn more.

In project work, students tackle real-world problems contributed by industry partners. But that’s not all – there are frequent guest lectures by industry leaders, and you can take part in case competitions and hackathons to sharpen your problem-solving, pitching and analytical skills.

Take note of NTU’s Work-Study Degree pathway, accessible after the second year of studies. This allows you to be attached to a specific company for up to 18 months of on-the-job training, and you might even secure a job offer upon graduation.

Q8. I’m a bit shy, especially in new places. Any tips on smoothly transitioning into NTU life? Are there friend-making support systems I can tap?